The Athens Messenger History and Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Jucka Printing Co published weekday editions with a Sunday morning issue. Gordon K. Bush and Charlie H. Satris led the staff while serving Southeastern Ohio counties and surrounding communities. Subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery in Ohio.
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Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Jucka Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
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Charlie H. Satris
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Merchants Adapt to Deflation and Legislative Pressure
Businessmen adjust to deflation with staples nearing a recoverable point while debts lag. Political uncertainty slows gains as lawmakers push expenses. The large number of state legislatures and Congress faces criticism for piling tax costs beyond income and earnings capacity.
Realities of Japan's Weakened World Order
The piece notes Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations and the rapid Japanese advance in Manchuria. It contrasts declared hopes for lawful order with the stark current reality of Japanese victory and the fragility of international agreements, warning that outcomes may shift in a generation.
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League of Nations Assembly
Far East
Japan
League of Nations
Jehol Province
Yellow Sea
Belgium
Manchuria
March Unity of the American Press Praised in Roosevelts Era
A historical reflection on how in March the American press unified behind President Roosevelt and his legislative program, transcending partisan divides. The piece notes the unprecedented national cohesion, the press's role as a single instrument during a national emergency, and predicts future scrutiny and analytical criticism by the public and Congress.
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Roosevelt
White House
Congress
Cristal
New Thought Vocational Guidance Shapes Women’s Work Roles
The article traces how scientific vocational guidance supports women's shift into diverse occupations, noting that after the Civil War and World War I women entered more jobs. It argues that 22 percent of industrial personnel are women across 282 occupations, with a push for differentiated training and equal educational opportunity to prepare women for professional careers.
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America
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Mothering a Daughter to a Successful Life
Dorothy Dix argues mothers should cultivate daughters beyond basics. She urges teaching poise, charm, wit, and social skills, plus nutrition, dress, dancing, games, conversation, and a marketable living. A mother’s home, image, and guidance shape marriage prospects and independence.
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Joe
War on defiance in parenting the Olive Roberts Barton way
A mother asks how to handle a child saying I won t in a meeting. The author argues defiance signals warfare between parent and child and urges leaders in the home to balance love and command. Confidence in the parent and firm guidance build respect from infancy.
Quartz chunk yields rich gold in Alleghany mine
A 164 pound quartz chunk from the Sixteen-To-One Mine at Alleghany California yielded $26,800 in gold, equating to over $163 per pound. This lode ore concentration is extraordinary though placer gold is nearly pure.
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Alleghany
California
The Horse Puzzle Sale Loss Clarified
A horse bought for 110 dollars and sold for 60 results in a 50 dollar loss for the seller. The upcoming item notes that the sale price will exceed this loss by 10 dollars. Tomorrow section hints at a journey westward and gaining weight.
Prohibition repeal urged by wets but critics warn of harm
In letters to The Messenger editor from Athens, MRS. T. A. Copeland argues repeal would bring job losses and higher taxes as liquor profits fail to create broad prosperity. She cites Ontario crime data and cites American pro repeal safety claims contrasted with alcohol harm and traffic risk.
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Ontario
Peace and War Parable From a Psalm of Peace
Prepared by Rev. Gaius Glenn Atkins and sponsored by The Works of the Lord. The reflection declares war as human folly and peace as the Lord's work. It urges peacemakers to act with wisdom and good will, starting in individual souls, until war ends. Prayer asks for peace on earth and forgiveness for armaments and unrest. Argen.
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Gaius Glenn Atkins
God
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Skill in One Thing Is Not Sign Of Especial Skill in Another
Dr Morris Fishbein notes that mastery in one skill does not guarantee ability in another. Britain’s Industrial Health Research Board found no transfer of dexterity between tasks, and some habits hindered new work. Fatigue also hampers multi discipline training.
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Morris Fishbein
Babe Ruth
Bobby Jones
Babe Didrikson
Great Britain
Industrial Health Research Board
Mrs Higgins Hosts Easter Dinner For Granddaughter
Mrs J M Higgins treated her granddaughter Margaret Louise Farmer of Dayton to a Park Place dinner party and a Majestic Theater matinee. Guests included Delia Dorsey Helen Jones Mary Jo Twies and Byron Danford of the Cincinnati School of Medicine, visiting for Easter. Mr and Mrs R D Williams and daughter Dixie Lou relocated to the Whaley place near Fisher Station for the summer. Sixty Athens Country Club members attended the monthly stag dinner at the club house.
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Byron Danford
Cincinnati School of Medicine
W. G. Danford
R. D. Williams
Dixie Lou
Whaley Place
Fisher Station
Athens Country Club
Trains Reach Athens After Flood Deluge
The first train into Athens since the high water came over the K and M Road from Columbus. Hocking Valley trains reached Nelsonville via Logan and New Straitsville. Conductor John Elder doubts Athens service will resume for three days. An express wagon with six horses carried provisions to flood bound Pom eroy, with Corporal Goldsberry and Privates Eccles Fulton Palmer aboard. Ben Covert and Joe Martin also arrived in Athens.
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Athens
Columbus
Nelsonville
Logan
New Straitsville
John Elder
Pomeroy
Corporal Goldsberry
Charles Eccles
Oscar Fulton
Horace Palmer
Roosevelt Liberalism Splits Progressives Across Parties
Washington report shows Roosevelt’s program blurring liberal conservative lines. Progressives fracture on key bills including banking and labor relief as Norris, LaFollette, Borah, and others split over dictatorial powers, wage effects, and tax features amid farm and unemployment spending debates.
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Congress
Roosevelt
George Norris
Nebraska
Wall Street
Senate
LaFollette
John Simpson
Farmers’ Union
Rev. Reed J. Downs Joins Roth First Christian Church
Pastor Reed J. Downs of the Athens church was inducted as a new member by C. Bobo at a Hotel Berry meeting. A district conference prep committee was named for an inter city gathering in Zanesville on April 4 with Columbus hosting in May.
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Reed J. Downs
First Christian Church
Athens
Berry
Ard C. Bobo
Bobo Annoy
Columbus
Zanesville
Bribery Charge Investigated by Hof Special Committee
Columbus March 29 A special committee of the House of Representatives investigated a bribery charge involving Rep Hal and others. The panel headed by Rep Hush Eson heard testimony and submitted a report criticizing Hall and attorney lord Ca of Guernsey while noting no concrete bribe offer was proven.
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Columbus
Hoy
Hall
Guernsey
House
Lord Ca
Ed Campbell
Hal
Met
Ed & Cambridge
Joans
Hush Eson
Es Man
Halil
Campbell
Beto Guernsey County Grand Jury
Variety Questions Puzzle Clues and Answers
A scrambled clue list shows horizontal and vertical prompts with numbers and words. The puzzle includes references to crops ranks, historical figures, grammar items, anatomy, prepositions, and household terms, inviting fill in each line to complete a crossword style grid.
When a child Defies Authority and Seeks Fairness
A speaker notes that excessive rules and harsh scolding can erode respect. A child may resist, then defend by refusing to comply. The remedy is self examination of parental authority to regain earned respect and real authority.
Odd Housewise Tips and Daring Flood Tales
Oak furniture can be renovated with hot linseed or wiped with a flannel cloth. The whippet, fastest dog, is a cross of greyhound and terrier. Mirages in South Africa mislead animals to drink. A half teaspoon baking soda to boiling frosting prevents running. West Side flood reports describe deadly conditions. many residents fled to hilltops without food or shelter.
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