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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1935

Page

4

The Demagogue’s Theme and the New Deal Debate

A critical tract argues that the American system and private initiative have failed and that a centralized Washington bureaucracy grows with New Deal laws. It warns that Congress has adjourned amid constitutional battles, states’ rights erode, and future campaigns will center on federal authority and potential constitutional changes.

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Southern Ohio Becomes Mecca For Weekend Visitors

A Sunday trip through Hocking County and surrounding areas shows growing crowds from Columbus and cities, with hundreds of cars, farmers selling produce, and visitors flocking to caves and scenic roads. The region attracts many who cannot afford longer trips and seeks better planned amenities.

Hocking County Ohio Columbus Cave District Seloto Cave Muskingum

News Behind The News By Paul Mallon Analysis of leaks and Congress timing

Washington discusses leaks from the Business Advisory Council and how reports reach front pages. The piece notes edits of the Congressional Record to cover late sessions, and comments from Senator Capper on farm views toward government spending and taxes, casting doubt on constitutional adjournment.

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Holding Companies Act faces court battle despite signing

The Holding Companies Act is not yet law as utilities groups plan court challenges to block its operative date. James Ross, seen as anti private utilities, is named to the SEC, provoking further opposition and possible rescission of Russian recognition amid mixed international trade signals.

Securities Exchange Commission James Ross Ferdinand Pecora Ross Seattle

Chesterhill Ohio A Quaker Founded Village in Morgan County

Chesterhill in western Marion Township Morgan County founded in 1834 by Quaker settlers and noted for law abidance. The village sustains a Friends meeting since 1828 and two churches including St Pauls M E built 1868 and remodeled. Agriculture centers on merino sheep with leaders like E J Hiatt who started the merino register and Shepherds National Journal. A centralized school now enrolls about 300 after a 1923 modern building. a concrete road celebrated its 100th anniversary last year along State Route 377 Marietta Times.

Marion Township Morgan County St. Paul's M. E D. H. Householder Chesterhill E. J. Hiatt Shepherd's National Journal United States J. T. Bowman Ohio Wool Growers Association Chesterhall D. H. Hallowell Marietta Times

Poets' Corner Verses From Messenger Readers

A reader submission from Ethel Day of Buchtel Ohio presents a rain themed poem about dreaming in the rain and a vision of serenity. The verses reflect personal sentiment and imagery inspired by rainfall.

Messenger

Women’s Peace Voices Rally Against War and Wealth Gain

Administration Leader Joseph T. Robinson and Carrie Chapman Catt voice pacifist and feminist stances. They argue war is driven by men and that peace is essential, while acknowledging some conflicts may be unavoidable.

Joseph T. Robinson Carrie Chapman Catt

Court records show sparse caseload in Runnemede

Justice of the Peace Henry Tears says in court he has had only eight cases since his election four years ago. Domestic Relations Court records reveal the town’s judgeship sees limited business, with wife support of eight dollars weekly noted as a court order.

Runnemede N. J Henry

Town clock winders quit over 10 cent pay demand

In Brownsville Pennsylvania the volunteers who wind the town's big clock atop a bank building have stopped work. They say they will resume only if nearby merchants pay 10 cents for each winding, halting maintenance until compensated.

Brownsville

Public Forum Replies on Road Funding and WPA Critics

J C Johnson of Athens contests CWA era waste and argues future road repair should fund workers via civil service exams for foremen. He questions township trustees focus on idle men while Athens County famine is cited and claims WPA projects were mismanaged.

the Messenger Sunday Forum Christman Baird Trimble Township CWA Athens County Noble WPA

Parathyroid Extracts and Calcium Regulation in Health

Dr Morris Fishbein explains how parathyroid extract and calcium management affect blood calcium and phosphorus levels. Treatments may swiftly raise calcium, with risks to kidneys, while vitamin D can also elevate calcium over days. Parathyroid use targets convulsions, bone and muscle conditions, and abnormal deposits responsive to the extract.

Tamed Porcupine Man Tames Wild Animal in Tampa

Yesterday’s cartoon highlights A Dean Lindsay of Tampa Florida and Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania who has domesticated a porcupine and keeps it with him at home and on his travels. It notes porcupines are normally untamable due to quills and animal defense. Also referenced is Philadelphias narrowest building at 15th and South Penn Square a four foot plot housing a tiny counter stand.

A. Dean Lindsay Tampa Florida Hollidaysburg 15Th and South Penn Square

Bret Paul Trick Sparks Rift In Crest Lake Return

Jo Darien arrives at Crest Lake sure Bret Paul is alive yet confronts a deception in his rescue plan. Bret admits the wire was a ruse to pull her away from Fragonet and Hollywood, triggering a heated argument over trust and Jo’s feelings. The plane departs with unresolved tension as Jo doubts Bret’s faith in her.

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Unclear fragment prompts brief note on line errors

A partial text mentions a line or tweet error and an event described as the worse line, but details are missing to identify people, places, or outcomes.

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