Propaganda Funds Critique Targets Wilson Era Oversight
The Creel report shows five million dollars spent on publicity during the war, much of it aimed at shaping public and European opinion in favor of Wilsonism. Senator Hiram Johnson denounces the scheme as pocketing public funds to poison minds, with four to five million more sought to counter Republican efforts. The piece labels Democracy as hypocritical in this political fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creel
Wilson
Washington
Capitalism on Trial in Italian Context and Labor Reform
The piece argues that both Communism and Capitalism face tests in Italy and globally. It urges private ownership to modernize industries to attract workers away from revolution, endorses fair wages and hours, worker stake in profits, and advisory labor councils. It cautions capitalists to reform or risk upheaval. It concludes with a remark on political rhetoric and economic frugality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Opinions Reprinted on Cox Campaign Tactics in 1920s Pennsylvania
The Lancaster News Era characterizes Governor Cox as weak in his bid for the presidency, noting a dubious quota list for large cities and dismissive language about the presidency. The New York Tribune compares Cox's tactics to Bryan in 1900, accusing him of shifting issues rather than changing views on free silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Cox
NEW York Tribune
Bryan
Ailver
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Judge Seeks Causes Of Wrongdoing Not Just Punishment
The author argues that the judge handling cases about a woman who steals due to compulsion is more criminal than the thief. By seeking causes of wrongdoing rather than endless punishment, society would progress toward cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith E. Moriarty
New York
Oddie Wins Nevada Senate Nomination in Primaries
Former Governor Tasker L. Oddie leads four rivals to win the Republican nomination for U S Senate in Nevada. He faces Democratic incumbent Charles B. Henderson, with the smallest primary turnout on record as Republicans outpace Democrats. Brewster Adams, A Grant Miller, Sardis Summerfield, and C E Wharton also vied for the nod. The league of nations drew little attention in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasker L. Oddie
Nevada
United States Senate
Charles B. Henderson
Oddie
Brewster Adams
Reno
A. Grant Miller
United States
Sardis Summerfield
United State
C. E. Wharton
League of Nations
Henderson
E. F E. Roberts
Senate
Emmett D. Boyle
Household Hints and Quick Kitchen Tips
Discoveries include using dried mesh bags as pan scrapers and making miniature gelled pies for lunches. A rhubarb twist enhances strawberry gelatin, while washing powder helps restore a smoky glass oven door.
After Dinner Stories and Urban Tales From Life
A-edged vignette mix centers on Abe Carter a devout respected Black man beset by repeated calamities from boll weevils to a cyclone. A minister advises faith and providence while a physician jokes about escalating fees and a rain prayer ends with a quip about umbrellas and faith. A medical student and a closet skeleton finish the slice of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Carter
Darky
Abe
Rapa Island Womenwoo Men In Limited Island Society
On the South sea isle of Rapa there are 150 women and only 20 men. Women devise methods of serving men to win them as husbands, including feeding men as a common tactic. The island’s mail arrives only once every two years.
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South Sea
Isle
Rapa
Gainesville
Tex
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ly Pinkham
W. M. Stermens
Harvey St
Gainesville, Texas
Marriage Licenses Issued in Torch District
George W. DeWees a 56 year old torch merchant and Fannie Coleman 48 a torch housekeeper received licenses. Orla L. Ashcraft 22 a Guysville mechanic and Lillian South 22 a Trimble domestic also obtained licenses.
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George W. DeWees
Torch
Fannie Coleman
Orla L. Ashcraft
Guysville
Mechanic
Lillian South
Trimble
Realty Transfers Across Several Townships and Cities
Glouster William J. Kinney to 8. B. Andrews lot 327 Jacksonville Corporation J. M. Howard to D. B. Morrison lot 159 Waterloo Township R. W. Davis to Mabel Porterfield lot 49 in New Marshfield Consid eration 1875 Sarah Hewitt to Cyrus B. Harper Nelsonville Maria Evans to Eunice C. Kelley lot 77 Charles L. Stout to Ethel Hayden lot 68 Consideration 550 John North to Cleveland and Della Linton lot 712 Considera tion 600 Carson Jee to John and Mary Ross lot 419 Clara A. Carnes to Edward C. Cooley lot 50 Consideration 5000
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Waterloo Township
R.W. Davis
Mabel Porterfield
New Marshfield
Sarah Hewitt
Cyrus B. Harper
Nelsonville
Maria Evans
Eunice C. Kelley
Charles L. Stout
Ethel Hayden
John North
Cleveland
Della Linton
Carson Jee
John
Mary Ross
Clara A. Carnes
Edward C. Cooley
Social notes and local visits across towns
Torch Mrs. William Stone returns from a weeks visit in Philadelphia. Mrs. Pearl Hatch visits Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Mathers of Parkersburg meet Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rowell. Mrs. Ora Frost dies. H. A. Hatch visits relatives. Mrs. Pheebe Barrows travels to Belpre. Mrs. Philena Dunfee and Grant Dunfee visit from Akron. Mrs. L. M. Painter visits Parkersburg. Mrs. Lelia McManus of Blanchester returns home after a stay with relatives.
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William Stone
Philadelphia
Pearl Hatch
Athens
Melvin Mathers
Parkersburg
C. W. Rowell
Ora Frost
H. A. Hatch
Pheebe Barrows
Belpre
Philena Dunfee
Grant
Akron
Clifton Hatch
L. M. Painter
Lelia McManus
Blanchester
Beaumont Woman Returns Home After Visit
Beaumont Mrs. Alice Rider of Johnston City MM left for home Wednesday after visiting relatives here for the past few weeks. Mrs. Ervin Pidcock and Miss Al-
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Alice Rider
Johnston City
Ervin Pidcock
Local notes from Pomeroy and Athens area
Vince returns home after visiting Mrs. Harry Six in Pomeroy. Attendees from here go to Corburns minstrels in Athens Saturday night. Ruth Fiske teaches at Buchtel High School and spent Sunday at home. Floyd Shafer and family from Athens visit his parents. Asa Cochran moves to The Plains into Ben Phelps property. Ray Shafer in Columbus on business. Henry Lock visits Athens Wednesday. Alma Wince shops in Nelsonville on Wednesday.
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Ma Vince
Harry Six
Pomeroy
Coburn
Athens
Ruth Fiske
Buchtel High School
Floyd Shafer
George Shafer
Asa Cochran
Plains
Ben Phelps
Ray Shafer
Columbus
Henry Lock
Alma Wince
Nelsonville
Emotion Not Aware Voter In 1920 Political Fight
Washington dispatch compares Harding and Cox campaigns, praising Harding for policy focus and ethical leadership, while condemning Cox for appealing to emotions and ignoring cost of living and sovereignty. It argues Cox emphasizes Europe and foreign council over domestic issues and fiscal impact.
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Washington
Harding
Cox
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Cox Tas
Ife
League of Nations
Europe
Old World
Voters Aim for Real Issues in Coming Presidential Contest
The electorate seeks a president who will govern for four years free of emotional distractions. The piece argues voters will reject deceptive smoke screens and support a government rid of harmful influences since 1913. It also notes a separate science fact: most birds eat more than twice their own weight daily.
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Icies
Cox
Women Take Places on English Juries
Bristol report notes women jurors serving at the Bristol Sessions for the first time. Prosecuting counsel praised their entry into the jurisdiction and justice system. One juror worried about leaving three children unattended, another had to close her shop to serve.
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Bristol
Lillie class invites all to Sunday school in Athens
The officers of the Lillie class of the Christian church request all members be present next Sunday morning for important business and officers election. A cordial invitation extends to all unaffiliated students in Athens to join the class.
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Christian Church
Athens
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
O. Postoffice
Athens Mesener & Herald Printna Co
Athena
Hobert Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Bie
Tasker L, Oddie
T.loprie
America
Davis
San Diego
Cal
Tribune
Hoboken
Hester Street
South Sea Island
Court House
Glouster William J. Kinney
B. Andrews
Jacksonville Corporation
J. M. Howard
D. B. Morrison
Thurber & Yeo’s
Cline’s Pharmacy
Fountain Pharmacy
H. B. Smith’s Drug Store
C. E. Norris
E. Carpenter
the Security Savings Bank
D. H. Moore
F. L. Alderman
Athe
C. G. O’bleness
Cash
F. B. Kiltan
Asst
Cash. IS
Adwa
Lydia E.pinkham
Departy
Bel
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