Athens Messenger Publication Details and History
The Athens Messenger shows publication details from 1896 with Frederick Wante as publisher and schedules, noting association memberships and advertising terms. It lists the paper as a member of national press groups with various foreign offices and past representatives, outlining subscription rates and formal notice information.
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American Newspaper
Seen Association
Obielect Rewlati Associated
Onigallen Thland Day
Prem Ansoctetion
Ated Press
Jonn W Gullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Eventual plans for county government reform in Ohio
An Ohio-wide push seeks to halve county offices boards and commissions by creating an administrative head for county government. The plan, backed by a state study commission, aims to cut waste and curb graft by limiting commissioners to policy making while department heads are chosen for experience. Supporters cite growing costs and bureaucratic growth. opponents fear resistance from entrenched interests.
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Ohio
Opportunity Knocks for Night School Education Reform
The article argues adults should welcome district night schools to master current matters. It notes many middle aged citizens struggle to keep pace with change and need clearer teachings on taxes, economics, and leadership. It urges accessible civic education and practical programs for informed voting.
Dream of World Court and League Moves With Democrats
The piece notes that internationalists hope the new Congress will pursue World Court and League of Nations goals, echoing past Democratic support under Wilson while warning that imperial ambitions abroad and changing sentiment may dampen such hopes. It recalls postwar US sympathy for allies and the fear of costly loans, urging cautious judgment.
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United States
League of Nations
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
League
Wilson
Europe
Asia
France
England
The NEWS Behind the News On Roosevelt and the New Deal
Paul Mallon reports that Roosevelt aims for security over retrenchment, with national resources lives homes and incomes as priorities. Expenditure limits are secondary and may fade during policy reshuffles.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Roosevelts relief program debated amid budget hints
The piece argues the President aims to reorganize relief on a sounder basis while denying curtailment of hunger. Critics say the speech was vague and wonder how much will be spent, noting private absorption of unemployment and potential billions in funding.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevelt’s broad relief plan eyed with shifting 50 degree options
Interior Secretary Ickes and Reliefer Hopkins hold a concrete list of projects under consideration for a relief program. A key figure is Frank Walker as a potential appointee. The plan, projected to total about 21.5 billion in public works across federal, state, city, and local levels, centers on broader relief strategies and local responsibility for long-term unemployment.
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Roosevelt
Frank Walker
Walker
Mr. Roosevelt
The
Natural Resources Board
Allies label Americans as shylocks in debt dispute
The text claims allies now call Americans shylocks for demanding debts, argue against new wars, and predict limited support for internationalism before 1935 ends. It cites World Court and League of Nations ideals and forecasts weak public backing for the Europe duty drive.
Athens High School Beats Pomeroy In Basketball Game
Athens defeated Pomeroy 16 to unknown score with Athens players Pritchard B Carmichael McKinley Bonifeld Wanless Pearl Carmichael Ross Murphy and Williams on the team. Pom eroy players listed include W Blark R Vale W Reese RK Morris Luty and Clifton.
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Athens High
Pomeroy
Athens
Pritchard
B. Carmichael
McKinley
Bonifeld Wanless
Pearl Carmichael
Ross
Murphy
Williams
W. Blark
R. Vale
W. Reese
RK. Morris
Luty
Clifton
About Your Children About Your Children
Herbert resists giving up baby toys as his parents push him toward maturity. He secretly keeps his tin engine by his bed, hoping for comfort during loneliness, while his mother recalls her own childhood security toy. A quiet lesson on gradual letting go and safe comfort.
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Herbert
Merbert
Teddy
Big Boy
Pal
Annie
Dinah Ann
Allan
Ann
Sonny
Lois
Quotes on democracy, football, Germany, and details
A collection of brief quotes from notable figures. Marquess of Lothian comments on democracy, Chick Meehan on football popularity aiding college games, Robert Ley on German unity and tradition, and Henry Ford on the importance of simple details.
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Germany
Robert Ley
German Labor Front
Henry Ford
Gas company rate hike questioned in Glouster column
The Messenger's Glouster date line prints a letter criticizing Ohio Fuel Gas Company for seeking higher rates to “break even.” It cites past increases, compares local charges, and urges council to refer the issue to the Utilities Commission rather than grant the rise. The writer cites Rendville and Lancaster examples and questions interstate gas sourcing.
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the Messenger
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Council
NRA
Columbus
Rendville
Lancaster
Fairfield County
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Texas
Ific
Ohio
West Virginia
Utilities Commission
Commission
Thompson
Giouster
Pain and Its Effect on People Through Life
The article explains pain as a warning signal of physical disturbance and notes how fear anger and despair modify it. It discusses varied pain descriptions from dental pain to colic and the challenge of measuring pain across individuals and ages.
Lady of Seven League Legs Exhibit Draws European Crowds
Giovanna Agnese of Milano, 18, begins a Europe tour with a famed exhibition. Described as charming and accomplished, her limbs are said to be giant in size. A public favorite for years, gossip ties her to four European rulers including Poland Prussia and Spain.
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Giovanna Agnese
Milano
Europe
Poland
Prussia
Spain
Ann Traced Through Love Turmoil in Florida Romance
Ann Wollister breaks engagement with Tony Mickle and agrees to marry Peter Kendall after a chance reunion with Valeria Bennett. They take a Florida honeymoon, but Peter learns Ann disappeared. Allan Vincent aids in a tense love triangle as Valeria schemes to win Peter back and Ann hides with Mrs Tracy’s artist brother.
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Ann Wollister
Tony Mickle
Peter Kendall
Valeria Bennett
Ann
Tony
Peter
Valeria
Chance
Florida
Mrs. Tracy
Allan Vincent
Allan
How Like An Angel by A. G. Macdonell
A. G. Macdonell’s satirical novel follows a South Sea islander raised by three missionaries who returns to England and impersonates a vanished film star. He views modern society’s folly and excess, sidesplittingly criticizing prewar norms. The book ends with him fleeing back to the South Seas.
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Great Britain
South Sea
Modern Life
Early settler arrivals and homes along the Ohio frontier
The article details emigrants in canoes reaching Athens townships, listing settlers such as Silas Bingham and Jonathan W. They settled river bottoms and hills with rough homes of logs and oak splints. Dried meat hung from rafters, fireplaces provided warmth in a harsh prewar winter as families gathered in cabins built from mud daubing and chinks.
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College
Landa Dist
Athens
Bingham
Silas Bingh* Ker
William Harper
Robert Linzee
Edmundam Dorr
Barak Doerrler
Jonathan
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