Athens Messenger masthead and publication details
The Athens Messenger announces its Athens area edition and staff roles with publisher George Bush as publisher and general manager and Harris as managing editor. It notes circulation across multiple Southeast Ohio communities and its affiliations with newspaper associations. Subscriptions are listed as 15 cents weekly by carrier and $2.50 for ten weeks by mail.
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Acute Bridge Mania Sparks Divorce Suit
A Los Angeles man tossed his cards at his wife after a brash lead in bridge. She sued for divorce and had his mental state evaluated, a cautionary note that bridge fans can become as zealously serious as golfers, sometimes to public nuisance levels.
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Los Angeles
Earth
Final Will Reveals True Riches Beyond Wealth
A London death article notes one of the world’s richest men left only 400 cash yet conveyed immense wealth in happiness, love, and friendship. His will praises a life of gratitude, family devotion, and faith, arguing true riches defy bank accounts and survive after death.
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London
Gold content shifts and price recovery path debated
The piece argues a one third reduction in dollar gold content would slow price rises, keep incomes and debts stable, raise exports while lowering imports, and pressure foreign policy like exchange controls. It cites 1934 dollar changes and other countries seen lowering gold value with no quick inflation, urging urgent fiscal reform and war debt settlement to restore confidence and expand credit. Athens lets Samuel Insull leave Greece as political stance shifts.
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England
Miss Sally Explains Why She Never Married
Dorothy Dix recounts Miss Sally’s confession that strict parenting kept her isolated from peers and suitors, creating a lonely life in a single room while she laments lost chances for marriage, family, and happiness. The column contrasts old rules with modern independence and stresses parental duty to aid good marriages.
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Miss Sally
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The author laments hunger and cold among children amid welfare debates and government fault lines. She argues individuals must help, praising the rich for contributions and urging readers to donate to welfare agencies rather than blame politics. The piece stresses practical charity over fault finding.
Living Quarters of the Lord and the Jezreelite sect
The Jezreelite sect founded by English private James White, who renamed himself James Jersham Jezreel, built a temple at Chatham Hill New Brompton near Gillingham, Kent at a cost over $800 000. Members donated worldwide hoping to live forever as 144 000 believers were expected at the year 2000. Jezreel died in 1885. his wife Queen Esther of Israel died three years later. the movement collapsed and the temple was torn down during World War I.
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The
James White
James Jersham Jezreel
Gillingham
Kent
England
St. John
Chatham Hill
New Brompton
Jezreel
Esther
Israel
Humidity and Temperature Marked on Health Effects
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains how atmospheric conditions influence health. The piece notes infants’ heightened sensitivity to heat and cold, seasonal rises in bronchitis pneumonia and influenza in cold weather, and warmer months increasing gastro intestinal illnesses. It cites moisture loss from mucous membranes and overcrowded poorly ventilated indoor spaces as factors in winter illnesses.
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Morris Fishbein
White House
United States
Teas Hosted by Covert Swansen Kerr Bingman Guests Two Afternoons
Mrs. B M Covert and three other hostesses led two afternoon teas with 73 guests at the first event and 63 at the second. Assisting were Mrs. Stickney Bibbee Copeland and Bethel. Child Conservation League met with Mrs. James Lewis at 9 Oak Street. Mrs. Kilpatrick gave readings. Current Events Club met at Mrs. John J Woolley, 137 North Congress Street.
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B. M. Covert
J. B. Swansen
M. M. Kerr
O. P. Bingman
Carl Stickney
E. C. Bibbee
C. M. Copeland
A. 8. Bethel
Child Conservation League
James Lewis
Oak Street
John Kilpatrick
Current Events Club
John J. Woolley
North Congress Street
Twenty Years Ago Notes and Local Social Reflectons
Captain 8S. M. Johson announced Company L Seventh Regiment O N G ready for duty in Mexico if Taft calls. Mrs. Jesse Finsterwald and Miss Della Finsterwald returned from Columbus millinery trip. U C D Club met at West Union Street home with Valentine decor and a putlock supper. Mrs. T. H. Neutzling hosted Leo Reuter of Columbus. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York rejected Lenore Ulric income tax plea but urged voluntary charity to aid hungry children and urged ongoing gifts to clubs and churches.
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8S. M. Johson
Seventh Regiment, O. N. G
Mexico
Taft
Jesse Finsterwald
Della Finsterwald
Columbus
Hull Foster, Jr
West Union Street
Valentine
Lenore Ulric
Circuit Court of Appeals
New York
Blind Senator Gore Uses Satire in Senate Debates
The article portrays Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma as the Senate's leading satirist, slyly mocking proposals to restrict US trade, tax phantom incomes, and alter monetary policy. It notes his sharp, humorous interjections toward colleagues and his habit of rendering parliamentary outlooks with wit.
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Washington
Treasury
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Gore
Blind Tom
Republic
Notable Historical Firsts and Inventions
Facts note that Roman senators held lifetime offices barring dishonor. The Gutenberg Bible, first printed in Latin in 1452 in Mainz. Blake created the microphone in its familiar form.
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Minz
Blake
Editorial Briefs on Fads Legislation and Hoover Comments
The column riffs on cartridge jewelry and jokes about dad paying up while Massachusetts weighs a permit rule for diggers. It questions stalemate on bad bills and notes Hoover’s post presidency notoriety with a jab about autographed medicine balls for his cabinet.
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Hoover
Four Crosses Crossword Puzzle Clues
A list of horizontal and vertical crossword clues with definitions and wordplay prompts for a panama themed grid. Entries include animal jelly, tanner's vessel, mollusk, and terms for challenges rewards and actions across multiple positions.
Middleport reader extols kindness over experts
A poem from Charles F. Davis of Middleport dated Feb. 13 criticizes relying on panaceas and experts to solve worldly woes. The writer argues for kindness and common sense as better remedies, noting public fixation on quick cures and urging hopeful, practical measures.
Athens League of Women Voters outlines bills and charity work
Members met in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms to discuss recent legislation and sew for the Red Cross. They welcomed House passage of the Child Labor Amendment and opposed bills to repeal the Five Day Marriage law and the primary election. The group backs four year terms for state officers and opposes milk inspector pay raise. They will write to state Rep. Mardis opposing the Haeffner Bill.
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Athens League of Women Voters
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
8. H. Bing
House
Senate
League
Haeffner
Lowery
Muskingum College
8S. K. Mardis
Notable nativity faces turbulent planetary influences
The reading notes conflicting lunar transit affects making the day require personal initiative and Mars energized drive to push through obstacles. It warns of possible corporate negotiations, strained private relations, and a child born today needing courage and disciplined energy. Li Hung Chang cited as a notable figure.
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Mars
Li Hung Chang
License Fees Set For Ohio Driver Licenses
A report from Columbus notes the Senate highway measure proposes a two dollar license fee and a twenty five cent retention by the state. It calls for a state commissioner to oversee licensing with deputies in county offices and examinations conducted by the division of motor vehicles.
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Columbus
Senate
Day
J. Eugenene Ing
Ohio
Aw Spodsteg
Police Hieriff
Stolen Car Thefts Tied Across Ohio Counties
A confession linked multiple counties Newark Morgan Athens and McConnelsville to stolen autos and traded goods. Wallace allegedly sold a butter and two pints of whisky after selling a 19 gallon gas stockpile and tools found in Wallace’s disposal. Police traced the suspect from Stockport to Newark to Morgan County.
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Zanesville
Newark
Stockport
Adrean
McConnelsviiy
Morgan Athens County
Wallace
Morgan County
Highways And By Mrs J K Crabtree Quilt Work
Mrs J K Crabtree is spending time on household duties and quilting. She has several quilts completed, including featherstitch and Basket of Flowers patterns. The text notes quilting is widespread and hints at future returns. mentions Alien Lewis Caldwell, son of Mr and Mrs Carpenter, and his blue eyes.
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Lewis Caldwell
Carpenter
Cleveland murder indictments to be put to jurors today
In Cleveland County County Frank T. Cullitan is to ask jurors today whether to return murder indictments arising from a February apartment building fire. The indictments allege conspirators in the criminal act and include details about the alleged plan and participants.
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Cleveland
Gree
Frank T. Cullitan
Amos Stanley Fined for Intoxication by Pearl Miller
Amos Stanley was fined five dollars and costs by Pearl Miller after pleading guilty to intoxication. Roy Gol bondaile served as deputy sheriff in the proceeding.
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Amos Stanley
Pearl Miller
Uty
Roy Golbondaile
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