Messengers Outlook for Nation and Hocking Valley 1930
The Messenger reports 1930 should bring improved business in the nation and the Hocking Valley. It notes stock market turmoil did not fully derail conditions, with earnings and supply demand guiding values. Diversified industry is seen as key to revival, and a cautious rise in activity is predicted for the year.
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Folsil Sasces
United States
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek
Pomeroy Bend
Messenger
King Coal
Ohio
Industrial shifts reshape Messenger territory in 1930
The Messenger surveys four major writers on how shifting industrial conditions and resource depletion force adjustment across coal districts. Hartley, Bartlett, Craft, and Webb describe the era's painful transitions from single-resource strength to diversified opportunities, with Athens Chamber of Commerce offering local optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Hartley
Pomeroy Bend
Bartlett
Nelsonville
Craft
Sunday Creek
Webb
Upper Hocking Valley
Fighters Will Win in 1930 McCormick Preview
Col Robert R. McCormick told 300 Tri bune ad staff that fighters win in crises and the strong rise in a market panic. He urged leaders to stand firm, act boldly, and seize opportunity when others falter.
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Robert R. McCormick
Chicago Tribune
Tribune Advertising Department
Drake Hotel
Col. McCormick
First Water
Outlook for 1930 industry confidence and activity
Public agencies led by the President pledge to restore confidence and stimulate business. Money rates are expected to ease after a temporary stiffening. 1930 should see lower rates and solid performance in key industries. Car production may dip about 17 percent from 1929, while motor truck output rises. department stores and radio demand look favorable. footwear and jewelry sectors anticipate progress.
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Hoover
Patie
Economic outlook for the Pomeroy Bend in 1930
The Pomeroy Bend expects an upward trend in 1930 driven by anticipated Hobson Shops expansion and the New York Central Railroad becoming a national coal carrier. Coal and salt will remain important but face South field competition, while diversification into manufacturing and farming grows. Trucking and tourism tied to the Ohio River bridge are set to boost activity. school construction is planned as a growth factor.
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Pomeroy Bend
Hobson Shops
New York Central Railroad
Northland
United States
Glouster and the Sunday Creek
In the Sunday Creek region conditions after a long mine strike show signs of improvement but have not returned to normal. Harvest days when mines boomed with top prices and wages are past, leaving both merchants and miners strained financially. Future prosperity hinges on operators selling at a profit and miners securing steady fair work to avoid discontent.
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Sunday Creek
Athens sees strong 1930 construction and manufacturing optimism
Athens leaders anticipate a robust year with a $350000 library building on the Ohio University campus and a $200000 South Bridge project. Minor renovations, new homes, and the President Street rebuild are planned as industry confidence grows. Local manufacturers expect steady or improved demand nationally and worldwide in 1930.
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Ohio University
Hocking River
President Street
Athens
United States
J. H. Boden
A. B. Roe
McBee Binder Company
McBee
K. C. Farnsworth
Ray Glo Corporation
Ray Glo
Farnsworth
Athens County
Athens City and County urged to push industrial progress
In the opening year, Athens City and County urged a joined push for industry and business growth. Coal mining gains are noted and potential gains from Great Lakes trade could boost district prosperity alongside continued Ohio University expansion. Local spending circulates across the district.
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Thens County
Athens City
Great Lakes
Ohio University
Athens
Athens Lo
Optimistic outlook for Nelsonville area as mines modernize
With the New Year, upper Hocking district forecasts bullish business conditions led by coal and clay industries. Investors are modernizing mining properties, including the Jack Run Mine which plans to resume coal output within 30 days, featuring a $50,000 plus modernization with new tipple and loading equipment.
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Hocking
Nelsonville
Upper Valley
Jidck Run
Industrial prospects seen good for Logan and area in 1930
A survey by the Chamber of Commerce indicates improving industrial prospects for Logan and surrounding territory in 1930. Shoe plants in Logan expect output rise to 600 to 800 pairs daily by mid winter, while car shops maintain about 200 workers with no expected decrease. Furniture factories employ about 40 each, clay plants show optimism, Natco plant at Haydenville runs 300 men, and the Logan Foundry and Machine Shop reports 30 workers with a rising trend.
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Siialp
Eber of Commerce
Hocking Valley
Logan Shoe Company
Shoe Company
Hoc Valley
Natco
Haydenville
Logan Foundry and Machine Shop
Indian Propaganda Fight and Prison Reform Debate
A column criticizes a widespread Indian propaganda effort and cites Governor Roosevelt of New York proposing $800000 for more prisons and a $1000000 emergency appropriation. It argues against separate prisons for youths under twenty one, urging instead work and reform. It asserts very young criminals are numerous and dangerous and deserve special treatment to deter crime.
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Roosevelt
New York
Imaginary crime tale linked to real judges and a dinner
A New York drug ring leader’s private phone list included a judge’s number for a welcome home dinner marred by a holdup. A second judge allegedly promoted nonexistent advertising in a fake publication. An imaginary manager with a police record once left the fake manual, tied to the generous judge. Shakespearean overtones liken it to The Tempest.
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New York
Population and crime in America in a mid-century reflection
A voice flags a population count around 119.3 million and notes a ten year increase of about 14 million while singling out restrictive emigration advocates. The text argues that crime persists despite demographic gains, labeling it a continuing national issue.
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Outlook
McCormick
Chauncey
Kimberly
Circle Hill
Murray City
Brush Fork
Monday Creek
Nelsonville Brick Company
Diamond
Athena Brick Corporation
Lick Run
Mr. Edison
Ida Tarbell
Homas A. Edison
Illinois
Couzens
Coast Guard
Billard
Ida M. Tarbell
Bee
Miss Tarbell
Karl Schurz
Fort Sumter
Moderation League
Jane Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
India
Britain
Mahatma Gandhi
C. A. Hartley
Glouster and
W. A. Craft
C. M. Gill
The
Chamber of Commerce
Nelsonville and Vicinity
C. Vd Aboeat Staff
Logan and
Clinton Webb Messenger
Bureau of Economic Research
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