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Athens S Messenger
Frederick W Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon H. Herris
Charies
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated
Inland Daily Press Association
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Jobh W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
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Rainy day reserves test corporate cushions in flood hit era
The New York World Telegram argues that flood destruction shows the need for adequate corporate rainy day reserves. Firms with strong cushions can rebuild and rehire quickly, while those lacking reserves may delay hiring as they seek funds from markets or bankers. Congress should study these cases when crafting the new tax plan.
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Congress
New York World-Telegram
A New Set of Values Ushers In A Simpler Era
The piece argues past excesses of the late 1920s gave way to a shifted lifestyle. It praises lower costs and simpler living, noting women and men reclaiming domestic roles, reduced tipping, and a return to affordable leisure. It foresees camping, reading, and informal dining as wholesome, accessible behaviors, with families benefiting as dollars return in priceless satisfactions.
Deadens the Mind by Toning Down Modern Reading
A critic argues modern American reading habits squander time with six of seven books being novels and most praised as trash. The piece compares trashy books to trashy movies and dives into how poor books dull the mind. It urges seeking works that stimulate imagination and improve life.
Noting Sudden Deaths of Prominent Athletes
The piece urges vigilance in the coming year to record how often sudden death befalls men aged fifty to sixty who were athletically inclined. It recalls obituaries claiming they were star players in college, long distance runners, swimmers, tennis players, golfers, horsemen, and lovers of outdoor life.
Davis Seeks Japan Adherence to London Naval Pact
Ambassador-at-large Davis hopes Japan accepts the London naval treaty despite a negotiated 14 inch gun limit. The deal included an escape clause allowing voiding if Japan and Italy miss the target by April Fool's Day next year, reflecting diplomatic give and take amid rising nationalism.
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Washington
Davis
London
Mr. Davis
Japan
Italy
Townsend hearings expose HouseUnprepared opposition
Newsmen ignored the hearings as Special Examiner Sullivan focused on dull background. House committee men admit off the record they lack prepared work and will stretch the inquiry until groundwork is legally set. They note Senate style technique favors veteran investigators and training.
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Sullivan
House
Senate
Black
Prominent Republican Reports Mail Opened En Route
A leading Republican complains to friends that some mail addressed to him arrived opened. A Republican lawyer in Washington echoes similar experiences. No formal complaint has been made to postal authorities, and none is expected. An official account may surface in a campaign speech soon.
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Washington
Notable figures and oddities in early 20th century politics
The piece notes Bennett Gordon a private political fixer remembered by Republicans, a Long Island fishing club naming a stream boondog le branch, CCC workers hired to dredge a trout stream, Norman Davis as nominal London Naval Conference head with ad hoc trans Atlantic talks, Townsend backers framing a resignation as a personal misunderstanding, Huey Long allies backing New Dealers on flood control, and a House leader lamenting relief cuts to a billion.
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Bennett Gordon
Long Island
Norman Davis
Washington
State Department
Davis
Townsend
Clements
Huey Long
Huey
Robinson
Overton
House
London chef laments youth miss soup knowledge
A London chef asserts the younger generation lacks soup expertise and notes a longstanding score where the older group contends elders do not know beans.
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London
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Actor McLaglen Aims to Reclaim Fighter Roots
Actor McLaglen seeks to regain his audience by recalling his days as a fighter and may study Primo Carnera's approach to the craft.
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McLaglen
Primo Carnera
Moderation the Golden Rule of Health Warned
The article warns that overexertion in fitness can kill or damage health. It notes men dying after returning from trips, or collapsing after intense workouts. It argues overtraining and gluttony endanger more than liquor, urging moderation in diet and exercise.
Legion denounces Veterans of Future Wars in letter
Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion objects to Princeton formed Veterans of Future Wars and its Auxiliary Future Gold Star Mothers. The letter claims financing links and accuses the group of propaganda and slander toward veterans and the U.S. government. Commander Glenn Allen signs from Nelsonville dated March 26.
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Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Princeton
Veterans
Legion
Glenn Allen
Nelsonville
Mother Nature Inspires Readers Verse By Messenger
Poet verses from Messenger readers welcome with name and address. The column includes a child author Dorothy Saffol of Chauncey Ohio age 15 and a nature piece about rain snow and blooming, followed by brief educational notes on diphtheria ages 1 to 5 and a historical remark about John C. Calhoun resigning as vice president under Adams.
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Messenger
John C. Calhoun
United States
John Quincy Adams
District Tales of Long Ago
Elam Higley a War of 1812 veteran from Meigs County owes life to a Bible kept in his coat pocket. Hamilton Kerr as an early Meigs settler and Indian scout married Susannah Niswonger. his father in law Col John Niswonger fought at Battle of Point Pleasant. Niswonger tombstone found later, grave location disputed. Peter Niswonger and Elias Nesselrode once caught an elk in the Ohio River, overturning their canoe and losing a salt cargo.
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Elam Higley
Meigs County
Higley
Harrison
Army of the Northwest
Rutland Township
Maumee
Ohio
Hamilton Kerr
Philadelphia
Susannah Nismonger
Kerr
Leading Creek
Salisbury Township
John Niswonger
Peter Niswonger
Meigs
Elias Nesselrode
Ohio River
Local society notes from Athens OH 10 years ago
Mrs. C. O. Burnett hosted a bridge party at home with Mrs. S. M. Johnson taking first prize. Friendship Needle Club hosted by Mrs. A. R. Sprague. James H. McClure of Athens National Bank spoke to the Ohio University Commerce Club. Queen Esther Missionary Society met at Miss Margaret Laverty’s home with Miss Lucile Howell leading.
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C. O. Burnett
S. M. Johnson
A. R. Sprague
Friendship Needle Club
James H. McClure
Athens National Bank
Ohio University Commerce Club
Queen Esther Missionary Society
Margaret Laverty
Lucile Howell
Tome School Students Vacationing With Parents
Franklin Murphey and William Phillips, Tome School for Boys pupils in Port Deposit Maryland, are spending the Easter vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Murphey and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Phillips.
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Franklin Murphey
William Phillips
Tome School For Boys
Port Deposit
Frank R. Murphey
W. R. Phillips
Athens County Children's Home Plans Filed
Plans specifications and detail bills of material for the proposed Athens County Children's Home were filed in the Board of County Commissioners office.
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Athens County Children's Home
Office
The
Board of County Commissioners
Imes Family Hosts Doctor Imes and Family
Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Imes welcomed the former’s brother Dr. L. L. Imes and sister-in-law, also named Mrs. Imes, plus two children named Logan for a guest visit.
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R. P. Imes
Mrs. L. L. Imes
Logan
Mrs Sidders and son visit Gloucester host Mrs Richards
Mrs P B Sidders and her son Richard traveled to Gloucester to visit Price Richards, the mother of Mrs Sidders, as guests in her home.
Pre‑Easter Services Planned at Amesville Church
Rev. Howard E. Warner will conduct a series of pre Easter services at the Amesville Presbyterian Church starting Monday April 6 and continuing each night through Friday April 10. Sermons by the pastor begin at 7 30 p m each evening.
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Amesville
Howard E. Warner
Amesville Presbyterian Church
Camera Face Leads Toby Through Seville Club Night
Toby Ryan a 19 year old model at a Manhattan department store navigates a social circle from a fashion and modeling life to a Seville Club date with Tim a well informed admirer. Amid glamour and rivalries she balances ambition with betrayal as past choices catch up in a night that hints at consequences.
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Toby Ryan
Manhattan
Marty Hiatt
Maurine Ball
Toby
Ben Blake
Carol Marsh
Tim
Jamieson
Harriet Holm
Seville Club
Carol
Betty
Harriet
Models’ League
Bill Pryor
Bill
Poultry Meat Nutrition and Varieties
The article reviews poultry protein ranges from 16 to 21 percent and fat variation by age and diet, noting light breast meat is more tender than thigh meat. It discusses differences by species and sex, the impact of feeding like milk versus corn, and lists other edible poultry and their nutritional value.
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Unit States
United States
Scarlet fever can occur in mild form without rash
Health Q A notes that scarlet fever may be so mild the rash is transient or invisible and peeling is barely noticeable. Such cases still confer immunity to future infections, and a skin test can indicate risk of recurrence after exposure.
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