The Athens Messenger Masthead and Publishing Details
The Athens Messenger notes its establishment in 1825 with Frederick W. as publisher 1896 to 1929, published weekly except Saturday and an afternoon edition. It lists offices, staff, associations, and advertising terms, including subscription rates and class mail status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W
Armen’ Wessinger Rea Tekald Printing Co
Gordon
Charles R. Barris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Inland Daily Press Association
Associated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Get into the Santa Claus spirit this Christmas
The piece urges all to share and give from the heart during the season. It emphasizes remembering the less fortunate, creating lasting memories for children, and rekindling Santa Claus ideals through kindness and simple acts of generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa
Europe’s "isms" show costs of democratic replacements
Critics argue that Europe’s postwar experiments have replaced democracy with dictatorship in Italy, Germany, and Russia, where freedoms vanish, presses are controlled, and critics face camps or Siberian exile. The piece questions what exchange critics would offer for American democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Italy
Germany
Russia
Ism
Siberian
Grasshoppers and thrift shape district winter provisions
In a rural district the contrast between self reliant families and others reliant on aid is clear. The writer visits cellars and barns showing thrift among elderly gardeners who canned produce and butchered hogs, proving foresight and hard work can ensure winter security while some fear drought of dole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
Athens
Treasury financing hints at relief priorities in budget delay
In Washington on December 4, Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced a 900 million dollar financing. He aimed to cover heavy deficits and upcoming interest payments while winter relief demands loom. The move, timed three weeks before the budget release, signals shifting emphasis toward work relief and homestead loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Morgenthau
Warm Springs
Treasury Department
Mr. Morgenthau
Treasury financing hints at favorable long term bond market
Inside Treasury word says issue is proceeding well and markets are receptive beating last September. Morgenthau offers lower interest as confidence grows, signaling a key test for the long term bond market. A New Deal personnel officer recounts a senatorial push to fill twelve jobs by phone, and a final letter request for a thirteenth job exposes the political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgenthau
New Deal
A Call for Foresight and Independence in a New Deal Spirit
A concise appeal urges greater foresight and understanding, advocating independence and a New Deal ethos in spirit. It emphasizes self reliance, collective action, and a resilient approach to future challenges. The note underscores moral purpose and public service.
Driving Licenses Now Urgently Needed In Ohio
The article argues Ohio lawmakers rejected driver fitness tests fearing votes would be lost. It notes cars improved but driver skill neglected, leading to many deaths and damages. It calls for a driver license system to address the neglected issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Scientists Announce Washington Monument Coordinates
Scientists publish the latitude and longitude of the Washington Monument inviting visitors. Sailors warned about navigating while intoxicated as they plan trips to the landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument
Community Chest fund grows as blizzards hit the West
A fund of six thousand dollars was subscribed to the Community Chest by the end of the second day of the canvass. John L. Lewis of Springfield emerged as a candidate for national president of the United Mine Workers. Weather across the country turned severe with blizzards in the West and reaching Chicago. Local social notes record a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Earl Jones and other daily moves in Ohio and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Springfield
The
United Mine Workers of America
About Your Children Santa Claus and the gift of belief
Olive Roberts Barton argues parents should decide how to handle telling children about Santa. She supports preserving the spirit and magic for small kids, noting Christmas memories feel like real magic and that imagination brings happiness unless proven harmful. She rejects harsh skepticism toward Santa Claus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Santa Claus
Confessions of a Scientist by Raymond L Ditmars reviewed
The review praises Ditmars Bronx Zoo naturalist authoring engaging tales in Confessions of a Scientist. It highlights his vampire bat expedition in Panama caves and study in New York, plus adventures chasing rattlesnakes in the Berkshires and handling the deadly African mamba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond L. Ditmars
Bronx
Dr. Ditmars
Panama Jungles
New York
Berkshires
Public Forum Letter Reflects On Elections and Critiques
The writer blasts post election mood in a midwestern town, railing at party blame lines and public figures. The letter mentions Wall Street, Sinclair, Strick Gilwan, and British Labour, with a note on England and social reform. Dated Millfield November 27 by W. KITTLE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Wall Street
Simeon
Frank
Jim Farley
Sinclair
Stenog
Strick Gil- Wan
Strick
British Labor Party
Socialist
London
England
Millfield
W. Kittle
History of This District Ohio Township Ohio
Ohio Township in Gallia County organized in 1800s with an eleven mile Ohio River frontage coal mining near Samples Landing iron ore deposits early officials in 1805 at Captain Miller home settlers include Waugh Hobbs and Swindler first grist mill 1803 Hobbs School and early post offices Swan Creek South New Castle Bushs Mill Methodist church organized 1831 with early members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Township
Gallia County
Ohio River
Samples Landing
Joseph Miller
George
Henry Waugh
Swan Creek
Timothy Hobbs
Eb, Belemy
David Blake
Daniel Campbell
John Sloan
Waugh
Cornelius Cannady
Ephraim Hobbs
John Swindler
Thomas Hannan
Richards
Hobbs
Alexander Campbell
South New Castle
Bushs Mill
John Lee
The
Baptist Church
Methodists
Henry Hannan
George Campbell
J. King
E.king
Henry Campbell
Bushmaster hunt sparks notes on cobra venom cancer work
The text discusses hunting for the bushmaster in Central America and highlights Dr. Ditmars who describes an early promising medical experiment using cobra venom to fight cancer. The account suggests a new research field with initial encouraging results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Ditmars
Clock That Runs Backwards Cartoon Explains A Clock Raffle Win
A Brooklyn woman Ruth Zander recalls winning a clock at a Traubenfest raffle. The clock ran fine but later showed time backwards, making 8 oclock read as 4 and 3 oclock read as 3. A Comfort Texas doctor claims a setter dog can read German and places the Texas Free Press on the floor for the dog to fetch on command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Zander
Brooklyn
Miss Zander
Accus
A. J. Glaser
Comfort
Texas
Texas Free Press
Ann Marries Peter Kendall in Snowbound Florida Escape
Ann Hollister, 20, leaves Tony and Valeria behind after a tangled romance unfolds. She agrees to marry Peter Kendall, then plans a Florida retreat at his World's End property. Amidst shock from friend Sarah, Ann departs for a fresh start with Peter, while Tony’s presence and past choices loom over them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hollister
Tony Mickle
Sarah Kent
Peter Kendall
Valeria Bennett
Valeria
Peter
Tony
Ann
Sarah
John MacDonald
Florida
Palm Beach
Miami
Florida Woods
Orlando
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Morrow
Leria Bennett
Mac
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Athens Messenger
Paul
Washington
Roosevelt
FERA
Marguerite Beebe
Chaunecey
Earl Jones
Marie Beebe
Court Street
W. R. Phillips
Eleanor
Columbus
W. W. Lee
Dr. Lee
Ohio Dental Association
J. K. Barker
Charleston
W. Va
South High Street
FE. C. Woodworth
South College Street
Dr. Siigley
Charles Cornwell
Charles Foster
South Congress Street
Bishop Moore
West Union Street
Olive Roberts Barton
the Public Forum
Messenger
Emma May Muskett
California
Anton Dolin
SENS
Sie
San Sang Sane Sdrm
Mary Raym
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!