Goodyear Plans Homes For Workers At Cost Rent Model
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company at Akron Ohio expands with two new factory additions raising the workforce to 5000 and floor space to 1 700 000 square feet. The company plans 450 acres of land for housing its workers and sells homes at cost with rent credited toward purchase over ten years. President A Seiberling champions home ownership for families, and the plant will feature modern amenities, welfare services, and a hospital as Akron grows into a major rubber industry hub.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Akron
Ohio
Time World
Goodyear
Goodyear Company
Bome
A. Seiberling
Geiberling
Selberling
Seiberting
Gondyear
Fito
F A Setherling
Workman
Mennof
Shem
Akron Rubber Fac
R Johnson
Wondara
Iivaliy
Bureau of Employment
City of Opportunity
Johnson
Peare
French seek copper device to guard against hall stones
Government backs experiments with a large copper lightning rod like device claimed to influence atmospheric electricity to prevent hall stones. A farmer reports a wells and cisterns freezing remedy via mail order, selling a dozen stamps to receive the solution to place in a well at night and by the fire.
Fragmentary domestic scene captured in garbled dialogue
The readable lines show a wife urging her husband to wake up and attend to something, with the husband responding unwillingly. The fragment hints at a tense domestic moment though much of the text is garbled and incomplete.
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John
Nice Scratchers Calender Tip News Item
A quirky tip suggests using sandpaper to destroy a calendar pad as a match scratch. The note implies one of these items would be handy in each room if gas is used.
Son Critiques Father Over Alleged Cheating in Exam
A father accuses a son of stealing to pass a college exam while the son asks how much the company allegedly swiped to pose the government test. The exchange highlights tensions over alleged financial misconduct and exam integrity.
Metamorphosis of a Trust in a Delusion
A quoted confession shows Jones proposing a money making scheme to the speaker who agrees and soon discovers the venture was a delusion. The dialogue reveals evolving realization and disappointment as the plan collapses.
Birds Share Branch in Contrasting Song
Two birds perch nearby as one sings gloriously and the other chirps. The observer imagines a plaintive tone in the second bird’s song, interpreting envy as music rather than a lament.
Drink Made From Kola Nut In Jamaica
A brief note on kola nut usage in Jamaica describes a popular soft drink harvested locally. The text mentions export to other regions where the nuts are processed, colored, flavored, and shipped back.
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Jamaica
Eens
Buckeye Solons Finish Session And Referendum Question
Columbus report covers the final adjournment of the Ohio General Assembly and the push to put many measures to a referendum. It notes dinners with the governor, a mix of praise and criticism of the National Guard, and last actions including a nine hour bill for women and an automobile license compromise. The piece highlights bills referred to the people and the potential changes to state spending and governance.
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Stb General Assembly
Hirtess
Pated
Pated Suffered Repeatedly From Othe Nimuer- Gus Abbauls
Poveryor
House
Senate
Amasy-Grdy
Athaldt
Snyder
Agsayrain
Cincinnati
Capitol
Columbus
Vollmer
General Revenue Fund
National Guard
Joint Legislative Investigating Committee
Re Assembly
Lake Erie
State Armory Board
State committee outlines military and appointment reforms
A report to the legislature proposes forming a new committee of three to oversee work now done by the adjutant general and state superintendent of public works. It criticizes travel funds abuse and praises William Wood's work, while detailing massive appointment battles as Harmon recess appointments face senate rejection.
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Erpor
Acy
Esperois
AJ Een
Gien Wood
Bryant
Camp Perry
Harmon
Toxs
Theoree
Reces
Cox
Theu
E. A Crawford
Publi
Jf Miller
State Commission of Hardways
James R. Marker
Fred Lange
John Davies
J W Zuber
Dark Horse
A. B. Peckinpaugh
State Tax Commission
R. M Dittey
Wayne County
Dittey
Allen
Thurman
State Board of Administration
Senate
Starr Cadwallader
Cleveland
Cadwallader
Thomas Kearns
O P Gothlin
State Utilities Commission
State Agricultural Commission
Dairy and Food
S KE Strode
A. P Sandles
State Board of Agriculture
New Warden Named for Ohio Penitentiary
P BE Thomas, a parole officer at Mansfield reframatory, is appointed warden of the Ohio Penitentiary for a two year term starting May 1. He succeeds Thomas H B Jones of Ironton, who will complete four years in charge. The convention cost the state over 400000 including a last fall election and county expenses.
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P. BE. Thomas
Mansfield
Ohio Penitentiary
Thomas H. B. Jones
Ironton
Thomas
Incurable Doctors Promised Cure via Herbal Remedy
An old sensational notice touts cures for incurable diseases by a herbal remedy from Fonpnica-Cortin Co. It cites cases as proof and invites readers to request the book, mentioning a dramatic local romance and a widow’s questionable fortune.
No Leaf Mills author discusses democracy and equality
Fragmentary notes quote Wiltam Dean Howells praising democracy while critiquing snobbery and social borders. The text references a novel and themes of equality, darkness, and human will shaping society.
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Wiltam Dean Howells
Iarmil
To Pass the Time Patron Trovers Slow User
Fragmentary note shows a plea for help a request for a postcard when away and a cryptic line about the devil and a manmade saint. The readable text suggests a personal exchange rather than a public notice.
More Than Ever Increased Capacity for Mental Labor
Former coffee drinkers report improved mental stamina after switching to Postum. A woman who suffered coffee heart and despondency describes kidney, bowel, and heart improvements within two weeks. She credits Postum with renewed physical strength and ability to perform hard mental work with less fatigue. Postum Co. promotes Instant Postum as a soluble form and offers a book explaining “There's a Reason” for Postum.
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Thad
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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