Civilization versus barbarism in a world of travel and politics
Raymond Clapper reflects on wartime politics and the contrast between civilized behavior and barbarism. He urges taking a respite from turmoil by observing America on wheels and travelers who evade conflict, noting the enduring threat of tyranny abroad and the need to balance desire with neighborly respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
America
Thoreau
Walden Pond
United States
Tennessee
Illinois
Kansas
Munich
Europe
Patchwork Social Security Debate Warns Against Costs
The piece argues against Ohio old age pension schemes without clear funding, warning that lavish promises would require heavy taxes. It criticizes vagueness in national plans, urges honest discussion of costs, and urges private acts of care alongside government revenue to fund a humane solution.
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Bigelow
Townsend
Heaven On Earth
Mississippi
Florida
New Deal
Ohio
Humanity
Poling Local Opinion On City Issues And Soft Water
An argument for informing the public about both sides of ballot questions cites Athens as a case study. Polls in major cities on grade crossings daylight saving time and frill elimination show majority views, though Athens narrowly opposed softer water despite low cost.
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Athens
Surplus Cotton Piles as Tung Oil Demand Grows in South
U S imports tung oil exceeding 100 million pounds yearly, mainly from China, fueling paint varnish linoleum and ink industries. The tung tree is thriving in Louisiana and other states as C C Concannon of the chemical division notes the shift in materials supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
United States
China
Nic
Louisiana
C. C. Concannon
U. S. Bureau of Foreign
Bruce Catton Surveys National Scene
Boston faces a looming probe as Attorney General Murphy plans a sweeping look at Pardons and Paroles and corrupt practices. The Boston committee probes parole misuse, tax irregularities, and a drug racketeering network allegedly growing in prominence. Daniel H. Coakley looms as a powerful yet controversial figure influencing state decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Murphy
America
Internal Revenue Bureau
Ray Patriarca
Patriarca
Rhode Island
Charles F. Hurley
Leverett Sutton- Stall
al Capone
Florida
Chicago
Capone
Underworld
Daniel H. Coakley
Coakley
Coakle
Ball
Massachusetts
Not a sole solution to cotton surpluses in the South
The speaker argues tung trees can reduce acreage under cotton and boost production of a nonquota farm product. Planting tung trees may aid both regional agricultural problems and national farm surpluses, though it is not a complete remedy.
Questions and Answers from The Messenger Q&A
The Messenger offers an information page with questions and answers on technical topics and history. Topics include Pan American seaplane propellers Hamilton Standard, soft shell crabs growth after shedding, Canada as a Dominion, papyrus use by Greeks and Romans, a bee venom therapy book, and France regaining Alsace Lorraine via the 1919 Peace Treaty.
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Hamilton
Canada
United States
Alexander the Great
Bodog Felix Beck
Appleton-Century Co
France
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Local Couples Head to Vacations and Visits
News items note Mr. and Mrs. BE L Church and Christina leave for a two week Chicago trip. Others travel to Huntington W Va for a dinner, to Colorado Springs for a two month visit, and to Cleveland for ten days.
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BE. L. Church
Christina
Chicago
Fred R. Beasley
J. C. Briggs
R. C. Hess
Trig Beasley
Huntington
W. Va
Richard Sligher
L. W. Roberts
Colorado Springs
A&a
Esther Roberts
PB. G Hibbard
Cleveland
Inlaw
John Hibbard
Exhibits at Athens County Fair Highlight Record Stock Display
Athens County Fair showcases the largest stock display in years with extensive poultry entries and numerous tents for varied amusements. Dr and Mrs W W Lee and daughter Mary Helen return from a Gay outing at Buckeye Lake. Social Literary Club hosts farewell for Mrs W BE McVey at Mrs W E Moiers home. Mrs Garrett and Mrs R L Morton join guests. Dr Wiley T Sprague returns to Athens after two years with the US Army at Camp Dodge and Camp Sherman. Hilburn Steenrod and bride Helen Pickett honored with a dinner at The Colonial by Mrs Dow Grones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Fair
W. W. Lee
Mary Helen
Buckeye Lake
W. BE. McVey
Social Literary Club
W. E. Moiér
Garrett
Stewart Garrett
Athens State Hospital
R. L. Morton
Wiley T. Sprague
Chauncey
Athens
United States Army
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Hilburn Steenrod
Helen Pickett
the Colonial
Dow Grones
Ragweed May Bring Hay Fever Anew Across the Nation
August marks ragweed pollen surge across Central Southern and Eastern states with Florida upper New England Canada largely spared. Desensitization offers relief for up to 40 percent full relief and about 30 percent improvement. treatment timing and continuity debated as laws and campaigns try to curb ragweed growth and pollen spread.
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United States
Florida
New England
Canada
East Orange
New Jersey
Illinois
I am a character of story book fame
Poet's Corner verses by Messenger Readert require name and address. The riddle speaks of a character who fell from a wall in a storm, shattered and later known for scrambled eggs and vitamins. Juanita Tolliver Deanville, O. Age 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Tolliver
Deanville
Murder on the Boardwalk Ends in Mystery and Threat
Christine Thorenson confronted by a tangle of suspects on the Boardwalk as autopsy hints, a hidden will, and Jaspar the butler loom. Inspector Parsons probes Emma Talbert's will while Christine faces danger and a manhunt implication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Thorenson
Bill Yardley
Christine
George Wilmft
Chandra
Mrs. Talbert
Yardaley
Emma
Emima
Jaspar
Swami
Gren
Bill
Mareth
Mr. Wilmet
Tre
J&s
Christiné
Poe
Puss-n-Boots
Inspector Parsons
Social and Personal Notices from Kanauga area
Local Kanauga residents attended the annual home missionary meeting at the Cheshire Methodist parsonage with nearly forty people. A covered dish supper followed and the Queen Esthers performed under Mrs. Snider’s direction. People visited from Pomeroy New Matamoras Ceredo and Portsmouth.
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Kanauga
Methodist Parsonage
Cheshire
H. N. Snider
Snider
Society
John Starcher
Rothrock
Pomeroy
Gertrufie Scott
Ruth Lindbeck
Ceredo
W. Va
W. F. Deem
Leslie
Homer
Homer Sowards
Sowards
Ed Babel
Miss Grace
Akron
Shirley Hubbard
New Matamoras
Lucy Judge
Bremen
T. S. Hanes
Russell Hanes
Portsmouth
John Seely
Anna Seely
Porterfield
Delbert Seely
Florida
Fannie Koonover
Church Lawn
Ladies Aid Society
Merrillite
Lincoln Abies
Johf
Robinson
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
John L. Lewis
Garner
Mr. Roosevelt
Hungary
Hitler
Poland
Bruce Catton
The
Messenger
13Th Street
Washington, D. C
Messenger Areau
Dorothy Eldridge
Columbus
Louis
Brown
University Terrace
L. A. Allen
Doris
Billy
Race St
Elsie Barnhill
North Hill
Indian Lake
By Galbraith
DR. Morris Fishbein
Poet's Corner
Ando
Tir
Endre Cowan Stone
Chapter
Sc Bill
Parsons
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