The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Prederick W. Bush with Charles H. Harris as editor. It notes circulation affiliations, national reps, and access to advertising. rates show carrier and mail options across several Ohio counties with yearly and short-term prices.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Blizzard of 1915 Propaganda Warns of Foreign Influence
The piece warns of a flood of foreign propaganda aimed at shaping American opinion before another conflict. It notes German, British, Italian, Japanese, and Russian influences, urges skepticism, and stresses weighing sources, motives, and effects on U.S. neutrality and liberty of speech.
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United States
Europe
The
Bund
Japan
New York
Italy
England
America
Communist Party
Fitness of Punishment for Poll Tax Evasion
A Portland man jailed six months for nonpayment of a $3 poll tax ended up costing the community about $100. He was released without paying the tax, leaving 33 others to cover the loss while the 34th evaded payment.
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Gilbert
Mikado
Portland
Calaboose
Hat inspires bold travel with two wrestling tickets
A Nashville man asked for two tickets to a wrestling show for his hat not a person, prompting the clerk to request the purchaser’s gender. He replied the tickets were for a man’s hat, and the anecdote ends with a smile at the whimsical gamble.
Is This Accidental The United States To Lead In Life Expectancy
Dr Haven Emerson of Columbia University argues 1938 will show an all time low death rate from all causes while contending the U S now enjoys better general health and higher life expectancy than any population group in history. The piece notes many issues yet cites strong health gains.
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United States
Haven Emerson
Emerson
Columbia University
Clapper Questions Roosevelts War Hysteria Charges
Raymond Clapper argues Republicans heighten fear of war while Roosevelt seeks steady leadership. He cites Taft and Fish criticisms, warns against demagogic politics and urges focus on long term U.S. interests, especially Western Hemisphere defense and British sea power.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States
Ludlow
Singapore
East Indies
LaFollette Committee May Seek Funds to Extend Inquiry
Senators Schwellenbach and Downey push a $100000 extension to the LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee to finish the investigation of the Associated Farmers of California. The effort hinges on backing from the National CIO and AFL, with hearings possible if funds are provided.
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Washington
Associated Farmers of California
LaFollette Civil Liberties Committee
Schwellenbach
Downey
National Range
CIO
A. F. of L
Associated Farmers
California
Schwellenbach and Downey
LaFollette
Thomas
Senate Committee On Audit and Control
U.S. Health Record Attributed to Individual Welfare
The piece argues the United States reached a health milestone not by luck but due to its democratic republic prioritizing individual welfare. It contrasts with other nations that regimentation and collective approaches, praising protection of citizens as individuals entitled to life and joy.
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United States
Public forum letters urge honest votes and united front
Letters from James F. Estys and Charles R. Larson criticize labor leaders and political bosses, urging voters in Ohio and the U.S. to demand honesty, support capable candidates, and clean government. William Swindell notes a looming clash between payroll taxes and pensions as old age benefits rise.
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the Messenger
Public Forum
Jas. F. Estys
Kananga
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Hitler
Germany
F. D. Roosevelt
Ohio
Charles R. Larson
Portland
John T. Flynn
Moore Family Farm Ties to Athens County Roots Since 1798
In Athens R. D. 5 April 22 Charles S. Moore recalls his Moore lineage dating to 1798 with Cornelius Moore among early settlers who followed Putnam's surveyors into Athens Township. He notes the farm has stayed with the Moore family, tracing ancestors from Marietta, through Civil War veteran Spencer Moore, to present occupants Herbert Moore on the old farm 34 miles south of Athens.
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the Messenger
Cornelius Moore
Moore
Marietta
John Moore
Spencer Moore
Melissa Martin
Herbert Moore
Athens
Athens Township
Cornelius ‘Moore
Charles S. Moore
Athens R. D
College
Alexander Townships
Athens County
General Putnam
Anthony” Wayne
New England
Ohio
Hocking
Alvan
Silas Bingham
Isaac Barker
William Harper
John Wilkins
Robert Lindsay
Edmund William
Barak Dorr
John Chandler
Jonathan Watkins
Solomon Tuttle
Christopher Stevens
John
Moses Hewitt
Joseph Snowden
John Simonton
Robert Ross
Brooks and
Hanings
Margaret Snowden
Joseph
Margaret’s
Unemployed Voice Outs Labor Struggle and WPA Critics
A reader denounces relief delays and alleged WPA era chiselers, accusing congress and local officials of favoritism and hypocrisy. The letter calls for citizens to demand rights, exposes systemic abuses, and warns of continued job loss if officials do not act.
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the Messenger
United States
WPA
Congress
Heck
Abe Lincoln
Smiths and Becklers Critiqued Over Local Jobs
Letter writer John Ponn of Glouster criticizes York Township education and road jobs linked to the Beckler family and local Republican leadership. He argues married women should not be hired as teachers and suggests other qualified locals deserve positions, referencing limestone’s role as maintenance supervisor and the governor’s allies.
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the Messenger
Myrna Smith
Smiths
Smith
Beckler
Becklers
Kimberly
York Township
Republican
Duke Wilson
Wilson
Athens County
Ralph Wright
Board of Education
Mr. Beckler
Limestone
Tongue Clues in Digestive Health and Specific Conditions
Dr Morris Fishbein describes how tongues reflect digestive health and how coatings, coatings, and infections relate to anemia pellagra and nutritional deficiencies. He notes geographic tongue and cautions against tobacco use and unchecked infections as part of management.
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Morris Fishbein
Questions and Answers From a Proud Mix of Trivia
A pasted Q A list covers topics from Miss Mayo's Mother India to Clark Gable and Norma Shearer. It asks about Uncle Sham author Kanhaya Lal Gauba, the first U S frigate United States captained by Commodore Barry, and a 1938 federal deficit of about 1 449 600 000 dollars. It also explains telescope mirrors, British labor union registration, postal card vs post card, and Wagonboy Thomas Corwin. It ends with Bremen’s width 101 feet 9 inches.
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India
Miss Mayo
Kanhaya Lal Gauba
Sham
Clark Gable
Norma Shearer
U. S
United States
Barry
Treasury
Great Britain
Ohio
Thomas Corwin
Lebanon
Cincinnati
Bremen
Panama Canal
Messenger Service Bureau Notice
A historical notice requests readers to send questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St Washington D C for factual inquiries. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and no extended research will be undertaken by the bureau.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger’s Service Bureau
13Th St. Washingtos
D. C
Border Adventure Preview at Juarez Sub Marine Case
Betty Mary learns of Luis Barro’s cocaine submarine racket from a restaurant proprietor and witnesses a border raid led by Inspectors Hope Kildare and Sheridan Starr on Peralta’s house. Barro fumes as federal officers taunt his operation while Betty contemplates aiding him in the next job.
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Betty Mary Jordan
Border Patrol
Sheridan Starr
Hope Kildare Starr
Luis Barro
Betty
Barro
el Paso
Juarez
Betty [Aeagy
Muchacho
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Rio Grande River
Ernesto Peralta
Hope Kildare
U. S. Border Patrol
Hope
Sherry
Peralta
Peralta Shack
Hunh
Sheridan
Shack
Barry
Betty Mary
Plaza
Washington
Uncle Sam
Pablo
Senorita
Don Luis
Americano
Los Federales
Luis
Writer’s Luck Brings Six Manuscripts Accepted in One Day
Pasadena, Cal. novelist Mrs Barabara Miller Smales, a poet and writer, enjoyed a writer’s dream as six of her manuscripts were accepted by various magazines and publications in a single day.
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Pasadena
Cal
Barbara Miller Smales
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