Athens Messenger Circulation Ad Brings Ohio Counties Ties
Athens Messenger serves five southeastern Ohio counties including Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomroy Middleport and surrounding communities. The paper compiles Bureau of Circulations data and news from United Press associations and American Newspaper Publishers among others. Subscription rates list 15 cents weekly carrier and annual mail options across Ohio.
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Ohio
Alhens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan-Pomeroy
Middleport
Coulville
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Ohioes
Inland
Daily Press Association
United Press Associations
Elect American Newspaper Publishers Association
The Open Air Life in America Its Hunters and Fishermen
This essay lauds hunting and fishing as natural, enduring pursuits shaping exploration and settlement. It traces early French and English exploration, praises frontier ruggedness, and argues for preserving wildlife while cherishing outdoor sports as essential to manhood and national character.
New Football Rules Aim for Safer Play
The rules committee issued changes to make the game safer without losing its character. It may take two seasons to prove effectiveness, and the need arose from players and coaches prioritizing victory over sportsmanship, leading to injuries and a tarnished image.
Farm Boy versus City Boy in Banking
LBERT H. WIGGIN of Chase National Bank suggests country upbringing yields sharper early bankers than city natives. He notes most of New York’s 18 banks’ leaders were born outside Manhattan and many lacked college. country life supposedly offers more focus and slower pace to prepare youth for careers.
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Lbert H. Wiggin
Chase National Bank of
New York
Ular
Manhattan Island
Millionaire Manhattan Walk Reveals Wealthy District and Noise
A tour of Manhattan’s millionaire zone from 60th Street to the East River highlights luxury homes of Frick, Lamont, Rockefeller Jr., Baker, and other financial kings. Security is heavy with detectives patrolling while cafes echo with cryptic kitchen chants broadcast by a microphone system at the New Yorker Hotel.
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New York
60Th
8Th Streets
Fifth Avenue
East River
Manhattan
Jack
Frick
Thomas Lamont
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
George Bakers
Messieurs
New Yorker
Palace Theatre Vaudeville Rivalry and New Hollywood Venture
The Palace Theatre era of variety is challenged as vaudeville wanes and Lou Holtz delivers a record breaking feature bill. Mons Holtz launches his own playhouse Hollywood from a former movie house to test the market as Sophie Tucker and Lilyan Tashman figures surface in brief notes.
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Palace Theater
Palace
New York
Lou Holtz
Mons. Holtz
Holywood
Lilyan Tashman
al Lee
Eddie Cantor
George White
Sophie Tucker
Sonia Abuza
Tuck
Tucker
Poland
Hartford
Conn
Sophie
Questions and Answers Dept Says You May Inquire Free
The Athens Bureau offers free answers to any subject questions by letter with two cents postage. Director Frederic J. Haskin notes inquiries may request legal medical or financial advice. Sample Q A cover topics from eye loss in war Curtis family details fraud losses and a Civil War stump marker.
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Athens Famtim Po
Frederic J. Haskin
Floyd Gibbons
Curtis
Charles Curtis
Annie M. Baird
Permelia George
Henry K. Curtis
Leona Knight
Fairfax County
Kearney
Ballard
Virginia
The Crocodile in Truth n Poetry
The crocodile is described as brainless and dull yet successful in pursuing prey and power. It dwells by the shore for two centuries or more, lacking intellect or grace, while wealth and poise appear to equal happiness in its eyes.
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Earth
City Life vs Rural Health for Growing Youth
The passage questions whether large cities hinder healthy growth for youngsters. It weighs the benefits of small towns and open country as more wholesome. It asks if we will separate big cities to avoid the crowding notion and pursue different living arrangements.
A Thought for Today Faith Message
A daily devotional note quotes We walk by faith not by sight from II Corinthians. A brief reflection reminds readers to trust guidance beyond visible evidence.
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Corinthians
Washington's Bi Centenary calendar notes and beetle menace
The cartoon explains calendar reforms in Washington’s birthday history and 1982 Bi Centenary, arguing January 1 and 1931 should mark the celebration. It also describes the Short Circuit Beetle ScobiciaDeclivis boring aerial telephone cables, causing moisture damage and high costs for phone firms. Tomorrow features the Tuba Player of 10,000 tuners.
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Washington
Miners' Plight Highlighted by Kentucky Camp Survivor
Washington hearing features Christine Baldwin recounting life in Kentucky mining camps. She describes wages in scrip, high deductions, lack of shoes and school, and relief work as miners face starvation and hunger amid wage cuts and strikes.
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Harlan
Bell Counties
Kentucky
Pineville
Mary Heaton Vorse
Edmund Wilson
Waldo Frank
Malcolm Cowley
Christine Baldwin
Senator Costigan
Colorado
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Baldwin
Kentucky Hills
America
National Miners’ Union
Five color map offered with coupon to readers
A handsome five color map 21 by 2% inches is offered to readers for ten cents covering statistics on areas, business data, cities, territories, time zones, and distances. It claims equality with a fifty cent map and promises constant usefulness for all family members. Do not guess—use the coupon.
Map of the United States offered for ten cents
A notice indicates a copy of the Map of the United States is available for ten cents in coin or stamps. The message asks for the name of the requester.
Light in the Storms A Lent Devotion
A daily Lent reflection on Matthew 14 22 33 describes how Jesus appears to his followers at dawn during a storm. It encourages faith amid life’s tempests and asks for Christ to save during darkness and danger.
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Jesus
Christ of God
Prayer for Hope and Security Amid Dark Hours
A devotional reflection asks divine light to cheer failing hearts and grant peace during perilous times. It pleads for God to be present through dark hours and to bring dawn like a new hope, pledging security and guidance against looming threats.
Expansion through lands and peoples across a growing nation
The text contrasts early American expansion with land gains from Native Americans and later acquisitions in regions once Mexican. It suggests prosperity in formerly Mexican lands will bring growth under Japanese organization, mentioning Manchurian lands and Japanese management.
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North America
Texas
California
New Mexico
Ingratitude Charge Amid East Asia Civilizational Debate
The excerpt notes claims that Japan received arts and culture from China, while acknowledging English influence on American civilization. It contrasts this with a remark that Washington expelled the British from a land that belonged to them, highlighting a provocative comparison of origins and legitimacy in national development.
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Japan
China
George Washington
Continental defense dictates fortifying possessions
The speaker advocates strengthening control over North America’s assets including the Philippines and Guam, arguing to fortify for protection rather than aggression. Caution is urged about a potential Japanese expansion across China leading to a Pacific empire of hundreds of millions, with small sparks risking large wars.
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Philippines
Guam
Washington
Japan
China
Jenghiz Khan
North America
Pacific
Military Buildup for Asiatic Interference Questioned
The note claims about a thousand planes at Manila and another at Guam, with heavy munitions and a mid-Pacific base at Hawaii, arguing such mobilization would complicate American interference in Asia while domestic issues are unresolved.
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Manila
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
Views on Chinese and Japanese Civilizations in Asia Policy
The speaker argues views on China and Japan reflect stereotypes and urges the United States to focus on its own duties. The excerpt cites Washington and emphasizes non-interference in Asian rulership while preserving national responsibilities.
Does Your Child Grade Up to One Hundred Percent
Dr Copeland outlines physical mental and emotional development for children to meet a hundred percent standard. He stresses proper growth, healthy habits, and self control, with eight year old benchmarks and simple mental tests. Ill health or absences may hinder progress. parents should guide children patiently toward full development.
Answers to Health Queries in M M A Q Section
A health column answers queries on nasal catarrh causing blocked ears and breathing discomfort. It advises weight loss and exercise for hip reduction, notes under eye puffiness may indicate kidney or heart issues, and suggests medical evaluation for chronic mastitis with doctor guidance.
Ohio University gym crowd control at basketball tournament
L. J. Addicott ordered the manager to limit attendance in the gallery during the basketball tournament. Mrs. Sarah Bridgewater from Murray City sought the owner of jewelry she believed was stolen and kept in a torn bag. A Deland Florida sleeper traveling to Ohio was held at the Masonic Temple on February 22 for questioning as part of the incident. The local chapter hosted an elaborate function with strong social turnout. Mrs. William Kurtz portrayed Martha Washington and Dr. D. H. Biddle depicted George Washington while General Grosvenor spoke.
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L. J. Addicott
Ohio Univesity
Grover
Ohio University Gymnasium
Sarah Bridgewater
Murray City
Deland
Fla
Ohio
Masonic Temple
William Kurtz
Martha Washington
D. H. Biddle
George Washington
General Grosvenor
Beasley Takes Over Moler Auto to Open Ford Agency
In Athens, Fred R. Beasley of 60 Morris Avenue acquired the Moler Auto Sales location at 10 Carpenter Street along with its equipment and accessories to establish a Ford agency in the area.
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Athens
Fred R. Beasley
Morris Avenue
Carpenter Street
Moler Auto Sales Company
Ford
United States Protest Over Opium Smuggling on Japanese Steamships
The United States lodged a formal protest with the Japanese Government over the smuggling of opium morphine and other narcotics into the country aboard Japanese steamships.
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United States
European war debt via U.S. letters of credit advised
It was advised that American tourists traveling abroad could aid payment of Europe’s war debt by purchasing letters of credit from the United States Government.
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Europe
United States
Nabby Lee Ames DAR Holds Sixty Annual Colonial Tea
Twenty years ago the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a colonial tea event marking its sixtieth annual gathering. The program featured archival displays and guest speakers reflecting early American heritage.
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Nabby Lee Ames
Daughters of the American Revolution
Athenian Club Holds First Dance at New Masonic Home
The Athenian Club held its inaugural dance at the Masonic Temple newly acquired as its home. The event was complimentary to Mr and Mrs Carl Suickney. D A Fawcett Phillips Rose and J E Bain were elected to membership with W B Golden reinstated. Membership limited to fifty.
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Athenian Club
Masonic Temple
Carl Suickney
D. A. Fawcett
Phillips Rose
J. E. Bain
W.B. Golden
Jeweler Ciny McLean Hangs Up After Cline Fire
Veteran jeweler Ciny McLean retires after his shop suffers the Cline fire. He saved only a few pieces of jewelry as all supplies were destroyed and he plans to close the business.
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Ciny McLean
Cline
Ciny
New Training School at Ohio University to Be Fireproof
The Normal College building at Ohio University in Athens a planned fireproof and handsome structure at Park Place and University Terrace promises a premier addition to the college group. Local parents foresee many Athens children attending there in the years ahead.
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The
Normal College
Ohio University
Corner Park Place
University Terrace
Athens
Barometer Drops Sharply Before March Blizzard
The Bank of Athens reported a rapid and record drop in its barometer readings as the March blizzard approached, marking an unusually steep atmospheric decline ahead of the storm.
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Athens
Locust Preparations as Seventeen Year Cycle Approaches Ohio
Orchard planters faced warnings that the seventeen year locust would arrive in Ohio within the next two years. Officials urged vigilance and protective measures to minimize crop damage and orchard losses.
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Ohio
A Girl Learns to Overcome Doom By Watching Sea Birds
A narrator recalls advising a 12 or 13 year old girl raised by a pessimistic mother. The child fears tomorrow, but a walk by the sea and guidance to focus on the present helps her choose happiness. The lesson: dread sours joy. do your best now and let tomorrow unfold.
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