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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

4

Athens Messenger masthead and circulation details

The Athens Messenger information sheet lists publication history from 1839 with Frederick W Bush as publisher 1896 to 1928, weekday afternoons except Saturday, plus a Sunday morning edition. It notes staff roles, society memberships, circulation audits, and subscription rates including annual and short terms.

Frederick W Bush Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO

Landon for President as Kansas Governor Backing Grows

Alf Landon of Kansas emerges as a plain American hopeful who pledges balanced government, tax relief, and federal restraint. Supporters credit Kansas for stable finances, while West and Midwest voters weigh a candidate opposed to bureaucratic excess and prone to practical relief.

Alf M. Landon Kansas White House Landon Cleveland Mississippi State House Alleghenies London Prairie States Washington Alf Landon

Hint to U S Women at Republican convention prompts debate

The Manchester Guardian correspondent James Bone notes the Republican national convention shows a lack of feminine leadership. He observes few American women in strong political roles while citing British examples such as Lady Astor. The remark may challenge or spur American women to act.

James Bone London The Manchester Guardian Lady Astor America Mr. Bone

Inside the Landon Convention Strategy and Borah’s Fall

The piece reveals Governor Landon and manager John Hamilton shaping the convention agenda. It notes how they courted opposing figures, pressed for Vandenberg as VP, and consolidated control early, signaling a disciplined campaign approach and the unusual unity at a contested national gathering.

Landon John Hamilton Mr. Hoover Washington Borah

Delegates react to Hoover support and London withdrawals

Albert Rosenshine of San Francisco shocked the California delegation by claiming London opposition candidates would withdraw. Delegates praised Hoover for his impact on the party while noting Steiner's speech Snell's delivery and Hoover's overall effect. Ogden Mills commented on rain as he carried an umbrella. Roscoe Conklin Simmons signaled support for a future nomination. Some leaders left early before withdrawals were announced.

Albert Rosenshine San Francisco California London Mr. Hoover Steiner Snell Hoover Ogden Mills Roscoe Conklin Simmons

Hoover bids farewell at Cleveland nominating rally

The article recalls Herbert Hoover’s Cleveland appearance as a farewell and vindication. It notes a softened, reconciled Hoover challenging the New Deal and signaling a 1936 political path, with reporters asking his post convention plans and his fishing remark implying a distant White House return.

Landon Herbert Hoover Cleveland Hoover White House

Detectives Report Few Political Solicitation Cases

Investigators say they have uncovered only three cases of political solicitation and activity tied to WPA workers. The figure strains credibility as officials acknowledge limited evidence.

WPA

Minnesota scientist links flat chest to intelligence

A Minnesota scientist states a flat chest may indicate higher intelligence. The claim sparked swift reaction as readers question the study methodology and its implications for gendered body norms.

Minnesota Mussolini

Magnifying Glass Advised to Identify Old China

Detroit reader seeks tips to identify ancient china and is advised to use a magnifying glass after Japan's next move. A new reader protest emerging in India hints Gandhi may be sidelined, seen as an improvement by some observers.

Detroit Japan India Gandhi

First step in event of automobile or clan trouble

Read under the hood for the initial clue. The note hints at mechanical checks and early diagnostic steps to identify issues before proceeding with repairs or seeking help.

Poet's Letters on Fiction and Song Craft

The writer argues poems need not reflect personal experience and includes examples from her own work Flashes From Life and Lost At Sea. She notes she is the wife of a World War veteran, not his mother, and discusses how melodies and stories influence her poetry and songs. Athens RFD адрес 없음.

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Health Hints and Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein

Advice on teaching children self feeding and varied wholesome foods. Emphasizes regular meals and water between, chewing techniques with hard crackers, and avoiding coaxing the child to eat. Warns against overfeeding and rewards for eating and notes general health habits start in infancy.

Salt Licks Quest Sparks Early Ohio Pursuit

In 1794 Griffin Greene Joel Oaks and Robert Bradford led a large party from Belpre and Little Hocking toward the Scioto River region to find salt licks near Salt Creek in hostile territory. They boiled brackish water to obtain salt, fled from pursuing Indians, and later sold discovery rights in Philadelphia for 1500 dollars though the land remained unsold by Ohio.

C. H. Harris Griffin Greene Joel Oaks Robert Bradford Belpre Little Hocking Scioto River Salt Creek Jackson Greene Oaks Bradford Scioto Leading Creek Meigs County Ohio Lewis Pt. Pleasant Licks Chillicothe

Poems and notices from Ohio towns feature home themes and a parole-marriage twist

Reader verses celebrate home as a place of love from Syracuse and Nelsonville. A parole violation case in Findlay threatens John Feucht’s marriage, with Margaret Hughes noted as the first English stage actress in 1660.

Margaret Hughes London

Amorous Adventure in New York and Arizona

Gail Everett, an aspiring designer, lands a job at Madame Lizette's in New York. Derek Hargreaves loves her, while Mark Chapman doubts the Travers Mining Co. deal on Gail's Arizona ranch. Giles Harding, a family friend, warns Gail of potential fraud and reveals an uncle’s letter confirming her inheritance.

Gail Everett New York Madame Lizette Derek Hargreaves Gail Dick Searles Rosemary Arizona Mark Chapman Travers Mining Co Mark Rex Hall Travers Company Jed Hoskeer Giles Harding Derek Arizona Ranch Lucille Club Carter Rudy’s Miss Everett Miss West Harding Travers George Miss Cranston Mr. Harding Rancho Angelo

Pajama Etiquette and Historic Leaders Query

A letter from L. M. Davis questions famous presidents sleeping in pajamas and quips about fashion sense and domestic dynamics. Col. Daniel W. MacCormac comments on immigration policy amid chaotic social encounters.

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