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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues money cannot be defined by its essence but only by its use. It contrasts views from a banker, treasury secretary, heiress, priest, and Household Finance Corporation to show money’s meaning varies with each user. Money is what it is used for, shaping liberty, housing, or vice depending on the holder.
A newspaper laments crowds in Peoria storming a courthouse during a brutal murder trial. Spectators fight for seats, tear doors from hinges, and riot, with women and men alike blamed. The piece warns such demonstrations recur across the nation and demand societal remedies to prevent further outbreaks.
The piece urges residents to upgrade ugly spots and weak points in their town. It calls for an honest inventory of assets and flaws, aiming to leave a tangible, lasting benefit for future generations rather than wealth alone.
The American Automobile Association protests headlines like AAA Gone Mad and AAA Goes On Spending Spree seeking relief from public misperceptions. It claims prosperity and public confidence, appeals to the Federal AAA have failed, and it suggests the alphabet may shift in the government bureau.
The article argues President Roosevelt has shifted to staged questions and prewritten statistics at recent press conferences. It claims these prepared data favor pending legislation and that publicity tactics evolved from earlier freewheeling conferences to controlled messaging after the NRA Supreme Court decision. Attendance has sometimes dropped by half.
Officials drafted a 70 word statement to avoid admitting formal regrets while signaling remorse to Japan. Ambassadors framed the text to satisfy both sides, keeping a precedent from harming U S German and Italian relations. State Secretary Hull could have said more, but Saito's standing influenced the wording.
The piece notes that bonus supporters expect passage of a bonus bill next spring amid a campaign year. It cites overruled vetoes, narrow Senate support, and dissent from some New Deal figures. It says officials plan a bond issue to avoid inflation and that the bonus should pass before March without an inflationary payment method.
People familiar with H. C. Hopson say the long missing head of Associated Gas may be near the Senate Lobby Committee. Counselors disagree on his disappearance with several suspects thinking he is exploiting committee publicity by staying out of sight.
The excerpt notes President Roosevelt urging Congressional leaders to settle and adjourn by August 20. It cites taxes as broad enough to cover program ideas from his message and hints at a possible concession on the Holding Company Bill.
The appointment marks the first time an importer joins the Tariff Department. State Secretary Hull oversaw foreign trade and helped shape the choice with Commerce Secretary Roper. An advertising executive named Cramer sent a critical telegram to Roosevelt about his mental health, which the White House did not release.
A trend toward wearing shirtsleeves in summer is noted as a casual move that could see men shedding neckties soon. The observation highlights a shift in dress norms toward cooler, simpler attire.
A brief note describes Wiley Post and his wife undertaking a rapid world flight to keep harmony. It mentions a Canadian WW veteran still eating despite stomach removal. Samuel Insull denies seeking pension restoration and expresses gratitude for small favors.
A district tale recounts a 1877 sale bid for Athens Ohios old Courthouse at about 250 dollars. T M D Pilcher was ordered to remove the roof as commissioners debated replacing the building after a vote for a new courthouse.
A collection of brief statements from figures including Justice Jacob Panken calling for constructive work with children, Fred Burke on government duties, Helen Hayes on studio storytelling practices, Helen Wills Moody on quitting, and Achille Starace criticizing elite social talk in foreign tongues.
The text claims that strict orthodox views among Mohammedans consider perfection divine and discourage human attempts at flawless straight lines or symmetry, leading to fewer buildings and woven designs with exact geometric precision.
The Messenger invites signed brief letters on current events for the Public Forum. A reader from Portland requests printing a short poem by her daughter about disliking school, praising The Messenger and signing Mrs. Eber H. Carpenter dated August 4.
Visitors at the Muskin Gum River Boy Scout camp include Dr and Mrs John Sprague Mr and Mrs Ong Mr and Mrs Pearl Gaskill Professor and Mrs W H Cooper Mr and Mrs R L Dupler and Mr and Mrs Carl Brandt. A Methodist union meeting and picnic were held at the Athens Fairgrounds with 8 K Mardis in charge.
Twenty years ago Miss Elma Starr visited Wellston as guest of Mr and Mrs Art Leach. Mrs Charles Pickering and daughters Frances and Julia Porter traveled to Marietta to stay with Mrs Eli Miller. Prof and Mrs C M Copeland went to Toledo to visit Prof and Mrs George McLaughlin and joined a motoring trip. Mrs George S Putnam returned from Mountain Lake Park Maryland to her brother Rev Alexander Lamb and sister Miss Harriett Lamb. Descent from John Henry who settled in Bern Township in 1817 held annual reunion at Mrs L B Glazier’s country home.
A Portland Ohio girl eight shares her feelings on school cold weather and staying home to play with toys like a wagon dolls a bicycle and a dog named Rex. She mentions music lessons and wishes to be a black cat.
Yesterday's cartoon explains Lonoke Arkansas fires starting in a 60 year old house. Defective wiring sparked repeated blazes aided by wet wallpaper sheathing causing spontaneous chemical fires after repairs. A second panel shows a trained red tailed hawk named Susan losing its tail in a failed escape during falconry.
Essun Tan breaks engagement with Bret Paul over hostess job at Crest Lake Ion resort owned by Douglas Marsh. Jo arrives at the resort as Fragonet, film actor, courts her while Marsh’s mother stirs trouble. Fragonet faces more women and rumors as a film crew arrives, while Lolita voices cynicism about his motives.
Jo meets Lolita Montez a glamorous actress older in experience yet young in appearance. The pair discuss Fragonet Barley and Pete Fragonet while waiting under the sun for the outcome of Fragonet’s contract and Drana’s approach.
Health columnist notes hygienic adviser travels Nassau Kingston Trinidad Caracas and Brazil with hundreds of doctors on board. He observes varied seasickness remedies and their uncertain effectiveness including cathartics sedatives secretions and suggestion plus mechanical aids while at sea.
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