The Athens Messenger Establisher Overview and Network
A brief description of The Athens Messenger Establisher detailing its wide Southeastern Ohio reach across five counties and communities like Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Mippolport Coolville Gallipolis and surrounding areas. It lists associations and services including American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Select List Audit Bureau of Circulation and United Press National Representatives. Obituary and notice options are noted with postal details and filing terms.
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Athens County Relief Seeks Seed For Subsistence Gardens
Relief workers struggle to secure seed for subsistence gardens in Athens County as funds shrink and demand soars. Many residents lack money for seed and hundreds of gardens are planned. officials urge quick action and local agency investigation to remedy the shortfall and reduce relief needs.
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Athens County
Mop'Em All Up Targets Seiners and Dynamiters
The article condemns illegal fishing methods in Ohio, noting several men jailed for spearing game fish and urging a state drive to curb seining and dynamiting. It highlights widespread violations in Athens County and neighboring areas and calls for sportsmen to support legal fishing.
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Athens County
Soul Tying Dilemmas of Kidnap Victims Parents and Police
The piece reflects on the soul turning choices parents face when children are kidnapped. It discusses balancing police help and secrecy, fearing public panic, and the tension between safeguarding children and aiding law enforcement. It weighs whether silence until ransom is paid is prudent but acknowledges the emotional strain.
Japan's Expansion Seen Through Quiet Pacific Ambitions
The piece argues Japan seeks steady growth to support population and resources, noting American and British reactions. It claims Korea and Manchuria are under Japanese administration and likens Japan's aims to a US style government, contrasting tempo with Germany before the Great War.
Eclipses and intrigue shadow Farley at the New Deal
Washington reports reveal Postmaster General Farley dismissed a Republican holdover from the Post Office for political reasons. The fired official, earning $6,000, was replaced by a Democrat, who then reportedly received a $7,500 Treasury post.
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Washington
Sunny Jim Farley
New Deal
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Post Office Department
Treasury Department
Treasury Stabilization Fund Mystery Puzzles Markets
Investors question why the Treasury moved to prepare a stabilization fund after booking a gold profit. Theories include dollar moves, gold or silver purchases, or Federal backing for bonds, but none fit logic. The timing of the fund creation remains unclear as markets react to the action.
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Wall Street
Treasury
Treasury blamed for France driven gold policy
Sources suggest the Treasury acted over possible French gold embargo and exchange fluctuations. Insider expectations warned of May Day unrest in Paris and stronger swings in sterling and the dollar. Officials keep the behind the scenes rationale secret, as they have not been fully truthful about foreign exchange aims.
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Paris
Federal pursuit and New Deal debates swirl in press and politics
The piece sketches internal DOJ pressure around Dillinger escape fears and local police cooperation, cites New Deal economists proposing jail and job schemes, notes Tugwell criticism, polls on New Deal approval, and rumors of Morgenthau and Baruch Paris chatter. It ends with NRA pressure on a New England rayon mill lacking a Blue Eagle.
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Tugwell
Roosevelt
South
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Wall Street
Treasury
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Paris
Bernard Baruch
White House
New England
Mill
England eyes expanded reach in the Wikado program
The passage notes England's interest in the Wikado expansion and the United States seeking an open door in China. It suggests China will take years to rise, while Japan will solidify business and population to command the Far East.
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England
United States
China
Japan
Far East
Captain Flagg and the New Deal Calm in a Changing Era
A reflective column recalls Captain Flagg, aging and dogged, still chasing wood chucks and clinging to old values as a modern era reshapes life. The piece notes his stubborn pride, limited vision, and enduring feud with Chang, his son, amidst social shifts and May Day reminiscences.
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Airdale
Connecticut
Hale Lake
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Captain Flagg the Airedale and Ridge police power
A humorous reminiscence on Winnie a police dog and Captain Flagg the Airedale. The piece quips about policing, social mores, and the dog’s dramatic entrances and exits, praising the dog’s defiant spirit and likening him to a sturdy Tory figure.
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Winnie
Connecticut
Flagg
Wimbleton
Captain Flagg
Laurel Township Ohio History Highlights From Early Settlers to Rock House
Laurel Township in Hocking County earned its name from laurel bushes. Early settlers arrived in 1812 led by Mr. Smith and Koons brothers on Laurel Creek. John White built a gunpowder mill. his son died in an explosion. The first school opened on Laurel Creek with teacher Robert McBroom. The Methodist Episcopal church formed in 1887 at Gibisonville, while United Brethren began circa 1830. Gibisonville was laid out in 1840 near center. Rock House, a granite wall rising 166 feet on sandstone pillars, is a notable feature.
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Laurel Township
Hocking County
Mr. Smith
Koons
Laurel Creek
George Kinser
Robert McBroom
Josiah Cantewell
John White
John Fox
Daniel Sheiler
Mr. Grim
Levi McCulion
United Brethren Church
Gibisonville
Samuel
William Gibison
Rock House
Your Health Diet Insights on Skin Care and Caution
Dr Morris Fishbein explains skin as living tissue that self regulates and warns against overuse of ointments and lotions for blemishes and conditions. Poor diet and cleanliness affect skin health and good hygiene with fresh air and exercise can help pimples and blackheads more than topical remedies.
Persecution complex harms happiness and health
Olive Roberts Barton discusses how a persecution complex grows from inferiority, making people believe others plot against them. It fuels fear, quarrels, and spoiled joy. With effort, one can shift toward tolerance and better well being, though genuine righteous indignation is rare.
Editorial Briefs and Oddities From Early 20th Century
Boston police prepared for a May Day riot with guns and ammo but took risks with Dillinger at large. Samuel Insull plans a haircut and may face a bondholder barber. A copper bathing suit debuted at Seattle Inventors Congress. Police may wear bathing suits as long as they keep away from the girls behind a pillars.
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Boston
Dillinger
Samuel Insull
Utilities
Insull
Inventors’ Congress
Seattle
Cartoon Judge Gillis served in three branches in WWI
Yesterday's cartoon recalls Detroit jurist Joseph A. Gillis who served in the Naval Training Station in 1917, Naval Hospital Norfolk, Marines at Quantico, Army Hospital 39 La Rochelle, and Thirty-First Regiment Engineers before discharge from the Boston Navy Yard in October 1918. The piece also notes Odditorium display of a 100 thread needle from Sing Sing inmates and young Vernon Cherry's repeated bone fractures as context.
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Thirty-First Regiment Engineers
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Sing Sing
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New York
Public Forum Letter Not on File Says Editor
The Messenger reports no record of a Public Forum letter from a party connected with the Meigs County Unemployed League. The editor states there is no knowledge of receiving such a letter or any attitude blocking publication of an honestly written and reliably signed communication.
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Meigs County Unemployed League
Public school alarmist Wirt mocked over Washington trip
The Messenger portraits Indiana schoolmaster Wirt as a nervous publicity seeker who accused Washington Brain Trusts of grooming Franklin D. Roosevelt for tyranny. He urged mobilizing police and national forces to defend the nation. Officials brand him “False Alarm Wirt.”
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Unclear Education Scheme Sparks Publicity Echo
An unclear report traces a twenty year old plan costing ten thousand dollars linked to an education scheme in Indiana. It mentions a school in New Albany and criticizes a figure named Benedict Cannon Jr and a controversial public image label.
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New
Family Notes From Hebbardsville Household Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. of Mr. and Mrs. of Hebbardsville hosted relatives at a series of visits. Cora Woodyard and Erwin Woodyard appeared as guests of local kin with other familial greetings reported among neighbors.
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Woodyart
Presto
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Charles Jobs
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