The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. info note
Publication details for The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. dated 1896 to 1929. Describes publisher Gordon K. Bush and editor Charles H. Harris, association memberships, circulation, advertising policy, obituaries, and subscription rates by carrier and mail across several counties.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
President’s second-term difficulties echo campaign rhetoric
The piece argues the President still has loyal supporters but faces broad suspicion from two thirds of the public. It notes tensions with capital and labor, uneasy farmers, and a rift with Congress and party members amid ongoing policy battles and accusations against opponents.
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Roosevelt
White House
AFL
CIO
Federal land aid could help young farmers gain ownership
The piece argues that while some older farmers distrust federal programs, many beneficiaries lack startup capital and credit. It notes that government loans are broadly repaid, and new legislation to help farm families buy land could create a stronger citizenry and settle young men with no land of their own, despite concerns about paternalism.
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Ohio
Uncle Sam
Realistic court reform during robbery trial in Brooklyn
Judge Peter Brancato halted the robbery trial of a man with seven prior arrests since 1918 and warned him the sentence could reach ten years. The defendant chose to plead guilty to a lesser charge, accepting substantial prison time.
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Peter Brancato
Brooklyn
Paul
Raymond Clapper Critiques Black Supreme Court Nomination Politics
Raymond Clapper catalogs what he calls a sickening display of American politics in the Black Supreme Court nomination episode. He argues Roosevelt sought revenge, notes Black’s past Klan associations, and laments Republican complicity and anti Catholic campaigns tied to Klan influence.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Senator Black
Roosevelt
Senate
Ku Klux Klan
Black
America
Senator Copeland
New York
la Guardia
Hitler
Copeland
South
al Smith
Behind the Scenes in Washington on Hugo Black’s Supreme Court Path
The piece weighs the impact of Hugo Black joining the Supreme Court and the possible shifts in judicial power. It discusses conflicts with existing justices, potential challenges to Black’s appointment, and how Chief Justice Hughes may steer the court’s prestige amid a shifting liberal-conservative balance.
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Washington
Hugo Black
Senate
Supreme Court
Black
Hugo
Justice Black
McReynolds
Hughes
Roberts
Roosevelt
AAA
Judge Brancato Sets Example for Streamlined Justice
Scale to wipe out red tape and close loopholes to prevent miscarriages of justice. Sensible procedure will depend largely on judge initiative. Judge Brancato has provided a valuable example of what can be done on this line.
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Brancato
District Tales of Long Ago Continued
The town once had 11 saloons as natural factors and saltfield shifts diminished the district. River trade declined harming coal markets and by 1880 the company faced a decline. The 1884 flood halted revival efforts. John Blair Sr. urged Hartford directors to pump the shaft. The mine failed to rebound and the company went into receivership and dissolution.
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Pomeroy Bend
John Blair
Hartford
Connecticut
4 H Clubs and county extension enrollments in Athens County
Miss Lucile Hunter hosted by the Hunters in Athens. Athens County 4 H Clubs include Lodi Forestry Hocking Potato Pride of Hocking Sewing Handicraft groups at The Plains Greens Run New Marsh field Eat Well Club Greens Run. County Extension Agent T H Johnson reports 345 enrolled in Athens County 4 H. Prince of Wales and Premier Baldwin attended Canada’s diamond jubilee. Roofing on the Chubb home S Court Street. Greens Run Christian Church completed. Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey pastor. Dr J L Henry home at 26 N Congress Street redecorated with new floors walls and partitions.
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Lodi
Hocking
Pride of
Christian Church
Greens Run
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey
J. L. Henry
Congress St
Stop drinking to save our youth says Leslie Nice
A letter from 17 year old Leslie Nice of Murray City urges parents to talk to children about alcohol. He warns drinking leads to accidents and death and calls for collective effort to keep youths away from pubs and parties.
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Leslie Nice
Murray City
Baby reacts to mother's diet in mysterious swelling case
A six week old baby with recurring swelling linked to the mother’s diet is studied through scratch tests. Only the mother’s milk and navy bean extracts trigger reactions, suggesting a specific dietary sensitivity. The investigation traces sources in common foods and highlights food intolerance in infants.
Red Cross Benefit Party Held by Mrs Jennings in Athens
Mrs H D Henry and daughters return from Chautauqua trip as the third Red Cross benefit is hosted by Mrs Ralph P Jennings at 54 E Union St. Guests include Mrs F M Hutchinson and others. Edith Elder visits Columbus with her brother Harry Elder. Louise Bails heads to Lake Side with Carl Bails family. Red Cross party at S Court St with Leete and Jones ladies.
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Red Cross
Ralph P. Jennings
E. Union St
F. M. Hutchinson
Dean Irma Voigt
Carrie Voigt
Cc. L. Jones
J. P. Dana
Amy Weiher
Miss Riggs
Edith Elder
Columbus
Harry Elder
Louise Bails
Lakeside
Carl Bails
Mary Bails
Lena Slattery
S. Court St
Louise G. Leete
Albert J. Jones
Evan J. Jones
Canada Overgoverned, Baxter Warns at Seigniory Club
Major James Baxter of Toronto told the Seigniory Club in Lucerne Quebec that Canada is the most over governed country and faces disaster unless it observes the same economic laws that business leaders follow.
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Lucerne
Que
Canada
James Baxter
Toronto
Seigniory Club
Enigmatic Studio Party Sparks Questions for Kathleen
Kathleen OShan, a greeting card writer, contemplates Bob McTavish and the elusive Professor Bracey after a studio party. Tensions rise as Schmatz the dog reacts to a clash between Bracey and a duchess patron, leaving Kathleen unsettled about love and loyalties. Pat the janitor notes gossip while offering pragmatic, earthy color to the scene.
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Kathleen O’shan
Bob McTavish
Pat
Cupid
Professor Bracey
Bob
Schmatz
Kathleen
Gloversville
Aunt Hattie
Joe Williams
Mr. McTavish
The Light Beyond Poem by Leda Sams
Poet's Corner features a reader poem by Leda Sams about fear yielding to faith. A lone traveler finds a church and solace among worshippers on a dark road, praising light as guidance toward higher things. The piece invites other readers to contribute with name and address.
My Maple Tree Poem From Phyllis Sheldon
The speaker from Athens Ohio describes a maple tree in a cottage yard. The poem traces the tree through seasons from gold and red leaves to bare winter then rebirth in spring. Birds visit, and the tree is praised as a gift of God’s love.
Osaka Shosen Kaisha launches Yalu River Maru amid prop failure
Officials in morning coats and silk hats arrived in Nagasaki for the 7,000 ton Yalu River Maru launch. Props failed during the night, but the ship had already slid into Nagasaki Bay, allowing an unofficial launch and the officers to perform dedication rites.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Osaka Shosen Kaisha
Nagasaki Bay
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