Political Battle Shapes Ohio Primary Outcomes
The piece notes bitter divisions over Vic Donahey and Senator Fess in Ohio. It contrasts Donahey's quiet stance with Fess strong support for individual initiative. Washington insiders predicted Donahey's win while locals debated the New Deal's fate and party endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Donahey
Ohio
Senator Fess
Calvin Coolidge
Fess
Donahey
Democratic Party
Washington
West Virginia
Neighbors Shower Bride in Nelsonville Friendship Lesson
In Nelsonville the residents on several streets held a wedding shower for a new bride showing strong neighborliness. The piece extols this city’s welcoming spirit where locals and visitors mingle as neighbors, illustrating how good neighbors aid in sickness, death, and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Forget Huey Long Showman Fits No Senate Role
The piece argues Huey Long is a showman unfit for the Senate and likens him to a loud precinct worker. It notes federal investigators may present income tax testimony from his Louisiana governorship and cites his ongoing battle with New Orleans officials and martial law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huey
Huey Long
United States Senate
Long
Louisiana
New Orleans
Soap-Box Religion and Snakebite Belief Highlighted
A South story follows a young religious zealot who allowed a rattlesnake to strike him twice in faith that God would spare him. Medical experts note most snakes can kill a healthy person, with only a few venom types posing rare danger. The piece critiques dangerous, faith fueled trials of trust in divine protection.
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South
Inflation rumors spark conflict in policy tone
Washington observers note a split in official messaging as inflation hints leak to insiders. Critics say the administration pursues two opposing money policies, one to spur spending and another to reassure bondholders, amid debate over the pace of price moves.
Inflation Plan Involving Gold Silver Reserves Sparks Debate
A financial theorist outlines a plan for a moderate government inflation by seizing gold and silver, revaluing reserves, and devaluing the silver dollar to build a Treasury profit. The strategy aims to back new currency with precious metals and could pay public debt, but may foster inflationary psychology.
Inflationary Plan Argued as Most Logical Yet Untouched
The piece notes an inflation response plan under discussion but not likely to be adopted. It argues the government has shown no definite monetary strategy for more than 80 days, delaying decisions until future conditions clarify. It mentions the 90 day silver seizure period ending November 9 and election and treasury financing completing by November 15.
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Washington
New York
Roosevelt Secret Uses Hyde Park Retreat Reveals Privacy
Report notes Franklin D Roosevelt uses his Hyde Park home as a discreet base. Insiders say he hosts important visitors there and keeps operations away from public view, likening it to a goldfish bowl in the White House.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
White House
General Johnson
President Roosevelt
Contention Over Snake-Handling Story Sparks Debate
The article argues some reporters inflated the tale of a young southern preacher allowing a snake to strike him. It contends true religion rejects tests of divine power and suggests sensationalism aimed to boost daily news impact.
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Ohio
Athens Mudhole A Call for County Sidewalk Restoration
The article criticizes Athens County for neglecting a courthouse sidewalk despite New Deal funding. It notes years of deterioration, water damage under flag stones, and widespread harm to pedestrians, urging county action to repair the walk, comparing to slow relief on rural roads.
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Athens
Health Hints And Diet From Dr Morris Fishbein
The article discusses when children begin to walk, risks of delayed walking from hip dislocations to rickets, and the role of vitamin D calcium and phosphorus. It advises early treatment before age three, proper foot alignment, correct walking gait, and the importance of medical exams and suitable footwear for fatigued children.
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The article discusses childhood illnesses such as boils and dietary factors, urging medical consultation and tests. It notes boils as warnings and advises gentle treatment, salt water poultices, and avoiding home surgery. It mentions Australia’s pest issue with prickly pear and comments on Paris fashion versus London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Roberts Barton
Bells
Life begins at Forty and the world’s devils
A Messenger public forum reflects on historical figures from Achilles to Hitler, arguing that most major evils were led by men under forty. The writer lists generals and rulers, noting the fame of Napoleon and the Munich memorial, and concludes with a warning about war and the rise of Hitler.
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Achilles
Gylippus
Alexander the Great
Sol
Napoleon
Munich
Hitler
Mr Thompson in the Attic review in summer tone
A calm, character driven study set in a small English village. Mr Thompson alternates teaching mathematics with field and pond adventures while other staff and his charming wife populate the school with gentle wit. The book favors atmosphere over action, rewarding readers who relish unusual characters and quiet satire.
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Mr. Thompson
Anna Gordon Keown
Thompson
Miss Keown
Local figures gather at Great Bend for campout
County and town residents including T. W. Bengel Phil lip Meier Oliver Hartley and family camped near Great Bend. Harriett Cavey of Glouster fractured her leg in a fall from a car running board. Hari McCune led the Athens County Republican Central Committee and David Johnson became secretary. The Glenford Dugan American Legion Building in Nelsonville was completed with dedication set for Oct 238.
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T. W. Bengel
Phillip Meier
Oliver Hartley
Pomeroy
August Zahi
Ward Forbes
Minersville
Great Bend
Harriett
John Frank Cavey
Glouster
Hari McCune
Nelsonville
Athens County
Republican Central
David Johnson
Athens
American Legion
Glenford Dugan Post
Wood family reunion and local notices in Albany area
A Wood family reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs James F Wood with many relatives in attendance including the Hanings Gibsons Wood family Pearley Wood and Sloane family members. Other items note travel plans and local elections and historic trivia and novelty inventions.
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Wood
James F. Wood
W. EB. Haning
W. B. Gibson
Gladys
Arthur
Frank
Ruth
Pearley Wood
Dorothy
Emerson
Ray Jordan
Bertha Warner
Mable
Cecil
James
Lucile
Grace
Yesterday's Cartoon Explains Brazil Wood Origin
The piece describes 45,000,000 Americans as inhabitants of Brazil by area and population, noting Brazil wood from Caesalpinia echinata gave the land its name. It recounts origin stories from Portuguese terms and King Manuel, with a brief aside on a baseball play and a future cartoon titled The Jungie.
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Brazil
Canada
United States
England
Braza
New World
Manuel the Fortunate
Portugal
Terra de Brazil
Land of
Beach Club Girl Boots and Russ in a summer confession
Boots, 18, snubbed by Sylvia Rivers, accepts an invitation from Russ Lund at the beach club. A tense, intimate exchange leads to a bold proposition and Boots’s inner conflict about love, escape, and family expectations as the summer yields to departure.
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Boots Braeburn
Sylvia Rivers
Larehneck
New York
Sylvia
Boots
Mes
Waterman
Mardy Whitmore
Russ Lund
Johnny
Pineville Gap
Bis
Russ
Fragmentary Irish sentiment in early American discourse
A garbled OCR fragment hints at Irish views toward government and liberty. Mentions free men, state, America, and Richard. No clear event, date, or named organizations can be confirmed from the readable text.
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Enw & Geet
Paul Mallon
DR. Morris Fishbein
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Paris
London
Paul Poiret
Messenger Public Forum
the Messenger
Cc. W. Super
J. W. Lively
Albany
F. W. Bush
Frank B. Willis
Warren G. Harding
Samuel D. Preston
Linnaeus
Hollywood
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Detroit-St. Louis
Burns
Jungie
Adonis
Bobby
Chile
California
New Mexico
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Nichard
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