Jubilee Contrast Shows Britain’s Ruler Flexibility
In 1935 Britons mark King George V’s 25th accession anniversary while other realms crumble. The piece credits English restraint and adaptability after war, contrasting Russia Germany and Austria-Hungary’s rigid rule with Britain's flexible leadership guiding the nation through upheaval.
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George
George V
Nicholas II
Russia
Wilhelm II
Germany
Francis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
London
Wilhelm
Holland
Nicholas
England
Northwest Territory celebration planned for Marietta 1937
Article urges Southeastern Ohio counties to back a Marietta event marking the 150th birthday of the Ohio Country. Endorsed by the President, the plan aims to educate residents about the Northwest Territory's origins and attract thousands, with expected cultural and economic profit for older towns in the Ohio Company Purchase.
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Northwest Territory
Marietta
Ohio
Ohio River
Athens County
Mississippi
Northwest
North
Ohio Company
Supreme Court delays dam work and questions PWA authority
The Supreme Court decision delays another Western dam project and requires Congress to be consulted on dams along navigable streams. Critics argue lawmakers already oversee many projects and that funds could better support conservation in Southeastern Ohio, reducing reliance on sparsely populated desert areas.
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Supreme Court
West
PWA
Congress
Ohio
Southwest
Athens Faces Parking Crunch On Busy Court Street
The article notes that Athens and surrounding towns suffer severe traffic as narrow streets and two hour parking limits fail to handle crowds. Court Street and adjacent roads are busy day and night with cars, and visitors must contend with storage charges as they seek parking.
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Athens
Court Street
The Roper Council in a New Deal pressure cooker
The Roper Business Council faces internal fear about a key utility holding company report while Republicans push for full public release. Senate actions loom over Wheeler rail financing inquiry, with liberals pressing for accountability and potential floor charges.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Roper Business Council
New Deal
Chamber of Commerce
NRA
Social Security
New York
Senate Audit and Control Committee
Wheeler Committee
Audit and Control Committee
Senate
Abyssinia Crisis Sparks Italian Fighter Move to Chicago
The report notes Abyssinia tensions with Mussolini sending a squad of Italian fighters to Chicago while the United States has not sent any cables to the League of Nations.
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Abyssinia
Mussolini
Chicago
Uncle Sam
League
Pershing Urges Veterans to Stand by Government
General Pershing advises war veterans to keep their feet on the ground and stay loyal to the government as Congress remains uncertain and in flux about ongoing policy. The remark frames public trust amid political maneuvering.
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General Pershing
Congress
Parking Crisis in Athens Drives City to Act
The piece describes rush hour gridlock in Athens with 5000 cars daily, 4500 by locals seeking parking. It urges creation of terminal facilities and expanded off street spaces, and calls for shorter parking times to reduce business district congestion and stress on residents and visitors.
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Athens
District Tales of Long Ago Recollections of 1811 migration
Martha Cranston Bingham recounts her family's journey from New York State to Athens in 1811. They endure floods, set up tents on Virginia shores, hunt for food, meet friendly Indigenous people, and share visits in wigwams before continuing the trek. The narrative ends with an invitation to future residence and a continuation note.
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Martha Cranston Bingham
New York State
Athens
Father
Mother
Virginia
Earl
Sally
Quotes on war, trade, and gradual change from era figures
A compilation of remarks from Admiral Sims, Gertrude Stein, and Henry Harriman on war, peace, trade, manners, and the pace of social change. The excerpts reflect optimism about gentility, skepticism of protection, and belief in evolutionary progress through experience.
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W. 8. Sims
Henry Harriman
Public debate on municipal light plant idea
Letter from Russell Michael of The Plains criticizes utility representatives in Athens court on May 6. He urges workers to support a county-wide municipal light plant, attacking private capitalists and urging government investment for the public good. He ends by declaring support for socialism.
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the Messenger
Athens
McCune
Steamboat Norman Disaster At Memphis Ten Years Ago
Ten years after the steamboat Norman sank near Memphis, twenty three people died in the tragedy. Governor Crabbe and Attorney General Crabbe remained at odds over who should curb alleged betting at the Beulah Park spring meet. Air and sea efforts intensified to curb liquor smuggling into the United States. George Junod and wife returned from a winter in Fort Lauderdale. Mrs D C Sprague visited her sister in Marietta. Mary G Noss traveled to Washington for the International Council of Women. Blaine Goldsberry and wife returned from Columbus after a state medical association meeting. Mary Powell announced engagement to Clyde Battin.
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Beulah Park
Crabbe
Twenty Years Ago Local Notes and Social Roster
Two Athens baseball teams lost, one to Pomeroy and the other to England was again terrorized by the dropping of bombs 40 miles from London. The Meth dist Episcopal Sunday School attendance totaled 4178 with Class Six at 2837. Social events include Pallas Club calendar meeting hosted by Mrs. W A Matheny and bridge luncheon at Mrs L V Brown. Guests visited from Londonderry and Zanesville. Evelyn Ronceray quotes Fleur de Paris line about love and money.
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Athens
Pomeroy
the Plains
England
London
History of the Order of the Golden Fleece and the U S fez
The cartoon explains the Order of the Golden Fleece founded by Duke Philip the Good after discovering Maria Van Crombugge wore a wig. The piece notes the order's royal eligibility and the tale of the yellow wig. It also mentions the U S Constabulary as an auxiliary force with Malays and red fez hats and ends with a teaser "Tomorrow Commander".
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Philip the Good of
Burgundy
Maria van Crom
Maria
Order of the
Fez the More
U. S
Alcohol quality and risks in post prohibition era
Dr Morris Fishbein notes changes in alcohol poisoning after prohibition ended. Faster onset and greater severity seen at Cook County Hospital as illicit liquor includes methyl alcohol, lead, copper, and varying adulterants. Treatment ranges from stomach washing to sedation. chronic alcoholics require long-term care.
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Cook County
Chicago
Mother's Day tribute from Messenger readers
Poets' Corner invites verses with name and address. The column notes Mother's Day on May 12 as a day for appreciation through gifts, visits or letters. The sample poem by Charles E. Blaine from Athens Ohio expresses heartfelt memories of his mother and her guiding love.
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Messenger
Charles E. Blaine
Lancaster St
Athens
Ohio
American Explor Horizontal Fiox 1 Noted Explorer
Puzzle page item lists clues and word entries with a theme of exploration and related terms. The grid includes references to notable explorers and geographic terms, inviting solvers to fill a crossword style puzzle.
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Steiner
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Perkins
Miss Perkins
King
Utah
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C. H. Harris
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George Clark
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Russell Michael
Plains
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Memphis
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Fort Lauderdale
Fila
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Joseph Fulton
South McKinley Avenue
Mary G. Noss
Washington, D. C
International Council of Women
Blaine Goldsberry
Columbus
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Ohio State Medical Association
Mary Powell
W. D. Powell
Clyde Battin
Emma R. Battin
Methdist Episcopal Sunday School
C. M. Copeland
W. A. Matheny
Pallas Club
D. C. Cornwell
J. A. Kelly
Londonderry
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Frank Sidle
Zanesville
Will Bechtold
France
Evelyn Ronceray
Folies Bergeres
Gehrig
Houghton
Ala
Bakersfield
California
Henry Miller
Baldwin, Arkansas
Order OF the Golden Fleece
DR. Morris Fishbein
Poets’ Corner
America
Aesop
Pope
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