Fragmented Notices From Obituary and Subscription Rates
A damaged OCR segment lists associations and telegraph references, stray addresses in Chicago and New York, and Detroit advertising notes. It mentions a 1918 act, subscription rates per week and year, and class matter at Athens Post Office, with frayed typography and partial price figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Onto
Aidit
Associated Obie
Ireland
Daily Press Association
Telegraph Wire Report
United Press Associations
John W Cullen Company
South Michigan Ave
Chicago
11Th Ave
New York
General Motore
Detroit
St Athens
Cartler
Brill
Ohio
War menace in Far East urged with peacetime warning
The essay cautions against underestimating the Far East turmoil and urges immediate action for peace. It praises President Hoover for leading away from danger and calls for public support to forestall a potential war, stressing vigilance now before it becomes unavoidable.
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United States
Far East
Japan
Manchuria
Washington
Hoover
Wheat buys and bread prices spark Pratt County test
A Pratt County group buys 100 bushels at 1.25 a bushel to mill into flour and bake into bread at retail price. The piece asks if the venture profitable or not and if bread could profit from high wheat costs. The column also notes Morgan County discussions of a jointly owned fire fighting outfit and laments lack of community spirit.
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Pratt County
Kansas
Jose
Morgan County
Athens County
New York Back Stage Tales Expose The Real Blame In Broadway
A string of backstage anecdotes from New Yorks theater scene highlights alimony disputes car loans and cheap apartments as markers of pretension. Stories cover a Broadway starlet longingly recalling past hits and a Hollywood starlet involved in a costly divorce saga. The column notes how backstage rivalries and vanity surface in entertainment careers across cities.
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New York
Manhattan
Broadway
Park Avenue
al Trahan
Vesta Wallace
Trahan
Vesta
Champaign
New Orleans
Athens Messenger Information Bureau Answers Readers
Inquiries are answered by the Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. Questions cover relief spending per capita in U S cities, age milestones, milk packaging terms, and Pyramid of Cheops orientation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
New England
North Atlantic States
Rochester
San Antonia
Paulina Longworth
Pyramid of Cheops
Pyramid of Cheopy
Old Car Woes Trigger Thoughts On Community Fire Gear
In a reflective piece the narrator laments a rattling aging car and the burden of choosing a new vehicle amid persuasive sales pitches. The reflection expands to a countywide idea for a coordinated fire equipment system to lower insurance and improve safety in rural towns as roads improve and isolation fades.
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon and Shakespeare's Will
The cartoon discusses a clause in Shakespeare's will about the widow and the second best bed. It explains the historical meaning of beds and inheritance practices of the era and notes the interlineation's debated interpretation. The column also mentions Abbe Honorat Nicquet and a sideline on the Brace and Bit plant.
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Wiliam Shakespeare
Honorat Nicquet
Jersuit
France
Caen
Vourges
Rouen
Paria
Rome
Public Forum Editor's Nots Highlight Ohio Welfare Cuts
Athens resident argues in editor's notes that the acting superintendent at the Athens State Hospital should cut wages rather than lay off workers as part of a statewide expense reduction. The notes cite directives from W. J. Kennedy and compare to planned layoffs at Gallipolis State Hospital, urging taxpayers to object to job losses.
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Dilita
Publc
Alter State Hospital
Fig Ui
Red Cross
Getty
Thia
Athens
Tanfayer Athena
Ohio
Athens State Hospital
W. J. Kennedy
Osborne
Gahipola State Hospital
Traffic lights in Athens spark debate on city streets
An editorial from The Messenger criticizes new traffic lights at East State and Carpenter and at the East State Street entrance to East Side School. The piece argues Athens lags behind larger cities in traffic management and urges practical, no-stop interventions to keep cars moving and drivers safer.
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East State
Carpenter
East Side
Athens
Trafic
Union
State
Congress
College
Athens Mays
Mall
A Thought for Today
A brief devotional note quotes Samuel 22 23 urging faith and protection with a calm reminder to seek refuge in steadfast presence. The message emphasizes trust and safety under divine care.
Athens Messenger Publishes New Parliamentary Law Booklet
The Athens Messenger offers a new booklet on parliamentary law praised for clarity. It serves as an official manual for clubs and organizations nationwide and includes a motions precedence chart. Send six cents with a coupon to order the booklet.
Booklet on Parliamentary Law Offered for S14 Cents
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D.C. offers a booklet on Parliamentary Law for 14 cents in coin or stamps. Frederic J. Haskin directs the arrangement and encloses payment details.
Athens County Schools and Ohio University News Highlights
Historical items show Athens County cash grants totaling 51 205.08 with another payment dated April 16 1922. Ohio University basketball team returned from Cleveland with two Northern Ohio scalps Mt Union 20 June 88 and Western Reserve 28 Ohio 35. Revival services at First Methodist Church and Taft festivities noted. Athens Daily Messenger editorial mentions a polite telephone incident and stockholders of Athens Ice and Storage Company declaring a five percent dividend.
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Athens County
Ohio University
Cleveland
Northern Ohio
Mt. Union
Western Reserve
Ohio
Happenings at the Capitol by Romney Dutcher
Washington notes recount political jests and anecdotes from Capitol life. The piece mentions a prize slogan rejected for the Democrats, names from Congress, and a humorous tale about Roosevelt and a general. It touches on economic jitters over bonds and a Chicago widow's account of foreign security losses.
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Capitol
Romney Dutcher Messenger
Washington
Fen
J! Stubbs
Robstown
Tenay
Creland
New York
Int
Sheppard
Texas
Stubbs
Copeland
Jon
Adolphus Andrews
Navy War Collice
Newport
Coolidge
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Henry T. Raine
House
Amherst
Gert Snell
Renner
Tng
Dnisky
Joe Robinson
Senate
Jim Watson
New Jersey
Warren W. Garbour
Chicaco
Indy
San Diego plans 1934 exposition on waterfront site
Citizens announce a new 1934 exposition to show bravery and progress as Chicago closes its fair. The display will use the waterfront area, with park and residence development, reflecting city pride and forward planning amid global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Chicago
Pacific
Phar Lap Arrives At Agua Caliente Track
The Great Australian race horse Phar Lap arrived this morning at the Agua Caliente track drawing many spectators. His trainer says no one will view the horse until it is rested and comfortable, while locals note other grand projects such as the Amberson dam to store the Tijuana River and irrigate vast areas. The Mexican government pushes ahead despite challenges, planning a concrete wall and a vast reservoir to secure future water supply.
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Joseph
Trious
Agua Caliente
Phar Lap
Proud Australia
Intelligent Man
Amberson
Tijuana
Caliente
Abberson
Mexico
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Nia
Athens Imtessenger
Frederick, W. Brab
Athens Messenger & Berald Printing CO
Gordon K Bush
Geo
Charles H. Harris
Th Lh
Osio
Alhens-Nilsonville
Glouster
Logar-Pomeroy
Middlepoet
Coolville
Daughters of the American Revolution
State Highway Department
Gilbert Swan
Harry Langdon
Chaplin
Harry
Cama
Liangden
Hony
Radio City
Rory
Brooklyn
Parni
Roxy
Kye
Stratetic
Spike” Howard
PhiladeLphIa
Guatemala
Edwin Bross
Cincinnati
Mwhil Rien
Ripley
Abeh Nique
the Messenger Public Forum
Athens Messenger
Washington, D.C
Slate
Street. Auwes
By George Cla
Nations
Guy Dinsmoor
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio Univer
First Methodist Church
Swinehach
General Grosvenor
President Taft
Athens Daily Messenger
Ohio University Dramatic Club
F. OW
Bush
Taft
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Marietta
A. BE
Manger
Joseph Brown
Secretus
Hyde
Sar Auansport
Vic
Curtis
Suam Gon
Mellon
Spencer Stewart
White Plas
Amberson Dam
Uncle Sam
Maine
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