The Athens Messenger Publication Details 1896 1929
A historical notice lists Frederick W. Bush publisher Gordon K Bush and Charlies A Barris as editors. It notes affiliations with national and regional press bodies and outlines subscription rates by carrier or mail. It mentions telegraph wire service from United Press and obituary charges.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger
Herald
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charlies A. Barris
Cial
Low mood hits the school crisis in public education
The nation faces a sudden, deep education crisis as millions lack full school years, boards seek funds, tuition appears, and teachers suffer low pay or unpaid work. Rural teachers earn about 750 annually with many under 450, while some are paid in warrants. Recovery will be painful and slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Bootleggers Lose as Public Opinion Swings Against Tax Tactics
President Roosevelt warns stopping dangerous language matters more than liquor tax revenue. The piece argues repeal era lessons apply to post Prohibition policy and urges Congress to set low liquor taxes to curb crime and shrink bootlegger demand.
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Roosevelt
Congress
University program eyes gifts for needy children at Christmas
The Ohio University W C A and welfare workers mobilize to collect toys books and clothing for families in need. Young women students have long aided church and Sunday school outreach and will distribute donations to homes where care is scarce. Community members without children can donate or assist by contacting university workers to spread holiday joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Santa Claus
University
Why Not Plant Trees A CWA Project Of Lasting Benefit
A call for a broad tree planting movement along highways and streets. The plan criticizes past ad hoc plantings and warns that road widening often leads to trees being cut down. It argues trees should be set back from paved areas to avoid obstruction and preserve public road use.
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CWA
Tni
Athens
Ten Commandments for Brides Concerning Mothers-in-Law
Dorothy Dix offers a list of tips for daughters-in-law to win favor with their mothers-in-law. Key ideas include flattering and listening to the mother-in-law to reduce criticism, fostering harmony with her husband, and treating the mother-in-law as if she were one's own mother. The guidance emphasizes empathy for the mother-in-law and maintaining goodwill, especially if she lives with the family.
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Mother-Inlaw
Daughter-Inlaw
Isa
Two Ex Presidents Aged Over Ninety In Ohio University Notes
The Messenger notes that Dr. Thompson former president of Ohio State University died at seventy eight while his predecessor Dr. Scott is ninety two. The piece reflects on aging notable figures and mentions other long lives in Athens and Hocking Valley, and references a local project by Louis Baus collecting photographs since 1890.
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the Messenger
Thompson
Ohio State University
Scott
Eliot
Harvard
Ohio University
Hocking Valley
United States
Hocking County
Grandmother Brown
Billy Peyton
Torch
Shakespeare
Ned
Ben
Pete
Jim
William
Readers recall Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad era tales
MR NYE expresses thanks for Messenger readers responses to his railroad articles. W F Johnson recalls water carrying for workers at Pitcher Tunnel and Mush Run Trestle when aged ten. Miss Viola Russell explains 1857 birth, near Landers Trestle, recalls Curtis Junction to Marietta, Scotts Landing, and a Dutchman tale. P W Hickman notes 1892 Nelsonville canal boat and a sunken lock gate repaired with planks.
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Messenger
Marietta & Cincinnati
W. F. Johnson
Poston
Pitcher
Viola Russell
Little Hocking
Samuel Lee
Landers
Russell
Curtis Junction
Marietta
Scotts Landing
Moores Junction
Landers Trestle
North Union
Bartlett
P. W. Hickman
Nelsonville
Logan
Hickman
Mike Malone
Oldest City The World and Noah’s Settlement Tale
The cartoon links Nakhichevan and the mythical Naxuana as Noah’s post flood cities, claiming the sites are the oldest on earth and feature Noah’s tomb nearby. It notes Novocherkask’s 19th century lantern guard honor and Yezidi Cemetery near Erivan with horse shaped tombstones. Tomorrow promises Animal Anti Aircraft.
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Nakhichevan
Russian
Armenia
Naxuana
Noah
Earth
Bad Repute
Novocherkask
Northern
Caucasus
Gundachsas
Erivan
How to appease the mother in law with kindness
The piece urges daughters in law to treat their mother in law with the same care and honesty they expect from their mothers. It advises being a good wife, avoiding nagging, and showing affection to make the husband happy. It cites Ruth as a timeless example of devotion to the mother in law.
You Can Get Drunk on Too Much Water
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains water’s role in the body and cautions against overconsumption. He notes six to eight glasses daily as a minimum, warns of water intoxication, and urges clean, well designed drinking facilities to prevent contamination in workplaces and homes.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Hygeia
The
Health Magazine
NRA Dog Fights Still Are Numerous
Washington dispatch notes internal disputes within the New Deal era admin structure as liberal and conservative factions clash across agencies. It cites the PWA, TVA, FTC, Treasury, and bank policy aiming for a one to seven capital to deposit ratio, with emphasis on reducing “other people’s money” gambling and advancing public works financing.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Senate
Brandeis-Frankfurter
Norris-La Follette-Costigan
Roosevelt
NBA
National Labor Board
Johnson
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Wallace-Tugwell-Frank Group
Public Works Administration
Power Trust
Friends of Municipal
PWA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal Trade Commission
Securities Act
Wall Street
Humphreys
Treasury
Friends
Federal Deposit Insurance
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Nelsonville Chamber year closes with talks and elections
Dr E B Bryan spoke at the chamber meeting joined by C H Bryson and F W Bush. Clifford Barrett was elected captain of the 1924 Ohio University football squad. Mr and Mrs J Halliday Cline left for Ft Lauderdale for the winter. G Marquis returned from Asheville to tend his ill father. Mrs Guy Brookins hosted Chauncey WCTU events.
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E. B Bryan
Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce
C. H. Bryson
F. W. Bush
Clifford Barrett
Phi Kappa Tau
Ohio University
J. Halliday Cline
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla
Mr. G. Marquis
Asheville
North Carolina
Crashes At State and Court Streets Amid Local Notices
Cars driven by Harry Cromsey and Len Ravenscroft crashed at State and Court Streets. Dr. W. F. Mercer named to the State Automobile Association board of trustees. Mr C L Kurtz and daughter Miss Jone hosted by George A Kurtz and the Kurts. Herbert Bush returns from New Straitaville. Mr and Mrs Homer Cooksey host Ed Cooksey of Minneapolis. Delta Tau Delta held Rural Masquerade at Delton's Dancing Academy. The planning commission seeks private property planting. Hills offer many young trees for streets and nurseries promise thousands of small trees at 89 percent cost. Jobless men assist in tree planting under a specified plan.
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Harry Cromsey
Len Ravenscroft
State and
Court Streets
Chy Planning Commission
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
A reflective piece urging readers to feed birds in winter to prevent hunger and death. The author notes birds endure cold and hunger, and laments observers overlook their suffering while admiring life and song. She praises starlings and sparrows for enduring harsh weather and urges ongoing hospitality toward winter birds.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Feeding Birds in Winter: A Simple Family Task
The author urges households to feed gray birds in pairs, chickadees, downy woodpeckers, and other species by placing crumbs, suet on vines and bushes, and clearing snow. This warm winter duty supports birds beyond gratitude, offering a meaningful activity for children.
Election officers named for Wilkesville installations
In Wilkesville on December 13, recently elected officers are listed including M. E. Co. Strausbaugh E B and Jewell E J, Edith Johnson, Edith Steel, Shirley of F, Freda Turner, Weyand guard Pearl Bo chief Gladva Major and Anna Ogdin.
Word Puzzle Quiz Answers and Clues
The page lists a mixed set of crossword style clues with numbers and headings for horizontal and vertical categories. It includes questions like Who is the man in the picture and several themed clues such as Sudden invasion by police and Christmas carol, inviting solver responses.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Presse Association
United Press Associations
Joan W W Gue Eer
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
Omer Motors
Detroit
Rome
Anti-Saloon League
Citi
Ade
Heer
Dorothy Dix
Ripley
L. R.A Wilson
Ogden
Utah
Lefebvre
Star
Univ. of Nevada
Ahen
P.C Baker
Dallas, Tex
Rockne
Sweet Warer, Texas
the Messenger Public
Centenarians
Informa
Louis Baus
Plain Dealer
Baus
Falls
Ington
Somy Street
Athens, C
Mr, Nye
Nicholas I
Alexander III
the Horse Cemetery
Ashe
Little Johnny
Ruth
DR. Morris Fishbein
NRA
China
By Rodney Dutcher
Julian Arnold
A. S
Shanghai
Guy Brookins
Chauncey
Chauncey W. C. T. U
W. F. Mercer
State Automobile Association
C. L. Kurtz
Miss Jone
George A. Kurtz
William Kurts
Herbert Bush
New Straitaville
Homer Cooksey
Ed Cooksey
Minneapolis
Delta Tau Delta
Delton
Dancing Academy
Rio Grande Brid
C. C. Clark
Mildred Lindsey
Rio Grande College
Mareena Clark
Rio Grande
Clark
Fae
Stradley
Ohio State
Amy
Allen
Herod
Chi
Christ
Bethlehem
Christn
South America
Henry
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