The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. details
The Athens Messenger announces its publishing company details and staff roles, listing Frederick W. Bush as publisher, Gordon K. Bush as publisher and general manager, and Charles & Harris as managing editors. It notes memberships, circulation practices, and subscription rates across several counties.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles & Harris
Rain needed now amid May drought and tense farming loss
The piece notes a May drought harming farmers and gardeners with insufficient rain. It discusses weather volatility, its economic impact, and the ongoing need for more precipitation after recent light showering.
Prolonged Arab Jewish Clash Clouds Palestine Outlook
The piece notes limited US concern over the Arab Jewish dispute in the Holy Land while predicting futile efforts for Jewish homeland aims. It describes mass Jewish immigration, Arab claims to Palestine, and potential British withdrawal from protection, arguing the conflict will persist and draw world attention.
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Holy Land
Palestine
Orient
Near East
Strength Hidden in Nation Readies Summer Revival
The Alexander Hamilton Institute notes March marks the fifth straight month of year over year income growth with the first quarter 1939 at 14.332 billion dollars versus 12.883 billion last year. Profits rise, coal and economy shows resilience as industries resume, wages and relief roll improvements cited.
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Congress
Alexander Hamilton Institute
National City Bank of New York
Europe
Congress votes extra secretaries as economy billed
Congress backs itself with new clerks claiming efficiency while slashing Roosevelt relief and boosting budgets. Senators soon follow, adding another secretary at 1500 a year, totaling about a million dollars annually. Critics say the move betrays professed thrift and self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Roosevelt
Raymond Clapper on News and Demagogues in Washington
Raymond Clapper argues newspapers and radio inflate demagogues by overemphasizing and misframing stories. He contends objectivity in headlines and literal accuracy can mislead readers and empower anti Semitic campaigns and political manipulation.
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Washington
Dies
Dies Committee
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Jim Farley
John Hamilton
Hamilton
Kansas
Gerald Winrod
Bruce Catton Surveys Washington Scene
Washington story on Harry Hopkins aiming to revive the Commerce Department after a nadir under Hoover and Roper. Hopkins proposes a $255000 program to hire practical business brains, form an expert panel, and create a Division of Industrial Economics to aid prices, trade, and investment flow, with special focus on small business needs.
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Washington
Harry Hopkins
Department of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
Hopkins
Dan Roper
White House
Hoover
Congress
Division of
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
President Ends Cross Not Clear How
A playful line recalls a president ending a dispute in a joking rhyme. The column mentions a pancake queen in Michigan and notes one beauty a man might take seriously, hinting at light local color and humorous commentary.
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Michigan
Answers to a series of general knowledge questions
A Q and A list covers diverse topics from street railways and Supreme Court impeachment to the Suez Canal company, immigration flows in 1938, and miscellaneous facts. It includes explanations of Ozarks origin, house centipede legs, education terms, currency, Washington D C streets, immigration petitions, glass cleansers, Democratic rules, botulism, and river directions with concise answers.
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Samuel Chase
U. S
A Court
Senate
Suez Canal
Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez
Suez Canal Company
Great Britain
United States
England
North Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Ozarks
U.S
New Zealand
Washington, D. C
Italy
Washington Service Bureau
Thirteenth Street
North America
Messenger Service Bureau Notice Instructions
A historical notice from The Messenger's Service Bureau requests readers enclose a three cent stamp for reply and directs mailing to 1013 13th Street Washington DC. It states legal and medical advice cannot be given and to address all mail to The Messenger's Service Bureau.
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Messenger’s Service Bureau
Washington
13Th St
Washington, D. C
Public Forum Letter on Teachers Pay Delays in Ohio
A reader from Athens argues Ohio teachers and school workers in Athens County face delayed pay amid state budget issues. The letter criticizes Bricker and Davey administrations, calls for action by the governor and Legislature, and asks for local tax funds to be returned to education.
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the Messenger
Ohio
Athens County
Bricker
Davey
Columbus
Fermer Morris
Athens
Sunrise Poem by Annie McIntyre Barteo
A poetic piece describes dawn as a queen bearing a sun torch, lighting the world as shadows flee. It follows the day from morning stairs to earth west, ending as night takes over and the torch fades. Annie McIntyre Barteo from Nelsonville Ohio is named.
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Annie McIntyre Bartoe
Nelsonville
Ohio
Doves Hostess Seeks Big Spender Amid Glamour Circle
Tackie Thompson, hostess at the Dove, reflects on past luxury and current modest living as she plans to impress a cosmetics mogul at a cocktail party. She recalls dynamic social circles from Van Zant gatherings, including Janice French, Clem Shirley, and Duke Martin, with hopes of advancing beauty ventures and nightclub plans.
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Tucky Thompson
Tackie
Corinne
Pete Thompson
The
Dove
the Dove
Duke Martin
Beauty
Washington
Tilly Porter
Jones’ Review
Sir Ronald Summerfield
London
van Zants
Clem
Janice French
Jack Burden
Miss Shirley
Cove
Martin
Dove owner meets young man amid nightclub talk
In a lounge scene, Tackie introduces Jack to nightclub owner Martin at the Dove and Duke, noting the venue’s fame and a March mention in the Gazette. Janice French’s death by her own hand is referenced, with hints of a funeral and continuing plot as Martin dismisses questions.
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Harvard
Ian
Duke
The
Dove
Tackie
Jack
Mr. Martin
Martin
Gazette
Tuckie
Mary Franklin
Janice French
Janice
van Zants
Vitamins and vitamins hinted cures in medical bulletin
The American Medical Association meeting highlighted vitamin A B1 E and K roles in health. Vitamin B1 deficiency links to nervous and digestive issues including beri beri and brain inflammation. Vitamin K prevents bleeding after gall bladder operations. many patients receive it in bile salts. Detroit reports color blind drivers can use cues to drive safely. adenoids link to infections in children. sun and climate aid chronic sinus infections via vitamins and rest.
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American Medical Association
University of Iowa
University of Minnesota
Detroit
Thousands of Trees Planted on Linton Farm in Green Township
About 20 000 trees were planted this spring on Leslie Linton's farm near Maysville in Green Township. Camp Fairfield enrollees led the work, focusing on soil conservation. Species included locust tulip poplar red white and shortleaf pines making it the county's largest single planting this year.
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LOGAN
Leslie Linton
Maysville
Green Township
Camp Fairfield
Fairfield County
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Tucky
Helen Worden
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