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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1931

Page

3

Newspaper Publishers Associations Fallannes Telegraph Wire Report

A wire report notes the cooperation of groups including the American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations with Ohio and Inland daily papers. It mentions the Associated Ohio Dailies and the Inland Daily Press Association in a fall registration context.

American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulations Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association Fallannes Telegraph Wire Report The United Press Associations

Civic reform urged to broaden town leadership and tasks

A Athens discussion on Boy Scout work highlights the need for a central civic organization to coordinate projects. The piece argues that a few active leaders do most tasks while many residents stay uninvolved, and urges wider participation and defined directing groups to avoid duplication and boost impact.

Athens Main Street

Drama overboard pity amid Lake Erie fishers peril

The piece argues that dramatic rescue stories from Great Lakes ice floes spur public action and donations while ordinary hunger and drought misery Goa unnoticed. It criticizes society for responding only to sensational crises and urges genuine aid beyond staged campaigns.

Great Lakes Lake Erie of Michigan White Shoals Lighthouse Lake Michigan Arkansas Red Cross

Death of Lillian Leitzel Darkens Circus Brightness

The feature star Lillian Leitzel died after a trapeze act ended in tragedy. Eyewitnesses recall the thrilling spectacle, the gilded dress, and the crowd’s breath held as the drums sank into silence.

Modern galleon of barbed Barbary pirates visits the Barbary coast

The story narrates a flamboyant voyage past Barbary coastlines with vivid scenes of nomads, caravans, and ancient fortresses from Rabat to Algiers. It contrasts old spice routes and rum-runner legends with the perilous era of pirates and Portuguese defenses guarding coastal towns.

Rocky Cove Rabat Ancient Salle Algiers

Information Bureau and newsroom questions feature

The Athens Messenger offers a Washington Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin for free inquiry replies. Readers ask about make-up men in newspapers and literary gossip, including whether Lady Asquith inspired a Benson novel and which English George was called Farmer George.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C Lady Asquith Benson Margot Asquith Alice Margot Tennant Farmer George Washington, Db. c

More Truth Than Poetry Comfort in Weeds Turn to Useful Crops

A verse on weeds that thrived while flowers suffered. The narrator recalls hard labor with the hoe and soil, wishing weeds could feed him. Scientists now claim weeds can be useful, turning to dyes and gasoline, a breakthrough lamented for arriving too late in youth.

Lillian Leitzel, Circus Star, Dies at End of Act

tributes describe Leitzel as a daring aerialist who brought sparkle to a stern world. her passing leaves a gap as fans recall her daring feats and the glamour she embodied in the circus Hallmarked by Harlequin Pierrot and Grimaldi roles, her death marked the end of an era.

Red Cross Lillian Leitzel Harlequin Pierrot Grimaldi Pantaloon

A Thought for Today From Acta

A devotional line quotes Acts 20 verse 22 about refraining from coveting others wealth or clothing, reflecting on modesty and restraint in daily life.

Believer of Oddities Born Under Unlucky 13

A Pine Bluff man famed for the number 13 in his life is profiled. He was born April 3 as one of 13 children, married in October, toured France as a soldier, sailed on a convoy of three ships, spent 13 days at sea, served 13 months there, mustered out August 13, and was nominated for alderman in San with plans to take office in April.

George Hestand Pine Bluff Arkansas France England David Lloyd George Great Britain Ministry of Pensions

Cartoon Explores Earth Interior Theories And Odd Facts

A dated cartoon discusses speculative earth interior concepts from a crust nine miles deep to liquid or gaseous depths. It also highlights a travel tale of Ralph Sanders completing a 2700 mile journey from Brownsville to New York in 254 days for health. It notes a bee genetics fact about fertilized eggs and drones and teases tomorrow's feature The Man Without a Skull.

Ralph Sanders Sanders Texas Gauge New York City Brownsville Texas Dzierson

Size of Britain's social programs dwarfs US outlook

Washington reports compare US costs with Britain’s vast social welfare. Britain spent nearly two billion dollars last year on poor relief, unemployment insurance, pensions, health care, and housing, with 8 million school pupils and a $500 million annual education bill.

Britain

Beauty Hints booklet offered by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger publishes a condensed guide on beauty culture. It covers creams, lotions, massage, exercises, and safe health tips for women. A six cent request includes cost and postage with a coupon.

Athens Beauty Hints

Great Minds and Turbulent Times From a World of Change

A survey of renowned thinkers highlights Aristotle Archimedes Michelangelo Newton and Shakespeare as enduring icons while Civilizations critique religious extremism in Turkey notes hangings. Paul Block of the Los Angeles Express expands media influence Gandhi meets British officials in New Delhi as a Day of Silence. Commerce reports 22 731 cinema venues and 25 million cars signaling growth and excess.

Paul Black Los Angeles Express Andrew W. Mellon Alfred E. Smith Block Gandhi New Delhi Genghis Khan Tamerlaine Attila

Trial of Nelsonville officer in 1919 killing opens

The trial of Thomas L. Cline, Nelsonville police member, for the 1919 killing of John Lanning began before Judge J. M. Wood as a crowded courtroom watched. Also noted are local events, university banquets, and upcoming regional basketball meet details.

Thomas L. Cline Nelsonville John Lanning J. M. Wood

House rules to loosen as 72nd Congress gears up

Washington February 14 officials say the 72nd Congress will see a shift in power away from the Longworth Tilson Snell rule bloc toward insurgent Republicans and possible Democratic coalitions. Proposals by Charles F Crisp to empower committees and loosen discharge rules aim to curb the present rubber stamp system and curb the House oligarchy. Leaders Labs and Ramey are pushing for rule revisions amid a tight party balance in both chambers.

Washington House of Representatives Congress House Longworth Tilson Snell Rules Committee Himsel Neaher Longworth-Snell-Tilson Senate Representatives Brouc Charles F Wote Crisn Labs Dia New York Rameeyer Iowa

Guide to Baby Preparations and Essentials in 1900s Style

The article outlines a practical list for new baby needs, from wool bands and flannel strips to diapers, gowns, and bedding. It emphasizes budgeting, using white paper to draft a master list, and adapting items to climate and season while keeping core essentials like wool in garments and a clean, safe baby setup.

Public forum letter argues drouth relief misdirected

Athens reader W. W. Miller contends unemployment drives hard times more than drought. He urges work programs with living wages to restore demand and end shortages in wheat eggs dairy and other goods, insisting Americans can recover if given jobs.

Athens Messenger Drouth Starvaton Pe 4 Ibias Gao

Fellowship of a Prater 25 Meditation Prayer

Prepared by the Rev Clarence H Wilson for the Commission on Evangelism of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America the piece extols the role of hymns and song in Christian faith referencing Luke and early hymns. It praises John Wesley Moody Sankey and Charles Wesley and asks for guidance to keep songs in life.

Clarence H Wilson Commission ON Evangelism OF the Federal Council OF the Churches OF Christ IN America Christ John Wesley Brother Charles Moody Sankey

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