The Athens Messenger Establishes Regional Reach
The Athens Messenger outlines its 1896 publication model with daily weekday editions and a large Sunday issue. It lists publishers Gordon and Bush, editor Charles H. Harris, and a regional circulation across Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomroy Middleport Coulville and surrounding communities. It notes memberships in multiple press associations and national agencies and provides subscription rates by mail and carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
Heathens Messenger
Herald
Gordon &, Bush
Charles H. Harris
Wvers
Ohio
DOF
Athens-Nelsonville
Glouster Logan-Pomeroy-Middleport-Coulville
Revered Judge Jos Wood Left Mark on Athens County History
The late Judge Jos Wood shaped Athens County's legal scene for two decades on the Common Pleas Court bench. A former teacher and community leader, he earned respect for sound rulings and a blend of stern duty with personal kindness. He retired to family life but remained deeply loved and respected by locals. He stood as a model for young people and a firm guardian of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudk Wood
Athens County
Judge Wood
Athens
Wood
Jos
Rain Ends Ohio Drought With Wide Water Blessing
Heavy rainfall across Ohio last week nearly ends eleven month drought, reopening dams from Ashland to Cairo and replenishing water supplies. Officials plan deep well projects in eastern and southern counties with Red Cross aid to secure future drought resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aman
Ohio
Ohio River
Ashland
Cairo
Ill
Athens
Washington
Morgan
Noble
Perry
Red Cross
Farm Bureau urges legislatures to extend road building this winter
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges state legislatures to extend road building operations this winter to relieve unemployment and revive business while using public funds efficiently. It argues the program can be financed at low rates and provide economic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Casablanca Morroco Ramadan Dawn Mirrors Airplanes and Robes
Gilbert Swan notes Casablanca Morocco blends colonial progress with Moorish tradition. A native band in Zouave dress greets travelers as planes fly overhead while Ramadan dawn calls cannons and fasting. Parisian influence grows with cranes, dredges, and boulevard cafes amid old town and minarets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Swan
Casablanca
Morocco
Africa
Charlie
Paris
Information Bureau offers free expert help from Washington
Frederic J. Haskin directs The Athens Messenger Information Bureau providing free services on any information topic. Inquiries include taxes on playing cards with 1930s totals, and questions about Australia’s Governor General, the meaning of Accomack, and the number of chain stores in the United States.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Isaac Alfred Isaacs
Australia
Accomack
Maryland
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
United States
More Truth Than Poetry To A Germ
A speaker reflects on a germ that predates humanity and ridicules its effort to attack. The poem muses on ancient potentates and civilizations, then shifts to personal humbling thoughts beside a blazing fire as the speaker laments catching a cold. The tone blends satire and existential contrast between microbe and grand human history.
Road building pledges for prosperity and jobs
The piece urges unprecedented road construction to revive the economy, arguing lower costs for materials and labor, expanded access to markets for farmers, and the nation’s need to invest in transportation to restore prosperity. It stresses buying now to bring prosperity back and views roads as invaluable.
A Thought for Today From Job Promise
A devotional line cites Job 10 declaring I know that my redeemer liveth as a daily reflection for readers seeking spiritual solace.
Militia drilled in Athens as town eyes organized company
Sergeant Bennett and Captain M. Johnson trained a new militia on Court Street to prove a military company could form in the territory. The Armory and target grounds near ready for visitors to inspect. John Elder attends a Republican Club Banquet in Detroit honoring President Taft at the National Corn Exposition. First robin sighted on East State Street amid a spring day. Elma Maxwell hosts Valentine party with a large guest list including Myrtle Graham and Nora Chaney among others. Nellie Finsterwald returns from New Concord visit.
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Bennett
5. M. Johnson
Athens
Court Street
John Elder
Detroit
President Taft
Dolly Madison and Ice Cream Invention Highlighted
The cartoon recalls Dolly Madison as the inventor of ice cream served at a Jefferson dinner. A British minister’s wife reports the event, noting Mrs Madison’s role and a cautious praise of the guests. The note also links the term boob to the booby bird in nautical lore.
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Dolly Madison
Madison
Jefferson
White House
Anthony Merry
Lowry
Analysis of Motor Accidents by Experience and Demographics
Frederic J. Haskin reports on a comprehensive insurance based study of motor vehicle fatalities and injuries. Data show drivers with over a year of experience caused the majority of fatal crashes, while those with three to six months experience appeared comparatively safest. The article also notes age and gender patterns, vehicle types, and wartime casualty comparisons, highlighting the roles of passenger cars, taxis, motorcycles, and omnibuses.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
KIND
Babess Modern
Nual
United States
Athens Messenger Offers a Booklet on Aircraft
The 48 page illustrated booklet is compiled with cooperation from the Aeronautics Branch of the U S Department of Commerce and the Aviation Institute of the United States. It covers aviation from early attempts to modern records with technical details. Copies are distributed only through The Athens Messenger Bureau. to get one mail a coupon with ten cents.
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Aeronautics Branch
United States Department of Commerce
Aviation Institute of the United States
Athens Messenger Bureau
Aviation visions and papal address swirl through a busy day
A San Diego to New York flight in a glider highlights new aviation ideas as Captain Hawks tours the country. The piece notes Captain Hawks, Jernigin’s war aviation, and predicts major changes beyond imitation of nature. It also covers Paul Block expanding his newspaper empire with The Los Angeles Express and a brewing Block vs Barham/Young challenge, plus Pope Pius XII’s global address and Catholic pride.
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Hawks
America
San Diego
New York
Jernigin
Excelsior
Paul Block
Toledo
Pittsburgh
Pacific
Los Angeles Express
Frank Barham
Los Angeles Herald
George Young
Los Angeles Examiner
Block
Governors Push Old Age Pension Bills Across States
Four teen governors urged their legislatures to study and enact old age pension measures as 1931 poses a promising year for pension legislation. Delaware and New York already show active progress with state plans, while federal bills propose nationwide support and an Old Age Pension Bureau in labor.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
American Association For
Old Age Security
Minnesota
Massachusetts
New York
Julius L. Meier
Oregon
Wilbur M. Brucker
Michigan
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Wilbur L. Cross
Connecticut
Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Douglass Buck
Delaware
Joseph B. Ely
Morgan F. Larson
New Jersey
George White
Ohio
Charles W. Bryn
Nebraska
Frank ©. Emerson
Wyoming
George W. P. Hunt
Arizona
Fred Olson
Alfred J. du Pont
House
Senate
Eig
Old Age Security Association
Congress
Senator Caraway
Arkansas
Caraway
Department of Labor
Teething and the curious baby tooth milestone
A columnist guides new mothers on teething timelines from the first front teeth through the year and a half mark. It notes teeth timing varies by child, the influence of maternal diet, and suggests cautious use of cod liver oil and specific juices. Teething rinses and hard rubber toys are advised to soothe tender gums.
Hoover Frown Fails to Halt Veteran Loan Passage
The Veterans' Loan Bill moves toward House vote amid White House opposition. Speaker Longworth pushes suspension of rules for a two thirds majority, despite Treasury Secretary Mellon and administration critics. Opposition from Tilson and Hawry signals a fragmented, high stakes vote.
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Hoover
Longworth
Oase
House
Tilson
Hawry
Ways and Means Committee
Lillian Leitzel Dies After Trapeze Ring Breaks
Copenhagen reports Lillian Leitzel one of the circus stars died after a fall in Valencia Music Hall Friday night when an iron trapeze ring broke. She suffered head and spine injuries and died Sunday as brain injuries worsened following a delirium.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Lillian Leitzel
Valencia Music Hall
Devile Valore Confesses in Princeton Murder Case
Cleveland February 14 Mrs Devile Valore 26 confesses to aiding in the murder of R Miller Wilkinson a Princeton senior and is expected to furnish information that may help solve several unsolved crimes.
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Cleveland
Devile Valore
R. Miller Wilkison
Princeton
Public Forum Clears Mooney Farm Gas Line Report
Editor Messenger notes a correspondent misinformed readers about the Mooney farm gas line. Wells drilled over three years ago did not pay, and the line was removed, contrary to the claim it fed the main. The piece also recalls a Pomeroy preacher arguing financial squeezes reveal moral truths.
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Messenger
Lottridge Corresi Dent
Mooney
A. M. Mooney
Coolville
Edtror
Pomeroy
Pomeroyan
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the Athens Messenger
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Ohio Dailies
Inland Daily Press Association
The
United Press Associations
John W. Cullen Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
General Motors
Numiel
Oy Garrier
North Africa
J. A
James J. Montague
David
Ivates
Deveg
Cathay
Ghengis Khan
Ripley
Rt Ford
Greenwood Lake
CH. Lewis
Exeter
East State Street
Elma Maxwell
Myrtle Graham
Donna Lee
Nora Chaney
Zora Ludwick
Myrtle Mitchell
Lara Graham
Elizabeth Clark
Ella Hill
Harriet Kyle
Orpha Graham
Faye Carpenter
Bess Carpenter
Vlad
Evan Price
Holly Rogers
Lewis Carpenter
William Dorr
Early Kyle
Dana Russell
Fred Rhodes
John Farley
Lawrence Kyle
and Clyde Laughlin
Nellie Finsterwald
New Concord
Evan Jones, Jr
Franklin Motor Car
Denver
Gail Quest
Paul Hall
West Virginia
Woman's Relief Corps
McAdoo
Fryburger
Ethel Beasley
Beatrix Rosser
Frederic Haskin Washington
City
Cathulicy
Pope Pius
Earth
California Grape Control Board
N. Y
Olive Roberts Barton
U.R
Veterans’ Loan
Brea
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