Athens Messenger and Herald Publishing Co. Overview
The Athens Messenger details its Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan coverage across five eastern Ohio counties. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris, markets, associations, and subscription rates including carrier and mail options with weekly and yearly prices.
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Frederick W. Bush
TRE Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Yes
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan
Fomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
A Thought for Today by Joanna Baillie
A brief quote notes that pampered vanity may be better than starved pride, reflecting on value and self-perception in a concise daily thought.
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Joanna Baillie
Lawlessness and crime sweep the nation warns Wickersham
George Wickersham chairman of Hoover's crime commission argues that Americans show a lawless attitude as states flood the system with statutes. He cites highway drivers and gangsters as examples and warns that crime, protection rackets, and prison fires at Ohio Penitentiary reflect a growing crisis. The piece laments public fear and tolerance of crime and calls for accountability at all levels.
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Eorge Wickersham
Hoover
Crime Commission
Wickersham
Uncle Sam
Maine
TE Sasine
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The passage urges a return to basic civic virtue, arguing no country is better than its people and calling for reestablishing honor and decency at the grassroots level. It emphasizes stopping reliance on laws to fix human evils and focusing on character at the community level.
Fire loss in June 1930 tops U S totals and warns of danger
The June 1930 fire loss in the United States reached 31.8 million dollars, down from 1929, but the six month total surged to 242.34 million. The piece blames carelessness and ignorance, urges strict fire prevention at homes and businesses, and condemns the view that insurers can cover all costs.
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United States
Polo draws crowds in Suffolk County as sport grows
In Suffolk County New York polo thrives as ships bring famous ponies and England’s players visit for season. The sport, once seen as elitist, now attracts diverse crowds alongside football and baseball. Among visitors are four Ashton brothers from Australia noted for their similar appearance.
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New York
Suffolk County
New York State
London
England
Australia
Ashtons
Polo Fields Near Manhattan Draw Big Gates
Long Island hosts numerous polo grounds within easy reach of Manhattan drawing large crowds. Clubs such as Rockaway Hunt Meadowbrook Pine Rock and Army Polo Center attract players and spectators commuting by rail and car to key matches and standings.
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Long Island
Manhattan
Rockaway
Hitchcock clan shines in American polo circle
The text highlights Thomas Hitchcock Jr., captain of the WU S.S. team, as a central figure in American polo. His mother began polo training early, shaping his development and status in the sport.
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Tyro
Hitchcocks
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
WU. S.S
Mrs Hitchcock Elite Polo Coach Heads Meadowharks Turned Pro
Mrs Thomas Hitchcock Sr renowned as a top polo eye and coach guides ponies and players including heirs Sunny Whitney Cornelius Vanderbilt and Douglas Burden. She trained her son and Meadowharks to success before breaking her arm and sitting out this season at age 65 in the South.
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Thomas Hitchcock
America
Hitchcock
Colorful townsfolk tale hints at Cecil Smith the cow
A fragment describes Cecil Smith, a notable local figure associated with a cow, among other colorful and picturesque characters. The item adds texture to the community portrait and hints at rural life.
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Cecil Smith
Notable Texas rider sources bold range polo scene
A Texas rider recalls bosses on the range polo games and Will Rogers influence. Georgie Bostwick is called the gentleman jockey with a strong social post. Pedley is praised as a premier California goal maker, while elite horses attract millionaires. English riders send 65 prize blood for late summer events.
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Boy
Texas
Will Rogers
Georgie Bostwick
Pedley
California
Debt pay delay teased by Mellon and Hoover
The remark suggests delaying war debt payments, proposing that a future generation handle part of the burden. It frames the idea as patriotic and questions rushing to settle all debts now.
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Mellon
Hoover
Shell Union to Skip Dividend for Quarter
The Shell Union oil group, a British-Dutch company long seen as a thorn to American oil firms, announces no 35 cent per share dividend on common stock this quarter. Market observers note the decision reflects pressure from rival firms like Blanchard and Texaco.
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Shell Union
British¢ Dutch Oil Company
Blanchard OU
Texaco
Sincialy
Believe It or Not Diary Note on Sugar in Water
A curious claim about dissolving a teaspoon of sugar in a glass of water to the brim without spilling. The brief pale text presents a playful observation without further context or verification.
Underground commerce and architecture expand in future cities
An editorial notes urban growth moving underground as census trends push more people into cities. It foresees half of New York’s transportation underground and more below-surface retail, offices, and even residences as real estate values adapt to subterranean use.
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Washington, D. C
New York City
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
London
Epstein
New York
Wall Street Sees Low Demand for Money Lending Rates
The market indicates banks are reluctant to lend with rates at 2 percent on call and unofficially as low as 1.5 percent. Time money borrowed near 3 percent, a sharp drop from earlier high lending. The Federal Reserve holds the knowledge of this shift in liquidity and demand.
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Wall Street
Federal Reserve
Fight at Hungarian wedding celebration ends in shootings
At a drydock celebration the crowd clashed and about a dozen people were injured. Two men were fatally shot and two others were arrested in connection with the incident.
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Drydock
Romania’s King Carol Plans New Marriage After Divorce
Dispatches from Bucharest say King Carol intends to marry again after divorcing Queen Helen. He reportedly departed Paris with a charming lady, and a future marriage may be morganatic if not royal.
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Bucharest
Carol
Helen
Paris
County opens lime quarry at mouth of Federal Creek
County Engineer Fred Baker announced a new lime quarry at the mouth of Federal Creek. A limestone ledge 25 to 30 feet thick was uncovered.
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Fred Baker
Federal Creek
Boy 16 Jumped From Moving Train by Mistake
Dana Russell, 16, sustained minor injuries after leaping from a train moving away from his intended Parkersburg destination. He boarded the wrong car by accident and realized the error only after the train had already departed.
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Dana Russell
Parkersburg
Horses expected in races at the Athens County Fair
Indications show about 40 to 45 horses will enter the Athens County Fair races. C M Gill has scoured the state for fast horses and appears to have achieved good results.
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Athens County
C. M. Gill
Dr Edwin Watts Chubb Heads to Institute Work
Dr Edwin Watts Chubb departed today for two weeks of institute work visiting Troy Sidney and Cincinnati to advance research activities.
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Edwin Watts Chubb
Troy
Sidney
Cincinnati
Seven room house with seven acres for sale
For sale a seven room house and seven acres offered at 1500 dollars. If not sold within thirty days the price increases by 200 dollars. Inquiries directed to William Bricker in The Plains.
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William Bricker
Plains
Bernadine Sprague Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
The Sprague family hosted a birthday gathering at 53 Morris Avenue for their daughter Bernadine, marking her fifth anniversary with festive merriment and family presence.
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John Sprague
Morris Avenue
Bernadine
Rural Athens County Carriers Retire After Long Service
J A Holmes A O Sloan and David Brickles three rural mail carriers in Athens County retired this week on government pension after more than fifteen years of service each.
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J. A. Holmes
A. O. Sloan
David Brickles
Athens County
Cotton fashion in Rome inspires summer comfort
In Rome, Mussolini wears a white cotton suit with a soft collar white canvas shoes and a cotton yachting cap. The piece suggests men adopt cotton outfits for summer comfort and supports cotton farmers, noting dyed gray brown or black options for those avoiding dry cleaning.
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Rome
Mussolini
Lawyers Gather at Bar Association Meeting
Lawyers assembled at the bar association meeting to discuss polling the bar of the country. A formal gathering focused on professional standards and collective action within the legal community.
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Bar Association
Coun
Lawyers Debate Prohibition Poll Question
The discussion centers on a poll asking lawyers whether prohibition is a success or failure. Some objected to propriety, but the vote 10 to 1 approves asking whether prohibition is a blessing or a curse, given lawyers largely shape and interpret laws.
Boxer Suspect Sought in Portland Drowning Case
Police search for a former middleweight boxing champion after a man was drowned in Portland Maine. The suspect allegedly threw the victim into the water and fled.
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Portland
Maine
Prohibition Crime Wave Sparks New Portland Incident
An unidentified offender in Portland, Maine, overpowered Officer Michael T. Connelly and bound his wrists in a fresh twist to a violent crime wave linked to bootlegging operations.
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Portland
Maine
Michael T. Connelly
Refined Sugar Dips to Historic Low as Apples Remain Cheap
Advertorial guidance advises using ripe apples and sugar to make nourishing jelly for winter. It suggests boiling apples, extracting juice, then mixing with sugar to create a vitamin rich spread for children, highlighting the low sugar price and apple affordability.
More Truth Than Poetry by James J Montague
A reflective poem on night baseball’s rise and the pull of watching games under floodlights. It notes rising costs for fans and owners, the shift to around the clock play, and a witty twist offering a humorous take on a future in miniature golf or other ventures.
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Russia
Mr. Stalin
Robbie Jones
Curious Answers From Washington and Around the World
Frederic J. Haskin reports Washington’s Information Bureau offers free inquiry services with a two cent fee for replies. Veterans may request disability reexaminations, temporary total ratings during hospitalization, and appeals within six months for delays. Roy Chapman Andrews leads the fifth Mongolian expedition in the Gobi Desert seeking early man traces. R-100, R-34, Los Angeles, and Graf Zeppelin set air-crossing records, while All Quiet on the Western Front tops books with 2.69 million copies sold and translations in 29 languages.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Roy Chapman Andrews
Noisy streets draw calls for restraint in Athens
Athens residents urged calm traffic and quieter nights in a public forum letter from August 22 1930. The writer criticized excessive horn use cut outs and loud radios late at night and urged police cooperation and fines to restore order.
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The
Messenger
Athens
Boxer Rebellion Anniversary Highlighted by Peking Siege
Washington notes mark thirty years since Allied forces stormed Peking to relieve diplomats. General Charles P. Summerall led artillery and infantry assault on the Imperial City gates, with Captain Henry G. Learned and Lt. Col. Calvin P. Titus notable in action.
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Washington
China
Peking
Legation
Charles P. Summerall
Daggett
Calvin P. Titus
Henry G. Learned
Tartar City
Summerall
Summers
Dragon Throne
Manchu Palace
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
Arthur Brisbane
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Harry Pershall
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