Athens Messenger editorial and circulation details
The Athens Messenger lists publisher Gordon K. Bush and editor Charles H. Harris, notes coverage across Athens Nelsonville Glouster and surrounding communities, confirms association memberships and telegraph wire services, and outlines subscription rates by carrier and mail with several typographical issues.
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Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan-Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Distribution and Waste Highlight Food Market Shortages
A writer laments chronic food waste due to poor distribution in the United States. He cites rotting fruit and nuts, distant markets, and high freight costs, urging improved logistics to connect producers with consumers and reduce national waste.
Shade trees and street lights in Athens need trimming
Citizens urge scientific pruning of shade trees to improve street illumination in Athens. They cite curb lighting on Court and Union Streets and propose standardized curb lights on more streets to balance tree preservation with safer, better-lit public ways.
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Athens
Court
Union
Lancaster Street
State Street
Rise in Wheat Prices Seen as Real Demand Signal
The essay argues the recent wheat price increase may reflect genuine demand rather than speculator activity. If validated, the rise could aid farmers, boost purchasing power, and stimulate industry, potentially lifting the economy toward a more positive mood after the stock market crash.
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United States
A Thought For Today From 2 Corinthians
A brief devotional line urges vigilance against Satan, noting that believers should not be ignorant of his devices and cautioning against spiritual vulnerability. The excerpt invokes Paul’s letter to the Corinthians to frame a daily reflection.
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Satan
Dropped From Air New York Soothsayers Stir Debate
In New York on November 12 1930s era critics force a retreat of psychics from radio. Astrologists numerologists and hand readers vanished as sponsors contests and moral pressure grew. The piece notes scandals with mailing lists and prizing in promotion schemes, with Harlem and Detroit examples of contest-driven prizes.
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New York
Evangeline Adams
Questions and Answers From The Athens Messenger
An archival Q and A page presents inquiries on leprosy in Molokai, Oregon Trail half dollars issued in 1926, famous figures not strong students, bankruptcy causes, 1870s mood and recovery, Indian word origins for hoochee, a barberry jelly recipe, and the Hope Diamond’s size and provenance.
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United States
Molokai
Oregon Trail
Rhodes
Hoochee
Chattahoochee
H. T. Hope
Truth and Poetry on Civilization’s Burden
A scientist laments modern life’s strain as civilization builds up, lights, heat, and noise. He notes predecessors dreamed of airborne homes and vast comforts, yet now people feel nervous and worn. The poem traces progress from caves to high towers to overmodern living, urging a return to simpler work.
Armistice Day dates around the world and a burial dress story
A cartoon notes that the United States alone treats Armistice Day as a public holiday while France England and Italy mark it differently. The piece also recalls Mrs. Amelia Gromoll buried in her wedding dress worn since 1868 and a teaser for tomorrow on heat that melts metal but not paper.
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U. S
United States
France
England
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Gromell
Martha Beile
McLean Avenue
Chicago
Fountain Site Sparks Public Forum in Athens
Readers debate removing a downtown fountain to widen the Court and Washington Streets sidewalk and improve Courthouse walks. A1 citizens express urgency for space and better pedestrian access in Athens Ohio, November 9 1931.
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Court
Washington Streets
Fountain relocation urged to widen Athens corner
A letter to the Editor calls for removing the old Courthouse fountain to clear sidewalks and favor pedestrians. The writer compares the move to a prior monument shift and suggests placing a modern non drinking fountain near the Courthouse steps as a public monument.
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Athens
McArthur
TWO MINERS SPEAK Editor The Messenger
A coal miner writes to the Public Forum challenging Sunday Creek Coal Company policies praised by George K. Smith of the Nelsonville speech. He cites low wages, dangerous conditions, denied checkweighman rights, and "contract work" favoritism toward company residents, urging grievance channels and fair dealing.
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Smith
Hocking Valley
John Howard
Ed Michael
the Plains
Nelsonville
George K. Smith
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Offers a New Booklet on Parliamentary Law
A compact guide explains practical parliamentary procedure for average organizations. It promises sections on forming temporary and permanent groups, plus a model constitution and by laws. Postpaid six cents with coupon.
Request for Parliament ary Law booklet payment note
Brief note enclosing six cents for a booklet on Parliamentary Law. The writer provides name street and state but omits full address details. No date or organization specified. The item signals a transactional request and missing recipient information.
Washington Wash by Strickland Gillilan
In Washington DC, commentary suggests Jimmy Cannon, a bishop, drew Democratic ire by campaigning for Hoover over Smith in his state. Cannon is seen as a scapegoat and patsy, with observers claiming his involvement boosted Hoover’s margin and that Democrats opposed him to teach Smith a lesson.
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Washington, D. C
Jimmy Cannon
Hoover-Smith
Hoover
Jimmy
Smith
Cannon
World money race as gold and policy realign
Today’s page 1 continuation argues for restoring a pattern joining gold with currency as world money. It notes the Japan China conflict underscores an already inevitable shift in global finance and power.
Silver price steadies as inflation risk looms
With silver fixed at $1 an ounce and a 22 to 1 ratio to gold, the text argues this would give the world ample money for business without inflation. It warns that nations, including England, keep creating paper money, while paper supply mirrors wood pulp availability.
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England
Possible silver supply limited and kept pace evenly
The report notes the possible supply of silver remains limited and has kept pace evenly with demand, suggesting steady availability without sharp shortages or surges.
Adding Solids to Baby's Diet After Sixth Month
Dr. Copeland advises introducing solids at five to six months with a cereal feed before the usual milk feeding. Thoroughly cook the cereal for one to two hours, start thin and thicken, introduce by spoon, and gradually increase to semi solid. Various cereals may be used, with no sugar added, and quantities adjusted to the baby’s tolerance.
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Farina
Infant feeding plan from Dr Copeland’s series continues
The article outlines gradual weaning steps for a six to ten month old infant. It recommends starting a teaspoonful twice daily before 10 and 6 o'clock feedings, increasing to three or four tablespoonfuls by month six, with egg yolk added at mid day and vegetables introduced from month six onward.
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Dr. Copeland
Royal S. Copeland
Copeland
Taxicabs Replace Jobs as Washington’s Unemployment Rush
Rod ney Dutcher notes taxis of unemployed residents flooding the capital as cars with back seats serve rides at 20 cents, while Prague politics show former Czech allies and Senator Heflin looms over a chaotic upcoming Congress.
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Washington
Tom Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Tom
John H. Bankhead
Congress
Heflin
Children’s Theater Bring Real Shows to Young Audiences
The article lauds the rise of child theater with professional young actors in New York eight years in, praising popular plays like Little Women Alice in Wonderland and Heidi. It highlights real scenery by Nicola Gelikhovsky, large touring sets, and the joy of seeing beloved tales performed live for children across cities to inspire future interest.
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Children's Theater of
New
York
Heidi
Mrs. Wiggs of
the Cabbage Patch
Hans Brinker
Nicola Gelikhovsky
Alice
Rabbit
Pinchot urges taxes to fund relief for Pennsylvania unemployed
Governor Pinchot argues for taxation to fund unemployment relief in Pennsylvania. He proposes raising as much as seventy five million dollars if needed and says some wealthy individuals could cover the state's entire burden out of private fortunes. He warns that such talk is akin to Bolshevism.
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Pennsylvania
Pinchot
Baron Shibusawa Dead at 91 Leader of Japanese Finance
Baron Shibusawa Eiichi dies aged 91 in Japan. A self made industrialist likened to Rockefeller and Ford, he built eighty major money making organizations from 1840 birth under the Shogunate through the Meiji era, prospering as Japan rose. He believed Confucius was right about everything.
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Baron Shibusawa
Japan
Rockefeller-Ford-Mellon
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