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United Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Carrier, Inc
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Forecast for 1939 Business Outlook and 1940 Recession Risk
The article surveys 1939 prospects with moderate 1939 improvement after a stagnating first quarter and warns of a possible 1940 recession. It notes mixed signals from government policy, hints at continued spending restraint, and expects gains in durable goods, housing, and agriculture with new marketing agreements while overall outcomes remain uncertain for the average worker and employer.
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Congress
Department of Agriculture
Coster Musica swindle warns of repeating frauds in America
The piece argues the Coster Musica debacle exposes weaknesses in U S financial oversight and government bureaus with family and business records. It warns swindles will recur, urges stricter criminal checks, and highlights the need for stronger safeguards to protect investors and reduce fraud nationwide.
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Coster-Musica
United States
Whitney
New York
America
George Washington
Slang Glossary Bits From a 1910 Almanac, Pegler Comments
Westbrook Pegler critiques a WPA 1939 almanac that catalogs underworld slang terms such as rescue for gun twist for girl steerer for gang introducer and chip for knife. He notes the book’s dated content and questions its public expense publication while offering colorful history of terms like gat heater and jiggers.
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New York
WPA
Chicago
Underworld
Dauntless Cave
Australia
San Francisco
Hype Igoe
Tad Dorgan
Hype
Tad
T. E. Powers
Hearst
United States
Hollywood Girl Trades Fame for New York Stage Security
Alexandria Dean, 22, born in Hollywood and known for movie work since age ten, leaves a Hollywood path to spend two years in New York pursuing Broadway parts. She designs own clothes turning sketches into cash, aiming to build a solid foundation rather than chase immediate screen success.
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Alexandria Dean
New York
Hollywood
Letter to the Editor on New Deal and party politics
Mrs. John Watson of Nelsonville argues about Republican critiques of the New Deal and NBA benefits. She defends federal relief programs, praises WPA and New Deal aid, and urges broader support across parties while blaming critics for hindering progress. She contends Americans benefited from New Deal and questions opposing views.
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the Messenger
Don Windle
Roosevelt
Tomahawkum Hoover
Nelsonville
John Watson
Ponzi Schemes and Fraudulent Investments Across Eras
The piece reflects on swindlers selling stock in everything from oil wells to estates and mines. It notes the law catching up with them and laments that investors often never recover their money. It cites historic figures like Mr Ponzi and Al Capone in a cautionary tone.
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Mr. Ponzi
al Capone
John D. Rockefeller
Engagements and wedding announcements for local families
Mr and Mrs Herbert S Burson announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Robert B Will son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Will Jr of McArthur. Dorothy Jones of Niles to William H Herbert assistant professor of physical education at Ohio University set for Dec 22 wedding. Charles Kircher injured in an automobile accident is reported to be improving at Sheltering Arms Hospital.
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Herbert S. Burson
Helen
Robert B. Will
Aaron Will, Jr
McArthur
Dorothy Jones, Niles
William H. Herbert
Ohio University
Charles Kircher
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Missionary Society Meeting List From 20 Years Ago
The 20 year old program for the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville lists Mrs. Hamm, Mrs. Kelch, Mrs. Spray, Mrs. Saltz, Mrs. Hyde. It notes Major Paul R. Laughlin wounded degree undetermined and Captain Loring Connett returning home from the 58th Pioneer Infantry U S Army Troops at Camp Wadsworth S C. Mr and Mrs Henry Conner report a letter from their son Robert with the 37th Division in France.
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the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
Hamm
L. R. Kelch
E. T. Spray
J. Saltz
J. M. Hyde
Paul R. Laughlin
Guysville
Loring Connett
L. W. Connett
58Th Pioneer Infantry
U. S. Army
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
Henry Conner
Robert
France
Health Hints on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Safety
Severe poisoning from carbon monoxide is dangerous and can be fatal. Chronic exposure from defective cooking appliances or gas ranges causes anemia headaches and eye trouble. Canaries once warned miners of CO danger. plants and birds show sensitivity. Protect homes by checking for leaks from pipes, jets, or drafts. older data note 3 12 percent of deaths from poison gases 1922 1935. shifts toward electric light reduce gas deaths and cities regulate gas appliances.
Surprising celestial angles temper hopeful Stars Say
The Stars Say predicts surprising culminations to perplexing conditions with fortitude and patience bringing long awaited benefits. Some instability may occur though good friends offer counsel. beware deceptions and schemes while birthday individuals may see climactic events and possible bereavement linked opportunities. A child born today shows original yet humane impulses.
Love Tangles in a Ski Champion’s Shadow
Sally Blair, the popular heroine, faces a web of loyalties as Dan Reynolds vows a comeback in skiing while Corey Porter courts her with a high debt and a plan to secure Dan a good job in Boston. Sally weighs gratitude, romance, and duty as family and rivals pull her toward a hard, hopeful path.
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Sally Blair
Dan Reynolds
Sally
Corey Porter
Corey
Dan
Reynolds
Daddy
Uis
Mr. Blair
Boston
Kiss Goodbye Nights Hidden Plans In Ten Day Tale
Adelaide Humphries writes of Corey and Sally where Sally hides her true desire. Corey seeks a good night kiss and a promised ten day romance as Sally nervously wrestles with a secret they will not reveal. The scene ends with Sally’s withheld affection hinting at a stronger, undisclosed intention.
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Corey
Sally
Eight Washi Questions and Historical U.S. Facts
A quiz-style column answers eight questions on topics from the 1925 tornadoes that killed about 800 people to pensions for presidential widows, British unions, a chimney cleaner formula, the first U.S. railroad strike in 1877, and the use of Hail to the Chief with origins in Scott and Sanderson. The piece ties diverse historical trivia to public figures and events.
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Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States
Congress
Thomas Marshall
Marshall
Great Britain
Baltimore and Ohio
Sir Walter Scott
James Sanderson
John P Sousa
Messenger Service Bureau Address Notice
The editor reminds readers to enclose a three cent stamp for questions of fact and information to the Messenger's Service Bureau in Washington. No legal or medical advice or extended research can be provided. Letters should be addressed to Mes senger's Service Bureau 1013 13th St Washington DC.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
13Th Bt
Washington, D. C
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Ruth Millett
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DR. Morris Fishbein
Genevieve Kemble
George Clark
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