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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
4
John W. Cullen Company of Chicago and New York lists pricing on obituary notices and card services for banks and others. Publication appears as second class matter at the Athens Post Office under the 1918 Act.
The piece argues a billion dollar tax bill will be hidden from voters through higher income taxes inheritance levies and business taxes. It warns a 1936 style soak the rich scheme will fund federal costs with election year politics while the treasury remains hundreds of billions in the red and relief programs expand.
Protection and conservation rally in Washington aims to establish a national program with broad public support. The piece argues wildlife belongs to all citizens, that licenses alone can not fund preservation, and urges intelligent use of state resources for lasting conservation efforts.
A proposed federal measure would protect newspaper reporters from being forced to reveal confidential sources in U.S. courts. States including New Jersey Maryland and Alabama already grant this privilege, which supporters say safeguards information vital to reporting crime and government corruption.
A foreign correspondent reports tight Nazi control over news from Germany with expulsions and censorship. He notes editors fear terror and says such strips of real reporting are withheld under dictatorship. The piece contrasts German limits with American press freedom and value of free expression.
Report notes the actor’s improvement while a physician appears to blend medical and economic views. A social debate follows on gender roles in politics with women urged to marry frail congressmen, contrasting old and modern views on influence and power.
Washington reports indicate Southern Democratic leaders interpret Roosevelt’s plea as retreat from contesting the Supreme Court ruling. They suspect the administration will propose curbing federal court jurisdiction over taxes to push disputed processing taxes back to the Treasury and limit court injunctive power in tax cases.
A dispute arises after a sharp photographer sold candid Roosevelt images to Time for 750 dollars. The White House limits access as photographers become too familiar, while a nose-rubbing photo with a caption hints at farm policy tensions.
The article notes Cy Upham, Morgenthau’s assistant, serves as a confidential link to Congress and is cited as a reason for Roosevelt’s secretive tax proposals. It mentions a ten year housing plan with 750,000 homes, RFC financing, and a $350 million federal appropriation, plus ongoing zero weather public appearances and internal staff movements.
The Boston club adopts the Boston Bees designation signaling a new era, replacing prior monikers as era notes highlight a shift from past branding to the Bees name.
The letter from Victoria Shannon commends Athens County officials for securing outside funds via FERA, supporting a capable director and case supervisor. It notes case workers under Green and Salzgaber ensure relief is targeted, fair, and free from family ties or politics, saving the county money.
A reader notes his long attachment to The Messenger since the Civil War era and sends $4.50 for another year. He recalls old acquaintances, reports road blocks and school closures, and extends best wishes to the paper and its staff.
A medical column explains that no diet cures all diseases and cautions against believing in a magic diet. It notes physicians now classify diets by principles rather than by individual diseases and outlines there are said to be only five main categories.
Health Q A explains digestion time using a Penzoldt table. Raw or broiled beef lean veal steak or raw or scraped beef leave the stomach in three to four hours. Pork is slowest to digest due to higher fat content.
The article discusses diet types from weight control to high roughage and vitamin rich plans. It warns that certain foods commonly upset digestion and lists bread milk cereal butter cheese eggs fruits vegetables some meats and fish as fundamental. It notes symptoms from food sensitivities include abdominal distention belching pain and mouth sores and advises avoiding offending foods.
A narrative recalls James A. Garfield preaching at the Old Brick Church around 1879. It recounts Thanksgiving Day feasts, a humorous ice water incident with a chub minnow, and highlights Elizabeth Pugsiey Neal Fulton as a charter member. Fulton’s perilous 1812-episode and her later life are detailed, with relatives and descendants named.
Julia Craig a secretary to lawyer George Woodford pursues a singing career. on a yacht party Julia meets Tom Payson and later links with Smith Garland backing Nadine White Club. Tom helps her, but she questions the cost of success and owes to pay.
Poem by Joan B. Coury from Athens expresses affection for rain snow wind sun moon and stars. The verse praises nature and devotion to God with vivid imagery of seasons and landscapes.
Dr Thomas Beem led Dunbar readings and Charles piano selections while the glee club performed. Frances Maxwell visited friends, M J Gartner celebrated a year as teacher, and Edward Sherman served as Rochester dry service director at Farmers University.
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