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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
2
A 1921 column notes pickpocketing fading as banks welcome small depositors with courtesy. It argues gentler bank treatment shifted business culture and reduced petty theft, comparing old and new attitudes toward customers and safety. The piece credits banks for widening access to accounts and safety boxes for modest means.
A New York World editorial praises prompt use of armed force to stop mob violence in Barnstable Massachusetts and Knoxville Tennessee. It notes guards and governors defended jails, with troops armed with machine guns deployed, saying such decisive action defeats mob attempts and upholds lawful authority in both regions.
The Grant county road patrol uses a dedicated patrolman per section to maintain 87.83 miles of county highways with a special road fixer and county repair shop support. The program costs about 223 dollars per mile, aiming to prevent deterioration rather than repair. The article argues similar results would apply elsewhere and condemns wasteful spending on roads without upkeep.
Washington reports delays in replacing Ohio Democrats with Republicans for postmaster roles are being hastened by dismissals of officials whose terms expired and acting postmasters chosen by lawmakers. The shift aims to preempt delays, deter filings, and push a two fold GOP advantage while awaiting formal examinations and permanent appointments.
A fragment from a 1919 or earlier column reflects on a stone idol with horns and twenty four teeth, contrasts pagan worship for profit with greed for wealth, and surveys postwar economics and politics. It mentions Germany indemnities, Poland’s army, Wisconsin politics, and monopolies in coal and minting, alongside notes on wine crops and temperance.
Carrie Nation in Hamilton briefly for temperance work. A. P. Lombard celebrated his 34th birthday at Dily's cigar factory. Several marriages planned including Charles W. Larsti and Miss Bertha Commons, Rev. C. A. Hermann officiated. Daughters Susanna Marguerite and Clara Belle baptized. Former Hamilton residents visit after nine years. Nella Meyers funeral held. Dr. Hamilton injured at H. P. Douseher Co. Buller County Teachers Institute officers elected: President Miss J. S. Thomson, Vice President W. Fr. Lefflar, Secretary Elizabeth Tencoek.
A collection of readers aged 18 to 21 seek dating and social guidance. Topics include how to discourage unwanted admirers, handling a poorly dressed partner, and feeling overlooked at social events. Annie Laurie replies with encouragement to stay positive, be affable, help others, and project happiness while addressing personal loneliness.
Carl Euler estate in Hamilton distributed Saturday in probate court. Henry Farler and Edward Merker each received 1. The Harlen text shows many errors. Norbert W and Robert and Russell A each got 5.20. The fate of Ruler is unclear with a Hamilton reference and a missing year.
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