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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1935

Page

4

Must Watch Eggs and the World’s Looming War

The essay argues world unity via communications and trade binds nations. It warns the Italy Ethiopia clash could reshape European politics and threaten fragile peace, with wide effects on U S policy and global finance, shipping, and diplomacy. Professor Quincy Wright of Chicago cautions against indifference to distant events.

Quincy Wright University of Chicago Wright Atlantic Pacific United States Italy Ethiopia State Department Europe

Fruits of Capitalism and the American Worker

The article argues that under capitalism the worker’s share of income rose from 38 percent in 1850 to 85 percent in 1929, and even during recessions remained high. It asserts workers in America enjoy higher living standards than abroad, with goods once seen as luxuries now common. It contrasts this with fascism and communism, claiming capitalism preserves liberty and prevents insurrection.

America

Signs of brisk fall business boost retail mood

New York merchants report rising out of town buying with July totals over 4000 visitors, the strongest since 1929. Buying budgets rise 10 to 15 percent as retailers stock up ahead of the large work relief program, signaling a likely lift in retail trade.

New York

German price control decree aims to curb rising costs

Dr Hjalmar Schacht, famed as economic dictator under Hitler, orders price supervising offices to prevent every unjustified rise as German incomes fail to keep pace and rising prices threaten public distress.

Hjalmar Schacht Germany Hitler

Glass Holds Line Against New Deal Banking Push

Washington observers note Senator Glass stood firm against increased federal control of banking as the new bank bill nears final draft. Glass smiled and declared satisfaction while House Chairman Steagall offered no comment and Chairman Eccles of the Federal Reserve also appeared pleased. Suspicion grows that Glass may be the one truly favored by the outcome.

Paul Mallon Washington Senator Glass Horatius Federal Reserve Board New Deal House Steagall Glass Eccles Federal Reserve Treasury

Banking clash over open market control and Roosevelt influence

The piece details a fight over monetary policy with Glass winning a seven member board, Roosevelt's future selection power, and a veto over reserve bank presidents. It notes Morgenthau’s removal, open market rules, and Treasury influence, predicting sharp political implications and a looming Ethiopian war opening. It also mentions Borah’s presidential bid, Durants remarks, a Greenwich robbery, and Schacht’s price dilemma.

Eccles Glass Reserve Bank Roosevelt Senator Glass

District Tales of Long Ago

In Gallia County a Brushy Point School inscription built by D. W. White in 1873 for 495 dollars ties to Judge W. R. White. Teacher Mrs. Le nore Stone Ecker recalled 1877 terms with 20 plus pupils, harvest schedules, and early county geography and poetry lessons as innovations in a non compulsory era.

D. W. White Tom H. Morgan Brushy Point Perry Township Gallia County W. R. White Ecker Miss Gilman Arthur Gilman Mill Creek Vassar Berridge Entsminger Second Avenue Galli- Polis

Quotes on politics and leadership from Huey Long Brower and others

The collection vents opinions on American politics with Huey Long urging action, Charles Brower warning of Arctic dangers, George H. Bender criticizing Congress, and Simeon Fess remarking on money power in elections. The quotes illustrate partisan tension and distrust of leadership.

Public Forum Letter Urges Unity Against Dole System

R. H. McCray of Nelsonville Ohio writes in a public forum letter urging reasoning and unity as the nation grapples with welfare policy. He critiques doctors commissions and divinity as wealth sources while calling for shared responsibility and trust in a single family approach to health and guidance.

the Messenger Jerusalem Wall Street Isiah United Brotherhood of Man

Fairmont Family Socials and Local Theater update

Ten years ago Jesse Davis of Fairmont was hosted by sister Mrs F S Grones. Davis belongs to Keiths Theater Orchestra. A P Linscott entertained Mr and Mrs N W Linscott Akron and E L Church and Christina before a motor trip to Canton Akron and Lake region. Harold Livya starred in a motion picture Hot Water shown at Columbia Theater in Athens.

Jesse Davis Fairmont W. Va F.S. Grones Mr. Davis Keith's Theater Orchestra E. L. Church Christina Canton Akron Lake Region Harold Livya Athens Columbia Theater

Local Social Notes Mark Time and Travel

Twenty years ago Mrs Arthur C. Wolfe left for two weeks at Atlantic City. Elizabeth Graham returned from a Roseville visit hosted by Miss Mary Poston. Miss Gretchen Schaeffier traveled to Coshocton to visit sister Miss Lena Schaeffler. Miss Lucile Henery came back from eight weeks in the West after attending a national Pi Beta Phi convention in Canada. Misa Zella Foster, studying at Columbia University, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lash. Waldo Poston of Canaanville was guest of honor at a surprise party for his thirteenth birthday.

Arthur C. Wolfe Atlantic City Elizabeth Graham Roseville Mary Poston Gretchen Schaeffier Coshocton Lena Schaeffler Lucile Henery West Pi Beta Phi Canadian Rockies Misa Zella Foster Columbia University E. R. Lash Waldo Poston Canaanville

The Duke's Starvation and the Roving House

The Duke of Anhalt Zerbst learned of Louis XVI's execution on January 21, 1793 and began a 43 day fast that ended with his death in March 1793. The cartoon notes the duke's alleged sale of 1160 soldiers to England for the American Revolution. It also highlights L F Martin's home in Hollis Oklahoma as a roving house since 1801 across four counties and two states.

Frederick August Anhalt-Zerbst Catherine II Russia Luxemburg Louis XVI France England L. F. Martin Hollis Okla Oklahoma

Jo Darien's screen test sparks tension in Atlas offices

Jo survives a grueling half hour of filming under cigarette haze and bright lights. Drann, the director, hints at a possible screen role while Jo recalls a dinner at Crest Lake Inn. Fragonet warns her to beware of Drann, though he cautions against believing Hollywood legends about the industry.

Jo Darien Diana Drann Bobson Drana Crest Lake Inn Miss Davis Mr. Drann Fragonet Atlas Hollywood Zeel

Streptococcus Varieties Link To Many Ills

Dr Morris Fishbein explains that streptococci form a family of germs growing in chains and causing diseases from erysipelas to scarlet fever. He notes debates on relatedness, cites scarce links between scarlet fever and erysipelas, and mentions Puerto Rico’s climate altering streptococcal infections.

Puerto Rico

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Schacht Morgenthau Governor Eccles Mr. Roosevelt White House Senate Senator Borah Will Durant Rockefeller Greenwich, Conn Huey Doctor Schacht Uls C. H. Harris Huey Long Arctic Charles Brower The Will Rogers George H. Bender Ohio Simeon D Fess the Public Forum R. H. McCray Nelsonville, O A. P. Linscott Mrs. N. W. Linscott George Clark Gracie Count of Wrangel Military School Peamre Texas Martin Greer Harms Duke Hole Mane Harris Essan Tan DR. Morris Fishbein
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