Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co history notice
Establishment details from 1825 to 1929 for THE ATHENS MESSENGER & HERALD PRINTING CO. list publishers Gordon K Bush and Charles H Garrin, affiliations with press associations, wartime and circulation notes, official notices, and subscription rates for counties in Ohio with weekly carrier and mail options.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Garrin
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
Isc
Athens
Gelli
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan
Vinton
Washington
Value of Ideas in Business and Creative Writing
Somerset Maugham argues that many people overvalue partial ideas, while successful businessmen rely on a single durable idea. Inventors’ shifting interests squander capital as entrepreneurs flee the uncertain path from initial concept to finished product.
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Somerset Maugham
Coal Research in Hocking Valley Promises Big Gains
The article highlights engineers pursuing higher soft coal use to boost national tonnage. It notes potential in transforming coal into daily products, creating jobs, and reducing imports. It also mentions miners' support for dam-building and emphasizes proactive action to sustain mines and regional income for generations.
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Hocking
New Deal
Awakening the Voter in Ohio Tax Debate Grows
The piece argues larger Ohio counties rely on federal relief and push to raise taxes on gasoline utilities sales property and auto taxes to fund local government. It contends sales tax funds already support local governments and higher taxes could awaken voters to perceived government dependence while urging restraint on smaller counties.
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Ohio
Doles
Burlesque Queens on World Fair Circuit and War Jokes
The writer skewers fashion trends and burlesque queens touring the world fair circuit. They mock the slow march to spring and refer to the Spanish war's end. The joke shifts to Hitler needing protection umbrellas, a biting era satire.
Bruce Catton Explains US Europe Policy Aims
Bruce Catton surveys Washington on why the United States aims for peace and democracy. He argues democracy derives from individual worth and must oppose totalitarianism, justifying aid to democracies and restraint in internal affairs unless world subjugation threatens freedom. He cites actions aiding France’s air force and allied democracies against dictatorship.
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Washington
Europe
Sam
America
Russia
Turkey
U S policy on China kept in world peace amid Far East clash
The article argues that withdrawal from China would betray core U S policy on treaties force and free trade. It notes America’s stance against imperial force, its duty to uphold treaty rights, and its effort to maintain Open Door principles through the Nine Power Treaty and negotiations with Japan and China.
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U. S
China
Japan
State Department
Far East
America
Hull
United States
Siam
Tax Justice By The Penny Post Card
A woman overpaid one cent in income tax and could receive a correction notice via a penny post card. The whimsical idea suggests a tiny error could be resolved with a simple postal reminder.
Indians infield woes spark grim season comparison
A sports note likens the Cleveland Indians to a team struggling with an infield problem. The piece uses a hard analogy to emphasize consistent issues in defense and lineup stability.
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Cleveland Indians
Mrs. Doe crisis in a river dam tale ends in shock
Dr Alan Warren, Emily, and Eric Kane face a torn marriage as Emily declares a final plan to divorce and marry Eric after a dam threatens a regional crisis. The story closes with Farrell rushing in to report the dam has broken, leaving three lives unsettled.
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Alan Warren
Emily Warren
Alan
Eric Kane
DR. Farrell
Eric
Kane
Emily
St. Louis
Farrell
Athens veterans and officials in early 20th century events
M. M. Kerr led the Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar. Ohio appropriation funds totaled 1,724,560 with 350,000 for a new library at Ohio University. A ballot error affected Main Street improvements. 300,000 for labor and materials may wait until next election. Over 1,300 attended the Athens Merchants Exposition opening. Letters arrived from Europe and Dallas Briggs. Former Sheriff Lowry predicted a strong watermelon season. Fireworks and rehearsals for Elks Minstrels featured many local names.
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Main St
Pomeroy
Censored Mail to Europe and Saint Bridget Facts
A reader Q and A style item answers questions on mail censorship to Italy and Germany, St. Bridget as an Irish festival figure, Red Cross first aid stations on public highways at year end, a Saint Bernard dog book, colt tooth shedding age, film print duration, Marine Band entry exams, moon versus earth sizes and gravity, and the proper abbreviation for twelve o'clock midnight.
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Italy
Germany
St. Bridget
Scotland
England
United States
Ireland
St. Patrick
Red Cross
Joseph H. Fleischli
Judy Publishing Co
Chicago
U. S. Marine Band
Earth
Messenger's Service Bureau Notice
Public notice from The Messenger's Service Bureau at Washington directs readers to enclose a three cent stamp for replies and states that legal or medical advice cannot be provided or extended research undertaken. It instructs proper addressing to Messenger's Service Bureau at 1013 13th St. NW Washington D C.
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Messenger's Service Bureau
Washington
Messenger’s Service Bureau
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Gout overview and dietary guidance from Dr Fishbein
The article explains gout as a common, often familial disease linked to overeating and inactivity. It notes typical and atypical symptoms, joint involvement including the big toe, kidney associations, and emphasizes dietary control by avoiding nuclein rich foods and alcohol while favoring milk products fruits vegetables and water. Heat therapy is suggested for pain relief.
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Morris Fishbein
When God Says Come: A Messenger Readers Poem
A poem by Biddie Christian Cantor Bridgeport Ohio R1 reflects on death and faith, imagining going home to Jesus. The verse expresses acceptance with no tears, line by line concluding with the wheel is broken. The column notes poet details and reader submission.
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Biddie Christian Cantor
Bridgeport
Ohio
Public Forum Letters Invite Signed Community Comments
Readers are urged to send signed letters to the Public Forum on current events. Contributions must carry a signature and be concise to allow multiple items daily. Writers should keep remarks brief and submit promptly for publication.
Southeast Zone Convention of D A V in Athens
The D A V will hold its Southeast Zone Convention in the Athens High School Auditorium next Sunday March 26 with School of Instruction at 9 30 a m. Bernard Southard leads with Major G W Stevens and W A Birlingame assisting. Zones include Gallipolis Portsmouth Chillicothe Mc Connellsville Cambridge Athens Ironton Marietta Pomeroy Logan and Martins Ferry. Ladies Auxiliary also meets.
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the Messenger
Athens
Bernard Southard
Southard
G. W. Stevens
Dayton
W. A. Birlingame
Gallipolis
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
McConnellville
Cambridge
Ironton
Marietta
Pomeroy
Logan
Martins Ferry
Ladies Auxiliary
Congress
Veterans Administration
Rehabilitation Service
Cleveland
State of
Ohio
D. A. V. Rehabilitation Service
Benjamin F. Turner
Meigs
D. A. V. Pomeroy
Thanks to Athens County Relief Office Help
Mr and Mrs Richard West thank the Athens County Relief Office for assistance during illness. Relief workers supplied groceries and clothing with friendly service. March 22.
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the Messenger
Athens County Relief Office
Richard West
Athens R. D
Plymouth Woman Trapper Profits From Chicken Skins
Mrs. Jacob Arnold of Richland County near Plymouth is one of the few women trappers in the state. She started trapping to protect her poultry and now finds selling the skins of her catches profitable.
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Plymouth
Richland
Jacob Arnold
Scarlet fever closes schools after Weaver children ail
In Middlefield Ohio, thirteen of Mr and Mrs Abe Weavers eighteen children are confined to bed with scarlet fever prompting school closures.
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Middlefield
Abe Weaver
Challenge to collect sales tax stamp refunds for Athens children
A letter from John E. Manning urges Athens County groups to place receptacles in stores for stamp stub donations. The plan supports redeeming $100 in stamps for a $3 refund to fund Christmas toys and renovation projects for local children, aiding early purchase savings.
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the Messenger
Ohio
Athens County
John E. Manning
Athens
Robber Steals $35 From Cleveland Drug Gist
A laborer with a dinner pail entered a Cleveland pharmacy, cocked a revolver, and forced Frank H. Von Duyke to open the till. The thief took $35 from the cash register. A San Diego burglary shows a thief locking the dog outside before proceeding. Only about five percent of British road fatalities involve women.
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Cleveland
Frank H. von Duyke
von Duyke
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