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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists Frederick W. Gosh as publisher from 1896 to 1929 with weekly editions and a standard print house. It notes management, associations, wire service access, office addresses, and subscription rates including mail and carrier options.
The piece recalls Senate testimony on Wall Street fraud and easy profits in 1929. It cites the Raskob pool earning 6 million weekly, a freelanced trader netting 1.5 million in five weeks without investing his own money, and a pool manipulated company paying 1.5 million in dividends on 1 million net profit. It warns prosperity then paved today’s downturn and calls for steadier, enduring growth avoiding easy money.
The piece argues Congress has failed to lead, reflecting conflicting views at home. It urges representatives to think for themselves and exercise independent judgment rather than simply following majority opinion. It calls for genuine leadership over mere responsiveness.
The text notes Senator James Couzens of Michigan held most fortune in tax exempt securities and argues his sale of bank railroad and corporate stocks when entering the Senate shows a commitment to avoid personal influence. It contends lawmakers must sever monetary interests in areas they regulate.
The estate of late Ohio philanthropist Samuel Mather, once valued at over 40 million dollars in 1929, was appraised in probate court last year at about 6.5 million dollars. The stark drop illustrates how security values deteriorated amid the period’s gloom.
Amelia Earhart completes a solo Atlantic crossing, cementing her status as the first woman to fly solo across the ocean and establishing herself as a premier aviator. The feat eclipses earlier passenger crossings and signals a landmark achievement in aviation history.
A portrait of Hannah the acting horse famed for 18 years on tours, avoiding trouble with a Chicago parking miscue, and returning to New York with unblemished reputation. Also a vignette about William Paley’s youth, a muting trumpet street performer, and Paley’s quick ascent after leaving school for business.
An Old World style Q and A from The Athens Messenger explains readers can inquire about any subject for two cents postage. Answers cover cardinal counts, humane methods for disposing of dogs at the DC pound, Sir Joshua Reynolds as Royal Academy president, and the meaning of Vox Populi.
A verse exposes a congressman coaxing farmers and taxpayers while prioritizing re election over public need. Constituents demand action on Teakettle Crick, market, mill, and farm issues, but the official assures help only after his private ambitions are secured. The refrain repeats with requests for timely relief and assurances of June attention.
A devotional note cites Genesis 2 5 describing how God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it because he rested from all his work of creation.
Fragmentary text presents a playful riddle style sequence with repeated phrases and capitalization. It mixes letters and words without a clear news event or identifiable entities. The readable portion resembles a puzzle fragment rather than a full article item.
The author recalls a Manchuria trip after Japan’s invasion and puppet government setup led by the former boy emperor of China. A small railway explosion near Mukden on September 18 1931 sparked war against three Chinese provinces and bombardment of a major city. The cartoon was drawn in April this year at the explosion site.
An observer recounts how Chinese people struggle to understand each other due to language peculiarities. Vice Consul Peck explains six elements shaping sentence meaning and how intonation alters each word. Tomorrow: The Eight Year-Old Mother.
The Messenger notes readers criticize prohibition and compare nations economic woes. A 1932 Athens address questions law perfection and links beer hopes to political stumbles. The column recalls a kidnapper and killer boasting of crimes, echoing past gangster era sentiments.
The piece argues against condemning a law after thirteen years of trial or due to imperfect enforcement. It compares law to imperfect human behavior, cites speech and property rights, and asks whether lax enforcement justifies blaming the law or undermining prosperity, referencing France and Germany.
The Athens Messenger promotes a word booklet addressing common errors in speech and usage. It invites readers to request a copy to improve language habits and avoid incorrect phrases such as using actual, badly, or off of inappropriately.
A reader argues that great nations are led by individuals suggesting presidents act as de facto dictators. He cites Pericles, Napoleon, Jefferson and warns Hoover may need dictatorial power to save the financial system, while defending democracy with reservations.
Reporters describe society women as Bacchanalian figures while Doctor Calvin of the National Prohibition Committee labels them as craving wine driven by moneyed access. Observers note some well connected women show no signs of thirst and that money grants access to alcoholic beverages.
The piece notes a global decline in mood and rising self harm reporting, with Kemal Pasha's government curbing death by own action news to avoid encouraging the act. It cites Constantinople prosecutions over Kreuger's death and contrasts US reactions with calls for full disclosure and open discussion.
Mrs Earhart Putnam, who flew solo across the ocean in under fourteen hours covering 2026 miles, shopped in London's West End yesterday. She praised quietly as she recounted how she saved from a job with the telephone company to pay for flying lessons, breaking records with her own funds. A 19 year old, Ernest J Lengyul, wanted to fly but could not manage it, so he paid for fifteen
Engagement announced of Miss Dorothea Halstead of Chicago and John Arthur Logan, son of Mr and Mrs Earl C Logan. Miss May Daniels and Miss Lillian Mitchell presented graduation recital at Ohio University School of Music. The Megaphone Athens High School paper won first in Ohio high school publication contest. Centenary Fund donation of 60 000 dollars supports the fund with no Athens share. Twenty years ago Commercial Club discussed boosting Athens at courthouse meeting. Lower California remains blank on maps. Elder family hosted Florence’s birthday party. An eight year old Columbus boy sold papers in Athens to fund his schooling. he is great grandson of James Emmett.
The essay argues manners in children evolve with times from showy etiquette to natural gestures. It emphasizes avoiding self conscious posing and suggests parents model genuine courtesy. Age affects appropriate behavior and respect for elders remains key without exploiting childhood.
Rodney Dutcher notes the 1940 Democratic race pivots on Roosevelt as the likely convention kingmaker. He cites Newton D. Baker, Gov. Harry Ritchie, and Owen Young as secondary contenders, with Roosevelt needing second-choice delegates to secure a ticket amid fluctuating support and regional dynamics.
The article discusses Japanese actions in Manchuria and the economic impact of anti Chinese sentiment. It notes Japan seeks land, coal, iron, and room for excess population, while tax collection continues despite bribes. A separate grim note mentions a flyer about a person writing a suicide letter from a high altitude flight.
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