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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1936
Page
4
A fragmented notice lists advertising rates and subscription prices. It references Dona W OCuflies Company Chicago and a Athens Post Office mention. Rates include carrier and mall delivery options with weekly, monthly, and yearly amounts.
The piece blasts New Deal theory as prices climb and drought bites. It argues relief and food orders shift costs to workers, drought profits farmers, and cites belief in White House omnipotence as flawed. It calls for accountability as hardships deepen.
A group of hunters and fishermen warn that government programs like the CWA WPA and PWA harm wildlife habitats by clearing streams and forests. They note license fees support fishing access, and call for public forums to address the unfairness and protect habitats.
Sixty WPA workers patrol Cleveland streets to eradicate ragweed and other nuisances under city ordinance. Property owners must cut infestations or face fines, as supporters hail the effort while skeptics charge political motives ahead of elections possibly boosting turnout.
Michigan police officials meet to curb crime noting racketeering decline due to newspaper publicity. Reading accounts helps victims recognize scams and unite to stop them. Newspapers provide vital information when read beyond headlines and shine bright light on evils.
In Washington the piece notes 79 million voters of age, 41 million voted, 62 percent turnout, and argues organization wins elections. It contrasts Democratic and Republican buildouts, cites Farley and Hamilton, and recounts anecdotes about Glass and Roosevelt, plus Miscellaneous political quips and British ship records.
The article recalls pioneer schooling with homemade ink and rudimentary materials. It notes 1819 licenses for Thomas Redding to run a house of entertainment and a ferry at Graham Station Meigs County. His double log tavern hosted river traders and boatmen, offering beds on the floor when needed, until his drowning ended the venture.
Poet readers add verses to Messenger column bearing name and address. Who smiles at me at dawn and when I feel sad is answered by the picture of Lillian, Annie Bartoe of Nelsonville.
Dr Morris Fishbein advises daily face cleansing with water or soap and water, warns against overwashing and excessive cream use. He notes warm washes, cool finishes, occasional steaming, and cautions that tanning and sun overexposure can harm skin texture and complexion.
Mae Glancy of Nelsonville accuses relief director Clarence Green of double dipping by letting his brother in law Landon Shafer work WPA jobs while also taking extra show jobs. She cites specific dates August 23 24 25 and locations Nelsonville Glouster Corning for the alleged pattern.
Judith Howard waits by a city office entrance as she confronts Steve Fowler about marriage. After four years of engagement they argue over finances and her job, and Judith abruptly declares she will quit then propose. Virginia Bent and Bob Bent are cited indirectly as a social counterpoint.
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