The Athens Silencer 1825 1929 Publication History
The Athens silessenger details its publishing span from 1825 to 1929 with Frederick W. as publisher and a daily schedule excluding Saturdays. It notes circulation of about 160000 in five counties of Southeastern Ohio and lists offices, editors, and advertising rates.
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Frederick W. B
SS “Yrsst Nonn Rald LD Printing Co
A. Poasmesr
Gen. Mgr. Laerke
Ohio
Athens
N. Glousterlogan
Pomeroy
Peaiddleport
Oly
Aete
A Herald of Better Times Editorial on Freight Loadings
The Rail magazine of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Pere Marquette Railways argues that rising freight car loadings signal growing industrial activity. It notes that loaded cars imply jobs created and products shipped, with rail traffic increasing and the economy moving faster.
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the Rail
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pere Marquette Railway
Red Menace Fades Out The Daily Worker Admission
The Daily Worker admits the Communist Party has failed to become the revolutionary spokesman for American workers. It laments isolation from industrial workers and lack of firm contacts, conceding no imminent danger of Communism threatening the United States as American workers seek a new deal and resist Moscow’s influence.
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Daily Worker
Communist Party In America
Communist Party
United States
Moscow
We Need Some Wall Against Imports and World Debts
The piece argues against tariffs that isolate the United States and accuses internationalists of pushing open markets that hurt domestic producers. It contends most imports are duty free, shields America's 90 percent domestic market, and opposes forgiving war debts as part of the tariff debate. It portrays protectionism as better for U.S. producers and warns against yielding to foreign interests.
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Europe
Japan
A Glimpse at the Future for Business Hopefuls
The piece argues the coming years bring tough challenges and great opportunities for business, praising better sentiment and urging prudence. It warns recovery bills will aid the sound but hurt cheats, forecasting harsh times for less scrupulous players and lasting opportunities for those with judgment and courage.
License Fees For All Field Sports Urged In State
An editorial argues that every gun hunter and every pole and line fisherman should pay a license fee. It notes that fish and game were once free, then stocked by state funds paid by licensees. The piece asserts line fishermen outnumber others and should share costs for stocking and conservation.
Colleges to Teach Matrimony as a Science
Dorothy Dix argues universities may teach the art and science of marriage to reduce failures. She cites the need to distinguish real love from fleeting attraction, and to train both sexes in choosing mates and handling post marriage life with care and diplomacy.
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Monte Carlo
Dorothy DIX
Returns of chairs and travels shared at local notices
News notes report the return of two missing porch chairs to Mrs. A. L. Atkinson by Chief Parker. The Nanna family reunion occurs at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frank in Carbondale, with Judge and Mrs. L. G. Worster and son Lawrence visiting from Cadiz. Paving work begins on Stewart Street extension, Arden Place, and Watt Street, while Parker notes funding limits for Court Street traffic officers and urges pedestrian caution. Ten-year recap mentions Margaret Hearn’s Nelsonville visit and Ohio Cavalry encampment in Athens with church services and school attendance figures. Postmaster Hickman resigns to join Hickman Pharmacy.
Interest items on timber use and fishing rights debated
The piece notes 5,000,000 trees cut annually for poles and more than $1,000 of candy and ice cream produced each minute in the United States. It discusses North America's share of global timber, the University of Cincinnati College of Law's age, and urges licensing and protection of fish and game as sport grows.
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United States
College of Law
University of Cincinnati
the Alleghenies
Te Reached An Altitude Of Boo Feet In Flight
A fragment notes an altitude achievement of Boo feet associated with builder Henry Booty in Freeport, L.
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Henry Booty
Freeport, L
Do You Know Her Puzzle Clues
Puzzle clue grid with mixed across and down hints. references to a pictured lady, various definitions, and directions for a cryptic style round-up with entries like Mister abbr and King of beasts. Contains thematic phrases and potential earlier-answer hints.
Aphis Population Explodes In One Season Cartoon
Yesterday’s cartoon explains the rapid growth of the Aphis or plantlouse. A single female can produce countless descendants in a season, threatening to outweigh earth’s biomass without natural enemies. Tomorrow’s panel teases Crossing The Atlantic In a Rowboat.
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Earth
Atlantic
Doughnut Digestion Debunked By Medical Study
Dr Morris Fishbein reports Yale University findings showing doughnuts do not impair digestion or disturb body chemistry even when up to six doughnuts daily are eaten for six days. The study challenges the belief that doughnuts are inherently indigestible and harmful to diet.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health Magazine
Department of Physiological Chemistry
Yale University
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
Jimmy agrees to visit Rogers house for a while if Roger will come to his home later. The day unfolds with cake, puzzles, and playful lessons led by older cousins. After returning home Jimmy assumes a commanding role and dictates play, changing his demeanor and influence.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Jimmy
Roger
Jimmy al
David
Jimmie
NRA Selling Drive Is Idea of Johnson
Washington dispatch notes Administrator Hugh Johnson shaped the NRA propaganda effort and slogan "We Do Our Part" while importing ad men, selecting the blue eagle insignia, and coordinating a high pressure publicity push. The piece also short remarks on Balbo at the Italian embassy and a jab at initials culture in Washington.
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Johnson
Washington, D.C
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Philadelphia
Ballyhoo
Charles T. Conner
Rosso
Balbo
Pelligrini
Jimmie Teaches Games and Group Play Philosophy
A narrator describes Jimmie guiding peers through games and exploring a new set of books and crafts in a basement. He emphasizes letting children choose activities, resisting coercion, and using group games to foster sharing and teamwork over self focus.
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Jimmie
Fragmentary Public Notice Reminding Contributions Rules
The Messenger reminds contributors unsigned letters not considered. Full name and address must appear with each submission as evidence of good faith. The text includes scattered, garbled fragments about editors and Athens with July references.
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Why We Are So
The Messenger notes that ancestral heredity shapes each person, combining inherited traits with learned experiences. It argues nature sets limits on ability, training can only reveal what was given, and each life carries echoes of brave or notable ancestors from past generations.
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Nature
Athens County Man Paroled by Board
Virgil Good of Athens County is among four London Prison Farm inmates freed on parole by the Ohio Board of Parole. Charged with shooting to wound, parole effective on or after August 15, requiring he move to West Virginia. Also paroled were Peter Semitt of Vinton County for vehicle theft and Elmer White of Mocking County for forgery, with Sept. 1 date for White.
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Columbus
Virgil Good
Athens County
London
Ohio Board of Parole
West Virginia
Peter Semitt
Vinton County
Elmer White
Mocking County
Local Visits and Family News Tangled in Langsville Wire
Langsville Mary Rope of Westerville visits cousin Mrs F A Miller and other relatives. Grant Plumb of Westerville spends Sunday with aunt Mrs L E Entaminger. Ruby Kennedy of Cincinnati visits mother Mrs Francis Kennedy. Mary Ellen Jones, Vic tor’s daughter, fractures arm after fall from horse. Mrs Guy Kennedy and children visit sister Mrs Strausbaugh of Wilkesville. Frank Cohagan of Wellston and Bell King of Wilkesville visit uncle Will King. T M Pickens and Carol Pierce on business trip to Buffalo West Virginia. Clarice Whitmer returns from Akron. Jean Davis returns to Akron after visit with Whitmer grandparents. L E B Thomas returns to Michigan with Carol Pierce and children accompanying him.
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Mary Rope
Westerville
F. A. Miller
Grant Plumb
L. E. Entaminger
Ruby Kennedy
Cincinnati
Francis Kennedy
Mary Ellen
Victor Jones
Guy Kennedy
Strausbaugh
Wilkesville
Frank Cohagan
Wellston
Bell King
Will King
T. M. Pickens
Carol Pierce
Buffalo
W. Va
Clarice Whitmer
O. A. Davis
Akron
Jean Davis
R. F. Whitmer
L. EB. Thomas
Michigan
Abdon
Young Boy Exhausted After Hunger Crisis Near Nort
A youth recovering at the hospital after being found near Nort Monday in a hunger crisis. Sheriff Paday Hayden reported the boy had suffered days of deprivation and was given medical aid by physicians.
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Youngstony
William Hecker
Nort
Paday Hayden
Absentee Ballots Highlight Athens Nelsonville Race
Nine Absentee Sent to N Nine more absent have been sent to and one has been voted by an Athens resident. Unusual interest is the nominations on the ticket in Nelsonville for mayor. Ballots have been following Nelsonville names. Clarke the only Athens voter absentee ballot. Not absent voters ballot made in Glouster. County elections will be held.
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Athens
Son
Nelsonville
Tranta
Va Mills
E Boyles Young
Elizabeth A. Juniper
R. C. Patton
Mary
Frank R. Kirk. Clarke
Glouster
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Church Events
Clarks Chay Miss Bess White and Mrs Joe Robins with Miss Lucy and Miss Athens visited Epworth League activities in Lancaster last week. Mrs Herbert Sanborn and Carl Frischie joined camp Perry and Athens visitors. Dorothy Wale spent the weekend with Martha Thornton. Fifty seven attended a Sunday school contest for the Sunshine banner. Rev Ward Radford announced church services next Sunday and a Friday afternoon Sunday School gathering with a big oak theme. Half gallons of homeroam were served at noon.
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Bess White
Joe Robins
Lucy
Athens
Cletus Mulligan
Helen Cox
Nnal Epworth League
Lancaster
Phyllis
Herbert Sanborn
Carl Frischie
Camp Perry
Herbert San Franklin
Mis
Dorothy Wale
Martha Thornton
Sunshine
Ward Radfott
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A. L. Atkinson
Parker
Nanna
Henry Frank
Carbondale
Judge
L. G. Worster
Lawrence
Cadiz
Judge Worstell
Stewart Street
Mulberry Street
Arden Place
May
Marietta Avenue
Watt Street
East State Street
Morris Avenue
Court Street
Margaret Hearn
Ohio Cavalry
First Methodist Church
H. C. Bobilitt
M. E. Church
P. W. Hickman
Hickman Pharmacy Company
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By Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen
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the Messenger
Langsville
Clarks Chay
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