Athens Messenger history and publishing details
The Athens Messenger traces its origins to 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929, issued on weekdays and a large Sunday edition. The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co lists Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and General Manager with Charles O. Harris as Managing Editor, and notes affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Ohio Wailies Inland Wally Association.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles 8. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Ag Tert Ohio
Audit Bureau Vt
Associated Ohio Wailies
Inland
Wally Ere Association
Juiced Press Associations
Thought For Today In Wisdom And Estate Care
A quotation from III Chronicles 9 22 speaks of Solomon surpassing kings in wisdom while another line from Juvenal notes the burden of managing a large estate. Both items reflect reflective ancient observations on leadership and administration.
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Solomon
Juvenal
Buy License Tags Early Warns of December Rush
A witty plea notes motorists in Southeastern Ohio will delay buying 1931 license plates until the last weeks of December, causing cold lines and congestion at official bureaus. The piece urges early purchase to avoid delay and inconvenience.
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Southeastern Ohio
Modern paving cuts road distance and time in states
The article notes that progressive paving programs shorten routes by routing around old detours. It cites Louisiana’s Baton Rouge to New Orleans path cutting 38 miles and Iowa’s 1040 miles of new pavement eliminating rail crossings and straightening bends, saving motorists time and distance.
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Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Nizam of Hyderabad Named World’s Richest Prince
A United Press report argues the Nizam of Hyderabad surpasses Ford and Rockefeller as the world’s richest man with a fortune near a billion dollars. Much of his wealth is in gold and diamonds stored in a guarded treasury within his Indian domain.
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United Press
Ford
Rockefeller
Nizam of
Hyderabad
India
Alexander
Europe
Arabia
Lew Wallace
Kipling
Road planning and rights of way in Ohio hills
The article argues that for highways moving 1000 tons daily, even small travel time savings justify high costs to remove road bottlenecks. It notes comprehensive planning links pavement building, and modern builders seek new rights of way, especially in Southeastern Ohio’s hill districts in recent years.
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Ohio
Mounted Cop Chooses Persona Over Promotion
A New York police officer, promoted from mounted patrol to detective, prefers remaining a mounted officer citing the romantic appeal and public prestige of riding as a majestic figure. He argues the mounted role offers a special allure that rank changes can’t match.
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New York
Broadway Charity Demands Strain NYC Theater Folk
New York theaters face a surge of benefit requests as actors, many out of work, rush between dressing rooms and charity events. A special committee aims to shield performers from fake appeals while stars like Cantor navigate financial ups and downs amid a precarious acting career and changing Hollywood fortunes.
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New York
Public Forum Editor Describes Chinese Farm Gods in Folklore
The Messenger recounts reader notes about Chinese farming deities. It mentions San-da-loh-te, Koh-ten meaning grain-tod, and Ban-da-loh-te with “Three-heads-six-hands.” The piece notes local names for gods and people, and describes the god’s hands holding sun and moon tokens.
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China
One-eye
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Korgerutch
Porcelain Tower Highlighted In Siam Royal Palace Grounds
Cartoon explained the porcelain tower in Bangkok built from salvaged English ware by Siamese craftsmen. The piece notes architecture with religious and ornate detail in Siam’s royal complex. A historical blurb mentions Clyde Schooler and his WWI army service. Tomorrow feature previews a sweet Indiana town.
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Bangkok
Siam
England
Gulf of Siam
Catholic conferences push cooperation over conflict on unemployment
The Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems funds a broad, non sectarian effort to tackle unemployment by aligning clergy and laity with capitalists and labor unions. Leaders urge tax reform for distributive justice, while affirming private property and promoting union expansion to improve workers' conditions.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Catholic Conference On Industrial Problems
Bhryeinese
Neearmine
The Koh-zen god and Chinese seasonal worship explained
The article describes Koh-zen with three heads and seven eyes used to govern winds and rain for farmers. It notes the four seasons, offerings, and the Pa-kua charm. It contrasts Chinese beliefs with Christian faith and urges respectful dialogue and peaceful conversion.
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Kohzen
S-kyi Bing-An
Zan-hwa Mozwen
Koh-zen
Howe
H. G
Hall
Dry forces seek unified command to back 1982 prohibition bid
A Capitol conference reports dry leaders plan a single directing head to organize a nationwide campaign against wets in the 1982 elections. Strategy groups debate whether one man or a small staff would direct 83 organizations, with internal bickering over leadership and opposition to any single figure.
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Washington
Dee
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Troem
Try
Strategy Board
National Strategy Board
National Conference of Organizations
Wayne B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Ella Boole
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
League
Scott McBride
Ernest H. Cherrington
Mabel Willebrandt
Mabel
Truth Over Drama in Costly Theater and Media Fables
A satirical piece contrasts high priced stage crime with real court trials. It notes how fictional murders echo real life crime, laments steep entertainment costs, and cites a golf remark by Mr. Jones. It also mocks a trust company with many vice presidents and censure over stock watering.
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Jones
Athens Hospital heifers shown at Farmers Institute Toledo
Ten years ago a herd of purebred heifers from Athens State Hospital was sent to the Farmers Institute at Toledo. Lectures and films on The Passion Play were given by Dr. Herbert Yeuell. John Gheer, 25, a conductor for Hocking Sunday Creek Traction, died from injuries in a train coupling incident.
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France
Athens State Hospital
Farmers’ Institute
Toledo
Herbert Yeuell
Anton Lang
Christus
John Gheer
Hocking-Sunday Creek Traction Company
Chauncey High Box Social Totals $113.50
Chauncey High School raised $113.50 from a box social. Individual boxes brought in $11.80 and $7.55. Principal D. O. Chappel served as auctioneer.
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Chauncey High School
D. O. Chappel
Auetioneer
City rules curbside safety curbside parking ordinance
Mayor Tom Roush ordered red danger lamps for contractors working on or beside streets. He also required vehicles on the west side of Court Street to keep both front and rear tires against the curb. Lights need not stay on after night if cars were near cluster tights.
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Tom Roush
Court Street
Ford and Rockefeller era drives cash guidance and drys plan
The article recounts how Henry Ford was advised by Rockefeller to stay strong in cash, notes shifts in leadership around Bishop James Cannon and other anti liquor figures, and discusses a plan to mobilize business men to support prohibition as a key factor in modern production and profits.
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Eugene L. Crawford
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Cherrington
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World League Against Alcoholism
Arthur H. Briggs
California Anti-Saloon League
Daniel A. Poling
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Christian Herald
World Christian Endeavor
Oliver W. Stewart
National Temperance Council
James A. Crain
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W. W. Atterbury
Stab Fire at Carbon Hill Reveals Victim James Wilson
Charred bones found in a stab fire at Carbon Hill point to the miner James Wilson as the victim. The motive appeared to be robbery of his money with the arson meant to hide the crime.
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Carbon Hill
James Wilson
Miner
Women at Farmers Institute Session Highlight Rural Education
Large crowd attends the women’s session of the Farmers Institute. Mrs Jessa Watkins speaks on making the farm home attractive. Mrs Fiora Chase discusses paucation of farm children. Mrs A Dailey reads a paper. Bertha Lively presents on features of domestic science in rural schools. Mrs William Bobo speaks on turkey raising.
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Farmers’ Institute
Jessa Watkins
Fiora Chase
Henry Lord Credits Rockefeller Father for Guidance
Henry Lord recalled meeting John D. Rockefeller Jr and said he owed much to Rockefeller Sr. He shared a story about receiving valuable advice from the elder Rockefeller, underscoring gratitude and influence from the family.
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Henry Lord
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller Gifts Boost Unemployment Fund Total
John D. Rockefeller and his son donate an additional 500000 to the unemployment fund via the Rockefeller Foundation. Rockefeller Sr at 91 and Rockefeller Jr at 56 are said to be in excellent health as they recall the saying about giving in health, sickness, and after death.
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Faving
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. Rockefeller, Sr
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Congressman objects to Meyer for Fed board governor post
Mr McFadden in Congress opposes the confirmation of Eugene Meyer Jr as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. He claims Meyer would turn the Fed over to international financiers, a view the writer disputes, praising Meyer as a first class American financier who could lead the Fed and aid the nation.
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McFadden
Congress
Eugene Meyer, Jr
Federal Reserve Board
Meyer
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bd
Jewish emigration and Cromwell aid reshaped nations
The text notes how the expulsion of Jews from Portugal and Spain displaced brilliant minds, including Spinoza's parents, and contrasts this with Cromwell's welcoming stance that spurred English prosperity. It frames history as shaped by persecution and selective welcome across eras and regions.
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Einstein
Portugal
Span
Cromwell
England
Wall Street Worm Reverses as Bear Is Squeezed
Wall Street markets rallied as the worm turned against the bear. Prices rose, squeezing the bear who faced higher values and resistance in a tense trading session.
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Wall Street
Bear’s Narrow Escape Recalled in Morgan Tale
Early reports said the House of Morgan staged a trial for Mr. Bear, but the day proved longer than expected as the bear was only pit ten, not slaughtered, leaving the outcome unresolved.
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House of Morgan
Suit Over Ryan Legacy to Blessed Sacrament Fathers
A suit in New York seeks payment of a $305,000 legacy from the late Thomas Fortune Ryan to the Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament. The will states the gift is in consideration of spiritual benefits to be perpetually received by the decedent, reflecting faith through protracted business disputes.
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Fathers of the Blessed Sacrament
New York
Thomas Fortune Ryan
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