The Athens Messenger Publishing Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger announces publication by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and Charles H. Barris as managing editor. It notes circulation affiliations, the United Press, and subscription rates for carrier and mail in multiple Ohio counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Barris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Bulwark of Democracy and the Newspaper
The article argues that widespread newspaper readership correlates with democracy, citing per person annual newsprint use in numerous countries from the United Kingdom with 60 pounds to Brazil with 2. It claims informed citizenry is essential for self government and that newspapers uniquely permit thoughtful, independent scrutiny.
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United Kingdom
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Scandinavia
Netherlands
France
Japan
Finland
Germany
Russia
Italy
Mexico
Brazil
One Way to Learn About Freedom in Soviet Russia
The piece warns Americans visiting Russia that liberty is restrained by pervasive espionage and fear. It notes that attempts to export political ideas clash with Soviet rule, and that many Americans with fascist or communist leanings pay a heavy price for dissent.
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Russia
Rubens
Robinsons
Germany
Italy
Monopolies and Competition in American Policy
The piece argues Americans condemn monopolies in theory yet support restraints or protections that benefit specific groups or interests. It recalls past efforts like NRA and the Guffey Coal Act, noting anti trust laws exist but preferences shape practice. The author urges deciding how far competition should be restricted or allowed in personal and national policy.
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NRA
Statesmen Predict Enduring U.S. Recession Fears
European leaders say the American recession has likely ended but warn they will not feel compelled to forgive war debts. They express confidence but emphasize caution in financial relations and reparations talks.
Governor's AG Chauffeur Arrested for Speeding
Governor Eale of Pennsylvania faced questions as the state attorney general's chauffeur was arrested for speeding 65 mph. The incident prompts debate over whether speeding laws apply to state officials as the President commented on Congress. It remains to be seen if Congress will heed the warning.
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Eale
Pennsylvania
Congress
Louis set to fight Mann on February 25
Joe Louis faces Nathan Mann in a scheduled bout on February 25. The remark that Mann might be called the Condemned Mann hints at decisive expectations for the heavyweight clash.
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Joe Louis
Nathan Mann
Natie
Mann
Washington Reflections On The Ludlow War Referendum
Raymond Clapper notes Washington voices dashing hopes of a calm war vote. Critics like Speaker Bankehead and Chairman O Connor warn alien influence and delay could trigger panic. The piece argues referendum would be futile in a crisis and risk coercion and terrorism.
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Bankehead
House
Ludlow
O'Connor
House Rules Committee
Congress
Weaknesses Weaken Ludlow Proposal as Constitutional Amendment
The article argues that flaws in the Ludlow plan are so severe it is unlikely to advance as a proposed constitutional amendment. It notes substantial obstacles and a bleak path to submission.
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Ludlow
Roosevelt May Pick Western Judge for Supreme Court Seat
A prominent Midwest figure is favored to replace Justice Sutherland with a Western nominee. Potential picks include Stanley Reed, Frank Murphy, Donald Richberg, Lloyd Garrison, or Senator Sherman Minton, with Far West candidate Sam Bratton also explored. The Senate would likely confirm, and Roosevelt may shift toward a more liberal court but not a subservient one.
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Washington
Middle West
Sutherland
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Hugo Black
Ninth
Tenth
Kansas
Oklahoma
White House
van Devanter
Pennsylvania Line
Mississippi River
Stanley Reed
Frank Murphy
Michigan
Donald Richberg
Chicago
Lloyd K. Garrison
University of Wisconsin Law School
Reed
Black
Murphy
Richberg
Garrison
la Follettes
Senate
Sherman Minton
Indiana
Far West
Sam Bratton
New Mexico
Japanese Official Claims China Overestimated Strength
A Japanese official argues that China overestimates Japan’s strength while the progress of the Japanese drive shows some underestimation of Chinese forces when compared with earlier advance predictions.
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China
Scientist links petrol fumes to citrus ripening
A scientist reports oranges and lemons are ripened by petroleum gases. The claim implies widespread use of gas exposure in fruit production and has been linked to public health concerns.
Public Forum on York Township central school and roads
William Jacobs Sr from Mudsock Nelsonville argues that the centralized school plan and WPA road work have failed. He complains buses break down on rough roads and limestone for paving is delayed, urging recalls of officials and enforcement of laws. He warns of arrests for truancy and condemns the county’s handling of schooling and transport.
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York
WPA
York Mudsock
Nelsonville
Ohio
York Township
William Jacobs
Mudsock
Nelsonville R. 2
Millfield Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits And Recoveries
Millfield society notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Walter White to Salem and Minersville relatives. Mrs. Isabell Hillen marks her sixty eighth birthday at home while recovering from illness. Dwight Shumway returns home after seven weeks in Sheltering Arms Hospital following an accident at Mine No. 6. Ruth O Shea convalesces at her mother’s home after illness.
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Millfield
Walter White
Inlaw
Wayland Lance
Salem
Maude Triplett
Pearl Snyder
Isabelle Hillen
Amos Matheny
Isabell Hillen
Douglas Hemsley
Minersville
Charles Carr
Noland Jack
Jean Lockwood
Columbus
Jim Wallace
Dwight Shumway
Sheltering Arms Hospital
WE the WOMEN: Techniques to unsettle others in social games
A humorous guide for women on causing discomfort in social settings by feigning memory, changing topics, and teasing men. It suggests using flippant replies and selective attention to manipulate reactions, concluding that easing others requires smarter, kinder behavior.
Kiwanis installs officers for 1928 in Athens
Athens Kiwanis Club installs officers for 1928 with T. N. Hoover trustee and Guy White secretary reelected. O. C. Bird president outlines year plans. January City Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting fills Chamber of Commerce room, presided by Mrs. John Finsterwald. Esther Class of Christian Church meets with hostess Mrs. Roy Andrews. Mrs. William Connett leads devotions.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
T. N. Hoover
Guy White
O. C. Bird
Chamber of Commerce
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
John Finsterwald
Federation
Esther
The
Christian Church
Roy Andrews
May Ave
William Connett
Athens Board Opens 1918 with New Courses and Armory Lease
At the first 1918 meeting the Athens Armory was leased for Athens High School use and new study courses were adopted for high school and grades. New board members Grace Biddle and H Z Foster joined. The Pallas Club was hosted by Miss Amy Weiher. A letter from Mrs C M Douthitt urged penny stamps for magazines to send to cantonments. Announcements noted the marriages of Dorothy Campbell to Lieut Oscar Fulton at Camp Gordon and Gertrude Miles to John Cabeen at Parkersburg.
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City Board of Education
Athens
Athens High School
Grace Biddle
H. Z. Foster
Pallas Club
Amy Weiher
L. G. Worstell
C. M. Douthitt
Dorothy Campbell
Richest Girl in the World Prologue on a Bus Escape
Connie Corby trades roles with Katie Blynn and boards a bus to Asheville entering a world where she is unrecognized. She enjoys first tastes of freedom as she travels with strangers, aided by a friendly young man while shaken by earlier fame and envious locals. The tale follows her tentative voyage into anonymity.
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Constance Corby
Bret Hardesty
Rodney Brandon
Connie
Katie Blyn
Katie
Uncle Tippy
Rodney
Asheville
North Carolina
Sue
Pym
Katie Bryn
Water and life how much to drink daily
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains humans can survive without food for weeks and without water for about four days. Water loss occurs through breath, perspiration, kidneys, and bowels, so intake must match need. He states six to eight glasses daily satisfy the average person.
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Morris Fishbein
Viterbi
Walter B. Cannon
Rites Held for Mrs. Emmett Earich in Trimble Church
Funeral service for Mrs. Emmett Earich was conducted at the Christian Church with interment in Sands Cemetery. Relatives from Newark Zanesville Hollister Duncan Falls and Millfield attended or visited from a distance. Trimble village board of education elected officers and named high school committee members. In Egypt small portable ovens aid housewives in transit cooking.
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Trimble
Emmett Earich
Christian Church
David Morris
Glouster
Sands
Hazel Lahugh
G. B. Courtney
Charles Bradfield
Chauncey
Winifred Clark
Donald Clark
Floyd Clark
Lucille Smith
Norman Earich
J. D. Earich
Harvey Wade
Stanley Howard
Lucy Howard
Viola Howard
Mabel Smith
Bert Smith
Jessie Fulton
Bertha Sanders
John Bescoe
Lucy Misner
Millfield
Joe Jonas
Grace Dehman
Henry Williams
Harry Cooley
Frank Kirkendall
Frank Snyder
Truetown
Frances Earich
M. E. Christman
Trimble Village
E. H. Miner
Emmett Sharp
Jacksonville-Trimble
Robert Palmer
Georgia Sayre
Beatrice Vaughn
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Athens Post Office
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Stone
Cardozo
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York School
Connett School
Connett
Oak Grove
Connett Oak Grove
Bill
Dorothy Parker
George Clark
NEA Service, Inc
Chapter
Earich
Egypt
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