Athens Messenger ad notices and affiliations listing
Newspaper masthead lists publication schedule and offices. It notes weekday afternoon issues with a Sunday morning edition by Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. names Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager and Charles H. Harrin as managing editor, plus professional associations and advertising terms.
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Athens Messenger & Erald Printing CG
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harrin
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Daices
Inland Daily Press Association
Radio politics and the danger of emotional broadcasts
The piece warns that government control and partisan use of radio threaten public reasoning as politicians seek airtime. It urges voters to read speeches in print to analyze them, criticizing a trend toward mass persuasion and urging caution against emotional manipulation.
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White House
Congress
United States
Brookings figures on share the wealth proposals cited
The Brookings Institution outlines how wealth and income could be shared. Harold G. Moulton notes total U S wealth in 1929 at 460 billion dollars, down to 300 billion in 1935, and argues physical redistribution is impossible. He suggests equal income shares would yield 673 dollars per person in a peak year, while steel industry wealth translated to cash would give 40 dollars per person. He concludes wealth lies in income production and employment rather than physical assets.
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Brookings Institution
Harold G. Moulton
United States
Empire State Building
Doctor Moulton
Advertising Represents Employment in Economic Policy
The article argues newspapers rely on advertising for revenue and that taxes and overregulation harm industry and jobs. It notes auto industry growth boosted ads, cites ad spending dropping from 600 million in 1929 to 325 million in 1933, and warns taxation jeopardizes future advertising and employment.
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Classified
Public Utilities Magnate Hopson Targeted By Congress
Washington reports Chairman Black of the Lobby Investigating Committee plans action against H. C. Hopson and other utilities leaders. The push appears tied to holding company legislation and the coming campaign, with efforts to expose perceived greed and consolidation.
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Washington
J. P. Morgan
H. C. Hopson
Black
Lobby
Hopson
Political probes expand beyond Hopson in coming weeks
Senator Black’s investigators gain authority to inspect books of corporations deemed outspoken. A wave of public utility and big business figures face scrutiny within sixty days as Morgan inquiry winds down. Wheeler leads a railroad financing probe, with more investigations expected.
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Hopson
Senator Black
Morgan
Senator Wheeler
Cooks in Roosevelt White House Favor Canceling Black Probe
The presidential kitchen staff oppose the public demonstration tied to investigations believed to influence legislation on banking utilities and stock markets. They warn the Morgan inquiry is meant to project neutrality, but pressure mounts to halt Senator Black.
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Roosevelt
Senator Black
London naval conference quietly dissolves in private terms
The article notes the conference has effectively collapsed though not officially declared. Privately the attendees let it fall, with State Under-Secretary Phillips prepared to stay only a short time to avoid being seen as abandoning the talks. He sailed once arrangements were set, matching prior expectations.
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London
Phillips
Treasury budget keeps secret informers payment line
The budget includes the usual allowance for income tax informer payments. Mr Morgenthau asked for 100000 to detect violations and for payments for information. The confidential policy once paid citizens ten percent for betraying brethren, a medieval custom unique to this department.
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Treasury
New Deal Damper Signals Shift on Constitutional Amendment
The move to amend the Constitution loses steam as public support wanes after the AAA decision. Left Wing leaders worry centralized executive and Congress could invite a future Conservative backlash. Radicals fear anti liberty limits if Congress gains power, prompting some to back a targeted constitutional amendment for Congress rather than curbing the Supreme Court.
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AAA
Congress
Supreme Court
Roosevelts plans eyed for resettlement and weather budgets
The report notes Professor Tugwell’s resettlement unit will travel heavily next year with a budget 15 times last year totaling 1 641 368 dollars. The Veterans Bureau continues paying 2040 dollars yearly for War of 1812 pensions, 124 years after the war. Weather Bureau funding rises by half a million to 3 900 000 dollars amid forecasts of bad weather for 1956 37. Labor leaders plot to push a thirty hour week to Roosevelt while NRA revival remains uncertain.
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Tugwell
Veterans’ Bureau
Weather Bureau
Roosevelt
NRA
Columbia Highlights Administrative Geography Course Delay
Four years of offering a course in administrative geography at Columbia University have produced no class. The article speculates the delay may relate to Europe’s unsettled state.
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Columbia University
Europe
Farmers Reflect on AAA's End Tied to Rain of Checks
Farmers weigh the impact of AAA's abrupt end, with opinions split by whether they received light sprinkles or heavy downpours of financial support. The piece frames how subsidies and payments shaped responses among agricultural communities.
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AAA
Newspapers defend business against demagogic attacks
The text argues that newspapers face campaigns that hurt business and must guard both their own interests and the public’s against demagogic, class or punitive assaults on any industry. It highlights taxation and policy influence as central pressures on media.
District Tales of Long Ago
Four faded copies of The National Intelligencer from 1822 in Athens show front page digests and inside dispatches. The collection highlights debates on the Cumberland Road, Monroe’s proclamation in English and French, a 74 gun ship story, a college cornerstone, yellow fever in New York, and a clipping from The Aurora on parental respect.
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National Intelligencer
Washington D. C
Edward Maxwell
Woodard Avenue
Athens
E. Perkins
Ohio
The
Intelligencer
Congress
Cumberland Road
Erie Canal
Little Falls
Utica
James Monroe
James Stephenson
Shannondale Springs
New York City
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Navy Yard
Aurora
The New Year Poem by ESTA FE LARKIN
Poets' Corner invites Messenger readers to submit verses bearing name and address. The provided piece by Guy Esta Fe Larkin from New Mexico urges a fresh start, hope, courage, and moving forward along an open road toward happiness and God.
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Messenger
Esta FE
Larkin
Guy
New Mexico
Quotes on War Duty and The Press From Early 20th Century Figures
A compilation of quotations from J Pierpont Morgan Alvin Kelly Dr Oscar Riddle and Postmaster General James A Farley touches on war, nerve, biology, business and lobbying. The remarks reflect tension between duty and profession and between government action and public influence.
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American Lobby League
James A. Farley
Public Forum praises calm ROTC stance at Ohio University
The letter-writer commends Dr. Fowler and Dr. Clark for their sane and unselfish approach in the ROTC debate at Ohio University. He urges obtaining Dr. Fowler's sermon to understand the issue, noting his firsthand ROTC experience and informed view in this local matter.
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the Messenger
Ohio University
Fowler
Dr. Clark
Dr. Fowler
ROTC
Local WPA workers demand published WPA setup details
A grievance group led by Tom Mavin Steve Craig Jor Marshall from Gloucester demands Ray mond Noble publish the original Works Progress Administration setup as received in Washington. They say Noble refused an audience and challenge his statements about security wages and lost time payroll adjustments.
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Noble
Progess
Washington
Mr. Noble
Tom Mavin
Steve Craig Jor Marshall Gliouster
Cat Returns Home Despite Being Moved Far
Dr. Francis H. Herrick of Western Reserve University notes a mother cat will return home if the distance moved is not too great, even when kept circling.
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Cleveland
Francis H. Herrick
Western Reserve University
Wallace elected president of Ohio Bakers Association
Toledo report states W. E. Wallace of Cir cleville was chosen as the new president of the Ohio Bakers Association at the annual meeting. The change signals leadership under Wallace for the state's baking industry.
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Toledo
W. E. Wallace
Circleville
Ohio Baker's Association
Health Hints And Diet Health Hints And Diet
Dr Morris Fishbein explains practical family nutrition guiding price conscious meal planning. He notes varying appetites among family members and recommends milk, bread cereals and fruits for calories while stressing vitamin C from canned tomatoes cabbage potatoes and other vegetables. He warns against excessive sugar and suggests using dairy fat for butter while maintaining balanced intake.
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Bill
Harold
Eye Injury Leads to Cataract and Color Change
A reader recalls a missile strike on a right eye at age five causing a cataract removed in youth leaving blindness. By sixteen the iris color shifted from blue to brown, prompting medical concern and a call for ophthalmology consultation to assess risks to the other eye and health.
Food and nutrition guidance for children and dining choices
The article advises balanced meat intake for children with specific ounce guidelines by age and highlights richer iron sources like liver and kidneys. It emphasizes eggs and cheese for calcium, budget considerations in buying food, and the social role of food in entertaining. It notes cooking ability and enjoyment of food as essential for eating.
Akron ex-clerk James A Dillian faces 1–10 year term
James A Dillian former Summit County clerk of courts was convicted of embezzling about 10 000 in automobile registration fees while in office and faced a penitentiary term of one to ten years after the jury verdict.
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Akron
James A. Dillian
Summit County
Meigs County snow memory and local teacher history noted
In Columbus on January 13 one hundred years ago a Meigs County student walked fifteen miles to attend a teacher’s exam. Edson Stout's Meigs County school records, lasting memories of Mrs Edson Stout Sr and other early teachers, and longtime local observations on aging, schooling, and a modern Messenger press are recalled with affection.
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Columbus
Meigs County
Pomeroy
H. B. Scott
T. C. Flannegin
Edson Stout
Miller Ave
N. M. McLaughlin
Theo
Edson
Orban Davies
Athens
Meigs Counties
T. 8
Lowden
Athens County
Carthage Township
Examina Lowden
State University
Whittier St
Calvert
Mina
New Marshfield
Ca Sries
Baker
Mra
CJ Jennings
Alba Head
Y. F. W. Bush
Southeastern Ohio
Messenger
Tel
Promiser
W. H
Marriage Ties Miss Moriarty to Mr Stout in Ceremony
Miss Marie Moriarty, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Moriarty, wed Mr. Glenn Stout, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stout, in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Father J. W. Byrne. West Side PTA heard Prof. A F Myers discuss practicing teaching in public schools. Superintendent John Patterson spoke on general school matters. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R regent Mrs FE W Chubb was named to represent the chapter at the National Congress in Washington DC, with alternates Mrs OG PD Dailey and Mrs F W Bush.
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Marie Moriarty
Agnes Moriarty
Glenn Stout
Harry Stout
J. W. Byrne
West Side Pta
A. F. Myers
John Patterson
FE. W. Chubb
Nabby Lee Ames
National Congress
Washington, D. DC
PD. Dailey
F. W. Bush
Birth Announcement and Social Notices In Local Circles
Mr and Mrs Fred Lee Tom announce the birth of a son. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs Dr N Higgins Fisher and Mrs L L Brown hosted three tables of bridge for Mrs Millard F Gibson of Toronto and Hamilton Canada. Mrs Emma Battin gave a birthday party for her daughter Janice who turned eleven.
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Fred Lee Tom
N. Higgins
Fisher
Ll. V. Brown
Millard F. Gibson
Toronto
Hamilton
Canada
Emma Battin
Janice
Sharpsburg Social Notices and Local Revivals
Reverend Campbell preached at Mt Hermon in Sharpsburg and revival meetings begin January 26 after his Oak Hill, Washington County revival. Wayne Edgerton visits family. Hanmer Goddard ill with heart trouble. Dille of Bartlett dies. services planned as California relatives arrive. Reverend Walters of Crooksville to lead services.
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Sharpsburg
Campbell
Mt. Hermon
Barr
Oak Hill
Washington Co
Wayne Edgerton
Near Cutler
Lilian Bardin
Hanmer Goddard
Goddard
W. R. Goddard
Athens County
Watson Harris
Donald Harris
Nelsonville
H. N. Harris
Oscar Harris
West Virginia
Maria Grimes Igll
Elmer EB. Difle
Bartlett
California
Dille
Walters
Croeksville
Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personal
Local society notes recount visits and homecomings from Columbus to Grass Run Side Hill. Families including Nicholson, Musser, Tes and Winn shared events, guests stayed with kin, and residents attended county primary meetings and church gatherings.
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HNI
Philip Nicholson
Columbus
Colmbes
Ley Musser
Jon Santam
Mn Seth F. Nicholson
Ing
Point Chapman
Eleanor Tes
F. W. Winn
Dexter Ladies
Ald Soc
and Nicholson
Jace
MM Davis
Pyt
Land
Weesanaens
Lewis Saxton
Harrisonville
Knorr
William Baceeds
Glen Romine
W. Va
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John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
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Detroit
Paul Mallon
Poets’ Corner
J. Pierpont Morgan
Senate Munitions Investigation
Alvin
Kelly, Jr
Kansas City
Oscar Riddle
Carnegie Institution of Washington
the Public Forum
G. F
Courtney
Chauncey
Jan
WPA
Raymond Noble
Sunday Messenger
George Clark
Speeca
Morris Fishbein
Dad
Mother
C. Merritt
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