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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1932
Page
4
A lengthy discussion from the Athens Messenger endorses higher direct taxation and calls for a payroll tax to stabilize government revenue. It argues the current system burdens the poor and middle class, with rebates and prices shifting to consumers, and urges eliminating middleman taxation to curb inflation.
New York interview with Billy Rost recounts his return from touring in the road to revive a musical production. He describes planning two concurrent shows, bold road tactics, and recalls vivid touring experiences in cities from Memphis to San Bernardino. Rost aims to become the Barnum of road shows, promoting high end venues and flexible runs.
Henry Oscar Rockefeller notes the surname comes from French roots with variants Roqueteuille Roquefeuil Roquefeuil and Rockefolle. A reader inquiry asks about instruments in a symphony orchestra listing 28 violins 35 cellos 20 basses 8 south Easses 2 flutes 2 oboes 4 clar horns 4 trumpets 4 trombones.
A fragmented verse laments human cages and control over a gorilla as a mirror for humans. It contrasts the creature’s untamable nature with human attempts to cage, read, and reason, suggesting life’s lessons lie beyond confinement and evolution’s claims. The speaker muses on imprisoning man to reveal nature’s mysteries and values what remains learned from the wild.
A speaker urges reducing prohibitive duties and doubling customs revenue through sensible taxes. They advocate public accountability for tax costs and voter participation in self government, arguing for transparent, cent by cent taxation. The message closes with a proverb about insatiable desires.
Glastenbury Vermont is a tiny isolated town with only one male adult Ira N Mattison. His wife and mother are the other two voters and hold nearly every local office along with him. The town covers six square miles and has a long Mattison family history. He serves as selectman clerk treasurer assessor school committee justice of the peace and many roles. He can deliver the town electorally beyond any town dictator’s hopes.
A cartoon notes a pigeon flight from Bowman Field Louisville on November 20 1931 returning to its start point amid strong tailwinds. It describes ascent to 3700 feet climbing 300 feet per minute at 15 mph then being driven back by a 75 mph wind, illustrating the odd landing in the center of the field.
Mrs T O Perry of Nelsonville writes to defend coal miners against accusations by Mr Daugherty. She recalls 1928 mining strikes, praises Daugherty, then rebukes current open shop policy. She argues miners seek fair wages, union recognition, and protection for families, urging support from all local groups. M Lina Brown adds a note condemning labeling miners as dunks and calls to drive out scabs.
The Athens Messenger presents the American Flag Code as the authoritative guidance from patriotic groups and military experts. It covers displaying the flag, salutes, the pledge, federal laws, suggested state legislation, the anthem, and the flag’s history with diagrams for clarity. A coupon to copy, with five cents for cost and postage, is included.
Information Bureau directive from Frederic J. Heakin directs enclosures of five cents or stamps for a copy of The Flag Code. The note requests format and payment details, mentioning Washington D.C. and a postal instruction.
A miner’s widow from The Messenger laments Millfeld disaster outcomes, arguing unions protect workers’ rights. She cites unsafe conditions, wage theft, and firing of workers who speak out, urging solidarity and charity over exploitation.
A reader letter from J M McQuade, president of Ben Franklin Coal Company near Pittsburgh, decries child hunger in miners families. He cites Terrie suffering, no milk for babies, and dandelions as food, urging owners to address the crisis and noting better conditions at McQuade’s mines than rivals. George Beagle of Lemshine forwards the appeal. March 16, 1932.
Reported plan notes Robert P L Lamont Jr in Berlin bound for Moscow to oversee massive livestock and grazing lands, with Russia seen as receptive to new ideas. The piece claims Russia will provide music to workers, citing it as a borrowed concept.
The article notes a mix of social events in New York society and Ohio groups, mentioning Women's Music Club activities with Miss Margaret Merwin, violinist, and Jean Guat, Ohio U. co-ed in an upcoming play. It also covers a Columnnal banquet, a French play invitation, and a look back twenty years at O'Bleness and newspaper distribution in Columbus with local figures and events.
A period piece advises mothers on managing a child’s cold at its onset. It recommends common sense steps: regulate eliminatory organs with a gentle purge, use castor oil, and encourage perspiration through hot drinks, rest, and blankets. After symptoms abate, keep the child warm and dry, monitor temperature, and consult a physician if needed.
Washington dispatches describe a crowded House scene on opening day with reporters, lobbyists, and guests filling the galleries. Amid chatter and confusion, political witticisms and drinks swirl as debates unfold. aside, China tensions rise with Manchuria, and jokes and epitaphs pepper the chatter while Lindbergh kidnaping news remains scarce.
Sunday Lent devotion marks Palm Sunday and Holy Week, urging believers to witness the Risen Christ in daily life. It cites Mark 11 and Psalm readings, praises Christ as Savior, and asks for spiritual focus during the week with a prayer for God’s love and truth to guide hearts.
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