The Athens Messenger History and Rates Note
The Athens Messenger published weekdays with a late Sunday edition by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. Gordon K. Bush is publisher and GM. Charles H. Harris is managing editor. Subscription rates include 15 cents weekly by carrier and 4.50 per year by mail in Ohio.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
Athens
Ohio
Government Milk Dilemma Sparks Distribution Debate
The piece urges an end to the cattle slaughter order by the AAA to aid profiteering in milk while noting a need for fifteen million more cows per a government consumers guide. It argues to move cows to shortage areas and proposes a Distribution Improvement Administration to fix long standing distribution faults affecting dairymen in Southern Ohio.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Washington
United States
Ohio
Middlewest
New York
Chicago
Mr. Wallace
Distribution Improvement Administration
DIA
Business Optimism Rise Hinges on Presidential Influence
The essay argues the president’s psychological impact could spark summer business, while November elections loom amid cautious sentiment. It notes conflicting policy aims, with federal spending and private financing regulation driving the economy, drought effects, and critiques of dollar devaluation. It urges consolidation of federal programs to aid recovery and political gains.
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Washington
Warren
Roosevelt
Thirteen month calendar reform gains momentum
The reform idea of 13 four week months gains new support as the NRA notes varied report periods across industries. Washington data collection and the Central Statistical Board push for a uniform four week period, with 700 firms already adopting it.
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Minnie
NRA
Washington
Central Statistical Board
League
Still at Odds After weighing of evidence for Dr. F Scout McBride
The report notes continued uncertainty as the due weighing of evidence leaves Dr. F Scout McBride, serving as general superintendent, in a disputed position with ongoing scrutiny from authorities and stakeholders.
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F. Scout Mcbride
Inside view of Foulois clash with House Military Committee
Washington observers say Major General Foulois faced rough treatment from the House Military Committee for political reasons as Democrats seek reelection. The case highlights tensions between Foulois the air service and the War Department led by Dern and Gen MacArthur, with implications on national defense policy and mail routes.
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Paul Mallon Washington
War Department
Foulois
House Military Committee
House Committee
Dern
MacArthur
Air Service
General Staff
War Department backs Foulois over contract flap
The War Department crowd favors Foulois citing his breach of Congress directions on contracts as the main charge. They argue predecessors faced the same issue while praising Army air program buyers. They prefer specialists like Martins for bombers and Boeing for pursuit planes, warning that competitive bidding could yield unsuitable submarine makers.
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War Department
Foulois
Congress
Army Air
Boeing
Confidence in Foulois Maintains Air Corps Integrity
The War Department backs Foulois’ honesty despite worries over patriotism in selection, while the White House punished him more for failed mail delivery than for any alleged favoritism. House committee harsher than White House, but expectations suggest milder treatment ahead.
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Air Corps
War Department
Foulois
Army Air Corps
White House
Commissioners Prepare Broad Passenger Fare Cut Plan
Inside the Interstate Commerce Commission anticipate a general and strong reduction in passenger fares, possibly eliminating the Pullman surcharge. The current rate sits at 3.6 cents a mile, with a possible drop to 2 cents. Some eastern railroads resisted cooperation, prompting the commission to order the fare investigation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Repeal evaluated by leagues and boards shows mixed results
The Anti-Saloon League of America finds repeal fails to solve liquor problems while the New York State Alcoholic Beverage Board reports social moral and economic improvements. Both sides note benefits and adverse conditions and urge temperance in investigation to avoid biased conclusions.
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Anti-Saloon League of America
New York State Alcoholic Beverage Board
Empire State
It Seems to Me by Heywood Broun
Broun criticizes Carlisle Bargeron for a flattering portrait and warns of an impending straight punch. He doubts being a serious thinker and rejects the label of humorist, noting he rarely laughs at his own jokes and remains bored with such claims.
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Heywood Broun
Washington Post
Carlisle Bargeron
I Am Not Amicable A Bitter Satirical Confession
A writer recalls a feud with a critic on Braun and satire, defends a blunt voice, and admits lifelong cantankerousness. He reflects on his own taste, influences, and the lure of biting prominent figures while conceding some admired men emerged from his enmity.
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Braun
Dean Swift
Public apologies mark shift in columnist judgments
A columnist recalls two major reversals of opinion the Chicago Roosevelt clash and the early Tunney assessment. He concedes earlier violent criticism, admits eating words, and now praises Tunney as attractive, noting changed judgment and public humiliation.
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Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
I Hate Hanfstaengl and What He Stands For
A speaker declares enduring dislike for Hanfstaengl and his positions while defending honesty behind earlier remarks about Putty Hanfstaengl. He rejects being a “nice fellow” and contrasts personal animus with broader social distrust, insisting the statements are genuine.
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Hitler
Jove
Elisha
Hanfstaeng
Health Advice on Pinworms by Dr. Morris Fishbein
The article explains pinworms as a common intestinal parasite causing nocturnal itching and irritability. It outlines transmission from contaminated food or contact, diagnosis by examination, and treatment including cleansing, medications, cathartics, enemas, and thorough cooking. emphasizes hygiene, nail care for children, and seeking medical confirmation of eradication.
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Castile
About the Children By Olive Roberts Barton
A mother asks if a child can be too generous and explores how early behavior shapes social attitude. The piece argues for praise of small self defense acts, warns against over generosity driven by attention, and urges cultivating genuine generosity without self sacrifice.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Sissy
Diplomats roam Europe after conference and global tension
Commentary notes postconference mood with diplomats still at large in Europe. Observers warn mild relief in reactions as nations reassess destiny while calendar shifts from Fathers Day to Mother's Day.
Yesterday's Cartoon Explains Elephant Processions in Kandy
The piece notes Kandy as Sri Lanka's historic capital with about 33 000 residents and around 300 elephants, many from the Temple of the Tooth. Elephants accompany the Sacred Tooth procession to guard against traffic, with guards ensuring tails and heads are equipped at night. Tomorrow teases a Willing Jai of
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Kandy
Ceylon
Armament Race Reflects Unsettled World Tensions
A Public Forum surveys national armaments and warns Geneva talks may fail. Nations like France Germany Russia Japan Italy Poland Belgium Czechoslovakia England and the US are expanding forces and navies to meet feared conflicts. Causes include Polish Corridor trade disputes Manchuria Silesia Adriatic minorities and onerous treaties. Peace requires addressing these fundamentals first.
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Italy
Poland
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
England
Japan
United States
Manchuria
Silesia
Adriatic
Quotations and Remarks on Society and Politics
A collection of brief quotes on communism, literature, crime, gender, golf, science, and diplomacy. Notable lines reference Raymond Moley Channing Pollock Homer Cummings Gerald Johnson Walter Hagen and Ruth Bryan Owen, touching on politics, work equality, and international debt.
Farewell Gatherings Mark Turnings In Local Social Scene
Ten years ago Sans Souci Club held a luncheon at The luncheon honored her six day. Miss Merna Mills hosted Mrs Edward Schioss and Mrs T tertained with a dinner for Zenner departing for a trip. Ned Wolfe and William spent the week at Buckeye Lake. Friends gave a farewell for Cole Nelsonville leaving for Columbus. Townsend Company drilled a second well near Fisher.
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Sans Souci Club
Merna Mills
Edward Schioss
Zenner
Ned J, Wolfe
William
Buckeye Lake
Cole
Nelsonville
Columbus
Twenty Years and Mrs Edith McBee on South Congress Street
Fragmentary notes list a Mrs Edith McBee wife of McBee Company founder on South Congress Street. Mentions Fred B Pickering as candidate recorder and Professor Alex Root, Stewart, superintendent, with various names and a May convention in East Liver.
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Edith McBee
The
McBee Company
South Congress Street
Alex Root
Stewart
Athens County
Do You Know The Association Judges Of O 1808
The record lists county division judges for 1808 as Robert Satford and another named official. The fragment provides limited clarity on the second judge and the exact county. Further sourcing needed to confirm the full pair.
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the Association Judges
Robert Satford
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