Athens Messenger History and affiliations noted
The Athens Messenger is described as established in 1896 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher until 1929 and published weekdays with a large Sunday edition. The paper serves Athens and surrounding counties and is linked to the Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co. It lists staff and affiliations with AP, ABC, and other press associations.
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Athens Messenger
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Safety on Wyoming Roads Needs Better Light Compliance
The State Highway Patrol faces continued issues with cars and trucks missing rear or tail lights. Editors urge stricter enforcement and quicker restoration of lights, noting one eyed vehicles create nighttime hazards and accidental rear end collisions.
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Wyoming
Overhead objections to welfare drives and a social crisis
The piece argues against delaying welfare fund drives by citing perceived overhead costs. It notes widespread unemployment and disrupted families after four harsh years, calling for compassionate giving and responsible use of funds to support welfare workers and social services amid a failing economic order.
Not So Good After All Crime Prevention Bill Passed
Initial approval of a new federal crime prevention program appears beneficial yet reveals that state and city governments fear loss of control. Officials warn expanded federal powers could shift crime policy away from local needs and oversight.
Administration beds down for reform as strikes rise
In Washington May 28 the administration stays calm as strikes surge in Toledo Minneapolis New York Chicago and elsewhere. The New Dealers push Wagner Labor Board Bill while Swanson warns Japan on Pacific fortifications amid pressure from labor mobilization.
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Washington
Toledo
Minneapolis
New York
Chicago
White House
Wagner Labor Board
Labor Department
Navy
Swanson
State Department
United States
Japan
Hull
Bawk Street Journal
Men
Wall Street
Wall Street Journal
Central government gains power from local government flaws
The piece argues that federal action increases as cities and states fail to address crime due to political machines and inefficiency. It accuses local and state governments of burdening politics over public needs and losing autonomy, forcing a shift to federal control.
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Uncle Sam
Look Twice at Crossings
A tragic Akron suburb collision shows a car with six killed after stopping for a freight train and crossing as a passenger train arrived. The report warns drivers to wait for all trains to clear and avoid concealment by freight cars.
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Akron
It Seems to Me By Heywood Broun in Toledo May 28
Heywood Broun writes from Toledo about a tour through the hinterland. He describes gas from National Guardsmen, a strike zone, and a chase through a spike fenced alley while dodging crowds and losing his brown suit.
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Toledo
Messenger
New York
National Guardsmen
Ray Williams
News-Bee
Williams
Ohio
The Gas Experiment and a Whiskey Lesson
A narrator recalls a gas experiment ruined by liquor as he buys a quart for thirty cents. He notes the absurdity of the situation and the comic relief found in a desperate day, admitting both tragedy and humor in a single evening.
Postscript clues at Darrow Board meeting hints at Wall Street ties
The article notes a private meeting between the Darrow Board and General Johnson, with a sharp remark about an NRA report. It also mentions an Edward E. Hurja signed ad in a Democratic National Committee context and quirky asides about public works and postmasterships, plus other varied items.
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Brain
Edward E. Hurja
Democratic National Committee
Tom Bragg
Ben Smith
Darrow
General Johnson
Johnson
NRA
Preventing House Flies Through Cleanliness and Barriers
Health advice from Dr Morris Fishbein stresses that while screens traps and fly paper help, primary protection is preventing fly breeding via cleanliness. Dispose garbage cover filth wash doorsteps porches window sills and windows to stop flies laying 600 to 1 000 eggs in their lifetime and spreading disease including typhoid.
Exterminate the Kidnap Snake Through City Unity
Olive Roberts Barton argues national cooperation to crush kidnaping by rooting out criminals in every city. She urges mayors and police to expel known offenders, make sanctuary impossible, and treat repeat petty criminals as professional threats to starve crime from urban centers.
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Underworld
Fragmentary 1930s Snapshots and Notable Names
A collage of quotes and names from early 20th century figures. Mentions include Miss Jean Batten on a long flight to Australia, Frank Hamer about Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, Constance Talmadge and a Harriman Bank crash, Dorothy Detzer on pacifism, and Dr. Paul H. M. Voelker as a school superintendent. The text blends travel, crime, finance, and peace quotes without a single coherent event.
Where Is The Center ie
Yesterday's cartoon recaps a late 19th century tale of the schooner Wire G Sargent built in Sargentville Maine. After a hurricane off the Virginia Capes her masts were torn away and she was abandoned with pine lumber cargo. Drifted to Spain then returned to the US, refitted and used for years.
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Wire G. Sargent
Sargentville
Maine
Virginia Capes
Public Forum Reflection On Early Schoolhouse Revivals
The writer recalls starting school in 1862 in a dilapidated schoolhouse where church services occurred before 1850, naming neighbors and ministers. He recalls Warner of Athens and Reverend Willis the jovial horse trader preacher, plus Hugg and Graham whose revival led to church organization in the schoolhouse. Columbus, Ohio.
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George Kanade
Spriggs
Warner
William J. "Warrener
Athens
Federal
Amesville
Willis
Porter
Gallia County
Hugg
Graham
John Hugg
Dexter, O
Columbus
Ohio
Early settlers of Good Hope Township Hocking County
Good Hope Township is rough in contour with eastern farms and the Hocking River crossing its northeast corner. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad runs about four miles through the area, the smallest county township with notable early settlers and Civil War veteran Captain William Huls. Rockbridge, a sandstone arch bridge, stands as a natural wonder in the township.
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Good Hope Township
Hocking County
Hocking
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Benjamin Berougher
Michael Plunk
Abraham Pitcher
Andrew Crockett
Abel Carpenter
Owen R. Hull
Wiliam R. Huls
Henry Troxel
John Weltner
David Zeller
Jacob Zeller
William Huls
New Jersey
Ohio
Canal Winchester
Falls Township
Bonner
Sixty-First Ohio Infantry
fragmentary topography item near Rockbridge and Hocking River
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a rock formation or ravine near Ville Station with a level top, widths up to twenty feet, and a four foot bottom elevation. It notes waters flowing through the northern area into the Hocking River and references Rockbridge village and early history.
Nelsonville yearbook notes and local election previews
In Other Year TEN YEARS AGO Miss Florence Wood of Nelsonville and family hosted Kinderg at the Woman's Gym with many students named. A senior class banquet at Firestone Church and a 1924 class joint event are recorded. August primary contenders include county offices and state legislature. Athens High School staff and senior activities are noted. A University camp crushed foot incident is mentioned amid campus events and speeches on dictatorships.
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Nelsonville
Byquet
Vucay
Fireto P. Church
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Glouster
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Pomeroy
Middleportoolville
Gallipolis
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Select
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Dailies
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Associated Press
Tser
John W. Cullen
Wews
Michigan Ave
General Motors
Brig
Detroit
Congress
Paul Mallon
Heywood Broun
London
Post Office
Egypt
Morris Fishbein
Olive Roberts Barton
Jean Batten
Australia
Frank Hamer
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Constance Talmadge
Harriman
Dorothy Detzer
The
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Paul HM. Voelker
Michigan State
Euperin
McLean
Kavregard’s
Burt
Arizona
Chesterfield
S.C
Mack Lejoy Cavaur
Staunch
Spain
Theo Ally
the Public Forum
Pt. Rock
Columbia Chapel
Rockbridge
Florence Wood
John Wood
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J.P. Wood
Suilins
Mabel Connett
Rachel Wood
Mary Wheaton
Bobby Davis
Helen Hae Mackinnon
Anna Catherine Chappe Way
Harry Fils
Lester Maxwell
Pauline Smith
Bobby Bird
Jobe Myt France
Florence Elisabeth Stan
Jess V. Wemmer
Chauncey
United Brethren Church
Grace
Frank Knopp
Knopp
Fred Fisher
Richard Chem Swisher
Dow Vance
Miss
Res. L. R. Wilson
Norwalk
Frank
Frank EB. Coe
S. Pickering
A. E. Pottsry
William E. Dean
D. B. Sharp
Jee Smith
Cree
Vprens
Athens High School
Ruppe! Jeowert
Cameron Guilette Wary
Darrel Sams
Eunice Sweent
Robert Cotner
Emily Powell
Thomas Woodyard
Sven Playe
Seana
G. C. Swan
Margaret Sullivan
Skinner
University
Thomes Vic
Vakiin
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