Athens Messenger overview and circulation details
The Athens Messenger prints weekday editions except Saturdays and a large Sunday edition. Published by THE ATHENS MESSENGER & HERALD PRINTING CO with Gordon Kush as Publisher and Gen. Mgr and Charles H. Harris as Managing Editor. It serves multiple southeastern Ohio communities and lists various professional associations and national representations. Subscription rates are stated, with Ohio mail options and prices for different periods.
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Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon Kush
Charles H. Harris
Thomas A. Jenkins A solid record of service and ability
The piece argues Thomas A. Jenkins has served thousands of constituents well in Congress. It cites his work on the Committee of Claims and Pension Committee, immigration efforts, and as an assistant to Republican floor leaders, asserting his demonstrated performance over mere potential. It urges voters to support Jenkins based on action and results.
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Thomas A. Jenkins
Office of Responsibility
House
Washington
Jenkins
Tom Jenkins
Ohio Governor calls special session on bank reopenings
Governor White asks for a special legislative session to empower banks to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The plan aims to liquidate closed banks faster, reopen those in sound condition, and secure Ohio a share of federal funds to restore depositor confidence and revive agriculture, industry, and commerce.
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White
Ohio
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Reconstruction Corporation
Ohin
Glouster Bank
Glouster
Glouster State Bank
Straitsville
Coalville
Lost Relatives Across the West Stir Local Memory
Meigs County readers hear of a relative who left Southeastern Ohio for the West 75 years ago and has been missing since. The piece reflects on lost kin from Athens County, Ohio, and the enduring search to trace once-wary kin across distant graves and old burial grounds.
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Commonwealth
Athens County
Ohio
Meigs County
Ohio Hills
West
Ohio Country
Mississippi
Atlantic
Pacific
Colleges Rally Against Door to Door Fund Salesmen
The piece notes 27 eastern colleges and universities have condemned door to door magazine subscriptions and similar solicitations. It criticizes salesmen for soliciting sympathy rather than goods and warns of the poor example set for their future careers.
Thought for Today From Ezekiel Verse Reflection
A devotional line echoes God’s message to turn away from wrongdoing and seek renewal, citing Ezekiel 14:52 with emphasis on turning toward divine guidance.
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Ezekiel
New York Sheep Shearing and Butterfly Fever Captivate City
In Manhattan signs of summer arrive with Central Park sheep shearing drawing crowds and newsreels. Butterflies flourish at O. Fulda’s shop as a blue monarch tops best sellers. Broadway gossip centers on Cyrano de Bergerac and the ShubertS nose drama with Durante Schnozzle keeping headlines.
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New York
Manhattan
Joe
Central Park Paths
Central Park
Frank Hoey
Fifth Avenue
O. Fulda’s
South American
Guianas
Cyrano
Durante
Shuberts
Shubert
St. Louis
Facts You Want to Know From the Athens Messenger Inquiry
Readers submit questions on history science and civic topics to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau. Answers cover glass tempering works Die Walkure dates Tomb of the Unknown Soldier kindergarten origins and Pan American Union members with concise facts and dates.
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Richard Wagner
Munich
M. Bb
Colorado
Frederich Froebel
Froebel
Blakenburg
Thuringian Forest
United States
Elizabeth Peabody
Boston
Germany
St. Louis
Susan Blow
W. T. Harris
N. A
United States of America
Mexico
Cuba
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Panama
el Salvador
Colombia
Venezuel
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Chile
Paraguay
Uruguay
Public Forum on Road Proposals and Malta Language Issue
Readers discuss road slate actions and the FOREM project in Albany, Ohio. The letter notes anonymous submissions and urges either wiping or smashing the slate. A second item analyzes Britain and Italy over Malta language policy, urging freedom of language in schools while noting tensions with Rome.
Unfinished Macadam Road Hinder Prospect of Athens Businesses
Editor argues that a half mile of road near Hebbardsville remains incomplete for four years, blocking a shortcut from the Ohio River to Athens and harming business. He questions delays, fault lines, and who benefits, urging completion to improve tax and transport outcomes.
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Athens
Hebbardsville
Albany
Downington
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Kitchen Special Booklets Offer From Athens Messenger
A group of expert cook and dietitian authored booklets is offered by the Athens Messenger. Prices include two 6 cent booklets for 10 cents or three 4 cent booklets for 10 cents, with all 12 for 45 cents. Titles cover desserts, canned foods, soups salads sandwiches, fish and seafoods, baking bread and pastry, creams and freezes, and more.
Why Birds Fail to Sing in Spring
The speaker laments that birds like grackles and sparrows prey on angleworms and garden pests, neglecting to sing while worms toil to enrich soil. Nature’s balance favors pests over birds, leaving birds silent in spring.
Enclosed phase find cents for the booklets list
Information Bureau note from Frederic J. Haskin lists cents for booklets checked on the above list. It requests name street city state details to complete the enclosure.
Editorial favors Bettman over Taber for U S Senate
A Coolville Ohio reader objects to The Messenger editorial backing Gil bet Bettman in the U S Senate race over Li ff Taber. He calls Bettman wet and Taber dry, argues Taber is able and right for the times, and urges against sending a wet man to Congress.
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the Messenger
Messenger
Gilbert Bettman
United States
Li Ff. Taber
Mr. Taber
Congress
A. B. Saunders
Coolville
Ohio
Congress to resume sales tax debate amid tobacco levy
The piece questions Congress returning to sales tax talks to balance the budget, noting the tobacco tax raises hundreds of millions annually and is heavier than proposed taxes. It asks if the public or experts feel or resist the tax amid ongoing testing and policy scrutiny.
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Congress
Taxation Threatens Moving Picture Industry, Preservation Urged
The speaker warns that harsh taxes jeopardize a major American industry with global reach, noting conditions pushing picture companies toward bankruptcy. Taxation damages production, reducing competition and depriving the public of happiness and entertainment.
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Moving Picture
Doctor Nitobe Visits Amid Calls for Respect
The piece notes Doctor Nitobe, a distinguished Japanese statesman, visiting despite past vows, asserts no prejudice toward Japan in the community, and argues Americans recognize Japan’s strengths. It discusses exclusion policies toward Asia and Japan’s view of the China relationship, framing the issue as a clash of competitive abilities.
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Doctor Nitobe
Japan
Asia
China
Warn Europe on Cash-Only War Preparations
A speaker warns that another European war would exclude American men and credit, forcing cash dollar purchases. He cautions Europe not to mistake U S restraint for weakness, even at risk of being labeled premeditated Shylock.
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America
Europe
Jacksonville Agreement Recalls Wartime Coal Strikes
The Jacksonville agreement saga, with John L. Lewis praised by younger miners and attacked by Mother Jones, shows how wartime profits faded as idle mines strained to survive. British strikes shifted demand, reviving Hocking field output before markets cooled again.
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John L. Lewis
Mother Jones
Mitchell
Lewis
John
Saint Paul
West Virginia
Akron
Detroit
Tidewater
Ohio
West
Funds awarded to American Legion from Athens County War Relief
The Athens County War Relief Association trustees transfer the remaining 54 642.25 dollars to the American Legion of Athens County. Judge Frank M. Clevenger in Wilmington’s common pleas court issued the final distribution.
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Athens County War Relief Association
American Legion
Athens County
Frank M. Clevenger
Wilmington
Common Pleas Court
Dickie’s Health Turned By Doctors and Tonsil Surgery
A narrative about a four year old boy Dickie who suffered from serious illness linked to enlarged tonsils and repeated infections. After multiple medical opinions and urgent treatment including mastoid surgery, removal of the tonsils led to recovery. The piece urges heeding doctors advice and seeking available clinics for families in need.
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Dickie
Board of Health
The Roosevelt Tammany Crossroads and Copper Talk
Washington dispatch analyzes the clash between Tammany Hall and Governor Roosevelt over graft amid Seabury reports and Walker’s possible removal. It weighs Roosevelt’s possible moves, New York delegates, and political risks for the Chicago nominating fight.
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Washington
Tammany Ifall
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Tammany
Seabury Committee
Roosevelt
Samuel Seabury
Seabury
Jimmy Walker
Curry
al Smith
Tammany Hall
New York City
Smith
Harimn
Walker
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