Classified details and obituary charges in Ohio paper
Advertising rates and obituary charges listed for Home and Foreign offices. Subscription rates by carrier 15c weekly and mail in counties around Athens include one year 4.50 and six months 2.50, ten weeks 1.00. Notes and associations mentioned as part of the publication's affiliations.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
United Press National Representatives
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens Post Office
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Two Petty Types Boycott and Anonymous Communication
The piece condemns boycotts and anonymous letters as cowardly acts lacking courage and legal basis. It argues that self styled moral authorities impose punishment without due process, and that hiding behind a name shows moral doubt and error.
Flood Warning Methods Urged By Nation’s Scientists
Scientists call for new flood danger measures as rains soak soil and waters rise along mid-America streams. Eastern Ohio builds dam systems while wind and rain analysis progresses, aiming for near term alerts to reduce losses in the Ohio Valley.
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mid-America
Ohio
Great
Ohio Valley
Researchers say youth toll rises beyond count
Researchers note the nation's toll of lost youth climbs sharply, with many women not reporting their ages, complicating estimates and highlighting broader social and demographic concerns.
Ickes Targets “Sixty Families” Oversee U.S. Economy
In a radio speech Secretary Ickes blasts a list of “60 families” he claims dominate American business and politics. He argues real policy control lies with corporate management and industrial leaders, not just a named group, and warns of a fight to finish to win over 120 million people.
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Washington
Ickes
Romania
Roosevelt
America
Lundberg
Monte Carlo
Palm Beach
Harriman
Firestone
Weyerhaeuser
Dollar
Chrysler
Pews
Berle
Landon Emerges as Strong GOP Leader in Washington Power Play
Behind the scenes in Washington, Alf Landon edges closer to Hoover in GOP influence. Landon rejects a 1940 nomination and pledges bipartisan stand on international policy, boosting his standing despite Hoover’s long control of party machinery.
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Washington
Alf M. Landon
Herbert Hoover
Landon
Hoover
G. O. P. National Committee
Commerce
Roosevelt
National Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Landon rallying point reshapes Republican feud
The passage notes Landon’s natural appeal galvanizing support and shifting Republicans away from Hoover. Landon’s rejection of another nomination weakens Hoover and elevates Landon as a unifying figure for anti Hooverites, while Hoover faces pressure if he delays following Landon.
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Landon
Hoover
Britain seeks real war remedies from Tokio over pillbox headaches
Britain asks Tokio for effective precautions against armor plate pillbox headaches, signaling concern over stale armor designs and seeking practical adjustments to wartime defenses.
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Britain
Tokio
Public Forum lauds Scouts and questions liquor ads in hometown paper
A reader defends the Boy Scouts of Troop 77 in Hockingport and condemns opposition to liquor advertisements in The Messenger. He argues newspapers rely on ads, cites prohibition era moonshining, and questions moral standards of local Christians while urging support for ads and community programs.
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W. C. Whitlatch
Hockingport
Boy Scouts
Coolville
Mr. Whitlatch
M Hockingport
United States
Ohio
We the Women and the Hidden Budget of Life
The piece argues for budgeting time energy and health alongside money. It notes all women share limited time and energy, with too little left for personal goals and joy. It urges protecting personal priorities and health rather than spending all on others.
Athens High School Beats Pomeroy In Dec 31, 1927
No disorder reported as New Year arrived. Probate Court saw no marriage license filing. Nelsonville adds a boys patrol to direct traffic led by Captain H N Burgett of the Athens County Automobile Club. Dean and Mrs E W Chubb were visiting from New York and Cleveland.
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Nelsonville
H. N. Burgett
Athens County Automobile Club
Athens High School
Pomeroy
Athens Elks Survey Shows Fewer Needy Families
An Elks survey led by John Preston and colleagues reports Athens has less than half the needy families compared with the prior year. Hocking miners purchase 6000 dollars in Liberty Bonds as county expects to raise 1 088 320 dollars in War Savings stamps by December 1 1918. Dr and Mrs J T Merwin and daughter Margaret depart for Pittsburgh to visit Edwin Merwin. Miss Greta Lash heads to Cincinnati for missionary training after holidays with the Lash family.
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Athens
Elks
John Preston
Charles DeMolet
Don S. Grones
J. A. Fuller
A. C. Rossi
War Savings
Athens County
J. T. Merwin
Margaret
Pittsburgh
Dr. Merwin
Edwin Merwin
Wisconsin Rail Network Size Cited Amid Local Letter
A December 30 1937 letter from Fred C Galvani of Hockingport Ohio comments on reform efforts in newspapers and jokes about future bans on knee trousers for boys and naked babies. The note mentions Wisconsin boasting 6904 miles of railroad within its borders.
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Hockingport
Fred C. Galvani
Hockingport, O
Wisconsin
Linda Star Faces Secrets Behind Fame in New Year
Linda, daughter of a famous singer, sings through tears as rumors of Barry Trent haunt her nights. Tony Abruzzi guards her secrets while Miranda Trent admonishes, urging inner strength and caution as Linda confronts looming personal choices.
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Linda Benton
Capt
Barrymore Trent
Linda
Barry Trent
Barry
Tony
Miranda Trent
Silvia Star
Mrs. Trent
Miranda
er—Abruzzi
Mobbie
Health Hints and Diet Health Hints and Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses preventive health measures including vaccination effectiveness for smallpox and diphtheria toxoid, the reduced threat of typhoid fever, and a note on increasing twinned births. The piece weighs risks, costs, and public health value of immunization and medical advances.
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Morris Fishbein
E. B. Shaw
United States
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Raymond Clapper
By Raymond Clapper
By Rodney Dutcher
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Dean
E. W. Chubb
Greta Lash
Cincinnati
Mrs
G. B. Lash
George Clark
The
Atlantic City
MATHS
Rita Blanchard
Nordhof
Silvia
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