The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger dated information lists publishers Gordon K. Bush and Charles H. Harris with printing and distribution notes. It details weekday editions, a Sunday morning edition, associated offices, circulation affiliations, and 1918 postal matter status. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options across multiple Ohio counties with annual and shorter-term pricing.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Berald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Conspicuous Waste and the Thrifty Impulses of Wealth
The essay contrasts the self made man's urge to display wealth with ingrained thrift. A rich owner builds oversized rooms and staff to showcase status, yet secretly hates waste. He patrols the house at night turning off lights and hoarding tiny items, balancing pride in riches with penurious habit.
Catch 'em young Dr Wilbur's bold education idea
Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur proposes beginning driver training in childhood as a practical educational idea. The piece playfully lists other light social aims such as guessing ages, reading world news without groaning, laughing at political jokes, and adjusting personal style with a new haircut.
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Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
Covering Up Blame for Unemployment
An observer argues that coal mining railroading and construction suffer in the New Deal recession not due to machines. He warns against blaming machinery alone noting workers gain health and jobs when industries keep ahead and that broader fears and war fears disturb society more than automation.
Ghost Writing Fulcrum Sparks Campus Debate
A western college student was denied campus honors for ghost writing, raising questions about merit and experience in higher education. The piece notes elder and younger generations rely on unseen writers, citing famous examples among politicians and business leaders.
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Western College
Roosevelt Struggle Shapes Fall Campaign Outlook
Washington notes outline White House disagreement over targeting anti New Deal senators. Farley backs selective fights against Gillette in Iowa, Tydings in Maryland, Smith in South Carolina, and George in Georgia. Roosevelts rising popularity anchors strategy as Republicans shift to a hard anti New Deal stance.
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Washington
Iowa
Farley
Corcoran
White House
Gillette
Tydings
Maryland
Smith
South Carolina
George
Georgia
Adams
Colorado
Beniett Clark
Missouri
McCarran
Nevada
David Lewis
Lehman
New York
Wagner
Hopkins
Roosevelt
Florida
Oregon
Rooseveltt
Roosevelt debated in Iowa primary fight shapes Democratic outlook
The piece weighs the possible presidential intervention in Democratic primaries after the Iowa results. It notes Otha Wearin versus Guy Gillette as a flashpoint, contrasts Republican gains led by Lester Dickinson, and cites caution from advisers. It also reports on John Fyfe’s delayed aid leading to his death, urging systemic reform.
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Washington
Iowa
New Deal
Lester Dickinson
Senate
Roosevelt
Public Forum Letter Attacks Psychiana Tied to Hitler
Charles P. Bartner of Gallipolis writes to the Messenger arguing that the Psychiana movement echoes apocalyptic prophecies and Nazi influence. He cites biblical verses from Revelations, Obadiah, Jeremiah, and Joel to warn against the “beast,” claiming Hitler and the Nazis imitate Esau and will topple churches.
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the Messenger
Hitler
Perdition
Christ
Esau
Daniel
Revel
Joel
Charles P. Bartner
Gallipolis
Hoover Dawes Ticket Suggested In Races
Ten years ago headlines note Hoover Dawes ticket under consideration. Delegates from Dr. T. R. Biddle attend the Republican National Convention in Kansas City. Guests at Mrs. William Davis Sr home include Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davis and Miss Margaret Davis. Randolph Randall from Cleveland also among the visitors.
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Hoover-Dawes
T. R. Biddle
Kansas City, Mo
Dr. Biddle
Dan Davis
Margaret Davis
Elyria
Randolph Randall
Cleveland
William Davis
New York Women Trial Interneships Across Four Fields
The New York City branch of the Association of University Women launches an internship program for twenty 1938 graduates from eight colleges. Internes will work unpaid in advertising publishing museum and personnel roles while meeting weekly for guidance and talks. If successful the project may expand next year and inspire similar programs for both women and men nationwide.
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New York City
The
Association of University Women
Marion Dickerman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Todhunter School
Smith
Radcliffe
Mt. Holyoke
Wheaton
Vasser
Oberlin
Sarah Lawrence
Sweet Briar
Dickerman
Personal News Notes from Albany Route 1
Mrs. Sam Crossen hosted Neema Wyatt Chillicothe and Mrs. Joe Phillips Logan from Sunday to Tuesday. Guests included Alvie Judy New Marshfield and H A Reeder Athens at A Z Minear home. Margaret Curtis and children visited Argie Zella Imogene Katy Mt Pleasant Michigan this week.
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Albany
Sam _ Crossen
Neema Wyatt
Chillicothe
Joe Phillips
Logan
Alvie Judy
New Marshfield
H. A. Reeder
Athens
A. Z. Minear
Margaret Curtis
Georgia Griffin
the Plains
Ray Bailes
George Weisenbach
Jennie Bell
Robert Jones
Fisher Station
Pearley West
Eloise
Charley Robinett
Egg producers face price crisis as hens overproduce
In the so called Egg Bowl era, note says hens have raised laying capacity causing oversupply. Egg prices fall below cost of feed and upkeep, threatening economic viability for farmers and poultry operations nationwide.
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United States
South Africa Adopts Die Stem as National Anthem
God Save the King loses top spot in South Africa with the introduction of the new state anthem Die Stem van Suid Afrika The Voice of South Africa strengthens national identity and replaces the colonial tune in official use
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Capetown
God Save the King
South Africa
Die
Stem van
The
Voice of
This Man Joe Murray ends with a dangerous romance
Joe Murray grows entangled with Terry Mallow a self assured woman using charm to bind him. He struggles between past love Helen and new life with Terry while Terry’s family fears the consequences of their relationship and a planned marriage.
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Joe Murray
Helen
Terry Mallow
Terry
Joe
Tommy Withers
Darling
Mosquitoes and Malaria Benefit in Early Health Notes
Early health notes discuss the female mosquito as a blood feeder and disease carrier. It explains how bites occur, the role of saliva in preventing clotting, and the global impact of malaria and yellow fever. The piece notes Dr. Walter Reed’s U S discovery linking mosquitoes to yellow fever and previews the film Yellow Jack.
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Rudyard Kipling
United States
America
Walter Reed
United States Medical Corps
Longest Rural Mail Route Carried by California Carrier
Judson Porter, 39, of Brawley operates the United States longest rural mail route at 94 miles. He delivers daily from 8 30 a m to 3 p m and recalls the strangest package as a turtle and the oddest wizard. He notes to warm the engine before adjusting the carburetor.
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Brawley
Cal
Judson Porter
United States
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