Bottom of the Depression Seen as a Historical Milestone
The article discusses the depth and duration of the depression, noting industrial output fell 35 percent from 1929 December to 1930 December, then rose to 88 by March. It highlights ongoing domestic and foreign factors shaping recovery, with key issues: sustaining high wages amid agricultural cuts, servicing foreign loans while restricting imports, and preserving railroad securities amid regulated rates. It also covers broader notes on education and self improvement during tough times, plus public water safety and stream pollution concerns in Ohio and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Depression Board
Cleveland Trust Company
Pipe Organ Pump Era and New York Social Oddities
In New York the Pipe Organ Pump era stands out among odd clubs. Members prove they once pumped a church organ bellows, with notables like Charles M. Schwab and George Bye among members. A ministerial-sons circle and the Dutch Treat lunch group feature public figures, dinners, and stage sketches by famous writers, with a scarce limited program book valued by collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Swan
New York
Charles M. Schawb
George Bye
Chet Shafer
Middle West
Order
Cniel Dia
America
Remembera
Information service and trivia Q&A by Frederick Haxin in Athens Messenger
A Washington information service offers free access through Frederick Haxin, inviting readers to send two cents for a reply address. The page lists Q and A items on topics from tariff laws of 1789 to sabbatical year, ginger ale origins, Pan American hedge plants, Flying Scotsman speed, and the Faroe Islands as sheep islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredeg 2
Haskin
Washington
Athens Messenger Inforemation Burne
Frederick Haxu
Washington DC
J. B. A. Cantrell & Cochrane
India
Pan American
Washington Q
London
Edinburgh
Sheep Islands
Faeroe Islands
Iceland
Shetland Islands
Truth and Poetry From Demosthenes to Kubla Khan
A reflective piece pairs verse on Demosthenes and ancient rulers with a critique of virtue and vitamins. It warns that without proper nourishment and modern sewage disposal, society cannot grow wise or maintain healthy streams. The piece urges Izaak Walton League support for clean water and public health infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
Bearded King Ludwig I of Hungary and Bohemia
The fragment notes Ludwig I of Hungary and Bohemia, born 1506 with a beard, ascended the throne at age ten, and died fleeing after the Mohács defeat in 1520. It cites History of Hungary and Bohemia. Also mentions Pulque as Mexico’s national beverage and describes aguamiel from agave yielding a fermented drink, referencing Britannica.
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Ludwig
Lidlwig
Lajos
Hungary
Bohemia
Mohacs
Encyclopedia Britannica
Americans Break Into Print In Global Publishing Lead
Frederic Haskin notes that the United States has surpassed the United Kingdom as a publisher and distributor of books and periodicals. US output reaches about $2.736 billion with large employment in printing and binding, while Britain remains strong in magazines and newspapers. The article contrasts scale, wage effects, and material costs, citing detailed industry figures and shifts in emphasis from books to periodicals and music publishing.
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Hudlric J. Haskin
Washington, DC
United States
United Kingdom
Bureau of the Census
Joany
London
New York
Great Britain
Booklet on Ice Cream Desserts Offered by Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger publishes a booklet from the Bureau of Home Economics of the Department of Agriculture. It explains making dainty frozen desserts without a dash freezer and includes mousses parfaits and an ice cream sandwich recipe. Send four cents for a copy using the coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economica
Department of Agriculture
Athens Messenger
Ice Creams Name booklet request from Washington
The Athens Messenger Information Bureau and director Frederic J. Haskin indicate they enclose four cents in coin or stamps to obtain a copy of the booklet Ice Creams. The fragmentary text mentions address lines and names, suggesting a standard request form and mailing details.
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Athens
Mexaenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Wall Street News and Spanish Turmoil Echo War Time Fears
Commentary notes a cautious market with the Bank of England cutting rates and bond prices rising amid global tension. Spain experiences mob-driven fires while authorities seize Alfonso assets, and calls to freeze wages and prices gain support as prosperity hinges on the payroll. Captain Hawks is praised for record-breaking flights across Europe.
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Wall Street
Bank of England
Bondi
Briish
Captain Hawks
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
London
Rome
Pats
Berlin
Hamburg
Stunt carnival and graduation notes from Athens area
Apriel stunt carnival under Y. M. C. A. Ohio University aids all departments. Estates pay back taxes totaling 5505 by Jennie J. Frame family ties to former County Auditor A. J. Frame. Nelsonville trips to Albany and a Mabel Emma Stewart graduation recital at Ohio University auditorium. Denison beats Ohio in a track meet at Ohio field. Sir Knight J Halidas Chine of Athens inspects Marietta Knights Templar. Ten years ago city council acts on paving and sewer projects. Byard Street paving contract awarded. Pill Street prep noted. Athens County findings reveal four seam lines of line stone saving thousands. Golf beginners rule at Athens Country Club is to stay silent during shots. Temporary course nearly ready amid rule announcements. Housing deficit remains and thirty-five homes under construction with goods stored by families.
Memorial sort of Capitol chatter and press notes
Washington May 18 A Methodist temperance article notes and the Labor Department case of Mrs Lillian Larsh, destitute mother deported with her four children to Canada. The piece mentions the National Woman’s Party praise, Equal Rights debate, and various political radio incidents. It touches on Citrus production, Illinois corn to Canadian distilleries, and Chamber of Commerce remarks.
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Mrs. Ish
Superstition and Birth Control in Social Attitudes
A reflective piece argues against superstition and nursery rituals as harmful to children shaping reason and emotion. It critiques belief in lucky charms and signs, notes class disparities in birth control access, and asserts that only right trustful attitudes promote resilience while warning against demon imagery and fatalism.
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Wilson R. Tearly
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Newark
Double Parking Vexes Towns. Urges Parking Ban
Athens motorist letter laments double parking across Main Street and side streets causing traffic jams, danger at cross streets, and fender damage. Calls for a universal stop to all double parking to ease heavy traffic, urging pedestrians to walk and drivers to park legally or refrain entirely. Dated Athens May 12, 1931.
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Massenger
Athens
Merebody
Hie
Matn
Main Street
Itag
Mual
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Ayo
Marie Leemer
WSPA
Shab Jee
Danerat
Calon
Jacksonville
Alexandria
Ohio
James J. Montague
Demosthenes
Alexander
Kubla Khan
Ripley
Wsep
Diem
Jenser Croc Callagere
AG N
Jensen
SESH
Michael J. Flanagan
Seperroy Court
Firidgeport
Conn
Antonio. Magliabecchi
Florence
Desert
Frederic Haskin Washington
EAD Book Wir
Spain
Span
Alfonso
Crowell
Bernard M Sarach
Y. A. of Ohio University
Jennie J. Frame
A. J. Frame
AL. Pritchard
John V. Wood
Nelsonville
Albany
Mac Bethel
Misa Leta Aflac
Nelson
Mabel Emma Stewart
Ohio University
Denison
Grantilie
J Halidas
Mariner and
Sams
Byard Street
Pill Street
Athena
Athens Champer of Commerce
Athens Country Club
Hiis
Junior League
Man Oy Wooths
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Hoover
Jouett Shouse
San Francisco
Shouse
Simeon Foxs
Senator Davis
Pennsylvania
Johor
Banjo Jim
Cal Coolridge
Davis
Jim
Methodist Board of Temperant
Agriculture Department
Chamber of Commerce
Mohatmimedania
Sudan
Mecca
International Chamber of Commerce Congress
Russia
Prince of Wales
Northern Ireland
Fead
Belfast
Southern Ireland
Physicianss Uch
Indies
Harold Lford
Sonny
Fred
Rahaghhys
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