The Athens Messenger History and Publisher Lineage
The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W Bush as publisher from 1825 and notes 1896 to 1929 as publication periods. It describes weekly afternoon issues except Sunday and mentions the Athens Messenger Herald printing co with Gordon K Bush as publisher and general manager and Charles and Harris as managing editors.
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Frederick W Bush
Athens Messenger
Herald Printing Co
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles & Harris
Time To Resign Over Ohio Penitentiary Warden
The piece argues the Ohio Penitentiary suffers from entrenched inside politics, favoritism, and scandal. Warden Thomas should resign after years of problematic administration, including a past deadly incident and continued distrust. A change of managers is urged to restore public confidence.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Ohio
Big House
Spring Street
Thomas
No Profit Allowed and Blue Eagles Rise
The piece attacks General Hugh Johnson and the Blue Eagle program, noting pressure to raise wages and set minimum prices through code authorities while criticizing government overreach. It cites 75 cent dry cleaning minimums in Athens and a 40 cent CCC cleaning rate as examples, and reports postal service cuts and reduced mail deliveries in Athens Court Street. It questions public support for codes as government intervention disrupts normal business and labor hours.
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Hugh Johnson
America
Athens
CCC
Jim Farley
Court Street
Pie for Americans! Reed urges standard for true pies
Dr. Dudley Reed of the University of Chicago advocates a return to traditional cherry pie as the sole satisfactory dessert to restore wholesome dining. He criticizes desserts built on fluffy whites that aim to please the eye and argues pie nourishes body and stomach.
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Dudley Reed
University of Chicago
Doctor Reed
Behind the News on New Deal and NRA Turmoil
A Washington briefing reports opposition figures targeting Roosevelt as New Deal critics shift from the NRA and AAA to the White House. It cites economists and observers on the New Deal’s basic aims, Morgenthau's silver list, NRA enforcement tensions, and a Home Owners' Loan Corp work‑culture stunt amid pressure to increase productivity.
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Washington
NRA
AAA
Brain Trust
White House
Roosevelt
New York Financial
Washington Observer
Father Coughlin
Treasury
Morgenthau
Senate
Congress
Mr. Morgenthau
Henry Ford
Blue Eagle
Arsenal
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Chipmunks on the Move Hurt Local Workers
A polemic denounces traveling workers known as chipmunks who travel country to take jobs for cheap. The writer claims they undercut local merchants and labor, forcing residents to compete for scarce work and rely on public assistance. The piece argues against hiring these itinerant workers to protect local citizens and taxes.
Schwab regrets eviction of veteran squatters on Hudson
Heywood Broun recalls Charles M. Schwab expressing regret at the removal of veteran neighbor families opposite Riverside Drive. Schwab praises their kindness and shared produce, noting good relations and mutual aid despite social divide. He stresses American neighborliness and offers a humane viewpoint on mediating hardship.
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Charles M. Schwab
Europe
Hudson
Riverside Drive
Loretto
Soaked by charity and taxation in hard times
The author critiques private charity as failing to solve unemployment and argues for a government funded plan with progressive taxation to share the burden. He questions benevolence as self congratulation, notes the harm of rugged individualism, and urges systemic support over piecemeal gifts.
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Bethlehem Steel
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Mr. Blank
Relaxation Therapy by Dr Edmund Jacobson
The article discusses Dr Edmund Jacobson's stress relief method to ease nerve tension. It describes a program of progressive muscle relaxation starting with the forearm and progressing to the whole body, including the face, with sessions of 45 minutes to an hour and potential help for insomnia. The approach is contrasted with fletcherism and other anxiety relief ideas, noting a doctor may guide the practice.
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Cone
Edmund Jacobson
Doctor Jacobson
Germs and sanitation as keys to health in homes
The column argues sanitation goes beyond plumbing, stressing clean water, proper hygiene, and avoidance of dirt. It urges prevention, boiling or sun drying clothes, and air exposure, to limit germs, noting modern conveniences may help but basic cleanliness remains essential.
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Lourdes
Tropics
Public Forum on Japan China Policy and War Costs
The piece questions moral indignation over Japan's China policy and weighs the costs of escalating sentiment. It asks if Americans would pay the price in lives and resources to denounce aggression, urging calm diplomacy over heated rhetoric to avoid costly war or broader conflict.
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China
Tokio
Far East
Raleigh and His Work: A Bold Biography by Irvin Anthony
The review praises Irvin Anthony’s Raleigh and His Work as a vivid biography of Walter Ralegh. It highlights his courtly rise under Elizabeth I, Machiavellian influence, and pursuit of England’s empire after the queen’s death. The piece notes Ralegh’s battles with Spain and his ultimate downfall on the scaffold.
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Walter Raleigh
Irvin Anthony
Raleigh
Elizabeth
James
Ralegh
England
American
Athens to Meigs and Chesterhill Road Improvements
State Legis approved three Athens area road projects extending to the Vinton Meigs and Chesterhill lines. A Moser driver from Athens faced speeding charges in Bexley and a hospital transfer in Columbus. Miss Mabel Poston of Nelsonville noted for bridge club play with high score by Lou Rice. Athens Boy Scouts formed a district including Noble and Athens Counties with County Council members listed. Ella Welch Grimes announced for Allen Riley 2, 19%.
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Athens
Vinton County
Meigs County
Chesterhill
W. E. Moser
Bexley
Brown
Columbus
Athens Boy Scouts
Wroe
Noble
Athens Counties
Attorney Ji Judge
M. Johnson
Homer G
Carl Forsyth
Egyptian Princess Operetta at Ohio University
Ida Boerstler led a performance of The Egyptian Princess with the Ohio University Girls’ Gree. Cast included Donald Me Bush and Helen Peoples in dark-bets and Helen Pickett as queen. Leading singing featured Alm Haze Crooks. tickets and sales listed several local buyers and guests.
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Ohio University
Clara D. Thompson
Donald Me Bush
Wheeler Dew
Donald Swe Siave
Helen Peoples
Janice Battin
Elsie Doerendes Rener
Lucile
Helen Pickett
Alm Haze Crooks
Ohio University Through the Years and Growth
An archival sketch tracing Ohio University from its 1835 start to present day. It notes early tuition practices, faculty exams, and campus growth from a single brick building and seven dorms to a modern campus. The piece highlights historical milestones and the university’s evolving educational mission.
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Ohio University
Edwin Watts
Ne Alef
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