Athens Messenger Subscription Rates and Publisher Affiliation
The Athens Messenger lists its affiliations with the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulation as a member of the Associated Ohio Dailies. It notes subscription rates by carrier at 16 cents a week and annual or multiple duration terms, with pricing reflecting various durations and a weekly rate.
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Audit Bureau of Associated Ohio Dailies
Niand Daily Press
Associated National Representatives
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Athens Post Office
Shaking Up Brains Meigs County Grangers Debate
Local Grangers in Meigs County prepare to debate generations of today and the past. The piece urges community discussion to combat spectator habits and stimulate mental and physical activity through debates and spelling matches led by locals and public affairs students.
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Meigs County
Syracuse
New York
Ohio
Flowers for the Living
A tribute to twenty five years of Boy Scouting praising its role in American life. It notes more than a million leaders over the years and lauds local men in Athens and Meigs counties for advancing the movement with unselfish service.
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The
Scouts of America
Athens County
Meigs County
America
Lessons From Fire: Dangers Of Kerosene In Homes
A Gallia County tragedy urges caution with kerosene can use in homes. The story shows a father rushing a wounded wife and child to the hospital after a kitchen fire that started with the explosive fluid. It warns children should never handle it and calls for red painting and strict storage in nonflammable areas.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Fair Competition Joseph Busman’s Rehabilitation Plan
Joseph Busman proposes a middle course between government ownership and minimal government interference. He suggests placing all transportation modes under the Interstate Commerce Commission, alongside railroads, to ease competition. The program aims to restore railroads to full economic health through studied, clear measures.
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Joseph Busman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Austerity Breaks Down in Commons as Labor Criticizes MacDonald
A recent Commons flare up shows the British House of Commons touched by heated exchanges as a Labor member condemns Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald. The exchange reveals tensions over governance and parliamentary decorum.
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Britain
House of Commons
Labor
Ramsay MacDonald
Beheading Rumors Signal Inside New Deal Tangles
Washington dispatch notes a burst of internal strife in the Roosevelt era as several New Deal figures are tipped for resignations and a major shake-up hits the Agriculture Adjustment Administration. Tugwell faction leaders are said to have been fired without warning while Tugwell was away.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Messrs
Frank
Howe
Roosevelt
Ickes
Moffet
Clay Williams
Peek
Biddle
Ben Cohen
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
New Deal
Department
Tugwell
Florida
Left wing AAA debate and farm group power shift
Political observers see varied spins on the AAA debate with a claim that the policy leans left but contains no Fascist elements. The core effect: farm groups gain unrestrained control while consumer protections and academic influence weaken. Tug well is noted as not involved for eight months.
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AAA
Tugwell
Tugwellian clash over processor books ends in resignation threat
The dispute centered on probing processors books with Attorney Frank and Consumer Counsel Howe pushing strong congressional amendments. Chester Davis opposed the wording, promising a milder version. Davis confronted Wallace after gathering evidence, prompting a show down and ending with his adversaries failing to force his resignation.
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Tugwellian
Frank
Fred Howe
Congress
Chester Davis
Wing clipping tightens lid on unofficial news
Mr. Wallace and Davis plan to curb leaks and release only controlled news through press publicity, aiming for tighter control over information though they may be disappointed.
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Davis
Mr. Wallace
Messrs
Wallace
Publicity Move Masks Reorganization Details
The New Dealers unveil a reorganization announcement praised as a model press release. It avoids mentioning dismissals or department abolition and omits Howe, while listing new division chiefs and leaving Howe’s spot blank as head of Consumers Counsel.
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Frank
Howe
Consumers Counsel
Harsh Attacks in Congress Target Head of Government
A speaker denounces a leader as corrupt and predatory, claiming he rose by exploiting common people and now robs them. The remarks threaten public life and provoke strong counterpoints amid unusual congressional fiery rhetoric.
Ten Years Ago Social Notes From Athens
Mrs. Harry B. Bennett hosted the Progressive Literary Club at 210 West State Street. Mrs. Bing spoke as guest day speaker for the Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Earl T. Dailey held a Valentine dinner at 98 North Congress Street. Mrs. James Ginnan traveled to Columbus to visit daughter Mrs. L. O. Gateman. Other notes: John V. Yaw and John Atlas visited Athens from Glouster. Athens Needle Club gathered at 24 East State Street. Mr. and Mrs. FE E. Brown hosted guests from Houston and Dallas. missionary society activities at Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Lash hosted gathering for Mrs. Alston Ellis. Mrs. Cook hosted relatives from Chillicothe and Groveport.
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Harry B. Bennett
West State Street
Progressive Literary Club
8. KH. Bing
Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Episcope Church
Freeman charts Lee as a Christian gentleman in four volume bio
Douglas Southall Freeman concludes his four volume biography of Robert E. Lee by portraying him as a Christian gentleman and military genius. The analysis covers the 1863 planning phase, Petersburg, Appomattox, and Lee’s final years at Washington College, arguing the record supports Freeman’s view that Lee was trustworthy, followed, and deeply loved as a leader.
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Douglas Southall Freeman
Lee
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Appomattox
Washington College
Lexington
Mr. Freeman
Mr Freeman
Health Hints And Diet Hints About Hiccoughs
A medical note explains hiccoughs arise from diaphragm spasms triggered by abdominal irritation or nerve disturbance. Causes range from heavy meals and gas to swallowing air or very hot foods, with nervous and hysterical cases. Techniques to stop them include focused attention, coughing, sipping cold substances, pulling the tongue, and rebreathing into a paper bag.
Centenarians and longevity cited by Athens letter writer
The Public Forum letter from Athens discusses centenarians in the United States and abroad, noting four thousand centenarians per census, and mentions aging not harming mental vigor. It references Dr. Scott, Bishop Watterson, Fontenelle, and alcohol abstinence debates, ending with Charles W. Super in Athens on January 31.
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Scott
Ohio University
LeFayer
United States
Watterson
France
Fontenelle
Charles W. Super
Athens
If Lincoln Lived Today A Vision Of Character
A reflective piece by Olive Roberts Barton imagines Lincoln in a modern tenement era. It contrasts leadership by courage and self discipline with today’s educational aims, proposing a young Lincoln would choose patient service, self improvement, and small acts to better his world. The essay notes resilience, initiative, and personal pride as enduring traits.
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Lincoln
Asd
CCC
Stimulation and Treatments for Persistent Hiccups
Inhaling carbon dioxide can stimulate breathing and halt hiccups. When hiccups exhaust a patient, doctors turn to stronger measures. Narcotic injections depress nerve action, and in extreme cases surgery may constrict the nerve controlling the diaphragm to stop its contractions.
Yesterday Cartoon Sheds Light On Poorhouse Drive In Car
Ross Weesner, now living at Jasper County Farm in Carthage Missouri, says he is the first Missouri man to drive his own car to the poorhouse. He drove up to the County Farm with no possessions left except his 21 year old automobile, before worse luck struck. Also notes baseball performance by Putney Fuller of Shelburne Nova Scotia H team, fanning eight in two games and four hits allowed in six innings. Tomorrow: marksmanship contest.
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Ross Weesner
Jasper County
Carthage
Missouri
Weesner
Putney Fuller
Shelburne
Nova Scotia
Games Academy
Fuller
Brian
Vicky
Clea
Greg Harmon
Silken Spindles and a Mill Love Triangle
Gale Henderson, 23, a silk mill worker supporting her invalid father with her brother Phil, is pursued by Steve Meyers while Brian Westmore, returning from Paris, longs to talk to Gale. Gale disappears after meeting Vicky Thatcher and Leota Boller warns of spy activity as mill workers plan to organize. Brian searches for Gale, while Vicky schemes and Greg Harmon appears tense as the scene continues.
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Gale Henderson
Phil
Steve Meyers
Gale
Lce
Brian Westmore
Brian
Paris
Vicky Thatcher
Robert Thatcher
Leota Boller
Leots
Steve
Night Skate on the River Delays Decision
Brian Westmore glides along the riverbank at dusk watching the boat house and crowds as Gale Henderson fails to appear. He repeats the trip three times, keeping to shadows and listening for anyone nearby before turning back toward the bend in the river.
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Rere
Greg
Beava
Brian
Claire
Greg Harmon
Brian Westmore
Gale Henderson
Notable quotes on democracy and sport from early figures
A set of historical quotes references political futures, holiday time, sports loyalties, bureaucracy, and highway research. Included are remarks attributed to Patrick J. Hurley, Franklin Swenson, Dizzy Dean, Jouett Shouse, and Robbins K B Stoeckel on democracy and public life.
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Robbins KB. Stoeckel
Yale University
Dis History This Dis Looking Back Summary
Historical notes mention George F. Greek TM as an accredited figure. The fragment outlines comparisons and remarks on his status and related commentary. The text is incomplete but suggests evaluating credentials and historical context.
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Parison
George F. Greec
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