Road building proves profitable for county and farms
County officials report road improvements revive vacant homes into occupied farms. Part time farmers plant gardens keep livestock and store produce, improving land revenue through taxes. The trend supports broader rural prosperity and better access to markets while counties gain school buses and mobility. Russia’s Stalin shifts toward paying workers by output signaling a move toward more individual opportunity within a socialist framework.
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Stetla Oble
Athens County
Ohio
Forgetful Charlotte Temple Grave Draws Fading Crowds
In Trinity Churchyard New York the famed stone memorial for Charlotte Temple has faded with time. Visitors, once drawn by the tale of the English girl and her American lover, now number few as the story wanes from memory. The grave, once marked by a metal plate and a common sight on tourist itineraries, has become a quiet relic of America’s oldest sentimental tragedy.
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New York
Old Trinity Church
Lower Broadway
Charlotte Temple
America
Naa
Ripa
Wall Street
Trinity Churchyard
Hera
Laura Jean Libby
Charlotte
Susannah Rowson
Plymouth
England
Colonial Society
Questions and Answers From Frederic J. Haskins Inquiries
A reader inquiry column summarizes practical info on sand art coloring, U S poisonous snakes, oil production ranks, Bolshevik party history, and the French Foreign Legion. It cites Venezuela as second in oil in 1930, defines Bolshevik origins, and notes the Legion’s 1831 founding with about twenty thousand members.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Orgatin
Washington
Athens
United States
H.C. A
Crotalus
Sistrurus
Agkistrodon
W. A.C
Venezuela
Russia
Bolsheviks
Social Democratic Party
Third International
Communist Party
French Foreign Legion
MG K. A
More Truth n Poetry by James J Montague
The piece questions Indigenous medical practices while contrasting them with European norms. It compares hygiene, living conditions, and education, then shifts to a critique of rising taxes and the need for simpler government. The tone blends satire with social commentary on civilization and governance.
A Thought for Today From Ezekiel 14 6
A concise biblical verse urges repentance for the house of Israel to turn away from idols and abominations as instructed by the Lord. The quotation echoes Ezekiel chapter 14 verse 6 and emphasizes turning from idols to seek divine guidance.
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House of Israel
Ezeklet
Twenty Years Avo Mijas Lenora Eddy Contests
Athens Daily Messenger notes list of contestants in the European Tour Contest with names from Athens Hebbardsville and Columbus. Mentions Mrs Hannah Vanderlord died and Revolutionary War soldier ties. Includes local picnic, out of town guests, and 1911 insurance losses totaling 24155.38.
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Avo Mijas
Lenora Eddy
Glouster
Europe
Athens Daily Messenger
J. Sprague
Athens
Margaret ‘Allen
Hebbardsville
Hannah Vanderlord
Vinton County
North Hill
C. M. Shepard
Columbus
Rudolph Slattery
Jacksonville
Fla
Gold Fever Surges as Economists Warn of Demand Surge
The Washington Letter argues that a worldwide gold fever rises monthly due to economists linking shortages to business downturns. It traces gold’s historic booms from Columbus to Klondike, noting new finds and reopened mines in Europe and Africa, while emphasizing the link between gold reserves, credit, and global prosperity.
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Kisown Securities
Midas
Czechoslovakia
Natal
South Africa
Solomon
Cleopatra
Tredern Man
China
Peru
Broken Hill
Kiondike
Booklet Teaches Dainty Frozen Desserts From Agriculture Experts
The Athens Messenger promotes a Bureau of Home Economics booklet from the Department of Agriculture detailing how to make frozen desserts without a dash freezer. It includes mousse and parfait recipes plus an ice cream sandwich recipe. Readers can obtain a copy by sending four cents in coin or stamps with the coupon.
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Bureau of Home Economics
Department of Agriculture
Athens Messenger
Information Bureau Ice Creams booklet offer
Frederic J. Haskin directs Information Bureau Washington D C enclose four cents in stamps for a copy of the booklet on Ice Creams. Address details missing include name street city state for delivery.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D.C
Wall Street Reflections on Crime, Wealth, and Longevity
A column notes ongoing racketeering killings in New York City as a sign of lawlessness, cites Carmella Liconti’s brutal murder, and laments officials profiting from crime. It quotes Rockefeller on competition, Cornaro’s life extension, and globe money moods about Germany and U S credit. Senator Borah warns in Collier’s Weekly about canceling war debts.
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New York City
Carmella Liconti
Brooklyn Barbers
United States
Germany
Wall Street
Borah
Europe
Ransdell Transforms Career to Health Institute Crusade
Joseph Ransdell of Louisiana, after leaving Congress, becomes executive director of the Conference Board of the National Institute of Health. He promotes the Hygienic Laboratory’s evolution into the National Institutes of Health, aiming to fund and build a major medical research center to study and combat diseases from pellagra to cancer.
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Ransdell
National Institute of Health
Congress
U. S. Public Health Service
Congress Oly Glenic Laboratory
National Institutes of Health
Army
Ransda
Ransdel
Proud
Development of a Child From 14 to 30 Months Observed
The article traces early learning in toddlers from 14 to 30 months, noting milestones in walking, sitting, fine motor skills, and imitation. It highlights independent exploration, use of spoons, building with blocks, pretend play, and language emergence, emphasizing self-driven acquisition and household activities.
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Neig
Birthday party notes passable seventh celebration tale
Martha Morris enjoyed her seventh birthday with friends and relatives at Amesville and nearby towns. The gathering included Betty Harris Leslie Morris Paul Morris Sonny Blaine Hall and many others. Guests and family traveled from Athens Belington Parkersburg and Trimbta to celebrate with cake and refreshments.
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Martha Morris
Betty Harris
Leslie
Paul Morris
Sonny Blaine Hall
Marjory Janada Athens
Betty Lent
Bobby Sedy
Edith Mesehher
Amesville
Tha
Leone Misner
Arm Howard
Forest
Ebabby
Billy Munn
Pearl M
Howard Dowie Belington
W. Va
Ozra O'Neal
Anna Chafin
Son
Orient
Mer
Lingcott
Less Bryson
Carl Morris Sons
Bertha
Yryon
Athens
Eddie Ashcraft
Clarence Morris
P Mortis
Wi Howard
Archie Howard
Galena
Tomland
Marle Ward
Delaware
Celia Mansfield
Parkersburg
Hat Mansfield
Jack Grover
John LaFollett
Harry Wierns
Akron
Vonn Lastore
Rey Lova Anno
Leto John McClelan
Trimbta
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East Lansing
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