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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

3

Hogs May Be Profit Makers On Ohio Farms

Ohio Farm Bureau research director Carl J. West notes hogs should stay profitable for the next year thanks to low feed costs and steady corn output. He warns of potential spring hog increases, cites a large U.S. corn crop, weak hog demand, and European production weighing on prices. Storage pork and lard levels rise while light hog prices may fall.

Ohio Columbus Carl J. West Ohio Farm Bureau United States Europe Denmark Germany Netherlands Balkan States

Civil Service Tests Set for Athens Positions

Civil service exams announced for Athens for Senior stenographer junior stenographer senior typist and junior typist with salaries from 1260 to 1620 dollars. Applications due October 8 1931. One application may establish eligibility for both field and departmental services with postings in Washington DC or the state of residence. Further details available at the Athens Post Office.

Athens Washington, D. C

Ohio University faculty authors publish educational psychology workbook

Harvey C. Lehman associate professor of psychology and Stuart M. Stoke formerly on Ohio faculty now at Mount Holyoke College authored A Work Book in Educational Psychology printed in Athens. The text covers heredity versus environment, maturity effects on learning, intelligence tests, individual differences, emotions, maladjustments, motivation, learning laws, transfer of training, and guidance.

Harvey C. Lehman Ohio University Stuart M. Stoke Ohio Mount Holyoke College Athens

Jail Prisoners Do Not Object to Road Work

Washington County prisoners in Marietta are working on public roads for the first time, with seven men taken out Monday to clear right of way near Turkey Hen. They return Tuesday. dinner baskets accompany the excursion. William Miner, in charge, oversees the trips and guards them under an honor system while Sheriff Thorn enforces the arrangement.

Marietta Washington County Thorn Turkey Hen William Miner

Woman Slims 20 Pounds in Four Weeks Ad

Mae West of St. Louis recounts dropping from 170 to 150 pounds after four weeks taking Kruschen Salts. She reports increased energy and no hunger. Ad touts half teaspoonful daily in hot water and a 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks with money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Mae West St. Louis McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co America

Federal Plant Grows Popular In Next County

Poultrymen in Parkersburg area join West Virginia cooperative poultry marketing plant as meetings in Waterford and Vincent rally farmers to form regular egg collection routes. The plant began with 90 participants, now over 500, and aims to cover western county with routes for 10 000 hens. Egg prices rise under centralized grading by the Federal Farm Board.

Marietta Washington County West Virginia Co-Operative Poultry Marketing Parkersburg Waterford Vincent Barlow West Virginia Agricultural Department Federal Farm Guard H. M. Hyre A. H. Smith Federal Farm Board

Utilities Authorize Payment of Dividend

In Columbus on September 4, United Ohio Utilities Company authorizes a quarterly dividend of 1.50 per share on its preferred stock and 1.00 per share on its Class A and Class B common stocks, all payable by October 1. Southern Ohio Power Company authorizes 1.50 per share on its preferred stock and 0.15 per share on its Class A and Class B common stocks, payable by October 1. Southern Ohio Electric Company authorizes 1.50 per share on its Prior Preference stock, payable October 1.

Columbus United Ohio Utilities Company Southern Ohio Power Company Southern Ohio Electric Company

William Johnson Found Dead in Newark After War Record

The body of William Johnson 438 a World War II veteran was found hanging from a tree in Newark. He left a wife and four children. Johnson was previously declared dead by the War Department for actions in World War I at Chateau Thierry on Aug 18 1918 and had been a patient at Camp Sherman Hospital at intervals since 1919.

Newark William Johnson Johnson War Department Washington Chateau Thierry Camp Sherman Hospital

Price Trend of Time Must Be Followed Out

Cleveland retailers face pressure to align prices with the general trend as basic commodity costs remain below production levels. The Union Trust Company notes stabilization in some prices, with gradual upticks in wheat, cotton, and iron and steel, while consumer prices lag behind raw material costs. September activity shows hesitancy, with lower energy use and department store sales than a year ago, and motor car output expected at 180,900 units without a clear upturn.

Cleveland Union Trust Company of Ates Public Works Ateel

Fragmentary note on new models and building totals

The fragmentary text hints at a discussion of new models arriving before a fate or event and notes that building volume remains far behind previous levels. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.

Newark aviation editor seeks Havana speed record

Newark based aviation editor Reichers left from the field this morning aboard the plane named in the article as passenger in an attempt to break Captain Frank Hawa speed record to Havana.

Newark N. J Reichers Frank Hawa Havana

Pimples Be Gone with Moone's Emerald Oil Ad

Quick home care tips promise clear skin. Use hot water cleanse, apply Moone's Emerald Oil overnight, repeat next day with gentler pressure, and expect improvement in days. McKee Drug Co. or any first class druggist offers a money back guarantee if it fails.

Moone Emerald Oil McKee Drug Co Adv

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