Obituary Card of Thanks Promotes Community Aid
An obituary note from The Athens Messenger thanks readers and notes affiliations with major press associations and members of the American newspaper community. It references audience gratitude and recognition from the paper’s staff and supporters.
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Noe
American Mewspape Pubishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Brand Press Associaton
Ated Press Nations
Jono W Oubep
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Namina
Public Debt and the Cost to Every Citizen
The piece explains the national, state, and local debts totaling about 48 billion dollars and argues that the public debt is a collective burden on every citizen. It compares U S debt to Britain, clarifies that taxes fund this debt, and urges spending on productive, value yielding projects rather than mere handouts, urging readers to assess if large appropriations are worth the cost to their pockets.
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Treasury
Sophistication versus common sense in modern humor
The piece contrasts Webster’s view of sophistication with modern cleverness that mocks purity and tradition. It warns readers not to join or imitate sophisticated groups that value wit over virtue, urging self-restraint and a return to simple ideals. Tomorrow brings new chances to choose sanity over trendiness.
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Mr. Webster
Tey
Gag Rule Eases as House Sets Debate Freely
The gag rule limiting debate in Congress on administration sponsored legislation is to be withdrawn. The editorial argues unrestricted discussion shows confidence in policy and guards against dictatorship, asserting a minority in Congress deserves full opportunity to challenge proposals for a fair legislative process.
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Congress
Germany
Italy
Russia
United States
Yale Professor Discovers Germ Tied to Brain Inflammation
Yale University professor identifies a germ linked to brain inflammation described as a germ of an idea. The finding ties a microbial agent to neurologic inflammation and may influence future research and treatment approaches.
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Yale
New Austria Relies On France and Italy for Independence
The article notes New Austria seeks independence and remains dependent on France and Italy for support and recognition. It highlights diplomatic backing as a key factor while outlining limited internal capability to sustain the effort.
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New
Austria
France
Italy
The NEWS Behind the News by Paul Mahon
Norman Davis returned from London naval talks with optimism about an eventual agreement though officials doubt him. Washington suspects his upbeat view is a diplomatic pose and slush. Davis, veteran ambassador at large, may be losing touch with reality.
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Paul Mahon
Washingtons
Norman Davis
London
State
Navy
White House
Davis
Naval parity talks shape future of 5-5-3 era
Officials warn 1936 could mark a turning point in postwar naval power as Japan presses for parity while the United States and Britain resist a race. A London rumor suggests Japan may accept a compromise tying parity to a limited build plan, but top officials dismiss the tale as unlikely.
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London
Japan
Sub rosa London yarn on offensive weapons debate
London officials pressed Japan to define offensive weapons of war during a conference. Japan listed battleships heavy cruisers and aircraft carriers as offensive. The U S delegate offered a quip that any weapon is offensive when you are in front of it and defensive when you are behind it.
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London
Gold contracts spark estimates of $100 billion in gold payments
The Supreme Court gold case prompts sensational estimates of contracts payable in gold, with figures cited from $300 billion down to a best authority’s $100 billion. Experts compare gold to poker chips, noting chips serve as exchange media rather than actual wealth, circulating value.
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Supreme Court
Perkins Budget Maps Indian Liquor Suppression Costs
The report presents a clear budget by Madame Perkins detailing spending aims for next year. It states an $8,000 increase to deter Indians from firewater and a $55,880 allocation for suppressing liquor among the red men, with no similar funding for white men.
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Madame Perkins
Roosevelt unemployment estimate excludes General Johnson
The record notes Roosevelt’s unemployment tally and clarifies whether General Johnson is counted among the unemployed, concluding he is not included in the official figure.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
Weathering Political Winds Before Spring Training
A scientist warns the world is gradually losing oxygen and suggests staving off disaster by limiting loud political rhetoric as teams brace for spring training.
Man Claims Unbreakable China Invention
A man asserts invention of unbreakable china but skeptics will test durability on their maid. Over 2,200 bills prepared for Congress before its session. Forecasters predict a strong wind event on the way.
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Congress
Local Notes From The Grey Month Era
Highlights include Hocking Valley coal output at one tenth normal. Literary Club met Mrs. E Selby. Ohio University instructor Mrs Tiliey left for Manchester to join a college staff. Washington announced tax cuts as Paris hosts Dawes plan talks. Ambassador Herrick and Secretary Kellogg attend an Ohio Regiment banquet. Drill reduces competitors to Joe Pickering and Charles Jordan with Jordan winning. Delmont served a four course turkey dinner. After dinner talks featured several officers. Anchor Chapter of Junior Order founded anniversary held in Bank Building with new officers named. Knights of Columbus quartet performed songs and brief talks were given by local clergy and officials.
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Knights of Columbus
Mother O’ Mine
Tipperary
Fr Banshaw
Charles DeMolet
J. R. Sprague
Valeria
Sarah
Ann
Miss Brock
Miss Bennett
Gret
Peter
Florida
Juan
Corita
Gallia County in the Civil War Emigration and Enlistment
Gallia County supplied many volunteers for the 18th Ohio Infantry and a regiment raised at Mason City West Virginia. The county’s location near Gallipolis and the Kanawha Valley shaped early Union enlistments. Rifle pits and rifle fortifications surrounded the town as Confederate activity and local vigilance grew.
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18Th
Ohio Infantry
West Virginia
Ohio
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Mason City
W. Va
West Virginia Infantry
Kanawha
Virginia
Buffalo
Kanawha River
Charleston
Cincinnati
Kanewha
Ell and
Young
Health Hints On Diet and Arthritis Misconceptions
Various authorities debate inflammatory joint disease causes from intestinal factors to dietary choices. Some blame sugars or excess protein, while others target acid fruits. most agree a balanced diet with vitamin C and A is essential. Faddists poorly understand digestion, and meat and potatoes remain common staples.
Public Forum dismisses aerial invasion fears
Maj Gen James G Harbord rejects doomsday talk of wholesale bombing fleets. He notes planes cross oceans in days, bases and neutral ports limit attacks, bombs fail against modern skyscrapers, gas weapons would need mass delivery, and air crews could be captured if forced to land.
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Jack Robinson
James G. Harbord
Harbord
Italo Balbo
Atlantic
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
The author argues babies do better with other people around, provided caregivers avoid teasing or overexcitation. She cautions against constant attention and urges gradual exposure to different faces while keeping meals, sleep, and waking time quiet. Fear of strangers links to early habit. aim for extrovert tendencies with gentle handling.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Joe
Digestive starch and alkaline balance myths debated
The article explains starch digestion starts in the mouth with saliva, pauses in acidic stomach, and resumes in the alkaline intestines. It notes some animals lack starch digestive ferments in saliva and criticizes claims that arthritis sufferers should eat alkaline foods, arguing the body self regulates toward alkalinity.
Never Too Old to Learn and Work, 109-Year-Old Emma McMahon
Emma McMahon, aged 109, worked daily at Goodwill Industries Building in Kansas City Missouri patching men’s clothing. She believed in lifelong learning and labor and enjoyed helping the less fortunate, celebrating her 108th birthday at Thanksgiving 1920.
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Emma McMahon
Goodwill Industries
Main
Kansas City
Florida Grove secrets pull Ann and Peter back together
In Florida, Ann lies ill while secrets and a tainted past loom. Peter confronts Valeria and learns Ann may be near, as a midnight reunion with Ann unfolds in the moonlit hall and promises a tense reckoning in the saga’s next chapter.
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Herrick
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Order of American Mechanics
First National Bank
Arthur Oxley
Walter Musgrave
E. E. Seyler
E. C. Mariner
W. M Wil- Names
G. BE. Nicholeson
Frank Price
O. S& Slaughter
Frank Richey
W. R. Merritt
J. C. Lewis
Gallia
DR. Morris Fishbein
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Grandpa
Nellie
Australia
Odot Moon
Mortevalle
Alabama
Soochow
Vinievier Simpson
Kentucky
By Mary Raym
Florida Grove
Lena
Bam
Gam
Sam
Miss Ann
Mr. Peter
Marie
Ant
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Walton
Champire
Sportie
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Gene V. Connett
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