Athens Messenger History and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger established 1825 and published in Athens Ohio with editors Gordon Bush and Geo. Mer. Snories Hartis as managing editor. It lists circulation associations and national representatives and notes obituary and gratitude notices.
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Frederick W. ' T
Athens Rice Ger & LD Printing Co
Gordon Bush
Geo. Mer. Snories i Hartis
Putiiehere
Inland Daily Press Association
Theast Press
Jonn W Ouljen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Capitalists and workers face a common stake in revival
The piece argues that capitalism sustains jobs and production, urging employed and business owners to support growth rather than punish investors. It contends threats to capital and appeals to punishment harm all, noting homeowners and entrepreneurs feel pressure but must keep machinery running to avoid universal hardship.
Fox Population Surges in Southeast Ohio
Southeastern Ohio farmers report a sharp rise in gray and red foxes feeding on rabbits and raiding poultry. The boom endangers crops and rabbits, while boosts fox hunting profits for night hunters. a drive to curb fox numbers is likely, possibly harming both species.
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Ohio
Sir Reynard
Indians to receive retired West land under Collier plan
Indian Commissioner John Collier proposes retiring submarginal Western land from agriculture and transferring it to Indian use. He argues Indians conserve forests and grasses and could self-support by farming their own land, while the public gains via land saved from erosion and misused farming.
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John Collier
White Mans
Christmas Eve Clashes on the New Deal Power Line
Washington dispatch notes Richberg warned Johnson privately about Johnson's reported off the record remarks. The exchange, timed by a telephone tip, shows mutual suspicion within New Deal figures. Both sides reportedly distrust the other’s published opinions and possible libel exposure.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Santa Claus
Messrs
Richberg
Johnson
Johnson and Richberg feud colors NRA tension
The piece outlines three copies of a warning letter about libel linked to Johnson and Richberg. It notes Richberg pressured Johnson to leave the NRA after clashing with Roosevelt's Hawaii trip and suggests internal crackdowns at the NRA while downplaying public accusations.
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Johnson
Richberg
Mr. Richberg
NRA
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Hawaii
Nelsonville High Demolishes New Marshfield In Debut Gym Game
Nelsonville High School routed New Marshfield High School 68 to 7 in the inaugural game at Nelsonville High’s new gym. Hawk led the team as captain amid strong optimism for future seasons.
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Broltz
Nelsonville High School
New Marshfield High School
Hawk
Nelsonville High
Local marriage licenses and high school debate teams listed
Marriage licenses issued to Homer Knight and Katie Katzenbach, Fred Rhorick and Bessie P. Martin, Grover Powers and Ma bel Hutchins, Orlie W. Grat and Della F. Hart. Debaters in the Athens Marietta Parkersburg triangular meet named for affirmative Harold Wells Israel Putnam Roy Goins Marian Walden and negative Joe Pickering Howard Bobo Dean Copeland Harold Bentley Mre. Oscar Chrisman and daughter Oscie returned from Indianapolis after Oscie’s surgical operation.
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Homer Knight
Millfield
Katie Katzenbach
Chauncey
Fred Rhorick
Bessie P. Martin
New Marshfield
Grover Powers
Mabel Hutchins
Nelsonville
Orlie W. Grat
Guvaville
Della F. Hart
Athens
Marietta
Parkersburg
Harold Wells
Israel Putnam
Roy Goins
Marian Walden
Joe Pickering
Howard Bobo
Dean Copeland
Harold Bentley
Oscar Chrisman
Oscie Chrisman
Indianapolis
Miss Chrisman
The Challenge of Leisure by Arthur Newton Pack
Arthur Newton Pack argues that rising leisure time offers national salvation if used wisely. He proposes games outdoor recreation and hobbies as paths to better living and security, suggesting leisure tempers economic life and enables superior minds to express themselves beyond economic control.
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Arthur Newton Pack
American Nature Association
Mr. Pack
The Allred Hat and Dime in Hopkins Office Tale
A Texas governor James V Allred visits Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins with a hat and a dropped dime drawing mock headlines. The piece notes suspicions about Allred either faking blindness on Pennsylvania Avenue or meeting Ickes on PWA funds for Texas.
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Texas
James V. Allred
Allred
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Ickes
PWA
Red Men receive modest land restoration proposal
A proposal suggests returning a small portion of national land to Native American communities as a gesture of reconciliation. Supporters argue it would aid economic development and cultural preservation while opponents caution about scope and feasibility.
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Gram
Red Men
Norris Targets Civil Service Reform and Merit
Senator George W. Norris attacks the spoils system in the Federal government noting that less than 70 percent of executive branch workers are under civil service, down from over 80 percent at Roosevelt’s inauguration. He urges merit based selection as government activity expands.
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George W. Norris
Mr. Roosevelt
Norris
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Back Pain Causes
Dr Morris Fishbein explains back pain in cold weather may stem from strains infections such as strep or tuberculosis or abdominal issues. Rest is key. move only when healed. treat infections. correct posture. pills may aid rest but are sedatives.
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Morris Fishbein
About Your Children About Your Children
A mother writer reflects on how children change as they grow and how parents should adapt. Four parenting factors are outlined to accept individuality, respect independence, and avoid futile guilt, noting that children often exceed parental hopes in time.
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Ruth Suckow
Ann
Larry
Carol
Mother
Peter
Millicent
Safety education for school safety in life and learning
Gladys P. Whitlatch of the Ohio Safety Service Commission argues safety is essential in education. She asserts that education must train individuals to avoid accidents and to take responsibility for preventing harm to others, noting higher injury and mortality rates and the need for school based safety programs.
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Messenger Society
Canada
Gladys P. Whitlatch
Ohio Safety Service Commission
The Champion Optimist and the Human Ground Wire
Explanations of two Believe It or Not items. Marcus Finley of Hamburg Arkansas endures decades of disability yet remains hopeful in a Merry Christmas wish from 80 000 000 readers. M H Bodker of Glendale California claims an electrical sense foreseeing quakes and cyclones aided by water immersion.
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Marcus Finley
Hamburg
Arkansas
Finley
Mr. Finley
M. H. Bodker
Glendale
California
Bodker
Ann and Peter's Weekend Turns to Quiet Reunion
Ann and Peter plan a Merriweathers weekend that unravels as Carol's crisis and Larry's illness test loyalties. Peter returns to discover Ann riding with Tornado and Roger in pursuit, ending in a dramatic rescue and renewed vows amid family tensions.
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Roger
Peter
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