Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Information Card
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co distributes weekly editions and a large Sunday edition. Publisher Gordon K. Bush and Gen Mgr Charlies Harris oversee operations with внимание from United Press and Scribner reps. Subscription rates offered for Athens and several counties, with a yearly rate of 4.50 and other terms.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr Charlies
Harris
Ember
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio Select List
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Fireworks at Hand in Democratic Convention Preview
The piece argues that Garner Roosevelt faction tensions will peak before the 1940 Democratic convention. It warns of revelations about Washington insiders, asserts party loyalty has muted revolt, and notes debates over progressives and conservatives, with Garner's candidacy doubtful due to age.
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Garner-Roosevelt
Washington
Farleys
Garners
Garner
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Pinchers Close In War News From China
The article notes growing Japanese losses in China as Chinese forces strike back and Japanese supply lines extend inland. It describes rising war costs, dwindling foreign markets, and credit troubles while Soviet air incursions and neutral ships affect Japan. The piece portrays a tightening strategic squeeze on Japan.
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China
Japan
Nippon
Germany
Orient
Respect All Main Streets
A reflective editorial argues drivers should slow for small towns and hamlets not built as through routes. It warns that children, seniors, and pets share Main Street and urges courteous, safe driving to prevent tragedy and lasting regret.
Long Way to Go on Eroded Farm Lands
A reflection on soil loss from drought and heavy rains reveals a valley farm washed bare by decades of overuse. Ditches carry yellow water, hillsides are denuded, and every bit of topsoil is precious for future crops. The piece evokes Ben Franklin’s warning about perpetual depletion.
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Ben Franklin
Mead Bill Aims Government Insurance For Bank Loans
Washington reports that the Mead Bill would let the RFC insure 90 percent of bank loans to small business, with a 0.25 to 1% annual insurance fee and a 4 percent maximum interest charge. Loans up to 1 million dollars could run one to ten years, with rediscount at Federal Reserve banks to maintain liquidity. Supporters stress need for longer small business financing and note past government lending totals and surpluses.
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Washington
Congress
O'Mahoney
National Economic Committee
Adolf Berle, Jr
Senator Mead
RFC
Federal Reserve Banks
Home Owners Loan Corp
Regional Agricultural Credit Corp
Bruce Catton Details Washington Ship Crews and Unions
A Washington-based analysis explains how the U S Maritime Commission hires seamen for government ships, splitting crews between union and non union workers by port. On the east coast the NMU compromise yields proportional union hires, while the AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific on the west side seeks 100 percent union crews through hiring halls.
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Washington
U. S. Maritime Commission
Seattle
Maritime Commission
Commission
U. S
East Coast
AFL Sailors’ Union of the
Pacific
Harry Lundberg
Girl rides 3600 miles across Canada on horse for fun
The account notes a girl traveling 3600 miles across Canada on horseback for leisure and questions her riding experience. Jim Farley denies touring has political aims, calls it a stamp business. Robert Taylor is married and public opinion weighs his acting ability.
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Canada
Jim Farley
Land abuse echoes through poverty and upheaval
The piece argues that neglect of land and water leads to poverty and social unrest. It notes soil, vegetation, and land are interdependent and cites ancient terrace building as an example of sustainable practice, warning that failure to manage land quality hampers progress.
Facts and Q A from an old knowledge quiz page
The text lists questions and answers on topics such as APA publishing the American Journal of Psychiatry bi monthly Bibliomancy advantages of dwarf fruit trees meanings of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier moon counts and the Four H Club motto Learn by Doing.
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The
American Psychiatric Association
American Journal of Psychiatry
Your Questions Answered by The Messenger Service Bureau
A reader note explains how to address questions to The Messenger Service Bureau in Washington. It mentions enclosing a three cent stamp for reply and cautions that legal and medical advice cannot be given. The address is MES SENGER'S SERVICE BUREAU at 1013 3rd St Washington D C and is signed by The Editor.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger's Service Bureau
3Rd St
Washington, D. C
Ford and DuPont not agreed on national dry laws
Elsie Keating and Betty Stewart won prizes at the Happy Hustlers Club meeting. Wayne Buck of Guysville, age 11, set a new attendance record, not tardy or absent in five years.
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Ational
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Ford
DuPont
Elsie Keating
Betty Stewart
Happy Hustlers Club
Wayne Buck
Waldo Buck
Guysville
Terms of Peace Treaty Presented To Austria
Twenty years ago the peace terms left Austria-Hungary unable to resist. The era is recalled as a pivotal moment in postwar diplomacy, with leaders presenting terms that reshaped Central Europe and signaled the end of dual monarchy governance.
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Austria
Republican speaker questions highway jobs bias in Ohio
A letter from James Smith of Murray City questions political hiring bias on the state highway under Governor Davey and asks if Bob Beckler should prioritize Republicans for work. He notes Beckler's ties to Democrats and his family on payrolls, urging more Republican hires if possible.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Martin L. Davey
Mr. Davey
Mr. Beckler
Bob Beckler
Beckler
York Township
Mr. Bricker
James Smith
Murray City
Poet's Corner Verses Contributed by Messenger Readers
Poet's Corner presents verses by June McCombs Murray City Ohio. The piece reflects on seasons from winter to summer, urging forward work and hope, ending with a prayer for guidance toward Heaven.
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June McCombs
Murray City
Ohio
Accused Mary Franklin In Race Murder Plot
In a tense turn, Ladd accuses Mary Franklin of covering for Clem Shirley in Duke Martin’s murder. Detective Chase arrests Mary. she protests while planning an escape, and editor Ladd pushes a sensational eight column lead claiming her guilt. Mary’s arrest triggers chaotic street reactions as the Gazette runs an exclusive extra.
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Ladd
Mary
Clem Shirley
Martin
Lafayette Street
the Gazette
Crosswell
Mary Franklin
Duke Martin
Night City
Society
The
Gazette
Fifth Avenue
Mary Franklin Faces Inquiry Over Duke Martin Death
In Murray Hill, a newspaper fight centers on Mary Franklin of The Gazette as police press details of Duke Martin’s death. Reporter Rogers: Mary was last in Martin’s apartment, and Fenelon questions her while she withholds answers. (To Be Concluded)
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Chase
Mary
Lafayette Street
Duke Martin
Peter's
Police
Murray Hill
John Burden
East 37Th Street
Mary Franklin
The
Gazette
Jack Burden
Fenelon
Ladd
Modern Psychiatry Advances in Paresis and Dementia Praecox
The article notes major progress in treating paresis from syphilis with malaria-induced fever and in dementia praecox using insulin shock and metrazol convulsions. It cites Noguchi's brain spirochete discovery and emphasizes hospital supervision, careful use, and the shift toward holistic patient care championed by Dr. William Alanson White.
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Europe
Tropics
Wagner von Jauregg
Noguchi
William Alanson White
America
Australians Keep Ballot Booth Voting Amid Machine Debate
Canberra reports the federal government will maintain traditional ballot booths rather than switch to American voting machines. Investigation shows replacing 10,000 of 30,000 polling booths would cost about 12 million dollars.
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Canberra
Australia
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