Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co lists Gordes K. Bush as publisher and general manager with Charles B. Harris as managing editor. It is a weekday afternoon paper with Sunday morning edition and includes National and Ohio press affiliations. Subscription rates are 15 cents weekly by carrier and 4.50 annually by mail in Ohio, with various multi month terms.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordes K. Bush
Charles BH. Harris
Ohio
Coronation Echoes Across a Modern World
The coronation of Britain's king and queen dazzled observers in the United States, highlighting enduring ties among English speaking peoples. Americans saw royal ritual as a symbol of unity and stable governance, while noting modern shifts away from absolutist rule and the evolving monarchy.
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England
Britain
George
Rural counties seek to abandon work relief in Ohio
A broad move by rural counties in Ohio calls to end the federal work relief program arguing long term costs are needlessly high. Proponents say savings occur if relief is run by local districts, while urban centers resist, fearing loss of federal aid as they remain politically dependent. Rural lawmakers hope national momentum follows, though they doubt success against campaign promises.
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Ohio
Congress
No Cowardice Allowed in Small City Newspaper Ethics
The piece urges editors to uphold honest, fearless coverage free from influence. It states the paper must inspire public confidence and openly report the truth even against mob sentiment, avoiding demagogues or opportunists and rejecting outside pressure.
Labor behemoths clash as unions spar in political theater
Washington report recalls John Lewis and his CIO battle with A F L crafts, a sustained suspension between rivals, and hints of revenue pressures driving restraint. It notes Green linked craft labor and Coshocton Ohio hearings as a quiet hinge in the dispute. A telegram from a mystery group lampoons the Senate probe.
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Washington
John Lewis
CIO
A. F
L. Crafts
Mr. Lewis
University Club Palace
United Mine Workers
Mr. Green
S. Craft Union
Lewis United Mine Workers’ Union
Lewis Cio
A. F. of L
United Mine Workers’ Executive Committee
Green Beause
Coshocton
Ohio
Lewis
Coronation Pamphlet Highlights Royal Puppetry and Windsor Fallout
Hugh Johnson critiques an English coronation pamphlet showing George as a puppet king while Edward Windsor’s abdication is hailed as a lost asset. He argues the pageant hides real tensions and mocks the monarchy as a ceremonial relic. He notes Bats’ sixth sense as a metaphor for obstructed hits.
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Washington, D. C
England
Dave Windsor
Garden of Eden
George
Dave
Thone
Baldwin
Stanley
Canterbury
York
Gudgeon
Edward
True Americanism and Constitutional Rights
Letter from G. L. Humphrey argues the Constitution remains the American keystone promising rights to all. He defends equal protection, wage growth, tax fairness, and Christian living, urging respect for others and adherence to Constitution and Christ.
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the Messenger
Davey
Ohio
Mr. Webster
Squirrels Taxed by 1807 Ohio Act Repealed in 1809
In Gallipolis, Judge W. R. White notes an 1807 Ohio law requiring taxpayers to deliver squirrel scalps to township clerks under a per scalp credit system. The act, aimed at reducing the squirrel population, was repealed in 1809 amid unpopularity and diversion of tails for clothing and decor.
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Gallipolis
Ohio General Assembly
W. R. White
General Assembly
Toto
White
Ohio University installs key chapter and awards pledges
The key chapter at Ohio University is installed. Twenty three students are pledged for scholarship leadership character and service across varied activities. Faculty honored include Prof. W C Harris Prof C N MacKinnon and Don C Peden.
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Ohio University
W. C. Harris
C. N. MacKinnon
Don C. Peden
War sermon praised amid riotous applause at First Methodist
Dr. B D Evans delivered a war sermon applauded several times at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He denounced German brutality and deceitful conduct, urging the congregation to condemn the enemy. A 1917 graduate left the classroom without flowers or elaborate celebrations.
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B. D. Evans
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Health Hints on Syphilis Transmission and Prevention
Guidance explains secondary infection routes are rare but warns most spread occurs via sexual contact. It emphasizes hygiene, early diagnosis with microscopic examination and blood tests, cautions against ineffective “blood medicines,” and advises against kissing during contagious stages. It also covers marriage timing and avoiding endangering children.
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Wassermann
War talk and caution echo through quoted voices
The statements warn that predicting or preparing for war may trigger it while urging patience in democratic processes. Dr. John R. Mott and Sidney Hillman express concern about labor gains from impatience, and George VI honors his father’s example in a maiden speech.
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John R. Mott
New York
Sidney Hillman
George VI
Woman's Dilemma Sparks Washington Train Plot
Joan Barrett plans to leave with Bob Andrews to Washington after Sybil Hendry threatens to reveal Philip Hendry's gossip. In Green Hills Grill, Norton probes for the money while Dorothy Starke arrives. Joan seeks help from Dorothy to reach the train before Sybil’s disclosure changes everything.
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Joan Barrbett
John Hendry
Bob Andrews
Hendry
Joan
Sybil Hendry
Philip Hendry
Sybil
Dorothy Starke
Charles Norton
California
Norton
Philip
San Francisco
Mr. Hendry
Bob
Andrews
Mr. Norton
Miss Barrett
Sybil’s
Washington
John
Charley
Green Hills
New York
Broadway
Dorothy
Millie
Jim Sanders
Chicago
Seattle
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