Athens Messenger overview and circulation details
The Athens Messenger in Athens Ohio is described as a weekday paper with a Sunday morning edition, under Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager and Charles Harris as managing editor. It serves Nelsonville, Glouster, Logan, Pomeroy, Middleport, Coolville, Gallipolis, and surrounding communities. It lists affiliations, foreign offices, and obituary rates, with subscription rates from 50 cents a week by carrier and annual mail options.
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Doubt About Profits Halts Resumption of Durable Goods
The article cites two main obstacles to durable goods recovery: fear of profitlessness due to stricter regulation raising costs, and uncertainty about the money’s future, which stifles long-term financing. It notes higher operating costs, reduced production, and hesitant corporate investment as 1933 wanes and 1934 looms.
Dayton Plan self-help subsistence farms gain nation wide interest
A Washington backed project funds small home colonies with gardens to locate income in part in industry and food from the land. Dayton Ohio already hosts 400 families trading labor for food and rent and a farm divided into small tracts with homes. The plan aims at security amid urban unemployment but risks depressing industrial wages and farm demand.
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Dayton
Ohio
United States pledges good neighbor stance in Latin America
Secretary Hull vows non intervention in Latin American affairs at Montevideo while urging expanded US engagement. He argues the pledge marks a major shift in policy toward cooperation and markets, urging American business to study and pursue opportunities in the region.
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Montevideo
Hull
United States
Latin
Nazi sterilization plan threatens hundreds of thousands
Berlin reports that more than 400000 German men and women are to be sterilized under Nazi law for prevention of hereditary progeny. The policy, urged by eugenists, signals drastic measures and a planned state effort to enforce racial in strength and “sound” descendants.
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Berlin
Claepetune
Dorothy Dix on quarreling parents and ruined children
Dorothy Dix argues quarreling couples ruin children, causing fear, neurosis, and broken homes. She cites a psychiatrist linking parental conflict to failed marriages and warns families to curb fights for the sake of youngsters.
Local Social Notes Highlight Faculty and Visitors
Mrs Florence Lash Williams left for Buffalo after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs E R Lash Sr Congressman J M Foster of Washington DC visited Athens on business Dean and Mrs T C McCracken returned from a Christmas in Bellefontaine Miss Elizabeth Faubion hosted three tables of bridge for Circleville friends Dr BE B Bryan spoke at the New York meeting of Ohio University alumni Dr Elmer A Dent served as president with Mrs Edith Humphrey Townsend as secretary
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Florence Lash Williams
Buffalo
N. Y
E. R. Lash, Sr
Elizabeth Faubion
Circleville
BE. B. Bryan
New York
Ohio University
Elmer A. Dent
Edith Humphrey Townsend
BO. Skinner
Oscar Chrisman
McVay
Litney
W. W. McVay
Ohio State Teachers’ Association
Columbus
Columbus Golden Postal elects new officers in 1903 meeting
At a Columbus GA gathering the post commander is R J B Allen with Albert Woodruff as senior vice commander and William HM Drummond as junior vice commander. M B Cooley named chaplain and E L Walker adjutant with John T Hope as quartermaster and John Kale as bugler. Of 475 members only 74 remain living.
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Columbus
J. B. Allen
Albert Woodruff
William HM. Drummond
M. B. Cooley
E. L. Walker
John T. Hope
John Kale
Explanations and previews from yesterday’s cartoon column
The Blind Naturalist Francois Huber of Switzerland born 1750 saw at fifteen and pursued bee life. His observations, aided by sight challenges, formed a classic book on bees. Tomorrow highlights The Seventh Son Of The Seventh Of Seven.
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Francois Huber
Switzerland
Don’t Discard Specs for New Glasses
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews contact eyeglasses worn under the eyelids, noting they won’t replace ordinary spectacles due to cost, handling difficulties, and suitability. Benefits include stable correction and improved brightness, with cautions about fitting, irritation, and maintenance for wearers such as stage workers and athletes.
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Hygeia
Items of Interest From Archaic Postal and Astronomical Factoids
The text notes that a uniform two cent rate for first class mail began in 1883 in the United States. It cites Hipparchus as the Rhodesian who compiled a star catalog in the second century B C. It also mentions a cabbage crop estimate for the Rio Grande valley around 1942 1933 and a vague reference to the Post Office registry system begun in 18 percent.
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United States
Hipparchus
Rio Grande Valley
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The author argues against shaming or corporal methods to curb a child’s lack of spunk. She laments treating children as pawns in homes and schools and urges recognizing their free individuality and agency for healthier development.
Johnson and Wagner To Work Together
Washington reports a largely imaginary row between NRA head General Hugh S. Johnson and National Labor Board Chair Robert F. Wagner. They typically agree and work in harness though tensions over 7A and the Blue Eagle persist. Weir, Ford, and 7A issues anchor their current debate and possible court action looms.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
D. C
Hugh 8. Johnson
NRA
Robert F. Wagner
National Labor Board
Wagner
Johnson
Henry Ford
NLB
Ford
NIRA
Weirton Steel Company
Hugh
Mr. Weir
Weir
Sir Johnson
7-A
Christmas thanks and New Year wishes from MISS S L ELLIS
Miss S L Ellis of Newcomerstown expresses gratitude for readers kindness amid illness. She thanks Buchtel Sixth Grade students and teacher Mary E King for a gift and warmth, and wishes a Happy New Year with best welfare.
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the Messenger
Buchtel
Mary E. King
Children Different Need For Individual Growth In Leadership
The author argues that children vary in independence and that meek, compliant youths are easily overrun by unruly peers. He warns against rigid early training that weakens resolve and muscle, advocating allowance for individual growth toward leadership and courage.
Ex-President's Wife and the Lady in Question Riddle
Puzzle clippings present a mixed set of clues including a query about an ex president's wife and several numbered hints. The page lists horizontal and vertical entries with defintions and cross references, suggesting a themed crossword or word puzzle feature in the periodical.
Questions and Answers on Soldiers Pension Policy
The Messenger responds to Clarence Be from Nelsonville about pension cuts. The editor defends the budget impact, maintains pensions were trimmed with hardship but necessary, notes more nonclaimants were cut, and confirms veterans spent at home aiding local merchants while CWA funds offset some losses. The editor states advertising does not drive editorial stance.
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the Messenger
Athens
CWA
Albany High School
Ohio emergency school plan gains state support
Burdell head of the State Emergency School Administration says 17,380 dollars will be allotted to operation of emergency schools in Meigs and other counties. The program has operated in about 39 counties and spent 62,572 dollars this year, with most funds going to teachers salaries.
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Columbus
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Ohio
Burdell
Emer
Meigs
Lunar Transits Foretell Wealth and Growth for Ai Smith
The column forecasts a year of lively prospects in business and private life with potential changes and cautious optimism. A child born today is described as progressive and ambitious with stable fortune through broad abilities and popularity. Notable nativity Ai Smith.
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