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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
4
Historical notice noting The Athens Messenger and Heral d Printing Co published by Frederick W Bush from 18 6 to 1928 with Sunday and morning editions. Lists locations in Southeast Ohio and proposes association with major press bodies.
A critical note on a new group dubbed the Anthony Advocates in the Roosevelt Brain Trust. The author warns that their economic aims include national old-age pension and unemployment insurance while urging vigilance against redistribution efforts and excessive government spending. The piece questions their long-term impact on national character and policy.
The article argues against heavy state involvement in schooling, urging reliance on parents and local school boards. It warns against centralized control and politics harming education while noting the state benefits from educated citizens.
The article notes Roger Touhy’s emotional reaction to a 99 year prison term for his gang. It contrasts his tears with hardened killers, arguing publicized criminals are moved by society’s punishment and praising Chicago for long sentences likely to curb the kidnap racket.
The text notes opposition to buying millions of acres of so called waste land to remove it from production. It recalls earlier New Deal actions that spent millions on land buys and irrigation projects to boost farming. It suggests continued land purchases would hinder farmers while irrigation expands production.
Washington reports the government's scoring shows a hard winter for business with Roosevelt holding steady. By February end he remains near September levels and similar to two years ago. Economists expect relief as ice thaws and commerce flows next month though May 1 remains uncertain.
The chart tracks our position against normal levels from 1923-25, showing a four month uptick in industrial production. Output is 13-18 percent higher than last year and 6-12 percent above two years ago, though employment and wages have not improved in tandem.
Industrial employment has tightened since October and wages have fallen. Employment is down two percent and wages about four percent while factory output rose. February wages are estimated at 53 percent of normal. The piece argues the issue is temporary and critiques Roosevelt's policies including the CWA and public works.
The article notes December progress of the PWA, with contracts at $200 million monthly, but severe winter slows concrete work. It argues winter will end soon and spring will bring strong PWA activity, condemns public works critics, and suggests using CWA to create immediate jobs and power.
The passage argues that no rule can stop a farmer from maximizing production on his own land even if the yield becomes excessive. It emphasizes individual liberty in agricultural practice and rejects external attempts to curb farming methods.
A humorous note suggests Mae West inspired clothing for men if they have money left after supporting wives and daughters who move West. The quip reflects early 20th century gender and fashion commentary with a Westian flair.
A playful column imagines writing on a train toward Miami while mocking travel hype and soaring hotel prices. The narrator jokes about a hotel corridor cat price and rejects grand Miami descriptions, preferring a simple, inexpensive setup.
A weary writer recalls a twilight plan to skip Miami and disease like a race track. He confesses his health woes and suggests newspaper life mirrors a greyhound sprint, with the public demanding speed and risk. Joy Williams listens as the narrator mutters about impending burnout and fate.
In a dialogue about long hours and routine, a speaker imagines leaving the grind for a quieter spot. A friend describes Winter Haven as peaceful, with only orange trees and occasional muffed pops, prompting a remark about the Phillies training there. Colonel Williams agrees on the quiet, scarce noise from sunrise to sundown.
The narrator contemplates peaceful life under the Florida sun as a perfect escape from modern life. He realizes a mistake has been made with his ticket reading Miami, forcing him to confront where his next journey actually lies.
A collection highlights quotes from Mrs N Griggs, Prince Sigvard, Bugs Moran, and Dr Alexander Ruthven. Statements touch on mother in law jokes private life injunctions and attention to daily living problems.
A British physician argues that the prevention of rheumatic disease in children is the key to reducing future heart disease. The piece discusses unknown causes, possible bacterial links, family predisposition, and environmental factors such as city living, damp homes, and throat infections that raise risk.
The piece discusses conflict as a mental hygiene concept. It explains fights between duty and desire and the impact on a child’s mental balance. It notes that too many self directed choices strain a child, suggesting guidance reduces nerve wear and distress.
H. J. Brown aged 73 underwent eye removal surgery after an accident at the F. C. Stedman Company plant. The sixteenth anniversary of the Huldah Class was celebrated at Miss Augusta Morse’s home with attendees including Miss Ida Allison and numerous named ladies.
The host and hostess committee for the Country Club dance lists Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sisler Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Woodworth Mr. and Mrs. John Swanson and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Millikan.
Five Logan residents have birthdays on February 29 and may celebrate only once every four years. They are Miss Maria Steinman, Mrs. A. H. Brooke, Mrs. Richard Smith, John Strawn, and Millard Brown.
Robert Harrison of Culverton England is described as the world’s oldest worker for at least 76 years with I and R Morley Company of Nottingham. He began at 13 on hand-frame knitting machines and now tends England’s oldest frame at 60, with labor hours long and a lineage of many children involved in knitting.
The Mesenger notes Eliza Brown Davidson, longtime attendant to General George A. Custer, is buried unmarked on West State Street in Athens. A drive to honor her life, including school participation, honors a formerly enslaved pioneer who aided Custer’s regiments and later aided Mrs. Custer in Texas and Kansas.
Twenty years ago Mrs. Ivan Kinney of Clinton Street Nelsonville hosted a baby party for her son's first birthday. Guests included Lillian Stover Margaret Belle Marsh John Murphy Edwin Howe Adda Frances Butts Charles Pauch Rolland Thelma Mills Warren Hellyer Jones Paul Wesley Burchlefield Mac Bartlett Thomas Kelch William Lawson and Blake Mechem.
Judge J M Wood ruled in the dispute over service director due to a civil service commission created after Mayor Slaughter appointed the panel. Bart Davidson was named the legal director while Jesse Finsterwald was not. Also, James Ginnan of Star Mineral Water presided over the State bottlers’ group. John W Dickson of Pleasanton died at 64.
Athens, February 2 10. Mrs Custer era trusted, saved soldiers during a siege near Kane and lived a modest life. Now civic groups plan a browse grave marker for the brave woman who died in obscurity. a penny from a public fund is sought.
A fragmentary Athens dated piece rails at unemployed concerns and asks who holds power over Americans. It challenges the Economy League’s right to tax starve or muzzle, questions relief funds, and criticizes large projects while proposing small secured loans to stimulate recovery.
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