Local Ohio Newspaper Promotes Wide Regional Coverage
The paper serves a population of 100000 across five counties in southeastern Ohio, branding itself as the Athens Nelsonville Glous Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Galli polis and surrounding communities while citing affiliations with multiple press associations and executive offices in Chicago Detroit and New York.
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Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Glous
Logan-Pomeroy-Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Solomon’s Wisdom Extends Over All Israel
The verse notes Solomon’s vast rule and unhidden knowledge, with Solomon telling the people every question and no matter hidden from him. It emphasizes his comprehensive wisdom and the display of understanding throughout Israel.
Italy Adopts Tax Based on Living Standards
Italy's Mussolini government approved a decree allowing tax assessors to judge a taxpayer's ability to pay by his lifestyle, not just tax returns. The rule lets officials tax based on living costs including estate size cars staff and servants, potentially reducing the value of concealed income. The measure, while open to abuse, is argued to have practical sense.
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Council of Ministers
Gandhi's Hunger Strike Tests British Rule in India
Gandhi begins a hunger strike to force Britain to rethink its electoral plan for India. The act starkly contrasts force with moral steadfastness, showing that even a vast empire can be checked by nonviolent resistance. The piece frames Gandhi as an enduring object lesson in modern times.
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Gandhi
India
Napoleon
We Must Be Prepared For Rural Life Stress
The article argues that rising rural populations will demand more from country life. It praises road and school improvements and social life while urging expanded communication, forums, and discussions. It notes inadequate telephone service in some districts and calls for action to meet modern life demands.
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Athens
If Ours Was a Super Race Could Intelligence Rise Through Breeding
A University of California professor reports he bred remarkably intelligent rats and argues humans could similarly elevate intellect via selective breeding. He speculates politics, media, sports, and economics would transform if a super-intelligent society emerged, altering leadership, policy debates, and global trade dynamics.
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University of California
Earth
Chicago
New York
Yee
Dear Miss Dix Explains Loneliness Of Unattached Women
Dorothy Dix notes that unattached women feel desolate as society pairs off in couples and small social groups. She argues casual neglect, not cruelty, keeps them isolated, as couples fill theaters, dances, and bridge games leaving single women excluded.
Loneliness and the fate of women living alone
The excerpt argues that society neglects single women like Mrs. Smith and Widow Brown leading to drab lives. It claims loneliness causes anemia and self neglect in meals and turns kindness into prying curiosity. It portrays nature as against women living alone and warns of neurotic, solitary outcomes.
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Mrs. Smith
Widow Brown
The Fear of Loneliness Drives Unwise Marriages
The passage argues loneliness is the main fear for women leading many into unsuitable marriages. It contrasts lonely, aging women with having meals and evenings alone to emphasize the pull of companionship over single life. It notes some accept imperfect husbands to avoid solitude.
No title here reflects a social message
A reflective opinion on women not sharing their wealth of family and friendships with the lonely, arguing that people must help themselves and that a woman is not a hermit unless she chooses isolation.
No woman should live alone in a house in any case
The speaker argues that women can avoid solitary living by choosing hotels boarding houses or women’s clubs that offer companionship and social activities at night and meals with conversation rather than solitary tea and toast.
Making a Planned Social Life For Single Women
Women who fear remaining unmarried should deliberately build wide friendship networks and diverse interests to avoid loneliness. The passage cites many cheerful unmarried women who stay busy with clubs and causes and value any free evening as a treat.
Borah to Lead Back-Home Bid in Hot Political Fight
Senator William E Borah Idaho plans a return home this week to wage a fierce political campaign. General Jacob B Coxey announced in Bellaire he will file for Congress in the eighteenth district on the non partisan ticket with the Belmont County Election Board. Athens County War Relief funds will be turned over to American Legion trustees as directed by Judge Clever of Wilmington. Pan Greek freshmen smokers set for Ohio University at Phi Kappa Tau house on East State Street. University officials urge restraint to avoid violence. D R Zenner and wife depart for New York City. Mrs Hannah Allen Glouster returns home after visiting son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S S Carpenter 136 North Congress Street.
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Jacob 8. Coxey
Army Fame
Bellaire
Belmont County Election Board
Congress
Athens County War Relief Association
American Legion of
Athens County
Judge Clever
Wilmington
Ohio University
Phi Kappa Tau
East State Street
Ihs
Hannah Allen, Glouster
Mrs
S. S. Carpenter
North
Congress Street
America
Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
Freight wreck delays traffic near Zaleski on B&O line
Twenty years ago today a freight wreck on the B and O line near Zaleski delayed traffic for several hours last night. Harold Wise, son of Mr and Mrs H T Wise, sustained a slight injury from a stone thrown by a playmate recently.
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Zaleski
Harold
H. T. Wise
Sunday School Rally at Methodist Church Planned
A Sunday School rally will be held tomorrow at the Methodist Church with special opening exercises arranged.
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Methodist Church
St Charles Residents Visit Local Hosts
Mr and Mrs E N Terry of St Charles Illinois are guests of Mr and Mrs L D Poston and Mr and Mrs Perry Wood.
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E. N. Terry
St. Charles, Il
L. D. Poston
Perry Wood
Rose son to study chemistry at MIT
Phillips Rose, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Rose of East State Street, left for Boston to do chemistry research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after graduating from Ohio University last spring.
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Phillips Rose
Edward Rose
East State Street
Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ohio University
Surprise party honors Nellie Jennings birthday
Mrs. J. C. Jennings hosted a surprise party for her daughter Nellie. About a dozen Ohio University students gathered at the Democratic headquarters and organized a Wilson and Marshall Club.
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J. C. Jennings
Nellie
Ohio University
Democratic
Wilson and Marshall Club
Selective breeding program sparks historical unemployment worries
A discussion questions how a super-intelligent race would endure a era of rising unemployment and want. It weighs whether adopting a selective breeding plan could be justified and whether humanity could survive such a societal shock.
Mind Reading Dog Bozo Demonstrates Thought Transmission
Captain E Lower shows Bozo the mind reading dog that can bark the number of rings on a finger or coins handed, reacting to human thought during a stage demo. Tomorrow: A Painting Prodigy.
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Captain E. ©. Lower
Bozo
Recent Trade Upturn Looks Real Good
Washington reports a tentative business upturn that may signal a modest revival. Gains are partly seasonal, with no guarantee of lasting strength, and domestic demand must rise for real expansion. Primary industries like steel require true improvement to sustain momentum.
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Washington
Economic Outlook For 1930s Recovery Faces Cautious Start
The piece argues near term gains depend on weekly figures as basic industries like agriculture, railroads, coal and steel lag. It notes political fear during election years may slow improvement, but optimists expect a spring rebound driven by stock exhaustion, construction spending, and a stabilized financial system.
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Congress
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
Lois borrows a birthday book from her aunt and asks Helen to lend it to Lois. The mother notes the child exploits others and mentions the unreturned books and a cousin who might have taken a couple home.
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Lois
Helen
History of Tuberculosis Germ Studies and Philanthropy Tactics
The article contrasts studying the tuberculosis germ with how fundraisers map a donor’s life for targeted asks. It describes examining birth dates, family, deaths, cars, amusements, and other details to time solicitations. It also outlines medical approaches to TB including bed rest, lung rest with sandbags, pneumothorax, surgery, and nerve cutting to collapse the diseased lung.
Helen and Meg Learn Boundaries in a Mercenary Friend
A mother rebukes Helen for manipulating Meg and taking advantage of generosity. Lois agrees, noting Helen’s charm masks self interest and control. The dialogue warns children to set boundaries and seek guidance when dealing with mercenary friends.
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Helen
Peace in Hocking Valley Coal Fields Urged by Public Forum
The Messenger Public Forum editor calls for fair coal pricing to ensure miners earn honest pay for honest work. He urges learning from past mistakes and improving conditions to align with modern life and Christianity. The letter, signed by Rev. V. Ahlbrand from Chauncey, is dated September 22.
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the Messenger
Hocking Valley
Brotherhood
V. Ahlbrand Chauncey
Balance and temper in daily life called strength of a nation
A lengthy essay argues that mental balance is essential to a healthy society. It contrasts well balanced individuals like Abraham Lincoln with unbalanced radicals, cites social changes since 1900, and warns that loss of balance leads to decay. The piece ends with a letter from Mrs. T. A. Copeland urging balance amid Prohibition politics.
W C T U v Roosevelt Editor The Messenger
The article recalls a Roosevelt figure in the White House warning that liquor interests must be defeated or defeat the nation. It notes wartime pressure on President Wilson over liquor restrictions and portrays the liquor traffic as treacherous during the era.
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the Messenger
Roosevelt
White House
Wilson
Bonus march plan backed by veterans group in Cleveland
About 800 veterans meeting in Cleveland under the Communist Led Workers Ex-Service Men's League endorsed a second Washington bonus march. John T. Pace of Detroit urged immediate payment. Pace, a Communist Ticket candidate for Congress, was cheered. Delegates came from Los Angeles, New Orleans and Boston.
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U.P
Washington
Workers’ Ex-Service Men’s League
John T. Pace
Detroit
Pace
Congress
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Boston
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