Athens Messenger and Herald overview and publishing details
The Athens Messenger and Herald is a Southeastern Ohio daily and Sunday paper serving Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomery Middleport Coolville and nearby communities. It lists affiliations with major press associations and describes delivery and subscription rates for carriers and mail options.
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Coolville
A Thought for Today Psalm Quote
A devotional line notes trust in God from Psalm 7 1 and an exhortation by J R Macduff that small trust may lead to great outcomes. The brief card-style message invites reflection and faith.
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J. R Macduff
Roads and weather shape Ohio economy and travel
A lengthy assessment describes widespread road work across Ohio improving main and rural routes, detours, and the need for massive highway spending. It notes broader drought driven farming pressures, potential higher dairy prices, and the impact on farmers and related businesses as production tightens nationwide.
Nature evening up balances rainfall across regions
A motor trip through the countryside shows long drought conditions widespread in Ohio and nearby states. Only certain favored areas have received rain this growing season, keeping crops on the safe side. The article notes Nature’s pattern of balancing moisture, implying a general equalization over time.
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Ohio
Cruelty to Animals Raises Grim Reflections
An old school reader stories how a man buried a dog alive to punish it for digging holes, exposing only its nose. Neighbors rescued the suffering animal as authorities note such cruel acts reflect a troubling mindset.
To Spank or Not to Spank Billy Jeavons
The 11 year old Cleveland boy Billy Jeavons stowed away on a plane to Detroit causing the pilot to land on Lake Erie. Billy was hidden in the tail and later escorted to Detroit with the flight, earning praise for courage and nerve rather than punishment.
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Billy
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Lake Erie
Coney Island Faces Slow Summer as Freak Show Decline Looms
New York reports reveal a faltering carnival season at Coney Island with crowds drifting to the beach rather than the midway. Vendors lament weak box office while new attractions like Lindy loop and Bertha bump fail to ignite profits as performers improvise to attract patrons.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Caney Jeland
Coney
Dowa
Veteran spielers discuss noisy times and luxury amusements
Two veteran showmen speak of assembling 4 Joes or shaking the hotel as the crowd whispers of changes. They note times are tight and amusements are a luxury, yet they wonder if that part of the act went into the show.
Peculiar show ends after quick turnover in city park
A traveling act set up tents in a park replacing a closed attraction. It featured a talking mule, a diving pig, and a wrestling bear. After a week of fast shows, the exhibitor closed amid light crowds. The mule slept talks, the bear sprained muscles, and the pig suffered from diver’s blindness.
Coney Island Blow-off Attractions Headline Local Show
The article describes Coney's slang show world title blow-off acts in a tent showdown with two top attractions the elephant girl and the human fountain. The human fountain wears an Indian rajah costume and bears wounds in hands and feet claiming to be a German soldier captured and given a fate.
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Coney
Blind Cubs fan Morris Levin attends every 1929 game
Morris Levin, a totally blind baseball fan, has not missed a Cubs Park game in Chicago this season. He navigates to the park alone daily and knows NL pitchers, fielders, and batters, including their averages and hometowns. Verification by Jack Sommers of Chicago.
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Chicago
Cub
Partial Blind Spot Explains Visual Disappearance
The explanation for the disappearance of the dot cites a spot at the back of the eye with no nerve endings. When an image falls on this spot the message fails to reach the brain due to lack of nerves.
4470 Pound Steer Exhibition At Kokomo Park
A stuffed steer weighing 4470 pounds is on display at City Park Kokomo Indiana. The animal was raised by Mike and Joe Murphy and is part of a local exhibition drawing curious visitors.
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Kokomo
Indiana
Mike
Joe Murphy
Labor Union Movement in China Explained
Washington Aug. 1. Ta Chen reports to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics detailing a two decade shift from ancient guilds to modern trade unions in China. The old guild system fading as workers form united labor entities amid civil upheavals and republican nationalism, while local guilds persist as unions.
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Washington, D. C
China
United States
Ta Chen
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
Allrade
Plumbers
Carpenters
Stated Calf Weighs Show Ring Weight Milestones
A shorthorn and Hereford bred animal records its weights from birth to maturity with a birth weight of 125 pounds, a weight of 4 470 pounds at age seven, and 1 760 pounds at eighteen months. Tomorrow features a note on a hard working name.
Unimaginable Failure Says Mr Coolidge In Editorial
Arthur Brisbane writes on Mr Coolidge facing a surprising setback. The piece questions political strategy and comments on market prices and public reaction. References to policy directions amid fiscal debate reflect a cautious national mood.
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Mr. Coolidge
France
Mr. Smith
French official claims near full employment at home
Continued remarks by France's minister of commerce state there is practically no unemployment in France, while Germany, Great Britain, and the United States together harbor over 9,000,000 jobless. He notes raw material purchases exceed 2,500,000 tons versus the same period last year.
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Germany
Great Britain
United States
Smith set to face 1982 candidate rethink
The text discusses Bryan and Smith with Smith likely not running in 1932. Friends predict Smith may support his ally Owen PD. Young, which could prompt Republican sentiment and deliberation within the party.
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Bryan
Smith
Glider Gains Height With Outboard Motor Power
Myrten Johnson of Oakland’s Field soared in a glider fitted with a thirty horsepower outboard motor, reaching 14 690 feet. The innovation could spur further experiments by boys and young men.
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Myrten Johnson
Oakland
MacDonald says testimony on Mooney bombing may be perjury
A California case questions John MacDonalds earlier bomb testimony against Tom Mooney and Billings. He now claims his prior statements were perjury. If true, Mooney and Billings could be freed, leaving the Supreme Court to judge the reliability of his claims and the fate of the imprisoned men.
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Tom Mooney
Billings
Mooney
California
Supreme Court
MacDonald
Former Governor Smith Plans Return to Politics in New York
Alfred E. Smith, long involved in building ventures and a pivotal Democratic figure, will attend the New York State Democratic Convention. He will address issues for Governor Roosevelt and support the Democratic Congressional campaign, continuing his influential political activity since 1948.
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Alfred E. Smith
New York
Roosevelt
Political claims on colored followers and Russia
The piece notes attempts to expose a supposed Russian Red conspiracy to overthrow government. A political leader among colored men alleged Russia was active among his followers and had converted about twenty to Communism. Officials doubt the impact of twenty Communists on government.
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Russia
Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Hakin
A collection of brief Q and A covering lava lake sizes at Kilauka, Henry Ford school plans, definitions of classical music, number of Popes named Innocent, electrical load, first Kentucky Derby year, origin of union stations, Clara Barton death, Cisco Texas pool size, 1929 community chest totals, and explanation of preference shares in England.
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Henry Ford
Edison Institute of Technology
Dearborn
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Detroit
Henry Ford Training School
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More Truth Than Poetry by James J. Montague
A collage of verse and aphorisms debating atomic power and leisure. The author imagines atom fueled abundance reducing labor from farm to industry, then ponders ennui and longing for honest work. Sections point to Capitol satire and a note on late readers and revised rules.
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James J. Montague
Forged checks surface in Athens as police seek leads
In recent days at least four forged checks have been passed on Athens businessmen. Police have been unable to identify the guilty parties. Meanwhile the State Department of Highways plans extensive brick road and highway work in Athens County, with permanent equipment and housing accommodations being prepared for the project in the coming years.
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Athens
State Department of Highways
Athena County
Preston Family Heads to Buckeye Lake for Lancaster Beach Outing
Mr and Mrs John H Preston and their children motored today to Buckeye Lake for a several weeks outing at Lancaster Beach, planning a family vacation by the lake.
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John H. Preston
Buckeye Lake
Lancaster Beach
Dinner Honoring Will Junod Celebrated in Wichita
Mr and Mrs J R Harvey of West Washington Street hosted a Friday dinner honoring Mr Will Junod of Kansas City with cordial entertainment and hospitality in a festive social gathering.
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J. R. Harvey
West Washington Street
Will Junod
Kansas City
Whittier class picnic at Ohio University site
A Whittier class picnic was held Thursday night at the State Hospital Grounds with teacher Miss Lil lie Faris leading students in a novel gathering during summer school. The Gallipolis postmastership appointed Earl W. Mauck, former editor of the Gallia County News, succeeding Sherman Eagle amid local factional politics.
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Whittier
Ohio University
Lillie Faris
State Hospital
Gallipolis
Sherman Eagle
Earl W. Mauck
Gallia County
Williams Couple to Leave for Rochester Visit
Mr and Mrs C S Williams who have stayed with the lat ters parents Mr and Mrs E R Lash on College Street will depart Monday for Rochester New York.
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E. R. Lash
College Street
Rochester
N. Y
Birthday surprise honors Emory V. Wolfe at brother’s home
A pleasant surprise honoring Emory V. Wolfe’s birthday was given at his brother E. S. Wolfe’s home on Lancaster Street Thursday.
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Emory V. Wolfe
E. S. Wolfe
Lancaster Street
Miss Democracy and Hoover Crats in 1930 Politics
Washington report notes Democrats regain order after 1928 loss while Republicans strain under Western progressivism and prohibition. Southern voters remain Democratic stronghold as Hoover allies face backlash from anti Smith aligns and primary defeats across several states.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Miss Democracy
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