The Athens Messenger and Herald Publication Details
The Athens Messenger established 1825 is a weekly paper with offices in Athens and New York and Chicago representatives. It lists Gordon K. Bush as publisher, Charles H. Barris as managing editor, and membership in multiple press organizations. Subscription rates are shown by carrier and mail, including various weekly and annual terms.
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National Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
South Michigen Ave
Chicago
Fifth Ave
New York
General Mo
Detroit
Ohio
Thought for Today Quote from Kings and Dickens
A religious excerpt cites I Kings 10 8 praising happy loyal servants and wisdom. It contrasts happiness with lacking affection humanity and gratitude toward a merciful benevolent Being.
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Dickens
Naval Conference Delays Test Public Attention
The London naval talks drag on amid French cabinet turmoil and cautious optimism among delegates. Scenarios range from collapse to five year delays, while US readers see slow treaty progress and London headlines fade to markets. meanwhile American delegates’ wives are invited for tea with Queen Mary at Buckingham Palace.
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MacDonald
London
France
United States
England
Buckingham Palace
Magazines Worth While for Chesapeake & Ohio and New York Central
Magazines that pass over this desk offer a peculiar fascination for workers on the Chesapeake and Ohio and New York Central railroads. They showcase art and articles of present and historic interest and cover all railroad divisions with district correspondence. Baby and bridal illustrations appear as part of the worker culture, and memories are revived.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
New York Central
Railroads and Readers Celebrate Co operation of Two Systems
The article praises cooperation between two great railroad systems near Athens County and surrounding areas. It highlights editors and publishers, the appeal of railroading to middle aged readers, and the enduring fascination for rail travel and the people who work on the lines. It recalls boyhood wonder at curves near Hocking Hills and the thrill of locomotives and exploration.
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Athens County
New World Efficiency versus Old World Beauty
Bertrand Russell praises American efficiency over Old World beauty in The Outlook article after his U S trip. He contrasts Sicily’s ancient methods with California orchards, noting automation, sorting, and refrigerated transport. He argues American freedom from peasant tyranny enables self direction and rapid progress toward a new, finer future.
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America
Bertrand Russell
United States
Mr. Russell
Russell
Sicily
California
Europe
Easy Questions 1 Reigning house in Netherlands
A concise crossword style list with clues and numbers covering topics from Netherlands ruling house to general vocabulary across vertical and horizontal entries. Includes references to presidents, measurements, and everyday objects.
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Netherlands
Princeton
Broadway actors report Chicago racketeering fears
The article describes Broadway stars returning from Chicago engagements facing gunpoint intimidation by racketeers. Harpo and Groucho Marx avoided shaking down schemes, while Francine Larrimore reportedly faced demands for a percentage of profits with threats. Actors hire guards to protect themselves around theaters amid racketeering complaints.
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New York
Broadway
Chicago
Pineapple Center
America
Harpo
Groucho Marx
Loop
Francine Larrimore
Bronx Garage Gulch World’s Largest Car Depot
Far up in the Bronx a valley known as garage gulch hosts a vast collection of private garages. Six long avenues line the hillside with a hundred or more garages each forming a tiny city where residents store their cars.
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Bronx
Modernistic architecture proclaimed in town 求 striking new building
A town announces a new modernistic structure with bold black stripes and white brick. The design aims to reach skyward and promises a striking, controversial appearance.
Announcement of a Sky-Toucher World Entertainment Center
A new sky touching complex replaces the Metropoli tan Opera House center project. It will house multiple movie theaters and concert halls and be dedicated to entertainment and music. It is billed as the only building of its kind in the world.
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Metropolitan Opera House Center
House
Senate
Tariff Commission
Congress
Traffic police face rising nervous disorders in New York
The record shows increasing cases among New York traffic policemen of nervous disorders linked to highway congestion and stress. Authorities note work pressure, long hours, and hazardous commuting contribute to mental strain among officers patrolling crowded routes.
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New York
Tense City Corner Faces Officer Strain Over Noise
The note describes an officer at a busy corner facing a three to five year window to change tactics or endure the negative effects of persistent noise and disruption. It highlights fatigue, pressure, and the need for action to reduce tension.
The Fighting Widow Offered High Command
The fighting widow, a 30 year old marshal, is offered a regimental position if she reforms and secures lawful blows. She enjoys the role and inspires other Chinese women to pursue demanding tasks. The article suggests there is little women cannot do when determined.
Q and A on famous people and world topics
The text presents questions and answers on Irene Bordoni's French origins, polo ponies winter care, circus wagon travel shift to rail, and a Soviet road building plan. It also covers Williamsburg restoration, moistening foods, the Chinese Lie tree, and a note on the painting The Hugue.
Emotional poise and nerve energy in daily life
Dr Frank McCoy advises steady control of emotions to prevent nerve depletion. He urges daily emotional inventories, balanced time for work sleep recreation, and avoiding excess excitement. He notes urticaria as a personal example and recommends good food combinations and ample water.
Alligator pear versus avocado and diet advice
The article explains that alligator pear refers to the avocado but warns against the name as it misleads about its taste and use. It describes the fruit as a salad item with nut-like flavor and buttery flesh rich in vegetable oil, protein, and carbohydrates, suitable for most meals.
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Women to Raise Future Great Minds in Limited World
The text argues that nature restricts most to producing first class children and predicts women will perform all tasks men do, and better, once population stabilizes and each woman has two children. It envisions a future where women's roles expand as men’s do.
Senate tariff battle fuels progressive flap in Senate
Republican progressive leaders in the Senate defend slow tariff revision, praising debate over House bills they call iniquitous. Senator Norris says the chamber's method curbs logrolling, and warns many changes must survive conference to keep any tariff bill alive.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Senate
Democrats
House
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Majority
Senator Couzens
Michigan
Norman Angelde Warns Britain Faces Empire End
British MP Norman Angelde argues for the decline of Britain's empire saying acts of parliament lack force in dominions and the government has little authority there. He suggests in emergencies people stick together despite weak rule.
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Norman Angelde
Hkritain
Britain
Asking a Canadian or Australian Price for Dominion Sale
A terse quip suggests gauging British identity by asking a Canadian Australian or South African about the price he would set for selling his dominion to the United States. The remark frames national loyalty through hypothetical commerce.
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United States
Debated empire policies spark claims of racial inequality
The remark argues that Britain's imperial collapse would harm hundreds of millions deemed inferior races, describing them as inherently inferior. The statement frames empire as linked to racial hierarchies and global consequences.
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Britain
Population claim under British rule in India debate
The text asserts under British rule India's population rose from 200000000 to 68000000, arguing that Britain should withdraw and that the British-created 109000000 would melt away. The passage presents a provocative demographics claim about colonial governance and its consequences.
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India
Britain
Doctor Counts At Religious Protest Warning
Dr Counts of Teachers College Columbia University warns religious leaders protesting Russian church suppression may worsen the situation by fueling tensions and provoking harsher responses.
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Doctor Counts
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Public forum questions township constable appointment
W L Riley questions the February 23 Athens Ohio newspaper list of constable applicants following Kenneth Ailstock's resignation. He argues Joe Jonas moved from Trimble on February 22 and may not meet the ten day residency requirement to vote. He urges Porter and trustees to follow the law, noting prior use of Jonas as a special officer and that a justice of the peace may appoint temporary officers when needed. He signs from Athens, Ohio, February 24, 1930.
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Messenger
Kenneth Ailstock
Athens Township
Joe Jonas
Porter
Trimble
Jonas
Harry Junod
Athens
Ohio
W. L. Riley
Daily Study in Correct English Language Usage
A compact lesson on English usage and pronunciation. It covers common errors like not using spoken forms correctly, mispronunciations such as gran dur and your, and misspellings like astronomy. It emphasizes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily, today SUBSIDE meaning to fall quiet or abate.
Chamber lunch features Athens and Ohio University talk
Midweek Chamber of Commerce luncheon attendees enjoyed a moving picture lecture by Prof. Martzolff on the founding of Athens and Ohio University. Mrs. William Dorr returned to Akron after a two week visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Henry.
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Chamber of Commerce
Martzolff
Athens
Ohio University
William Dorr
Akron
Jess Henry
Farewell Party Honors Major and Mrs. Rafel R. Johnson
Major and Mrs. Rafel R. Johnson were feted at a farewell party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Murphy at their Grosvenor Street home Tuesday evening.
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Major
Rafel R. Johnson
D. M. Murphy
Grosvenor Street
Deborah Class Meeting At J S Kittle Home This Week
The Deborah Class of the Christian Church will meet with Mrs. J. S. Kittle on North Congress Street this week for a local church gathering.
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Deborah
The
Christian Church
J. S’. Kittle
North Congress Street
Athens County land appraisers set July first completion
Miss Nelle Roach arrives from New York City to visit her parents Mr and Mrs R W Roach over Saturday. The land appraisers in Athens County have been working for some time and aim to finish by July 1.
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Athens County
Nelle Roach
New York City
Mrs
R. W. Roach
Trustees Meet At Children’s Home In Regular Session
Mason Andrews of Glouster and Henry Knsterwald of Guysville attended the board of trustees meeting of the Children’s Home today to discuss organizational matters and ongoing initiatives.
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Mason Andrews
Glouster
Henry Knsterwald
Guysville
Children’s Home
Daggett Hosts Brother in Chillicothe Visit
Mr and Mrs H V Daggett welcome the latter's brother Joseph Hoffman of Chillicothe as a guest.
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