The Athens Messenger Publisher History and Affiliations
The Athens Messenger began in 1823 with Frederick W Gush as publisher. From 1896 to 1929 it operated as a weekday paper except Saturdays. The paper lists membership in American Newspaper Publishers and Ohio Select List, with circulation audits by Audit Bureau and Associated Press representation via John W. Cullen Company in Chicago New York Detroit. Advertising rates available at home or foreign offices. Obituary card of thanks noted.
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Frederick W Gush
Ohio
Audit Bureau
Associated
Associated Press
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
No Balance Possible In Roosevelt Budget War with Congress
The editorial argues no balance can be found between the President's budget and a Congress in gridlock. It warns of rising debt from work relief and veterans' costs, predicts future borrowing, and calls for restoring confidence in existing policies rather than pursuing new programs.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Federal Treasury
Voter shift fuels alarm over radical and third party rise
The article cautions that over two million votes for nonmajor parties signal unexpected strength for Socialism Sinclairism and Communism. It argues constitutional safeguards limit centralization, and warns about emergency powers eroding property and human rights.
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New Way
Atlantic
Police Sharply Question Crook in New York
A policeman apprehended a suspect in New York and began rapid questioning, delivering a black and blue mark with each sharp inquiry.
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New York
Byrd Expands U S Territory in Antarctic Claim
Admiral Byrd has added a vast area to United States territory in the Antarctic, a strategic move that limits rapid access for some politicians and reshapes claims in polar waters.
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Admiral Byrd
United States
Antarctic
Roosevelt budget as art and science in 1936 plan
Washington report explains President Roosevelt’s 1936 budget aims and methods. It notes the double entry approach, merging emergency and regular costs, and a single 3.9 billion line for unemployment relief. It discusses shifting categories and limited promises beyond July 1, 1936.
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Roosevelt
New York
Tennessee Valley
Congress
Roosevelt’s Brown Budget System Described
The piece explains Mr. Roosevelt’s method of merging excess emergency and nominal expenditures into a single brown budget. Critics mock the color metaphor and joke about color blindness, but the description remains a concise view of the fiscal approach and its reception.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
White House fights bonus with new taxes plan
The White House pushes a 2 billion tax requirement to fund the veteran cash bonus, arguing taxpayers in every district face more burden than beneficiaries. It may be too late to mobilize against Congress, as veterans lobby gains momentum while tax opponents lack a national organization. If Congress acts, the bonus could pass despite a veto.
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White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Congress
Veterans
Roosevelt
White House budget trims speeches and boosts letter funds
The White House budget for next year allocates 1000 for letter heads and envelopes up from 700 this year. It reduces speeches and documents by 230. It also shows a 12 return of last year's 34000 contingent expense appropriation.
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White House
Hopkins Hinders His Own Job Amid Relief Efforts
Emergency Relief Administrator Hopkins works against his own mission by hindering job creation efforts while attempting to help others. The remark highlights internal friction and the risk to relief programs.
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Hopkins
Eight Signs of Improvement, a Globe of Jokes
The U S Chamber cites eight signs of improved business while a playful vent ruffles the page about Italy eight year olds in black shirts and mothers' faces. Clara Bow's baby boy is described as It in a light posed item.
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The
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Hubby
Italy
Clara Bow
News Your Wad Read News Your Wad Read
Ohio River traffic volume rose by two million tons in 1923 compared with 1922 according to reports from the United States Department of Engineers received at Pomeroy. Local meetings include the Pomeroy Typographical Union at L H R Foulk's home, plus various community notices and events across Pomeroy, Marietta, and surrounding towns.
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Ohio River
Pomeroy
United States Department of Engineers
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The article argues that during the 2 to 4 year old stage impulse drives behavior, regular disciplined routines help. Spanking is deemed ineffective in babyhood, with occasional stinging corrections for specific actions, while avoiding constant punishment and fostering clear cause and effect.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Jack
Oldest Home Site noted. Roberts career traced in letters
In a letter from The Messenger, a review of Dr. Frank H. H. Roberts Jr. and the Oldest Home Site of America in Northern Colorado is traced. Roberts, praised and criticized in turn, is shown as a student, teacher, and administrator with ties to Ohio University and roles at Denver and El Paso.
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the Messenger
Science News
America
Colorado
Frank H. H. Roberts, Jr
Roberta
Roberts
Ohio University
Hoover
Mr. Roberts
Mount Vernon
Ohio
North Dakota
la Rossignol
University of Denver
Belgium
Missouri
el Paso
Texas
Scott
Columbus
Atkinson
Bentley
W .M. Stine
Philadelphia
New York
Stine
Wm. F. Pierce
Kenyon College
Health Hints About Pain Perception Across Situations
A digestion of how pain can be unnoticed during exaltation or distraction and how mental states affect sensation. The text cites cases from sports warfare and medical settings, noting dissociation, hysteria, and even pleasure in some pain related disorders. It warns against feigned pain and describes attention shifts altering perception.
No form of discipline makes a child well behaved
The speaker argues for patience and simple, easy living to keep a child well and happy. They insist there is no effective punitive method and we must do our part to get along and maintain harmony.
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Mowe
Explanation of Yesterday's Cartoon The Smallest Share of Stock
A 1906 Sherman Act case against Standard Oil of New Jersey led to its dissolution. Between 1911 and 1913 the firm distributed its holdings pro rata among stockholders, including Standard Oil Company of Nebraska. The complex division used a denominator of 963,383 and noted an infinitesimal share to the Acker man and Clos brokerage firm. The firm received 1983,388rd share valued at one eighth of a cent. The tiny fraction arose from a stock trade after another company’s capital stock increased. Married Three the Same W Dr John McLoughlin, Bay Co. Chief Factor, 1864 to 145 Wan times to the same w an intervening divorce Loughlin was married under common law known as Hudson Bay service near Lake in 1888 he was married time at Fort Vancouver British Justice of the 1842 the already twice and wife were married by the Roman Catholic Fort Vancouver.
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United States
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Nebraska
New Jersey Company
Ackerman and Clos Brkerage
John McLoughlin
Bay Co
Fort V
Loughlin
Hudson Bay Service
Lake
Fort Vancuve
Vancouver
Lovable Love Turmoil Echoes Through Quiet Weeks
Ann endures lonely weeks shaded by secrets as she resists visiting Sarah and Peter. A mysterious young man seeks Gibbons Rise and Fall, stoking rumors Peter may appear. Sheila and Jimmy drift through a frugal life while Ann guards fragile hopes in a cramped apartment.
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Father
Gibbons
Sartor Resarius
Peter
Tony
Ann
Sheila
Jimmy Matthews
Jimmy
Ramon Novarro
Early Green Township History and Settlers Highlight
Green Township in Gallia County formed 1809 with parts from Raccoon. Frederick Kerns as first settler family. early families include Wad dell, Boggs, Mutsinpilier, Rader, Blessing. Rodney first post office. churches and schools noted. Alexander Waddell, Scottish-born veteran, fought in Revolution and War of 1812. The narrative ends mid-sentence referencing Pt Pleasant battle.
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Green Township
Galla County
Gallipolis
Raccoon Township
Green
Frederick Kerns
John
Waddell
Nicholas Thevenin
Thevenin
Robert Safford
Rodney
Northup
McCormick Settlement
Centenary
Jacob Bosworth
Henry Coverstone
John Northup
Alexander Waddell
Scotland
George Washington
Pt. Pleasant
General Lewin
Reviews of New Books From We Are Betrayed to Ocean of Quest
A critic surveys a range of new titles noting Hunter Idaho and Utah settings. The prose traces a young man’s journey through schooling work and travel across the United States, highlighting themes of struggle betrayal and self discovery in a vividly textured literary landscape.
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Fisher
Viidar Hunter
Idaho
Utah
Chicago
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