Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co Weekly Paper
The Athens Messenger serves Athens and surrounding communities in Southeastern Ohio with a weekday afternoon edition and a large Sunday morning issue. It covers a 100000 population across five counties and lists advertising rates and postal details.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon &, Bush
Charles H. Garris
Ohio
Alimens
Nelsonville
Aluuster
Logan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Cuulville
A Thought for Today Ecclesiastes Persius Quote
A compact reading quotes Ecclesiastes 2 21 about labor wisdom knowledge and equity while noting vanity and evil Then Persius laments the emptiness of human concerns The brief reflects on caring and futility in worldly pursuits
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Persius
The Intractable Dilemma of Returning Borrowed Books
A writer complains that securing return of borrowed books is hopeless and proposes a book rental library as a solution. The piece notes numerous long overdue books in Athens County and beyond, likening debt to a missing umbrella and lamenting the lack of consequences or action to recover them.
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North Carolina
Athens County
Trade school advocacy and rural sidewalk concerns
In Nelsonville a speaker argues for trade schools to develop workers and notes ambition in both men and women. The piece also urges rural sidewalk construction beside highways to protect pedestrians, citing rising motor traffic and rising accident figures. Local communities should fund sidewalks near schools and towns as states expand pavement programs.
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American Society For Municipal Improvements
Trade schools for Hocking Valley urged to rebuild district quality
The writer argues that education opens opportunity and that trade schools train eager students who “eat up” knowledge. He cites Wilson as a model for teaching and urges a concerted effort to establish trade education in the Hocking Valley, promising long term community benefits despite slow progress.
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Wilson
Hocking Valley
Drink At Your Own Risk He Oklahoma
An essay contrasts food and liquor safety noting government inspectors ensure safe foods but not illegal alcohol. It argues the bootleg liquor trade exposes drinkers to poisons while prohibition agents provide the only protection.
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Oklahoma
Tinted sandwiches dye Manhattan taste trend
New York reports a fad of color dyed bread in Greenwich Village with green orange brown pink and yellow hues. Creators such as Petty Zang claim private processes using cheese and relishes to form visual sandwiches. Colorists warn of the trend becoming a national dish as playful inventors push the fashion.
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New York
Manhattan
Greenwich Village
The Earl of Sandwich and the Sandwich Idea
The text recalls the Earl of Sandwich reputedly inventing the sandwich while gambling, asking for meat in bread. It notes the lasting popularity of sandwiches, describing how many drug stores now rely on them.
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Earl of
Sandwich
Women diners blamed for untidy lunchroom habits
Waiters report women shoppers on Madiegga Avenue now smoke at meals and litter ash, creating messes at tables. They claim men are neater, and cite witnesses who say women smoke through lunch and beyond, leaving ashes scattered and untrayed.
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Madiegga Avenue
Monsieur
Smoking Habits Noted In Everyday Life
The text observes that people may grow careless when tasks fall to others. It notes Arman prefers a cigar or one cigarette and comments that women often smoke through meals, lighting another at each course.
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Arman
Missionaries and the Reach of Christianity
A historical excerpt critiques missionary zeal arguing that saving Chinese souls at great risk is unnecessary if locals reject it. It notes Christianity originated in Asia but spread westward to Europe and flourished mainly among European people and settlers.
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Asia
Europe
Jumper and Officer Survive Brooklyn Bridge Incident
A high pressure salesman attempted to jump from the Brooklyn Bridge but was stopped by a policeman. They walked together for 100 yards talking, then returned to the bridge and jumped off together.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Anatomy of joints and common inflamed membranes explained
Dr. Frank McCoy discusses synovial membranes and bursae, their role as cushions between bones, and how inflammation causes swelling and limited movement. He covers housemaids knee, synovitis differences, treatment, and potential progression to arthritis, plus questions on discoloration, canned vegetables, and overweight sleepiness.
Man accused of taking car to find missing wife
Roy Hansen an airplane mechanic abducted Vernon Smith, forcing him to drive to Hansen's home to locate his missing wife. Hansen pressed his revolver, but Smith talked his way through, convincing Hansen he knew nothing. Hansen is jailed. the wife remains missing after six months of marriage.
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Roy Hansen
Vernon
Smith
Hansen
Hansn
Russian grand duke warns Americans about communists rule
The Grand Duke Alexander of Russia tells Americans that 150,000,000 Russians are ruled by 1,0906,000 Communists, shocking his audience. He argues that fewer than 1,000,000 anti-Communist businessmen effectively govern 120,000,000 Americans.
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Alexander
Russia
Grand Duke advocates love doctrine to curb Bolshevism
The Grand Duke promotes a doctrine of love as a solution for Russia and hopes it may move the country away from Bolshevism. This contrasts with the policies of the Czar and his grand dukes, and with the actions that enabled Lenin and Stalin to seize power.
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Russia
Lenin
Stalin
Nordic Supremacy Gone in Ridgeway Boxing Sundown
The article reports on a boxing event at Ridgeway where the Cuban fighter Kid Chocolate dominates and nearly finishes his opponent in two rounds. It notes Mr. Black Bill also from Cuba loses to Midget Wolgast, while non Nordic fighters win when purses motivate.
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Kid Chocolate
Ridgeway
Nordic
Black Bill
Cuba
Wolgast
Name of Balfour Honored in Romania by Birth Name Trend
In Romania next week Jewish children will be named for the late Lord Balfour to honor his role in Palestine. Boys may be called Balfour and girls Balfourie, aiming to keep the statesman’s memory alive through future generations.
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Lord Balfour
Palestine
Rumania
Balfour
Balfourie
Hidden echoes of Balfour in history’s fog
A line of imagined figures ties Balfour to enduring names like Spinoza and Michelson. A young Balfouria figure mirrors Bernhardt or Rachel, suggesting a lasting, symbolic name through history.
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Balfour
Spinoza
Michelson
Balfouria
Bernhardt
Rachel
Women in Chicago Prefer Husbands Guide Decisions
In Chicago a survey of wives shows they favor being guided by their husbands in judgments. Mrs. B. I. Langworthy of Chicago notes wives look up to their husbands and husbands place their wives on a pedestal for goodness.
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Chicago
B. I. Langworthy
Divorce Sparks in California Couple's Turbulent Room Battle
In a Pacific Coast town a wife filed for divorce after her husband allegedly tossed her about the room. A second case saw a wife end her marriage because her husband boasted of liaisons with others, claiming he would go with whomever he pleased.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Prohibition Raid Roundup and Still Numbers Question
In January raids seized 1,600 stills while only about one in six hundred were caught. The note asks how many stills exist nationwide and what poisons are manufactured in 100,000 stills harming public health.
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United States
Daily Study In Correct English Word Of The Day Disconcert
A compact guide on proper usage and pronunciation with tips for common errors. Today's word is Disconcert meaning to throw into disorder or confusion as in I was disconcerted at the news until I received your letter.
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Aport
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin Pj
Ohio University backs off science hall plans amid funding uncertainty
Due to unclear state finances no funds will be provided for public buildings, forcing Ohio University to delay or drop plans for a new science hall. The university cites lack of state appropriations as the reason for stopping preparatory steps.
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Ohio University
Pierce Couple Start Lyceum Tour in Ohio and Kentucky
Prof and Mrs Marty Raymond Pierce of Athens begin a lyceum tour through Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky presenting a skit titled The Society Entertainers.
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Marty Raymond Pierce
Athens
Ohio
Kentucky
Mrs Nelson and sons visit friends in Ubrichsville
Mrs. Alex Nelson and her two sons Bel ford and Andrew traveled to Ubrichsville to visit friends and plan to return tomorrow.
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Alex Nelson and Sons
Belford
Andrew
Ubrichsville
Marquis Visit Posttrip to Athens Before Mineral Return
Mr and Mrs Glen Marquis returned Wednesday evening from a several days trip and will visit relatives in Athens before returning to their home in Mineral.
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Glen Marquis
Athens
Mineral
Phi Kappa Tau Wins Loving Cup at College Carnival
Before a capacity crowd the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity won the loving cup with the best offering in the annual College Stunt Carnival Tuesday night at Ewing Hall Auditorium. Also, the Tuesday Club hosted at Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Evans on West State Street with a program on Art and Music of Ohio, and Ohio University’s Sigma Sigma Sigma chapter entertained Miss Kirkbridge of Chicago University with a 6 o'clock dinner at The Colonial.
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Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity
Sie
Ewing Hall Auditorium
D. J. Evans
West State Street
Ohio
Kirkbridge
Chicago University
Sigma Signa Sigma Sorority
Ohio University
Colonial
Miss Ruth Bean Visits Chauncey Friend on Tuesday
Miss Ruth Bean of Chauncey was the Tuesday guest of Miss Helen Bean, sharing a daytime visit and social gathering in town.
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Ruth Bean
Chauncey
Helen Bean
Answers to Questions from a 1929 reader edition
A compilation of trivia and factual Q A items: El Brendel the vaudeville performer is American born in Philadelphia and Swedish themed since 1917. Kalmlndel is Pennsylvania Dutch, not German or Swedish. It notes the cost of collecting income tax at $1.17 per $100 in 1929. Illinois study credits Hopkins with discovery of illintum. Chicago has large negro population but New York is bigger. 1920 figures show 112586 vs 160985. U S waterways program outlined in Louisville 1929 by President Hoood with about 20 million yearly, Mississippi system miles and depths, Great Lakes channels, and harbor development. Electric shock hazard explained as water being a good conductor of electricity.
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Alph Wilson
Nelsonville
Wilson
el Brendel
Philadelphia
Marcel
Krendel
Illintum
Bk. M. 5
Hopkins
University of Illinois
Chicago
New York
United States
M.S
Louisville
Kentucky
Hood
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Lawrence River
Ainis
Hi. M. A
Pennsylvania Senate Fight Shapes Washington Spotlight
Washington notes the Pennsylvania senatorial primary between incumbent Grundy and James J. Davis of the Hoover cabinet. Davis faces broad labor opposition and Grundy’s rising Power in Pennsylvania politics. Mellon’s behind-the-scenes influence and Hoover’s stance shape expectations that Davis stays in cabinet while Grundy’s bid stirs national interest.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Pennsylvania
Joe Grundys
Hoover
James J. Davis
Andrew W. Mellon
the Treasury
Grundy
Davis
Bill Ware
Philadelphia
Senate
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