National economy urged as Hoover presses for blunt cuts
A Plain Dealer analysis urges hard federal budget cuts, noting limited progress. It cites President Hoover seeking immediate action and a national economy program, warns against sacred cows in spending, and highlights top-earning departments while stressing broader austerity is overdue.
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Dark Age Fear Drives Chicago Crime Reflections
The writer compares Capone era crime to the Dark Ages, noting secret groups tackling bootleggers and traffickers in cities across the nation. Ordinary citizens fear speaking out as gangsters are backed by wealth and violence, urging civic action before civilization erodes.
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Capone
Air Conditioning Progress Signals Growth Amid Industrial Advances
A brief note signals rapid progress in air conditioning devices by industrial engineers, suggesting the field will expand across the coming decade. The snippet mentions Chesapeake & Ohio in relation to reloads or freight contexts.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
New York's Street of Vanished Husbands and FringeArts
In New York a district earns a nickname amid tales of alimony battles and fashionable ex wives. A wandering promoter opens a 15 cent nudist art peep show drawing crowds, while Hollywood figures and vaudeville acts spark chatter as artists barter in lieu of cash.
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Wisenheimers
Flo Ziegfeld
When Were Wedding Rings First Used
A Q&A from The Athens Messenger outlines wedding ring origins from ancient Egypt to Romans and Anglo-Saxons, noting the circle symbol of eternity and the shift from right to left hand at marriage. It also covers cosmic rays and a method to clean dusty concrete floors using plain laundry soap.
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Millikan
Earth
Truth and Poetry on a Garden Plan
The speaker embraces spring to plant a garden despite doubts. They plan seed purchases galoshes and garden chores dreaming of cabbages beans and peas while imagining neighbors surprised by their harvest and acknowledging possible failure. The piece blends determination with self doubt and humor.
Inauguration of George Washington Fast Passenger Train
The article reports the inauguration of a new fast passenger train, the George Washington, with every coach and Pullman equipped with elaborate air conditioning. It promises constant temperature, dust elimination, and comfortable warmth in winter and cooling in summer. It suggests such devices will become common on top lines soon.
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George Washington
A Thought For Today Proverbs Verse Note
A brief religious reflection quotes Proverbs 13 12 about hope and discouragement. This line presents a spiritual reminder on how delayed joy can weigh on the heart. The note frames the saying as a daily devotional thought.
Mutton luncheon highlights Athens County Sheep and Wool Growers
The Athens County Sheep and Wool Growers Association held its annual luncheon at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with over 60 members in attendance. Herbert Henry of Amesville serves as president. The item notes radio uptake in Athens as several members listen to world broadcasts, including Frank E. Foster, Seth Lewis, Robert Horn, and Dr. C. L. Jones. The First Baptist Church purchased the Robert Smith property on East State Street with plans for future building. Dr. Alexander S. Thompson, long-time Ohio University music director, announced retirement in June after nine years as director. Union miners in the Hocking field remain idle along with other nation-wide mining workers.
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Herbert Henry
Amesville
Athens
Frank E. Foster
Athens Electric
Seth Lewis
Robert Horn
C. L. Jones
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Robert Smith
East State Street
Alexander S. Thompson
School of Music
Ohio University
University
Lightning splits redwood top sends tree upside down
A bolt of lightning struck a redwood, blasting off its top. The tree toppled and settled upside down with its roots gripping the ground.
Explainer on yesterday's cartoon and curious regional notes
The piece describes Nagas in Assam wearing religious aprons and performing on neck pressed trumpets, and explains Kedah's rooster shaped money on the Malay Peninsula. It also recounts a Washington note where a staged accident turned real as Charles Mahaney emerged uninjured, then previews Tomorrow: The Book That Was Never Written.
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Athens Garden Club urged to form by messenger editor
The Messenger urges Athens residents to form a Garden Club, noting similar clubs in Marietta and Zanesville. The note highlights inclusivity from window box to vacant lot growers and proposes steps to organize with a late summer flower show and a garden editor collecting names.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
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Charles H Harris
Athens
Marietta
Zanesville
the Messenger
Magnificent Picket Line at Millfield Sealed Minefront Defense
The Plains April 7 1932 reports a vast Millfield picket line during a mine controversy with up to 3000 workers on duty at Poston No 6 Mine. It praises organization discipline and community support while warning of potential expansion to 6000 if conditions persisted.
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Poston No. 6
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H. L. McDonald
Athens Messenger Religiou s World booklet available
The Athens Messenger presents a 48 page booklet titled Religions of the World summarizing the Census of Religious Bodies results. It answers common and unusual questions about religion with Bible topics Christian questions and facts about world faiths. Readers can obtain a copy via the coupon.
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Rel igions of the World booklet request notice
A reader encloses ten cents with a request for a copy of the RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD booklet. The note provides Name Street City State for mailing.
This Man Takes His Life In His Hands
A coal miner voices support for union action and a living wage while critiquing women’s influence in press coverage of mining. He asserts men lead strikes, opposes women monopolizing the press, and warns against hasty, explosive letters to The Messenger.
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Ladies Aid Society
Mayor warning on air guns for under 14
Mayor Slaughter warned air dealers that air guns and toy pistols cannot be sold to boys under 14 by state law. Complaints claim air gun use damages electric bulbs. Columbus papers praise the college trio performing at Keith's this week. Ed McWilliams and Frank Crumit form the duo with J Hugh Fish from Yale. Miss Lizzie Hackman, secretary to the superintendent at Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital, visited home folks.
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Frank Crumit
Ohio University
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Yale
Lizzie Hackman
Gallipolis Epileptic Hospital
Fire team horse sold to Nelsonville buyer
Frank, a horse on the fire team, is sold to Charles P. Tedrow of Nelsonville. A large bay horse is bought by Safety Director Woodworth to replace Frank. Driver Meighen expresses satisfaction with the arrangement.
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Understanding Children Through Self Reflection
This piece argues adults overreact to children and should stop scolding. It urges sparing criticism of appearance and unjust accusations, noting misbehavior stems from impulse and circumstance rather than malice. It emphasizes kindness, respectful language, and empathetic communication with kids.
Happenings at the Capitol and the Tax Debate
Washington dispatch details the House drama over tax plans with insurgent members, leadership changes, and equal calls for budget balancing. It notes the sales tax proposal failure, acceptance of a wealth tax alternative, and Speaker Garner's revivalist gesture as largely symbolic.
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Ways and Means
Committee
Jack Garner
Picket Line Tales Stir Community Debates
Chauncey Ohio writer appeals for help while local women recount lavish meals from picket lines in a disputed scene. The letter warns against false prophets and charity puffery, urging ladies to stay out of the controversy.
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Chauncey, Ohio
Vitamin C Isolation and Economic Decline Noted
The column notes Michigan real estate abandonments due to taxes and previews a Pittsburgh professor's work on isolating Vitamin C, linking deficiency to scurvy and stressing the importance of isolating the vitamin.
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University of Pittsburgh
Walter Damrosch Critics Crooners As Educators
Renowned conductor Walter Damrosch asserts crooners are not born stars and that some can sing, viewing popular singers as part of the country’s musical education.
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Walter Damrosch
Cardinal O Connell Attacks Crooners Over Pay Critique
The cardinal’s rebuke of popular singers over compensation sparks discussion, while the strange sounds likened to a love sick chimpanzee add odd color to the debate without altering the main issue.
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Cardinal O’connell
Wall Street Faces Tax Burden on Stock Trades
The article notes ongoing tax concerns as Congress seeks new levies on brokerages. It explains a single stock transaction costing the customer $81 in total taxes and fees, including $27 federal tax, $4 New York state tax, and broker commissions of $50 for both sides.
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Congress
American Telephone and Telegraph
State of New York
Mainland crime critic calls for Hawaii style inquiry
A committee reports that Hawaii has no organized crime or rackets. It contrasts with mainland crime as a growing industry and urges sending another commission to Hawaii for guidance on handling the issue.
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United States
Rubber price stalemate pins hopes for cheaper tires
British and Dutch rubber growers fail to lift world supply prices. With rubber price stubbornly low, tire costs remain inexpensive, encouraging continued automobile purchases.
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