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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1935

Page

4

Athens Messenger Historical Publication Details And Rates

The Athens Messenger lists publishers Frederick W Bush and Gordon K Bush with staff roles, noting association memberships and offices in Chicago New York Detroit. It provides subscription rates: by carrier 15 cents weekly. by mail in Ohio one year 4.50, six months 2.50, ten weeks 1.06, four weeks 0.50, one week 0.05.

Bers American Newspaper Publishers Association Ohio Audit Bureau of Circulation Associated Ohio Dailies Iniang Deee Association Ated Press Nations Jonn W Cullen Company Chicago New York Detroit Ee Rumer Athens

Spread It Out on Ohio Roads to Save Funds and Build Wisely

A reader urges a statewide highway survey to identify affordable improvements. Eliminate costly curves only where needed, use remaining funds on poor surfaces, and coordinate federal state and local agencies to stretch road money and avoid unnecessary hill work.

Legislative Authority Ohio Treasury

Philippine transition and US role in potential trouble

The piece argues the Philippines are moving toward independence but require continued US protection during a transition period. It warns that Japanese aims in the Pacific could complicate US withdrawal and risk American embarrassment if conflict arises as the islands seek self rule.

United States Philippines Pacific Japan Far East

Processing Tax Controversy Harms Farmers and Households

The government has levied processing taxes on farm commodities to fund the AAA program. These taxes, now a major revenue source, are largely passed to consumers through higher prices. Pork cotton and wheat taxes dominate receipts, with cotton exporters losing markets while farmers receive lower prices for grain and livestock.

Questionable Escape From Alcohol Weakness of Will Report

A report to the American Psychiatric Association by Dr. James H. Wall of Bloomingdale Hospital argues that alcoholism reflects an internal conflict rather than mere taste. It suggests excessive drinking is a failure of will rather than a true preference for alcohol.

American Psychiatric Association James H. Wall Bloomingdale Hospital

News Behind the News by Paul Mallon on NRA impact

Washington essay traces the NRA’s performance from its 1933 start to its May end, using official charts to show production, employment, and wages. It argues the Blue Eagle era failed to equalize wages with production, notes mixed recent trends, and flags policy shifts under the New Deal as decisive.

Washington NRA Johnson

District Tales of Long Ago by H. HARRIS

Names of Salisbury Township voters in 1806 include Elam Higley Brewster Higley John Niswonger Daniel Strong and others. Road work was funded by a 3 day annual labor requirement and a road tax set at six and a quarter cents per day with trustees Benjamin Smith Daniel Rathburn and John Miles.

Salisbury Township Meigs County Elam Higley Brewster Higley John Niswonger Daniel Strong John Miles Nimrod Hysell Daniel Rathburn Hamilton Kerr Horatio Strong James Smith Abel Larkin Samuel Ervin Saisbury Benjamin Smith Salisbury Road Salisbury Rutland Township Galifa County Joel Higley James Phelps Benjamin Williams Granby Conn Luke Brine Schnabel Nobles Jesse Fleshman Jesse Carpenter Moses Russell Martin Roup William Spark Amos Carpenter

One Hour Parking On Court Street In Effect

Local notes report a new one hour parking law taking effect on Court Street. Also listed are recent staterooms and travel updates plus school staff appointments and a look back at events from twenty years ago in Athens and nearby areas.

Court Street

Public Forum A Readers Letters Policy

The column invites signed letters on current events and prints signatures with each contribution. Writers are asked to keep letters brief so multiple items can appear in a single day.

Desire for Practical News Over Royal Headlines

A reader from Chester laments news focus on royalty and high society. She urges more coverage of wage increases for miners and farmers, road improvements, relief funds spent on jobs, and revival of factory production. The letter calls for material improvements and financial responsibility to lift public mood.

Health Hints And Diet Health Hints And Diet

The article explains food sensitivity causing distress after eating and how to test for it. It notes reactions vary by substance and urges careful substitution to avoid triggers. It warns about hidden sources like wheat in breakfast foods and cottonseed in lards and oils, with cautions on cocoa products and processed ingredients.

Dead Snake Bite Ends Noted Hindu Charmer Career

A famed Benares snake charmer Kullan, who hunted kraits for birther premium heads, was bitten by the severed head of a krait twenty four hours after severing it. In France a cruciform tree near Barcy Varreddes recalls 1916 shelling that killed thirty French soldiers.

Kullan Benares British India Barcy Varreddes Seine Marne France

Katharine Strykhurst Faces Love and Gossip in Small Town

Katharine Strykhurst clashes with her father over independence while a riding teacher, Michael Heatheroe, becomes the subject of town gossip as Zoe Parker's feud and Sally Moon's engagement threaten Katharine's romance. Katharine seeks solace in art at Violet Merser's garden, pondering love, freedom, and future plans.

Katharine Strykhurst Michael Heatheroe Zoe Parker Gibbs Larkin Zoe Katharine John Kaye Strykhurst Gibbs Michael Sally Moon Sally Kaye Victor Strykhurst Europe Hunter Michael Heathcrpe Bertine Lisa Parker Colorado Dr. Kaye Park Avenue Innicock Violet Merser Violet White House Merser Garden Creer Merser Tate Coe Katharine

The Early Examiners See When It Ends

A fragmented OCR item offers partial text about early examination timelines. The readable bits hint at a process with evaluators and timing, but concrete dates, locations, or involved institutions remain unreadable.

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Frederick W. Bush Gordon K Bush Charles @ Harris Maneevne Paul Mallon Northwest Indus District Tales of H. Harris Widow Case William Spencer Caleb Gardner Firastus Stow William Parker Jr Thomas Everton Arthur McPherson Indianapolis Louis Brown Detroit, Mich Frank Cross Helen Emmett Cross Beulah, Mich Buchtel Samuel Daugherty Elsie Bookman Altha Whitmore Anna Gray Lena Whitmore Kathryn Calvert Elizabeth Murphy Taabelie Smart Dick Butts Charleston John F. Butts North McKinley Cole Sandy Beatty Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville Charles E. Chandler First Methodist Church Athens High School Normal Training School Dorothy Kircher Derre Moore Frances Foster Donald Millikan Grace Richeson Irma Comateck John Suter Margaret Merwin Helen Roush Clarence Clifford Marian C. Bush the Public Forum the Messenger Daily News Mrs. Roosevelt John D King George Edna Harpold Chester DR. Morris Fishbein George Clark Snake Harry O Palmer Louisville Nebraska Tommy Clark Blankenberghe Bruges Belgium Rang Fara An Q. Helfenstein Dayton, Ohio Chapter Sute Jennia Michael Heatheree Kaine
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