Athens Messenger 1825 ads and staff listing notes
The Athens Messenger lists staff such as Harris as managing editor and notes circulation details and advertising notes. It lists areas served including Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. Subscription rates and mailing options are provided, with prices per year and per week.
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Aree Ee Een Vate
Glousterlogan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
The Fatalist's Philosophy and a Cleveland Gunfight
Gunmen fired at Cleveland gang leader Maxie Diamond but missed. Diamond said he is a fatalist and need not worry about fate, noting he ducked when shot at but insists his time will come. The piece treats fatalism and self preservation in gang life.
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Maxie Diamond
Cleveland
Diamond
Borah
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Huey
Pets or Pork Chops at a New York City Job Camp
A farmer gave two pigs to an unemployed camp near New York City to fatten on scraps. The men grew emotionally attached, turning them into pets. The 200 pound pigs now strain the camp resources and the men cannot bear to butcher them, illustrating the strong human urge to keep pets despite costs.
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New York City
Balance Not Yet Struck
The piece argues that cash flow and housing standards suffer from hidden causes and high taxes. It calls for reducing property taxes, restoring housing standards, and aligning costs with income to revive building and purchasing power. It critiques government costs and urges broader affordability and balance in the economy.
Gasoline tax split sparks state tax debate and highway funding
The piece urges maintaining the four cent state gasoline tax at three cents with funds dedicated to highway use and emergency needs. It cites the Ohio Chamber of Commerce opposition to diversions and notes Federal aid supports national road construction. It also mentions Al Smith’s birthday remark.
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Dorothy Dix Says Dear Mils Dix on Marriage Roles During Hard Times
Dorothy Dix discusses the shift in marriages when the wife becomes the breadwinner. She argues many wives act stingier when husbands lose work, contrasts two gender roles, and notes most women show courage and support while some become gold diggers.
Earth Jury Trial Sees Unclear Proceedings
A fragmentary clipping from aWisconsin page hints at a jury trial in an earth related matter. Details are incomplete with missing names dates and outcomes.
Defective Speech And Its Correction Examined
Dr. Morris Fishbein discusses speech disorders and their treatment. He outlines seven forms including dysarthria dystalia and dyslogia, distinguishing neurological from mental causes and stressing medical and educational roles. Example cases show breathing exercises and tailored tasks to aid improvement.
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National Society For the Study of
Georgia’s Prison Camps Under Scrutiny by 16 Citizens
A group of 16 prominent Georgia citizens urge the state legislature to conduct an exhaustive review of Georgia’s prison camps. They argue that Georgia’s system remains humane yet flawed and hope for corrective action, mindful that outsiders should let Georgia address its own problems.
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Georgia
Old dog Shep’s trouble with roaming children ends in farm
Olive Roberts Barton recalls a tired old dog named Shep beset by skater and scooter kids on the street. After near bites and angry calls, the animal is sent to a farm though once called the children’s friend and a lesson in proper pet care is urged.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Shep
Items of Interest From The Era of Curious Facts
A collage of dated notes on society and science from a bygone era. Claims include farmers supplying most food, Damascus as ancient, Bank of England start in 1695, US moviegoers, and humorous quips on New Year resolutions sports debates and public figures. Highlighted ideas span economics, history, and trivia about animals and human evolution.
Borah Johnson Feud Echoes in Senate Clash
Washington observers call the Borah Johnson dispute on the Senate floor among the most sensational in years. The duet over Hoover era moratorium details centers on information sources and congressional role, with Borah pushing agriculture rehab and Johnson quipping about press reliance.
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Borah-Johnson
Senate
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
William E. Borah
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Borah
California
Hoover
Laval
France
Congress
White House
Athens chosen as headquarters for Knights of Pythias
News notes recall Athens being named the Dra matic Order of Knights of Pythias headquarters by forty two lodges across multiple counties. Neff elected Royal Vizier P G Son ler as Sari E G Burt as Sahib. Mrs J R Harvey hosted the Higley Study Circle at 215 West Washington Street. Auditor and Mrs Fred Cornwell hosted guests including Mrs C B Shaeffer and Dorothy from Zanesville.
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Athens
J. R. Harvey
West Washington Street
Higley
Fred Cornwell
West
Washington Street
C. B. Shaeffer
Dorothy
Zanesville
Athens County Poultry Winners Highlight Local Winners
Fifteen Athens County poultry fanciers entered the Ohio State Poultry Show in Columbus. Local awardees were Philip Zenner, M. Johnson, A. E. Graham and Homer Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Bilis attended the Columbus inaugural festivities. Miss Gladys Van Valey's music class recital featured Melba Harwick Frances Hatch Marie Josten George Fetch Rachel Hopkins Dorothy Stutz and Gerald Six. Senator Dill proposed selecting average men to drink 3.2 beer to gauge intoxication, stirring patriotic duty feelings.
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Athens County
Columbus
Philip Zenner
8. M. Johnson
A. E. Graham
Homer Higgins
Gladys van Valey
Melba Harwick
Frances Hatch
Marie Josten
George Fetch
Rachel Hopkins
Dorothy Stutz
Gerald Six
Swiftest River Rhone Reaches 40 mph At Points
The River Rhone is described as the world's swiftest river with speeds up to 40 miles per hour in sections of its course.
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Rhone
The Messenger laments life’s bequests to working classes
A letter from Albany dated January 13 criticizes rulers bankers and workers for a system that keeps most peopleremarkably unhappy while a few enjoy superficial prizes. It suggests society overvalues exact measures and neglects true appreciation of life.
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the Messenger
Insull Pleads Agaj Deficiency A WASHINGTIN
The article details Samuel Insull Sr and his son Samuel Jr facing questions as the United States Revenue Bureau seeks $216,040 in income taxes for 1929 after actions by the federal probe. It notes Insull, once a utilities magnate, and ongoing legal/financial scrutiny in Washington.
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Washingtin
Jan
United States
Veteran French pilot leads South Atlantic flight toward Natal
SAN JUIL Senegal January news reports a veteran French pilot from Marsellies with four companions attempting a transatlantic flight to Natal. The route passes via Mermoz in Senegal as the group pursues the bold aviation challenge.
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San Juil
Senegal
Jan
Mermoz
South Atlantic
Natal
Marsellies & Aires
Court to Recel Washington Ahead of Week-Long Writing Session
Justice Hughes announced the Supreme Court will recess next Monday for two weeks while justices work on written opinions. Internal notes indicate the pause is to allow time for draft dissemination and opinion finalization.
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Washington
Hughes
Supreme Court
Twelve Blacks HORIZONTAL lGene Sarazen is a-star
Crossword style clues appear with horizontal and vertical entries asking for fill ins such as names and terms. The page lists numbered clues including references to Gene Sarazen and various common crossword items.
Betty the Beloved Mouser Rides Train at Hoboken Terminal
Betty the railroad mouser and mascot is seen aboard a train at Hoboken Terminal. A baggage man spotted her on the limited and wired Dover stations to warn handlers, showing Betty rides the wheels and remains a famed railway feline.
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Betty
Hoboken
N. J
Dover
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