The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger established 1825 lists Frederick W. Bush as publisher 1896 to 1929 with daily weekday editions and a large Sunday issue. It is produced by The Athens Messenger & Herald Printing Co with Gordon K. Bush as publisher and J. Harris as editor. Subscription rates include one year four dollars fifty cents and six months two dollars fifty cents with mail and extra postage options.
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Athens Messenger
Prederick W. Bush
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inlang Daily Press Association
UNITED PRESS _ Nations
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington
Audiences Lose Patience With Demagogues in Radio Era
The piece argues that American crowds turn away from demagogues as audiences for Father Coughlin Townsend Huey Long and other loud figures decline. It suggests everyday workers keep faith in the system while first string leaders rise and fall, leaving scrubs to support the team and reflect on mortality among orators.
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Father Coughlin
Doctor Townsend
Huey Long
Townsend
White House
Congress
Farm Debt Decreases as FCA Plans $70 Million Bond Payoff
The Farm Credit Administration will retire over 70 million dollars in Federal Land Bank bonds on November 1 without refunding. Farmers reduce debt via cash on hand and short-term loans, enabling more income for purchases, less government interest, debt-free farms gaining future borrowing protection, and easing the general debt burden.
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Farm Credit Administration
Federal Land Bank
Treasury
Why We Shiver Driving Narrow Highways Revealed Safety Gaps
A federal safety investigator used candid photos of passing to show that 18 foot highways are unsafe for modern fast traffic. Drivers want more clearance. as speeds rise they hug the centerline and drift from the right edge. The study argues 18-foot roads are too narrow for safe passing.
Italy Backs Germany on Restoring Lost Colonies
Italy expresses support for Germany's bid to regain former colonies and notes that timely help would have been valuable in Berlin in 1934.
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Italy
Germany
Berlin
Raymond Clapper In Europe
MOSCOW The Red army’s air force numbers about 3 100 first line planes and 1 500 reserve craft. Bomber capacity dominates, with long distance four motor models and lighter two motor types under revision. Parachute tactics allow thousands behind enemy lines, while 150 000 reserve pilots are targeted for training. The purge of generals and reintroduction of political commissars raise morale and efficiency questions.
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Moscow
Red Army
Soviet Union
Tukhachevsky
Stalin
Behind the Scenes In Washington
In this era of New Deal debate Roosevelt faces pressure from the right as pundits weigh whether he will shift left or stay the course. He but shows buoyant confidence while blaming market troubles on deliberate saboteurs and industry greed, arguing most business seeks to defy New Deal laws.
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Washington
New Deal
Roosevelt
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
Eccles
Nelsonville District Growth and Local News Items
In January 1871 Nelsonville reports a cock fight with Lancaster that ended in a loss of about four hundred dollars and a challenge to rematch in Lancaster. The village plans to enlarge its corporation to about 1,700 acres and 1,800 residents, with new western and southern bounds. Also noted are the death of M. D. Socie, a French-born Democratic leader. a Logan Republican editorial push. a National Labor Union lodge forming as No. 9 in Ohio. L. D. Poston planning an eight thousand dollar brick banking house in Nelsonville, and a needed bank for the town.
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Nelsonville
Lancaster
Bates
Dorr
Longstreth
M. D. Socie
Socie
Algiers
Africa
Logan Republican
Logan
Montgomery
National Labor Union
Samuel Butt
John Hawkins
Henry C. Comstock
Smith Spencer
Ohio
L. D. Poston
Ohio University Women Club hears Russia talk
A special meeting of the Women’s Faculty Club of Ohio University featured Miss Louise Gates, general secretary of Toledo’s City YWCA, delivering a talk on Russia. The event included discussion and details of the era.
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Women’s Faculty Club
Ohio University
Russia
Louise Gates
City Ywca of
Toledo
Athens Leaders Halt Jail Delivery and War Fund Dissent
Twenty years ago Sheriff Frank Lowery and Deputy Sheriff Herb Parker thwarted an attempted jail delivery. Townspeople blamed wartime funding for canceling the Athens Concert and Lecture course and abandoning The Athena student publication. About four to five hundred gathered Oct 31 at Lindley Hall for a housewarming hosted by Ohio University President Alston Ellis and campus officials.
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Frank Lowery
Herb Parker
Lindley Hall
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
E. B. Morrison
Irma Voigt
E. W. Chubb
J. J. Richeson
Turtle's Doorstep Guest Delights Illinois Dinner
Mrs. Everet Lantz of Mt. Morris, Illinois, found a large turtle on her kitchen doorstep. The unexpected visitor became part of the dinner menu that night.
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MT. Morris
Ill
Everet Lantz
Prohibition Stance From Ohio Woman in Letter
Viola D Romans, president of the Ohio W C T U, defends her convention remarks on Prohibition. She disputes a United Press report claiming she spoke differently and urges correction, asserting Prohibition’s return is desired and supported by 500 delegates at the convention.
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the Messenger
United Press
Springfield
Skin Pimples and Blackheads in Teens Explained
Dr Morris Fishbein describes acne in teens, noting excessive skin oil, clogged pores, blackheads and pimples, possible scarring, and the limits of scrubbing. Advice emphasizes aseptic care, soap and hot water, and recognizing that severe cases need more than cleaning.
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Morris Fishbein
Ardath Sutton Seeks Portrait as Alan Faces Muse and Mystery
Ardath Sutton arrives unannounced at Alan Jeffry's studio after his breakup with Jill Wentworth. She probes his mood and ambitions as he contemplates painting her or resisting her influence, while Jill's memory and past romance hover over the encounter. Ardath leaves a contact card, hinting at future sessions.
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Ardath Holm
Alan
Jill
Ardath
Look What the World Offers Jill at the Wentworth Ball
Jill Contemplates inviting Alan after discovering a tempting Ardath Holm card. She envisions crashing Mrs Wentworth’s grand ball to win Alan’s attention, while her mother pushes a costly debut for her daughter as her father frets over expenses.
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Alan
Jill
John Wentworth
Patty
Ardath Holm
Mrs. Wentworth
Father
Longest rail run worldwide from Riga to Vladivostok
The journey spans 6,800 miles linking Riga in Latvia to Vladivostok in Russia as the world’s longest railway route. It highlights expansive rail networks and cross continental travel.
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Riga
Vladivostok
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Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Raymond Clapper
Europe
By Raymond Clapper
By Rodney Dutcher
Fred P. White
Carlos White
N. Lancaster Sr
Fred W. White
Columbus
Ohio State Grange
Athens County
Sugar Creek
Chesterhill
Athena
the Public Forum
W. C. T. U. Head
Viola D. Romans
W.C.T.U
George Clark
Jill Wentworth
Alan Jeffry
Barry Wentworth
Jack Wentworth
Sylvia Sutton
Petrograd
Mary Raymond
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