The Athens Messenger Publication Details 1896 1929
The Athens Messenger published weekly with a Sunday morning edition under Merald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush as Publisher and General Manager Charles H. Harris as Managing Editor. It served Athens and surrounding counties in Ohio with population coverage and advertising rates listed. Subscription rates show yearly $4.50 by mail in Ohio and carrier 18 cents weekly.
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Frederick W
ATHENS .MESSENGER @ MERALD PRINTING co
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Sieep Aee
Ohio
Athen Re
Terlogan
Pomeroy
Middleport-Coolville
Alle
Polis
Abolish Child Labor Urges Permanent Amendment
The editorial argues that the textile code will end child labor only in a fraction of youths aged 10 to 15 listed as employed. It notes most children work outside textiles and warns codes are temporary, urging ratification of a nationwide child labor amendment for lasting change.
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United States
Money and Happy Marriages in Hard Times
The article argues money no longer guarantees a happy marriage, noting pre 1929 boom era expectations of financial support. It cites a shift toward marrying without wealth, suggesting shared hardship builds resilience and strengthens love. Newlyweds face fewer luxury trips but may reduce divorces, valuing endurance over abundance.
Business Outlook Brightens With Construction Revival
The period shows rising trade activity and stronger demand across non-residential, residential, and public works construction. Lumber and cement gain, coal and power up, carloadings rise, and check volumes outside New York reach the 1982 benchmark. Wheat tax and cotton prices move with policy signals amid a fall in business failures.
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New York City
Wallace
Department of Agriculture
Fourth of July Message on Changing Celebrations
A nostalgic essay reflects on changing Fourth of July observances from fireworks and boyhood pranks to a more reflective, democratic celebration. It notes America’s growth, global standing, and the need to honor national birthday while preserving safety, security, and freedom.
Mother and son feud over jealous wives
Dorothy Dix admonishes sons cowed by jealous wives who isolate them from their mothers. She condemns the cowardice of men who neglect parental love, urging men to defend family bonds and honor mothers who raised them.
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Dorothy DIX
Age of Innocence painting studied Reynolds kin
The items note that Reynolds painted a study of his grandniece titled Age of Innocence. Scotland has lost population for 12 years. Snakes possess vertical inner eyelids with transparent outer lids fused. The chameleon uniquely focuses both eyes on a single point among reptiles. About 76 million of 365 million crop acres in the United States supply food for humans. The first Atlantic merchandise airship shipment carried toys aboard the ZR-3. Metal boring beetles pierce lead and many hard alloys. Siberian rivers hold fish buried in winter mud yet alive in spring.
Bridge dams to aid water conservation across Ohio
State House measure in Columbus allows building dams in highway bridges. The plan partners the State Highway Department with counties townships municipalities and private groups to conserve water, support drought relief, and protect wells and streams while boosting recreation and wildlife.
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State House
Columbus
State Highway Department
Ohio
Railway That Goes to Sea Captures Florida Keys Feat
An illustrated note describes the Florida East Coast Railway extending from the mainland to Key West, crossing ocean channels with long bridges and palm lined islands. It notes the remarkable engineering required for a sea spanning rail link and contrasts botanical terms about pricks and thorns. It also previews Tomorrow: The Homesick Wheel.
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Sfa
Miami
Florida East Coast Railway
Florida Keys
Key West
Palm
Modern skin creams and cautions on skin bleaches
Dr. Morris Fishbein notes modern face creams are generally safe but warns of harmful substances in some skin bleaches and irradiated creams. He explains vanishing creams use minimal fat and act mainly through rubbing and mild massage, while many so called motor or outdoor creams offer no proven special benefits.
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Morris Fishbein
Alice Carleton
Oxford
Cotton code hurdles and admin aims amid economic recovery
Hearings reveal complex interpretations of the cotton textile code and the recovery program. Officials seek a simple machine to settle disputes fast as fears grow of a production glut before purchasing power catches up. Mrs. Mary Rumsey, heiress and consumer advocate, and Secretary Frances Perkins share a Washington home.
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Hugh Johnson
Johnson
Mary Rumsey
E. H. Harriman
Washington
Emergency Exchange Association
New York
Virginia
Frances Perkina
County resolves fines to roads work policy
Hocking County commissioners pass a resolution to force delinquents who fail to pay fines into labor on county roads. The action targets those who default on payments, with enforcement overseen by local authorities.
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Hocking County
Merchants in Athens Stage Fare Refund Sale
Twenty years ago merchants organized a fare refunding sale to draw out-of-town shoppers to Athens at no transport cost. Mr. Harry Beckley spent the Fourth of July at his McArthur home with Miss Florence Nelson and Mr. Don McVay. Assistant professor Mackinnon of Ohio University spoke to summer school students on Mark Twain. The Vice Versa Club planned a meeting at Mrs. W. E. Bingham’s home on Raymond Drive.
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James Day
H. B. Nelson
Raymer McQuister
F.C. Staneart
Mary Blackwood
I. Reese
Glen Staneart
Lilien Horn
Rock House
Hocking County
Athens
Harry Beckley
McArthur
Florence Nelson
Don McVay
Clinton MN. Mackinnon
Ohio University
Mark Twain
Vice Versa Club
Reminding Contributors of Signature Policy
The Messenger notes unsigned letters are not considered for publication. Contributors must include full name and address with each submission as evidence of good faith.
Boost Ohio coal industry with collective effort
A 1920s editorial urges Ohio coal towns to unite to restore coal’s market image and boost production. It notes Ohio mines could meet about 60 percent of state needs, worries over reputational losses, and calls every miner and businessperson to act as a coal salesman to lift valley prosperity.
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the Messenger
Ohio
Hocking Coal
Crooksville
Columbus
WANTS PENSION
Progressive social legislation faces opposition in state legislatures. In Ohio the Old Age Pension Law failed this year as opponents tacked amendments to render it inoperative. Sponsors now seek a referendum to give the public a direct vote on the measure in its original form.
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Ohio
East Canaan Church Notes July Meeting
East Canaan church members held a Sunday School session with eighteen attendees. The next meeting is scheduled for July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holiness Church in Athens, with Mrs Emerson Dye listed among attendees.
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East Canaan
Sell Carsey
Athens
Holiness Church
Emerson Dye
I Monia
Alex Almashy
Congo
Tar repairs expand along Route 50 South
Tar is being applied to roads in R with more work planned in GUYSVILLE and along the river. Miscellaneous local notes mention fishing, a lost horse, residents visiting, and repairs to a house and roof in Ville Mill area.
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Guysville
Mary Piercy
Avis Penningtonetta Carney
Columbus
Leta V. McLaughlin
Emory Bean
W. Cunningham
Notable nativity: P. T. circus born today
A brief note marks the birth of P. T. circus, describing the new arrival as clever capable diligent and ambitious. The item highlights aspirations for popularity and advancement in life.
Do You Know Him A Stoseee Horizontal Label for Sea
puzzle style word clues list with mismatched letters and partial phrases. several entries include numbers and scattered hints such as sea, age, insect egg, paid publicity, Pale, label, curse, sink, and senior inhabitant.
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