Athens Messenger history and circulation rates
The Athens Messenger established 1820 and published weekdays with a large Sunday edition. It lists publishers, editors, and regional coverage Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding communities. Subscription rates: in Ohio one year $4.59 six months $3.50 ten weeks $1.00 four weeks 50c one week 1c.
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Frederick W. Sun
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Athens Messenger & Werald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Gloustlelogan
Pomeroy
Middle Port
Coolville
Gallipolis
Hy Cartier
Banks Praise Newspapers For Handling Banking Crisis News
The heads of California's largest banks commend state newspapers for calm, thorough coverage of the banking holiday and ensuing financial developments. They credit newspapers with maintaining public confidence and contrast radio broadcasting unfavorably for sensationalism and lack of restraint.
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California
United States
Radio
Badiio
Human Voice
Air Bay
America’s hopeful outlook amid looming global conflict
A reflective piece argues the United States enjoys unique safety from Europe’s war clouds and must plan for a long era of peaceful prosperity. It cautions against nostalgia for past luck and urges mindful, responsible leadership to shape future destiny amid uncertain times.
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fGen
Washington
Europe
Recovery plans and hopes amid lingering economic gloom
The article argues that only stabilized currency and credit can end the low mood, with public support for a balanced budget and government economy. It cites potential industries and reforms, including shorter hours, better conditions, and wage and price purchasing power, as paths to recovery and renewed trade. It warns of banking reform and tighter regulation to prevent future crises.
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Democratic Party
Nigter
Herking Gost
Bank de Posit
Grasshopper Burying Ground in Grasshopper Glacier
Report notes grasshopper remains found at the eastern edge of Yellow Stone Park in Grasshopper Glacier. The mass death and exact timing are unknown, with millions of frozen specimens embedded in the ice.
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Yellowstone Park
Dear Miss Dix Answers On Tyrant Husbands And In-Law Burdens
Dorothy Dix counsels that pigheaded husbands who tyrannize at home rarely reform and that divorce remains unlikely with children present. The piece portrays the cruelty against wives and children as a symptom of deeper failings, ending with vindication for the abused.
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Miss DIX
Kismet
Dorothy DIX
Spinning a Tall Story in a Child’s Walk
A nurse helps Teddy and Annie recount a fanciful walk filled with a police officer a big dog and a talking animal boy and dog dreamlike mischief ends with teddy asking for apples and Aunt Mary’s visit. Annie remains skeptical yet the tale survives as playful imagination.
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Teddy
Annie
Ritter’s
Mrs. Adams
Bure
Aunt Mary's
What Is A Cougar Monday Feature
A readable fragment notes a Friday cartoon about Dan Donnelly and a nod to the shamrock symbol. It mentions Donnelly’s knighthood by the future George IV and a grave epitaph about punch and a knightly sword. The shamrock’s history links Persia and Ireland with trinity symbolism.
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Pugilist
Dan Donnelly
George IV
George
Ireland
Ity
Emerald Isle
Persia
Persepolis
Eye tissue infections and retina detachment risks
The article explains infection risks to eye tissue behind the lens, including the retina and surrounding membranes, and how vitreous debris can cast shadows on the retina. It notes detachment dangers, diagnosis via ophthalmoscope, systemic links such as diabetes tuberculosis and hypertension, treatment aims, bed rest, fluid management, and reattachment surgery with about 15 percent recovery.
Cold wave hits Southeast Ohio and blizzard edges extend
A cold wave reaches Southeastern Ohio while western blizzard conditions push toward the state. In Athens County the storm disrupts daily life as residents brace for heavy winds and snow. County officials hire Attorney C R Cline to collect delinquent personal taxes amid local governance actions. At the Athens Country Club Easter clothing and golf activities feature in a Sunday crowd. Chauncey imposes a curfew of 9 to ring every night, requiring under 16s to stay off streets unless with a guardian.
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Ohio
Athens County
Athens
Athens Country Club
R. P. Imes
Tome Missioners
C. R. Cline
Chauncey
Koons
Easter vacation starts at Ohio University this week
Twenty years ago students prepare to resume classes on April 1 after a one week break. The third YWCA Twilight recital features Fred Lee Tom and William Buchanan in Sir John Stainer's The Crucifixion. Holy Week services are planned at Hotel Berry by the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Ohio University
Fred Lee Tom
William Buchanan
Sir John Stainer
Hotel Berry
Church of the Good Shepherd
Nation Ready for New Beer Right at Outset
The nation readiness for 4 per cent beer faces frequent legal conditions. States move quickly to allow sale while Webb Kenyon Act enforcement continues. Tax rules intact, penalties set, and inspectors monitor production and labeling in the transition period.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Congress
New York
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Missouri
California
Maryland
Wisconin
Michigan
Louisiana
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
Colorado
North Dakota
Oregon
Washingon
Wyoming
West Virginia
Aji
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
The Same Old Alibi on Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Service
A letter in The Messenger criticizes the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger service in the valley. The writer argues trains were cut before peak season, schedules ignored public needs, and repairs or alternative cars could have been sourced from B and O or Pennsylvania lines. The piece questions managements motives and calls for better service aligned with traveler convenience.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Messenger
Mately
Columbus
Hocking
Jon
Driving to High Correct Traff
A city traffic official urges motorists to keep to a safe driving entailed rule during summer. Dr Miller of Albert Ri Traffic Bureau emphasizes steady speeds and passing only when safe, hoping for fewer accidents as Americans tour to fairs, camping spots, and recreational trips.
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Bok
Miller
Albert Ri
Hasity
First Woman Mem The Cabinet Maker Puzzle Debuts
A crossword style puzzle page lists a grid of clues across and down including a clue about the first woman appointed to the U S presidential cabinet and various entries for planing machines, dams, colors, and actions. The garbled OCR text mixes numbers and partial words, with several clues left incomplete or cut off.
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U. S
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