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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1939

Page

4

The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. Notice

Athens newspaper announces publication details for weekdays except Saturday with a Sunday edition. It lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Frederick W. Bush, editors Charles H. Harrin, affiliations, and ad rates. Subscription prices include one year four dollars fifty cents and other term options across multiple Ohio counties.

Frederick W. Bush Athens Messenger& Herald Printing CO Gordon K. Bush Charles H. Harrin American Newspaper, Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Ohio Newspaper Association Inland Daily Press Association Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Washington

Progress in buyer seller relations in American commerce

A civic discussion in Athens outlines how American merchants and consumers are advancing toward mutual trust and value for money. The piece criticizes reformers who attack advertising and store ethics while praising ongoing producer and distributor efforts to improve fairness and service in the marketplace.

Athens

We Can Do Our Own Blame Shifts in Europe and America

The piece argues that European dictators blame American presidents while American leaders risk backlash from their own people. It notes Germany and Italy facing turmoil and debt, and warns that foreign critics often misunderstand long standing European unrest and motives behind U.S. policy.

Europe Hitler Mussolini Roosevelt United States George Washington Atlantic Asia Germany Italy

Love Tested Grade A

A satirical piece mocks Dr Moulton Marston as a lie detection pioneer claiming a machine reveals who loves whom and why. The writer jokes that movie romance and pulsing hearts have long hinted at such reactions, recalling melodramatic scenes and grandma’s novels to lampoon the science.

Moulton Marston Dr. Marston Grandma Mr. Clitherley Mathilde

Leicester, First American Tragedy Produced by Dunlap

In 1794 William Dunlap presented Leicester also titled False Deception as the first American tragedy produced. The text notes soldiers were first paid professionals by the Romans who started the practice.

William Dunlap

Fair Enough by Westbrook Pegler

Westbrook Pegler argues the press bears blame for a misread claim about a Roosevelt led Senate defense meeting. He defends reporters who refuse confidences and says any misinterpretation lies with the President and senators rather than the press.

Westbrook Pegler New York Mr. Roosevelt Military Affairs Committee Senate Nye Washington Mike Haggerty New York Times London Roosevelt

Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene

Bruce Catton reports on the planned Atlantic air service and the expanding Pan American clipper fleet. Key talks cover routes from New York to Southampton or Marseilles, refueling stops, and evolving British and French approvals shaping the first transatlantic flights.

Washington Atlantic Pacific Pan-American Airways Seattle New York Southampton Long Island Shediac N. B Foynes Ireland American State Department Great Britain Pan- American British Imperial Airways England Montreal State Department France Marseilles Azores Lisbon Portugal Europe Imperial Pan-American Newfoundland Mexico Acapulco Miami Chesapeake Bay

Ebony railroad ties used on Mexican line for support

On a Mexican railway line solid ebony ties are used in sections to support the track. Ebony sourced from nearby forests is extremely hard requiring holes to be drilled for spikes.

Birmingham's refuse handling brings in 300000 yearly income

The city of Birmingham England reports an annual income of about 300000 from the scientific handling of collected refuse and dustbins. England hosts roughly 20795 Friendly Societies and their branches nationwide.

Birmingham England

American vessels may enter Colorado River at Guaymas

Questions and answers cover navigation rights at the river mouth in Mexican territory with vessels reporting to the Guaymas port captain. Other items include Saar plebiscite results, CCC Indian enrollment limits, Milky Way shape, Philippine cigar exports, Germany area and population, stamp redemption, proverb origin, Gary Cooper radio, fuse purpose, and rice as a commercial crop in U.S. states.

Colorado River Guaymas Sonora France Reich Civilian Conservation Corps Philippines U. S Germany Austria Czechoslovakia Tallement Des Beaux Gary Cooper Jerry Cooper Louisiana Texas Arkansas California

Florida climate may not help hay fever after all

Dr Morris Fishbein notes allergy relief often found in Florida may uncover irritants present at home. Ragweed pollen peaks in May in Tampa and August in Florida, with grasses pollinating year round. Common triggers include house dust animal dander and certain foods, suggesting home evaluation before travel.

Florida Frank C. Metzger Miami Coral Gables Tampa Fla Metzger

Messenger Service Bureau Notice

A historical notice directs readers to send questions to The Messenger's Service Bureau at 1018 13th St Washington for factual inquiries. It excludes legal and medical advice and mentions a three cent stamp for reply with addressed mail to The Messenger's Service Bureau.

Messenger's Service Bureau Washington Messenger’s Service Bureau 13Th St Washington, D. C

Stars Foresee Progress and Ambition Under High Pressure

Today promises progress and excitement with high pressure activities and plans to reach advanced goals. Birthdays hint at a year of activity and opportunity, while a baby born today may show cleverness and ambition in business and politics. Onions urged for babies in Melbourne diet debate as meat and vegetables endorsement rises.

Melbourne Australia

Susie in a Delta Phi Dance and a Kiss That Never Came

In a reflected memory Susie Lambert recalls a Delta Phi party where she dressed for Dick Tremaine and hoped for his kiss. He forbids a kiss when an older student pressures him, leaving Susie unkissed and longing for love.

Dick Tremaine Delta Phi Susie Omar

Kiss and Courage Bend Susies Night Into Love

Louise Holmes shows Susie’s longing as a moonlit encounter with Dick leads to a fleeting kiss. Susie’s hopeful heart believes love has arrived but the next day she faces a bitter truth, hinting at a deeper consequence to come. To Be Continued.

Susie

Building For Eternity and Papers by Pony

Poet’s Corner features verses from Messenger Readers on building a heavenly home with Christ as Master Builder. Memorials emphasize faith, deeds, mercy, and sharing burdened by love. Mrs Charles Holdcroft of Chesterhill contributes. Also a note on Edward E Peer, 14, delivering papers by pony on a 3 mile route with a sleigh in winter.

Messenger Coleman Jesus Christ Charles Holdcroft Chesterhill Wethersfield, Conn Edward E. Peer Edward

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