National Representatives Ad Rates and Post Office Notice
Advertisement shows Home or Foreign offices rates for obituary cards and a list of subscription prices. Entered at Athens Post Office as Second Class Matter under 1918 act. Carrier rate 15 cents weekly in Ohio yearly mail options 4.50 for one year, 2.50 for six months, 1.00 for ten weeks, 50 cents for four weeks, and 1b per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Eere
Athens
Ohio
Athens Faces Fire Department Modernization Costs
Worth the cost and needed changes in taxation laws and bond issues complicate Athens finances. WPA projects proceed while authorities plan to replace the antiquated fire department, foreseeing reduced insurance rates. A $26,000 modernization plus two more WPA projects are needed, with a possible $16,000 bond for a new fire engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
East
Water Department
Ohio
Planning Is Important for Stable Home Building
The piece argues for careful site planning to prevent business encroachment on residential districts. It warns that haphazard development ruins neighborhoods, turns homes into tenements or slums, and stresses securing districts with room for yards, gardens, and quiet. The need for thoughtful site selection grows with motorized transport enabling stable communities.
Tax cuts warning as petitions threaten state revenue
The editorial warns voters to wary of referendum petitions to roll back the sales tax, especially the foods exemption in Governor Davey’s plans. It cautions that losses of up to twenty-five million dollars would require hikes in taxes on intangibles, bank deposits, electricity, and gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Peek Landon talk signals rift over international barter plan
Washington observes George N. Peek turning against Secretary Hull as he backs Landon on international barter and reciprocal trade reforms. Peek cites secrecy and risks to American interests while cotton pressures erode support for his plan, including opposition from Hull and Germany concerns. A late note mentions a forest fire rescue in Ontario during a heat wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George N. Peek
Cordell Hull
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Peek
International Carter
Roosevelt
Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Hull
Topeka
Kansas
State Department
Cordell Hall
White House
Germany
Hitler
South
Ontario
Scarcity of Crime Rumors Sparks Federal Probe
A garbled clipping notes rumors of federal secret service investigation into G-men activity and a Missouri doctor claims he saved $800 by not sharing for 52 years. It also mentions a Chicagoan estimating 140,000 hairs on a blond head and about 130,000 on a brunet in case of flirting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Secret Service
Home
Demagogery in tax reform and local government plans
The speaker attacks the Davey setup and legislative measures as demagogic attempts to convince voters taxes are lightened. He argues taxes will shift indirectly and true relief comes only from economies in government operations with payments proportional to benefits received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
Government Competition Reaches California Power Scene
A government power push creates a tangle as Boulder Dam surplus power moves between private utilities and public bureaus in California. Bureau A ends a private supply contract while Bureau B faces clashes with another federal project over power sales, risking taxpayer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Boulder Dam
Los Angeles
Federal Power Project
Government Bureau A
Government Bureau B
District Tales of Long Ago
An Athens district reminiscence recalls Mound Builders and late Ice Age burial dates tied to Ohio finds. It notes gravel terrace origins from melting ice and F Wright’s ice age theory, with a hint of future continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Messenger
Athens City
Baron Bunson
George Frederic Wright
Ohio
Cross Lots
Union St
Canada
Our
Hocking
Muskingum
Chicago University
G. Frederic Wright
Oberlin College
Wright
America
Poets Corner and Lake Mead Flood Season Note
Poet’s Corner invites reader verses with name and address and hints at finding anything desired through a playful, uplifting tone. The second item notes Lake Mead behind Boulder Dam as the world’s largest man made lake, expected to quadruple in size during this year’s flood season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Nev
Lake Mead
Boulder Dam
Public Forum Letter Questions 1936 Campaign Promises
PLOYD BROWN of Kimberly writes in a July letter to critique the upcoming presidential race. He predicts a radio campaign with much rhetoric and questions the promises of Landon and Roosevelt ideas while noting party debts and campaign gimmicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Landon
Gimmier
Ployd Brown
Kimberly
Earache in children and mastoiditis risks explained
Dr. Morris Fishbein describes how earache signals, immediate heat relief methods, and the role of an otoscope in diagnosing ear infection. He notes risk of mastoiditis if untreated, and that early puncture of the eardrum can relieve pain and protect hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Heir to Henderson Store Provokes Town Tides
Helena Henderson becomes sole heir to Peter Henderson's estate and Henderson Department Store after his death. Attorney John Courtney warns of a contested will with Peter’s uncle Roger Barnes and Leah Frazier looming as rivals. Sandra Leigh urges Helena to take the store and fight for it, while Leah arrives to discuss arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relena Derrik
Helvig
Crest Mountain Lodge
Peter Henderson
Peter
Helena
John Courtney
Courtney
Henderson
Roger Barnes
Barnes
Miss Frazier
Leah Frazier
Leah
Europe
Stanford
Sandra
Sandra Leigh
Leigh Girl
Mrs. Henderson
Sanedra
Townsend and Zioncheck Quotes on Leadership and Oppression
Quotes from Dr. Francis E Townsend and Marion A Zioncheck criticize political power and justice while Albert Martinez voices frustration as a Harlem protest leader. The remarks reflect tensions over governance and civil rights.
Tax rolls show Athens County livestock value rise in 1925
Athens County livestock valued for taxation in 1925 was $52 520 higher than this year. Social notes list visits from Harley Calvin family of Hamden to Frank Hamilton at 45 Mound Street and E L Jones of Granville visiting John A Rowan at 89 Grosvenor Street. Additional guests included Prof Earl Ryer of Columbus and J E Guthrie of Huntington visiting E J Person at 28 Montrose Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Harley Calvin
Billy and
Barbara
Hameden
Frank Hamilton
Mound St
E. L. Jones
Graneville
John A. Rowan
Grosvenor St
Jones
Granville
Earl Ryer
Columbus
J. E. Guthrie
Huntington
W. Va
E. J. Person
Montrose Ave
Panic over infantile paralysis drives New Jersey Connecticut residents home
Epidemic fears push residents from New York to abandon summer travel plans. Families including the Misses Delia Treva Nacomi Edna Black and others set motor trips toward Ohio but face restrictions as officials urge caution amid rising paralytic illness concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Delia, Treva
Nacomi
Edna Black
Cleveland
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Carter Field
Poet’s Corner
Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville
the Public Forum
George Clark
Nard Jones
WEA Semvce
They
Say
Francis E. Townsend
Marion A. Zioncheck
Albert Martinez
Harlem
Bri
Circleville
McHenry
Gee
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!