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!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists circulation details and staff positions including Gordon K Bush Puplisner and Gen Mgr Charles and Garris managing editor. It notes association memberships and advertising contacts along with subscription rates like 18 cents a week and 84.50 per year in Ohio.
A meditation cites Hebrews 2 and reflects on salvation offered by the Lord. The passage urges contemplation of escape from sin and emphasizes the message proclaimed and witnessed by those who heard Christ.
The text reports Lady Astor arguing that cheap American labor is undermining Britain's push for a 48 hour workweek. She states that U S textile workers keep wages low and that Manchester unions suffer as a result.
A statement under the Committee for the Consideration of Inter-Governments Debts argues that Southern cotton prosperity hinges on Europe’s buying power. Will L. Clayton and Clarence Ousies urge debt relief to restore demand, noting 3 million extra bales could cover foreign debt interest and sinking funds.
Agyptian inventor in ancient Navoratis claims to have mastered many arts including arithmetic geometry and astronomy. His greatest invention, he says, is the recovery of writing to improve memory, while colleague Thamrus warns that external records erode learning and make people mere hearers. The passage ends with a modern parallel: systems cannot think and will fail unless people think.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce attacks the White Commission report on unemployment insurance as undermining personal responsibility and freedom of contract. It cites diverse commission members and questions if employers can bear the cost while noting dangers of higher payroll taxes and reduced purchasing power. A parallel column on children’s reading urges book access and the value of fairy tales for development. Gloria Swann's deposition is mentioned in passing alongside social commentary.
Article discusses a debate over a proposed government reorganization led by President Hoover era rhetoric. Critics doubt substantial savings, while supporters call for broader efficiencies through consolidation. Readers see tensions between fiscal promises and anticipated costs amid congressional opposition and partisan politics.
A notice details Miss Ina Beverage of Washington DC arriving today at the home of her parents on Carpenter Street to spend New Years. The item also notes various social engagements and a long past-tense column about events from twenty years ago.
Dorothy Dix admonishes a reader whose wife, swayed by a fortune teller, fears an imagined future of death and infidelity. She dismisses fortune tellers as manipulative, notes their shabby settings, and urges focusing on rational trust rather than superstition.
Dave presents a curious claim about a sequence built entirely from perfect squares. The note references Swath ALL and yUTCHES, with a birth year like Ag1' 49, suggesting a quirky, possibly cryptic item rather than a clear event.
Excerpt shows Nick threatening Dicky and Hugh in a tense confrontation as Wynne and Madge debate how to restrain the aggressor. The dialogue hints at warnings of violence and protection around Lady Fair amid turmoil and fear.
The Messenger Forum lists local notable residents with playful traits from antique collecting to athleticism and humor. The item notes Hart Haning, Gus Townsend, Mrs. Roger Connor and many others, ending with a question about rail taxes and a rail carrier tax figure for Athens County.
The editor argues government ownership could relieve the railroads from heavy taxes and debt from subsidies. It notes taxes fund schools and police, and ownership would shift the tax burden to others, while warning of increased government control and uncertain outcomes for service quality and costs.
Editor notes ongoing conflicts in South America including Bolivia vs Paraguay over Gran Chaco, with unrest in Honduras and border tensions among Colombia Peru Ecuador Brazil. Japan defies League of Nations over Manchuria gains as regional powers mobilize. Neutrality and regional disputes foreshadow further trouble.
The stars foretell a generally prosperous day with aid or promotion for those in power, but expect possible delays or concerns from outsiders. Private and social life should run smoothly. personal charm and ambition may yield rewards for Marvel Firestone and related individuals.
Chairman Colter of the House Ways and Means Committee said he plans a forced vote next Wednesday on the revenue bill recently reported by his panel.
Berlin December 19 reports the cabinet of Chancellor Kurt von Schleicher is expected to remove the ban on the return of the former Kaiser to Germany as indicated by Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.
Puzzle shows a collage of phrases and clues including holidays items and word definitions with scattered numbers and references. The jumble includes hints for solutions like poetic lines and cryptic style wordplay across multiple rows.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.