The Athens Messenger a Chronicle of 19th Century Publishing
The Athens Messenger details its publishing schedule from 1896 to 1929, listing editors and publishers including Frederick W. Bush and Gerdon K. Bush. It notes association memberships, postal entry as Second Class, and subscription rates by county and duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gerdon K. Bush
Charles H. Barris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Advertising ethics in drugs and the Wheeler Lea Act
The piece argues modern drug advertising abuses are flawed by exaggeration and fear. It cites Friedrich Accum and Defends the Wheeler Lea Act for curbing false claims. It notes self discipline among manufacturers and the need for honest laboratories to protect consumers and promote fair pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrich Accum
George E. Sokolsky
Federal Trade Commission
Pharmaceutical House
End of ISMS At Hand Warns of Economic Stagnation
A Washington voice labels New Thought optimism as ending growth and warns the nation of halted progress. Critics fault Brain Trusts and Farm programs while Congress faces a shift in policy and public opinion as the administration contemplates new theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Farmers’ Union
Roosevelt
Congress
Wallace
U. S. Patent Office
Road accidents cost London hospitals millions yearly
London hospitals incur about $1,000,000 annually in road accident costs with less than 10 percent recovered. The estimate highlights substantial losses in medical care and insurance recovery.
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London
Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler
Westbrook Pegler argues that limiting employment for women who do not need work could free opportunities for dependent women and their families. He critiques intrusive job applications, notes political influence in hiring, and cites examples of how such policies might raise wages and affect women with dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasury
P. S
Leon Henderson
Dorothy Thompson
Unmarried Women Face Hidden Pitfalls Warned In Note
A warning piece notes that women living alone risk growing exacting pride in habits and health concerns. It warns against sharpening franks, judging friends, planning every detail, and building a wall to men as aging limits social ties. It urges recognition of signs to avoid becoming an old maid.
Nonpartisan reform urged for Ohio state pensions and taxes
The piece argues for nonpartisan administration of old age pensions and state agencies in Ohio. It notes thousands of pension recipients face poor treatment at Christmas and calls for a nonpartisan sales tax, highway, and pension oversight to save money and improve services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Commonwealth
Pension Division
State Highway Department
State House
Federal Pension Board
Ski Romance and Rivalry at Sally Blair Party
Sally Blair navigates social currents at her birthday party while Dan Reynolds, a persistent suitor with a hurt leg and quiet resolve, hints at a future friendship and possible return to skiing. Corey Porter dominates headlines with party interruptions as Sally weighs love, loyalty, and a dream of recovery.
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Sally Blair
Dan Reynolds
Sally
Corey Porter
Dan
Corey
Reynolds
Sam Blair
Frank Devons
Devons
Mr. Blair
Doctor Hartford
Hartford
Dartmouth
Answers to common questions from history Q and A
A collection of brief Q and A items includes conversions between old and new calendars, differences between avoirdupois and troy ounces, voting residency rules, Einstein relativity timelines, issuing a relativity circular, head tax payment rules for children, wartime Army and Navy ranks, and the adoption of envelopes for mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Albert Einstein
Washington Service Bureau
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
United States
U. S. Army
Navy
Army
Messenger's Service Bureau address reminder in editor note
A brief editor note instructs readers to mail questions to the Messenger's Service Bureau at 13th Street Washington for factual inquiries and warns that legal or medical advice cannot be provided. It emphasizes enclosing a three cent stamp for reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Heparin Show Promise To Prevent Blood Clots
Medical reports describe heparin discovered in 1916 in the liver and later found in other tissues. It may delay blood coagulation, aiding transfusions and surgeries, with clinics applying it after operations up to 14 days and monitoring clotting rates.
Christmas Message From Bradbury Letter Reflects 1938 Hope
A letter from A. L. Hysell in Bradbury urges readers to honor Christmas by thanking God for the gift of Jesus and helping the less fortunate. The piece recalls the Nativity story and the shepherds and wise men, urging joy and charitable acts for the 1938 holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Bethlehem
Jesus
Christ
Earth
Old World
A. L. Hysell
Bradbury
USE THE RAILROADS Favors Rail Freight Over Truck Taxes
Letter from F. R. Calvin of Athens argues Ohio car owners subsidize road construction for heavy trucks through gas taxes. He compares railroads' tax contributions to county funding, urging freight be moved by rail to ease costs and benefit education and public services. He cites Athens County tax figures and railroads’ broader burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Ohio
Athens County
F. R. Calvin
Rotary Club Officers Form Middleport Branch
Officers of the new Rotary Club in Middleport include J. M. Grate as president and Thomas A. May as vice president. A Christmas party committee for the Young Married Class at the First M. E. Church is led by Paul E. Bean and J. D. Downing with members Everett Lewis Don Clippinger and M. M. Thompson. A luncheon party to Nelsonville includes Mrs. J. M. Hyde and several others. Santa Claus parade set to start at the Armory that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Middleport
J. M. Grate
Thomas A. May
Paul E. Bean
J. D. Downing
Everett Lewis
Don Clippinger
M. M. Thompson
M. E. Church
Nelsonville
J. M. Hyde
C. L. Poston
O. B. Sloane
C. M. Roe
Elizabeth Kern
George H. Cless
Lulu Johnson
Martzolff Publishes The First Service Star Christmas Tale
Prof C L Martzolff releases a 6000 word Christmas story titled The First Service Star at the request of the American Luther Survey. Lieut Edwin C Welch arrives on six day leave from the U S S Chicago after earning a six month foreign service chevron. Bible Study Class of Mrs Mary G Noss donates thirty dollars to Permanent Blind Relief War Fund.
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C. L. Martzolff
Prof. Martzolff
American Luther Survey
Edwin C. Welch
Mrs
C. H. Welch
U. S. S. Chicago
Welch
Foreign Service
Mary G. Noss
Carpenter Social Briefs Highlight Local Contests and Holiday Events
At the County Prince of Peace Contest in Middleport Claire Steward placed second among six contestants with William Westfall also competing. Capsule Sisters and Pill Brothers held their annual party at Columbia Auditorium with a large crowd and a Christmas program. Various Sunday School and family gatherings followed, including parties at the Swett and Radekin homes, and Miss Bonnie Gregory hosting Wilkesville High School seniors. Several residents planned winter travels to Florida and Colum bus. Columbia Schools will close for Christmas vacation Friday and reopen Monday, Jan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Middleport
Claire Steward
William Westfall
Capsule Sisters
Pill Brothers
Columbia Auditorium
Dyesville
W. S. Swett
Henry Schupback
Clemma Vale
Fulton
T. A. Vale
Walter Swett
Columbus
Eddie Lou Howery
Katy Strong
Kaythe Thompson
Harley Strong
Thomas Duffy
Bob Duffy
Wilkesville
Carrie Morrison
Martha Mace
F. G. Strickland
Bethel
Chester Steward
Bob Jones
Athens R. D
William L. Combs
Lyle Fredrick
Copley
Alva Rawlings
W. L. Swett
Columbia
New Center Is Dedicated at Kimberly
A new community church center in Kimberly was dedicated with a Sunday service led by Rev. John Lloyd Evans. The old building was renovated for use as a center serving Sunday School and community activities, praised for its uniqueness in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
John Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Nelsonville
Ohio
Blanche Riley
Miss Riley
Eva Wright
Buchtel
Olive Stephenson
Athens
Albert Shirley
Leonard Wright
Shirley
Floyd Brown
Messenger
Shirley’s
Martin Alexander
Charles Hook
New Floodwood Church
Raymond Hoce
U. S. Army
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Charles Hoce
Crystal Sharpe
Paul Wood
Bobby Hatfield
Hocking
Santa Claus
Deanville
Church Center
Sand Run
New Church Center
Bes Jones
Stout
Ed Shingler
Matheny
Tea booster for health says Dr Rabinowitch at McGill
Dr I My Rabinowitch told the McGill Chemistry Society that drinking afternoon tea has definite health value. He said a cup during the afternoon helps keep the body's efficiency high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
I. My
Rabinowitch
McGill Chemistry Society
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Ruth Millett
Adelaide Humphries
NEA Service, Inc
Victor
DR. Morris Fishbein
the Public Forum
George Clark
Douglas
Armory
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