Athens Messenger historical notice and circulation data
The Athens Messenger, founded 1928 by Frederick W. Bush, published every afternoon except Saturday with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and Charles H. Harris as managing editor. It claims a 100000 population reach across five Ohio counties and lists professional associations and office locations. Subscription rates are shown for carrier and mail delivery in Ohio.
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Frederick W. Bush
Poblusher
Athens Betsea Noer Ehemaid Printing Co
Gordon K Bush
Pickener
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Athens council backs push for modern state roads
Carl Beasley leads a protest in Athens over deteriorating state highways. The council urges Governor and Highway Department to accept demand for better routes across Athens County, noting poor conditions from Athens-Nelsonville to Athens-Parkersburg and Sugar Creek corridors as a nationwide criticism.
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Carl Beasley
Athens
Athens County
Nelsonville
Meigs County
Athens-Pomeroy
Sugar Creek
Amesville
East Corporation
Coolville
Athens City
State Highway Department
Ohio
September 1 marks NRA era and a new independence
The article defends the National Recovery Administration as a bold program to raise wages and purchasing power, urging employers and workers to embrace the plan. It argues September 1 will rival Independence Day as a declaration of independence from want and overwork, economic fear, and illogical production.
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America
War With a Mythical Nation: Mazur's Proposal for Prosperity
Paul Mazur a New York banker argues for drastic measures to fight unemployment proposing a mock two year war against a mythical nation Anemia funded by ten billion dollars with vast wartime purchases and a final demolition to simulate prosperity He also suggests five billion dollars for rapid public works prioritizing speed over usefulness and notes wheat speculation as part of the current policy debate.
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Paul Mazur
New York
Love as a universal remedy says Dorothy Dix
A psychologist lauds love as a powerful tonic beyond romance including family and friendship. It claims love cures neurasthenia, raises spirits, strengthens women, and boosts health, beauty, and motivation, with anecdotes of restorative effect from affection and daily care. Dorothy Dix endorses love as a sovereign remedy for body and soul.
Clinton L. Poston Dies, Hocking Valley Coal Operator
Obituary notes Clinton L. Poston a veteran coal mine owner in the Hocking Valley has died. The Athens County Fair featured a display of the Tauber Columbus clock noted as a masterpiece by a German maker. Clover Club won a free trip to the State Fair in judging food and clothing. Plans for an Athens County School for crippled children were discussed by officials. Clair K. Vance’s coast-to-coast air mail flight reached 34 hours 23 minutes. In retrospective twenty years ago Jay Witham escaped from the Ohio Penitentiary. Fish deaths spurred water testing. Rome Beauty apples arrived with forecast of a strong county crop.
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Clover Club
Charles Mansfield
Athens County Fair
Clair K. Vance
Franklin's Night Bath Sleep in Southampton Tale
In July 1785 Benjamin Franklin, returning from Paris, visited Martin's Salt Water Baths in Southampton England and fell asleep while bathing, prompting a curious episode during his sea voyage.
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Yes Franklin
Paris
Benjamin Franklin
Southampton
England
Martin
Are We Healthy Yowsah Yowzah Athens County Boosts Health
Miss Viola Fell, director of nursing in Athens County, reports only four typhoid cases and one scarlet fever case this summer. She credits typhoid vaccine and notes other possible factors, joking that the NRA might help.
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Athens County
Viola Fell
Miss Fell
NRA
More Sunlight Needed In All Cities
Dr Morris Fishbein outlines a health issue linking city living to reduced sun exposure and rickets risk. He cites urban pollution and limited daylight, urging city education on outdoor sunlight values and government guidance on available sunshine hours. When urban sun is insufficient, ultraviolet lamps and cod liver oil substitutes are proposed, though air smoke remains a central problem.
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Journal
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health Magazine
F. O. Tenney
Tenney
Rainy morning thoughts and a poets guide for children
Olive Roberts Barton reflects on a rain soaked morning drawing parallels to poems by Stevenson Fyleman and others. She suggests children relish small verses, while noting many great figures were bachelors and the world of poetry awaits young readers.
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Stevenson
Rose Fyleman
Capone Fixes Shoes at Prison in Atlanta
In Washington Capone, serving an 11 year sentence, works eight hours daily at a shoe repair machine in Atlanta penitentiary. He has lost 20 pounds in 16 months and expects to lose more. He remains bitter about press coverage of his case and aims for good behavior to shorten time.
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Washington, D. C
Notable Historical Trivia Amid Varying Facts
A collection of isolated statements notes marriage license customs in Turkey tied to literacy tests, New York unions hourly, the construction sector’s size and employment, Purbach’s early printed almanac, Byzantine use of incendiary compound, sunspot effects on air temperature, and Chinese wage patterns.
Lyons the Diamond Watch Chief and Other Certificates
A Washington tale follows William C Lyons postmaster aide as his walls fill with free passes, honorary certificates, and two new commissions including a Colorado colonel and Special Texas Ranger. He touts his emerald ring as the prized piece and recalls a San Francisco origin. Roosevelt reads a joke note from the Comanche crew found in a bottle with orange juice stains.
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Lyons
Colorado
Kentucky
Democratic Party
San Francisco
Roosevelt
White House
Stephen T. Early
Northeast Harbor
Maine
Cheshire Boy Reunion Highlights A Chaotic Report
A fragmented Chesire area notice recalls a Thomas reunion with Mr and Mrs Pecting, Mr and Mrs Gren of Gallipolis, and Miss Evelyn Want among attendees. The text mentions Evelyn Deny Kyger and Mrs Ward hosting guests, with a celebratory day on a Saturday and several people from nearby bay joining.
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Cheshire
James Rees Thomas
Evelyn
Zella Deny Kyger
Lioyg Gren
Gallipolis
Pear Ward
Evelyn Want
Ward
Thomas
Local Visitation and Family Gatherings Chronicle
The notice lists numerous visits and family appearances across towns including Prestonburg West Virginia and New Haven. Individuals named include Bashan E E Hayman and Kay and family with relatives, Mr and Mrs W G and children Freda and Bob, Mrs Mildred Frank, Arthur Taylor and a newborn girl, Ray Sunday, Bentley Peoples, J Neva Brown, Wayne Cheviler and Kay, A Anna Singers and James Ray, E Morris and sons, B E Morris, Ralph Lee and daughter, Wilbur family, H E Bissell, Clint Slater, Willem and family, Bert and wife with children. The gatherings span Friday to Sunday with various host families.
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E. E. Hayman
Silversville
Mary Kathleen Aware
W. G
Freda
Bob
Prestonburg
W. Va
Kay
Mildred Frank
Arthur Taylor
Ray
Peoples
Bentley Peoples
J . Neva Brown
Hayes
Wayne Cheviler
Reedsville
A. Anna Singers
James Ray
New Haven
New Brighton
Lydia Mae Pearson
Murs
E. Morris
B. E. Morris
J. L Ralph Lee
Mrs. Wilbur
Hagadl
H. E. Bissell
Clint Slater
Willem
Bert
Mrn Son
Astrological Forecast Notes Energetic Year Ahead
A dated astrology brief describes a year of effort and achievement focusing on energy and productivity. It mentions elderly persons and rings or secret societies receiving support, with real estate and corporations highlighted as areas of favorable activity, and notes a notable birth surname Phelps.
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Phelps
Juriat
War Hero Crossword Clue Puzzle Fill
A crossword style clue list references a famous war hero and related terms including rank and traits. The grid hints at names, places, and items such as Boundary unit beam of light and garden tool used in wartime contexts.
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South America
Tennessee
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