The Athens Messenger Printer and Publishership Details
The Athens Messenger details its lineage from 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 and Gordon K. Bush as publisher general manager. It lists editors, circulation areas across eight Southeastern Ohio counties, and agency representation. Subscription rates are given for carrier and mail options with various weekly and yearly pricing.
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Frederick W. Bush
Aeeald. Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles H. Harris
Reforesting Ohio and nationwide land needs
The piece argues for expanded land ownership for reforestation under the Roosevelt administration. It notes hundreds of young men in the forest army in Ohio and suggests extending work in coming years. It calls for federal acquisition of millions of acres, warns against land fragmentation, and urges Southeastern Ohio involvement in future conservation plans.
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Roosevelt
Forest Army
Ohio
Uncle Sam
Understanding Right of Way on City Streets and Highways
A local driving guide outlines the ABCs of right of way. It states that the vehicle on the normal flow has priority, that vehicles entering from alleys or private property must yield, and that the driver backing out is responsible. It also notes main-road traffic has priority over intersecting streets and that at two-way intersections the vehicle on the right goes first. It calls for clearer driver instruction to reduce intersection confusion.
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ABC
Uncle Sam and Europe Clash Over Gold Standard and Debts
European reaction to U S policy grows tense as the United States clings to debt, currency, and tariff stances. The piece argues Americans should consider Europe’s anger and remind themselves of Versailles era tensions and international economic shifts.
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Uncle Sam
New Deal
Europe
England
France
Sam
Senate Starts Tax Program Amid School Funding Shift
Ohio Senate moves a new tax package diverting one cent from the gas tax to schools and imposing taxes on cosmetics slot machines and admissions. The plan faces House action and a potential gubernatorial veto. Officials warn schools may not open in fall without swift action as adjournment looms.
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Ohio Senate
House
Senate
Dorothey Dix Urges Husbands to Keep Wives in Love
Dorothy Dix argues husbands must actively nurture love to sustain a happy marriage. She notes a wife’s affection boosts a man’s success, health, and morale, while neglect leads to contempt, stagnation, and trouble at home. She emphasizes daily care, politeness, and mutual affection as essential.
Elephant shaped house with six rooms and high hindleg stairs
A New Jersey residence built as an elephant with six rooms accessed by spiral staircases in the hind legs. The howdah sits 65 feet above the ground. Birds and folklore notions appear alongside broader curiosities.
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New Jersey
After repeal what then the nation must decide
The piece argues states rush toward repealing the Eighteenth Amendment without a plan for future liquor control. It notes the Volstead Act repeal lacks a replacement system for hard liquor, while beer rules have been set, urging careful planning amid a broadly wet mood and widespread repeal push.
Readers urged to sign letters with full name and address
The Messenger reminds contributors that unsigned letters will not be considered. The note requires full name and address as evidence of good faith and cites August evenings as a time for a wrap or jacket purchase.
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Uede
No Age-Limit to Swim author thanks editor and swimmers
Julian P. Sigmar writes from Brooklyn thanking The Messenger for the June 25 piece on swimming in Nelsonville. He praises the Crystal Pool crowd, credits the lady correspondent, and sends greetings and hopes to return to Athens next year for a week.
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the Messenger
Nelsonville
Crystal Pool
Athens
Julian P. Sigmar
Brooklyn
N. Y
Hat and coat choices for camping from House Wife's Box
A reader asks what hat and coat to bring on a camp trip. The reply says hats should be minimal in camp, with dark glasses or sun hat for bright sun. It recommends large fabric hats matching outfits for style and a fabric fez to hold hair in place if it suits.
Wage Increase Plans at Am Thread Company
In Willimantic Connecticut the Am Thread Company announced a wage increase affecting about 15 piece workers. The plant shifts to an eight-hour week schedule as it prepares for shorter hours and has hired seven additional workers this week.
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Willimantic
Conn
Hou Company
Birthday Horoscope for Sir Robert the Astronomer
The astral influences favor stability and possible increases in land or inheritance this day. Aches in fortune and new opportunities may come through institutions or powerful figures. Children born now show steadiness, industry, and ambition, while notable native Sir Robert the Astronomer features as a guiding name.
Mental Habits of Child Reflect Parents Attitude
Dr Morris Fishbein analyzes nervousness in children noting that a child’s mental habits mirror parental attitudes. He cites Dr Hector C Cameron on distress from simple causes and warns repeated sleep loss or crying can lead to serious issues. Emphasizes cooperative parent child dynamics, praise for success, and building self confidence rather than highlighting failures.
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Morris Fishbein
Hector C. Cameron
Cameron
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
The Marshal car arrives at a cottage near a big house as Jim and Mary debate letting children explore dangers. Mary frets about a hay-mow, a swing, and a nearby barn, while Jim argues the kids must learn to handle risks and stay safe with careful guidance. The couple resolves to stay and unpack while considering the lesson of balancing adventure and safety.
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Jim
Mary
Ted
Reeny
Struthers
Dick Struthers
Jim Marshal
Ted Reeney
Honey
Reeney
Roosevelt's Brain Trust Keeps to Themselves in D C
Washingtonians note the brain trust shuns social rounds and formal entertaining. Members stay busy drafting reforms to transform farming and industry, while hostesses on Massachusetts Avenue lament the lack of access. Tales recount clerical curiosities and bemused lawmakers seeking casual contact with Moley and peers.
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Washington
Massachusetts Avenue
Brain Trust
State Department
Raymond Moley
Moley
Mr. Moley
Mr. Roosevelt
Frank
Ray Moley
Department
California
Berle
New York
William Bullitt
Woodin
Chevy Chase
Local Weddings and Celebrations Highlight Weekend News
Mr and Mrs Richard McKinstry returned from their wedding trip. Mary Kathryn Chute celebrated her tenth birthday. Miss Marie Josten married, daughter of Conrad Josten, and John C Overmyer, son of C A Overmyer, tied the knot. Otto Sedwick of the Amesville Athens taxi line wed Miss Hatch, a Bern Township teacher.
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Richard McKinstry
Mary Poston
Mary Kathryn
Robert Chute
East State Street
Marie Josten
Conrad Josten
John C. Overmyer
C. A. Overmyer
Otto Sedwick
Amesville
Athens
Miss Hatch
Bern Township
Outing at Buckeye Lake and regional notices
Twenty years ago Mr and Mrs Will Coe and others from Guysville and New Marshfield left for a ten day outing at Buckeye Lake. Ohio coal production in 2012 reached 34 524 727 short tons valued at 37 079 573 dollars. Professor C M Copeland spoke at the Coalville District Sunday Schools convention. John P Blackwood left Hocking Valley Railroad duties for Saulte Ste Marie Ontario. Mrs L L Mercer and daughter Ruby Glady to visit parents near Guyaville. Quote about domestic scene closes the item.
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Will Coe
Will Moler
Ruel Finsterwald
Guysville
R. Hamilton
New Marshfield
Buckeye Lake
Ohio
John P. Blackwood
Hocking Valley Railroad
Saulte Ste Marie
Ontario
Puzzle clues and wordplay tease readers with a man in the picture
A dense list of horizontal and vertical crossword style hints asks who is in the picture. Clues span first name, tree types, colorfully described jewels, foreign coins, math constants, verbs, and themed terms. The page teaser invites solvers to identify the figure while solving cross-refs.
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Tively
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