The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. details
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 192. Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager Charles H. Harris as managing editor and notes affiliations with multiple press associations. Includes mailing terms subscription rates and advertising details for various counties.
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Athens Iessenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press
Atiopal
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
I.c
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
What’s Wrong With Education
President Herman G. James of Ohio University argues that denouncers gain fame without effort while true progress in education requires sober, honest effort from the profession. He condemns self styled reformers and calls for measured improvement based on past achievements rather than sensational campaigns. He urges direct action by educators and a public counter campaign through responsible channels.
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Herman G. James
Ohio University
America
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
Pegler argues graft and corruption in public office threaten democracy and liberties more than murder, warning that thieving officials erode trust and invite dictatorship. He cites political crime across states, urges sober education to curb demagogues and protect democratic rights.
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New York
Robert Irwin
Education Frays Over Vocational Training For High Schoolers
The article argues for renewed emphasis on trade education in high schools to aid youth who will not attend college. It highlights educator Edward Mandel urging vocational training alongside Latin and culture, noting a debate between academic subjects and practical skills.
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New York
Edward Mandel
Virgil
Diverse trivia Q&A from 1930s quiz archive
The document presents a series of quiz style questions and brief answers on topics from geography to demographics. It covers Adrian Gilbert, the Sudetenland, St Augustine, Thanksgiving origins, Civilian Conservation Corps for Negroes, US income distributions, Red River sources, and states with minimal Negro populations.
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Adrian
Gilbert
Sudeten
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Hlucin
Czechoslovakia
St. Augustine
Fla
America
Service Bureau
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
National Resources Committee
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canada
Manitoba
Lake Winnipeg
Maine
South Dakota
Convalescence Guidelines After Serious Illness
After recovery from a long illness a patient should not rush back to daily work. Rest and slow reintroduction are crucial as the nervous and digestive systems remain fragile. Gentle routine, limited visitors, and careful daily tasks protect against relapse and support gradual, permanent recovery.
Messenger Service Bureau Notice and Address
A header from The Editor directs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for replies to factual questions and directs mail to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th Street in Washington D C. It notes that legal and medical advice cannot be given and that extended research will not be undertaken.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Mother Natures Care and North Pole Shift
A childlike poem from Bess V. Matchmore of Logan Ohio contrasts a seed’s bedtime dream of a green dress from the South Wind with a note about the North Pole shifting at seven inches per year. The verse blends gentle nurture imagery with a weather fact.
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Bess V. Matchmore
Logan, O
North Pole
Kind Words Lift a Thirsty Rose and a Troubled Friend
A short versified note credits Bess V. Mutchmore and speaks of kind words reviving a rose with dew and easing a troubled friend. The poem emphasizes cheer, healing, and heartfelt speech as remedies.
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Bess V. Mutchmore
Logan, O
Skinner couple marks 50th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Skinner celebrate fifty years of marriage with the guiding advice to stay active for a happier and more complete life. The Cleveland couple’s milestone reflects enduring partnership and shared values over five decades.
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Cleveland
Walter C. Skinner
Lovers Aweigh in Navy Tale Chapter XXIII
Judy Alcott faces a choice between love and duty as Diane leaves for Virginia and Jack Hanley recovers in Sick Officers Quarters. Rumors swirl about Marvel Campbell and Dwight Campbell while Judy grapples with memories of Dwight and the lure of Jack.
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Judy Alcott
Dwight Campbell
Jack Hanley
Marvel Hastings
Diane
Virginia
Bill
Judy
Jack
Hawaii
Daddy
Navy
Sloane
Marvel
Bill Bell
S.O.Q
Magda
Cary Tennant
Dwight
Thanksgiving visits from Cincinnati and Morris Avenue
Mrs Henry C Cameron and Mr and Mrs Carlos Cameron returned from Cincinnati where they were guests of Mr and Mrs James De Forrest Murch. Miss Margaret Snow a Columbus schoolteacher spent Thanksgiving with her parents Dr and Mrs D C Snow at 126 Morris Ave.
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Henry C. Cameron
Carlos Cameron
Cincinnati
James de Forrest Murch
Margaret Snow
Columbus
D. C. Snow
Morris Ave
Community Chest names new board members
A. H. Brooks Frank Murphey Judge S. M. Johnson were named new members of the board of trustees of the Community Chest. They took the places of P. O. Nichols Mrs. O. C. Bird and J. E. Bailey. Other members of the board were W. B. Lawrence Harry Beckley Clarence M. Gill W. A. Carpenter D. W. Hughes.
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A. H. Brooks
Frank Murphey
S. M. Johnson
The
Community Chest
P. O. Nichols
O. C. Bird
J. E. Bailey
W. B. Lawrence
Harry Beckley
Clarence M. Gill
W. A. Carpenter
D. W. Hughes
Bake Sale by Married People's Class Supports Needy Children
The Married People's Class of the Christian Church held a bake sale to raise funds for clothing for needy children, aiming to provide garments for those in need.
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Christian Church
Mrs Murphey Returns From Columbus Visit
Twenty years ago Mrs. B. Murphey traveled from Columbus to visit her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Crooks, according to a local society note.
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B. Murphey
Columbus
F. S. Crooks
Athens County Sends Thanksgiving Goodies to Camp Sherman
Athens County arranged a shipment of foods for the Camp Sherman boys for Thanksgiving Day. The delivery highlights community support and wartime morale efforts.
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Athens County
Camp Sherman
Mrs Ward Forrest Leads Troop One in Gloucester
Mrs Ward Forrest headed Girl Scout Troop One in Gloucester, guiding activities and community outreach as the unit’s leader.
Wounded Corporal Simpson at 55th General Hospital
Corporal Gaylord Simpson of Mill Field, son of Mr and Mrs C Simpson, was wounded by shrapnel and is receiving care at the 55th General Hospital in Cologne Base France. Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett of Columbus were Thanksgiving guests of Mr and Mrs F L Preston.
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Gaylord Simpson
Millfield
Mrs. C. Simpson
55Th General Hospital
Cologne
France
Harry Bartlett
Columbus
F. L. Preston
McCormick Builds First Practical Reaper in Virginia
Cyrus Hall McCormick constructed the first practical reaper in 1831 inside a log cabin blacksmith shop on his father's Virginia farm near Steele’s Tavern.
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Cyrus Hall McCormick
Steele's Tavern
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