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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1933

Page

6

The Athens Messenger and Aldinting Publisher Details

Athens Messenger details its 1825 founding and current staff led by Frederick W. Bush and O Gordon K. Bush with Charles H. Harris as managing editor. The paper serves 100000 across Athens and nearby counties and lists affiliations and mailing rates for subscriptions.

Frederick W. Bush Soackey Athens Messenger & Aldinting O. Gordon K. Bush Mgr Charles H. Harris

Real Argument on Women Teachers in American Schools

Dean Louis T. More of the University of Cincinnati argues that women teachers are a major flaw in the U S school system. He claims they lack intellectual patience and are more focused on marriage, contributing to undisciplined and flabby students. The piece notes skepticism about public support for his view.

Louis T. More University of Cincinnati Graduate School Dean More Cincinnati Ma’am

Navy secretary Swanson calls for full treaty strength

Secretary Swanson says the United States should raise the navy to full treaty strength and begin substantial new construction soon. Naval experts estimate about 135 vessels short by 1936 if trends continue, posing a dilemma between national security and government finances.

Swanson

Changing Ideas on Banking and the New Scheme

An editorials notes a shift in public attitude toward Winthrop W Aldrich and Chase National Bank proposal for stripping investment and deposit banking entities, separating commercial banks from their security affiliates, and reducing Wall Street power. The piece says the plan, once radical, is now accepted and could become law, signaling a new era of financial reform. The President is praised for independence from financial leaders and the essay frames the change as epochal.

Winthrop W. Aldrich Chase National Bank Wall Street

Sash Weights and Firearms Reform Debate Echoes Past

Judge Thompson notes gun limits may not curb crime and warns reforms risk eroding hunting and home protection. The piece argues against sweeping bans, comparing firearm misuse to sash weights and dismissing legislators’ belief that bans deter criminals. It also cites Ellis Island and Angel Island as immigration posts and mentions ancient varnish on mummy cases.

America

Astonishing Matrimonial Record In A Hamilton Man

A cartoon notes Riley Parker of Hamilton Iowa lived 59 years with his fourth wife Kate Aunt Kate Parker. It cites a European prince with two golden weddings as a contrast to Parker’s long marriage history. The tale is said to be well authenticated by descendants and townsmen. An oyster treasure from New Orleans features 106 pearls in two dozen oysters bought by Miss Farol. Pearls vary from pinhead to pea size. Tomorrow’s feature is The Origin Of Our So Long.

Thompson Miami Giuseppe Zangara Cermak Fire Arma Riley Parker Hamilton Iowa Kate Parker Ned

Jasper Park Puzzle Solution Aimed at Wings Referent

The clue set centers on Jasper Park and Wings with terms like to observe and Erected. Answers include 12 Pertaining to summix 13 Part of column 16 Gypsy man 17 Engine 19 Figure of speech 20 Young dogs 22 Pertaining to the nose 24 Black 25 Small mill pail 27 To regain 29 Erected 32 To observe 33 Female she 55 Obscures 57 Onager 49 Bad.

Jasper Park Gulf of Baltic Sea

Matrimony as a College Course Says Dorothy Dix

Dorothy Dix urges universities to teach marriage as art and science. She argues theoretical matrimony guarantees wiser spouses and fewer divorces, advocating compulsory matrimonial courses and kindergarten to train couples in compatible class, cooking, budgeting, and teamwork.

The Ulcer Eye Infection Warned By Fishbein Expert

The most dangerous eye infection is an ulcer on the eyeball often caused by pneumococcus or gonococcus. Corneal inflammation in undernourished children with tuberculosis causes photophobia and tearing, while syphilis also poses a serious risk. Eye diseases reflect overall health, requiring treatment of underlying conditions like TB, dental infections, sinus issues, hypertension, kidney disease, or diabetes.

Journal of the American Medical Association Hygeia The Health Magazine

Roosevelt Could Cut Billions From World War Pension System

The Economy League argues President Roosevelt can trim veteran benefits under the Economy Act by removing over 400,000 disability payments not tied to military service and repealing postwar laws. Proposals include ending disability allowances and compensation, halving civil war pension costs, and halting new hospital and home construction to save hundreds of millions annually.

Washington Roosevelt National Economy League Economy League League Frank T. Hines U. S Administration of Veterans’ Affairs Congress Uncle Sam France Ciaries

Political critique and reflections from Athens March 11

The writer cites a Literary Digest cartoon on Roosevelt with a big stick and critiques Democratic politics, mentioning Pierce Scott debates of 1852, Kate women voters, and the notion that governments rest on force. He argues elections vary in honesty and notes historic figures like Jefferson Davis and Champ Clark. The piece ends with a broad political meditation from Athens dated March 11.

the Messenger Literary Digest Franklin D. Roosevelt Teddy Pierce Scott Sateay

Ex Governor Becomes Montana Senator on Birthday

John F. Erickson resigned as Montana Governor and was appointed to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas J. Walsh. Erickson, who turns 70, succeeds Walsh after vacancy created days before Walsh joined Roosevelt's cabinet. He had served three consecutive terms as governor and has long been active in Montana Democratic ranks.

Helena Mont John F. Erickson Montana United States Thomas J. Walsh Erickson Frank H. Cooney Walsh Roosevelt

Economy League Attacks American Legion as Credit foe

The National Economy League called the American Legion the most powerful foe of national credit at a meeting of its membership committee. Major General John F. O'Ryan defended the Legion while founders Thomas H. Barber Grenville Clark and Archibald H. Roosevelt urged support for Roosevelt era economy plans. They accused the Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of exploiting patriotism to plunder the public.

New York U.P National Economy League American Legion National Credit John F. O’ryan Legion Thomas H. Barber Grenville Clark Archibald H. Roosevelt League Roosevelt Veterans of Foreign Wars

Does Switching Help Left Handed Writers In Classrooms

Olive Roberts Barton recalls teaching experiences arguing against forcing left handed students to write with their right hand. She cites brain science, a left handed boy who stuttered, and notes many schools now allow left handed writing, questioning the practice's value.

Nower Effie

Ohio University Plans $2,000,000 Athens Business

In March 1923 the Athens Chamber of Commerce heard Dean T C McCracken say Ohio University would conduct a business worth about two million dollars in Athens that year. Mrs. L G Worstein led the Woman's Missionary Society at First Methodist Church. Lewis Humphrey of Hockingport visited Athens for the day. his daughter Edith Humphrey was a student at Ohio University.

The Woman's Missionary Society First Methodist Church Lewis Humphrey Hockingport Athens Edith Humphrey Ohio University T. C. McCracken Athens Chamber of Commerce

Debating and discussion from a historic campus event

Twenty years ago a debate at Miami University and Ohio University in Ewing Hall Auditorium covered a commission form of government for Ohio cities with populations over 15 000. Athens Reading Club discussed Scribner's Berlin and the Germans with left handedness remarks.

Ewing Hall Miami University Ohio University Ohio J. E. Kinnison DeForest Murch Miles H. Graham O. 8. Lutes Athens Reading Club Dean E. W. Chubb Scribner's Magazine Berlin Slutz

Man Pays Six Years Tax Conscience Prodded Payment

A Richland County man entered the Mansfield treasurer’s office and paid 55 in back Assessment on property he owned but failed to list six years ago. He said tax collection time troubled his mind and he wanted to end it.

Mansfield Richland County Arthur M. Lantz

Daily Lenten Deval Prepared by Rev Gaius Glenn

A religious notice indicates a daily Lenten devotion prepared by Reverend Gaius Glenn. Sponsored by a Wednesday MA group, it references reading Psalm Ha and mentions road maps.

Gaius Glenn

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the Athens Messenger the Newspaper OF Nelsonville Glouster Logan-Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis Neon American Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circussions Associated Ohio Dailies Inland Daily Press Association United Press Associations John W. Cullen Company South Ave Chicago Fifth Ave General Michigan Motors Detroit Scala Wary Navy Ellis Island San Francisco Angel Island Ticho Thomas F. Saunders Peterson, Iowa Oscar Nota Gerald Aja Dic Swift Sound Orie Guile Eee Dorothy Dix Bet Jim Nei Dorothy DLX Ripley DR. Morris Fishbein By Rodney Clutcher Jefferson Davis Champ Clark George Washington Dem Olive Roberts Barton
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