This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1939
Page
4
A critical view questions the New Deal spending push to stimulate economy and win votes. It argues borrowing and long term debt raise, immediate relief to farmers, and critics warn that increased government spending reduces private investment and savers' wealth, risking a deeper debt pyramid. The piece predicts Congress will support flashy programs for 1940 while debt continues to rise.
The article explains that safe sight distance on Route 50 near Coolville is costly to achieve. It notes drivers now travel faster and need longer view ahead, with brakes adequate but roads slipping away quicker. Enhancing sight distance in Southeastern Ohio hills remains expensive and teaching drivers remains essential.
The United States and Germany stake claims in Antarctica as Admiral Byrd leads a government backed expedition to solidify U S positions. The piece compares polar ambitions to Seward's Folly and hints at Monroe Doctrine stakes extending to the South Pole.
A humorous column extols corn on the cob as a distinctly American treat, noting how foreigners from France Britain Germany and various nationalities miss out on this summer staple as the season advances. It playfully contrasts global cuisines with the simple American corn on the cob.
Washington columnist Raymond Clapper recalls John Wanamaker’s rise and credits private enterprise with progress. He condemns House wage hour act amendments as loophole filled, arguing they hurt low paid workers and aid employers, warning of further poverty and Communist influence.
Congressman Jacob Thorkelson of Montana emerges as a controversial figure in Washington. The ex captain and surgeon draws attention for anti Semitic remarks in the Congressional Record and confronts GOP and committee criticism. His future influence hangs on shifting his public stance.
The piece notes heat waves moving east and west while speculating the St. Louis Browns may relocate. It questions what fans will do with their afternoons and humorously remarks about enjoying corn on the cob with butter, implying a lighter take amid sports upheaval.
A questions and answers column from a Washington service bureau provides brief replies on topics including surrender at Appomattox, Panama Canal returns, ocean cable laying, sun shape, and Social Security applications. It lists named officers present at Lee surrender and cites a 299 percent return for canal net revenue in 1938.
In 1938 statistics from the American Medical Association show 18 fireworks related deaths and seven indirect deaths. Burns from sparklers and explosives and mutilations from home made devices caused most deaths. Eight girls burned, five boys and men died from pipe experiments. Lockjaw cases remained rare but risk persists. Injuries reached 7933, likely underreported. Blind children in schools number nearly 500. stricter state laws help. parents bear responsibility for child safety.
E. Gillespie of Millfield writes in The Messenger Forum, urging support for working people, farm backs, and stable leadership amid hard times. He questions FDR term limits, criticizes booze revenue reliance, and warns labor disputes may hurt production and exports. July 15.
A King the shepherd dog, 12 years old and owned by Lester and Donald Leap of Westville Grove New Jersey, supplied 250 fleas for flea circuses at the New York and San Francisco World Fairs through a Brooklyn trainer.
Christine and Roselee navigate trust as Dick Bancroft and Franklin Larra way intrigue around a hidden fortune. The mining scheme, dangerous jail dungeon, and a beaded purse gift test loyalties while Franklin’s truthfulness unfolds with Christine torn between Dick and Franklin amid a vibrant Goldcrest summer.
Ten years ago a George Reeves family reunion was held at Athens Fairgrounds. Junior Town Pageant participants from Athens included Virginia and Martha McVay, Kathleen Shannon and many others. Other items mention devils Lake trip, Kaiser extradition, Wilson’s return, stockholders meeting over 48000 notes, Buckeye Lake outings, Mable Normand in a Majestic show, and a Murray City vs Athens Elks baseball game.
Chester residents share wedding attendance and family visits across Columbus Jeannette Pomeroy Logan Tuppers Plains Long Bottom Eagle Ridge Minersville and other towns. Notable items include Marjorie Brown and Don Spies wedding and John Weber's 73rd birthday dance at the Masonic Hall. Samuel Michael returns from Los Angeles and the National School of Engineering while Lloyd Dean visits relatives and the San Francisco World's Fair.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.