Athens Messenger Estabished 1A Prederick W Bush Publisher 1806
The Athens Messenger Herald Printing Co publishes weekly and Saturday editions under Gordon K Bush as publisher and Charles Harris as managing editor. The paper covers a population of 400,000 across five counties in Southeastern Ohio by air geographic reach and is a member of major press associations with full wire service and obituary notices. Subscriptions are listed for carrier and mail delivery with regional rates.
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Government AAA payout begins in Monona County
The first AAA wheat allotment payment, totaling 52000 to about 485 farmers in Monona County, spurred rapid bank deposits and widespread spending. Observers note the move could ease farm economic pressure and influence the farm strike, though critics doubt the program’s motives and outcomes.
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AAA
Monona County
Healby
Saving the Forest Army Aids Soil and Farm Lands
The forest army, known for forest protection, also fights soil erosion. In Southeastern Ohio ten camps build checks and dams to control washes that threaten farm land by carrying soil away toward the Gulf. The effort safeguards both forests and farms.
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Forest Army
Ohio
Gulf of Mexico
What To Expect From Roosevelt Monetary Policy
The piece surveys the national debate on gold purchases and inflation, noting economists for and against the policy, bond market moves, and fears of higher prices. It frames the choice between a planned economy and returning to prior economic freedoms, urging clear guidance amid debt and uncertainty.
Taxing Inheritances and the Burden on All Citizens
A Nebraska senator advocates inheritance taxes to fund government amid rising expenses. The author warns such taxes would shift burdens onto the middle class and stifle savings, arguing a broad tax drive will increasingly squeeze both rich and poor as government needs grow. It cites Ohio tax limits and national debt figures to stress a universal contribution.
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Norris
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United States
Columbus
Wyandotte
Taxstan
Choosing a Life Partner Says Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix discusses the ironies of romance and marriage, arguing men should follow their heart while women should seek a partner who fits their mind’s ideal. She notes outward charm often clashes with inner virtue and warns that long use dulls romance, yet kindness can still foster lasting affection.
Reign of the Bachelors and Soliman’s Empress Roxelane
Cartoon explains Ottoman tradition on royal marriage ending with Soliman the Magnificent’s union to Roxelane born in Rohatyn. It notes her rise from slave to empress, and her impact on history. Also mentions Nazareth Cana and a caption about a future cartoon The Tree Of Justice.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Soliman the Magnificent
Roxelane
Soliman
Khorem
Tive
Efr Kena
Nazareth
Tree of Justice
Devil's Grip and its Mysterious Epidemic Pleurodynia
Dr Morris Fishbein explains the infectious illness known as epidemic pleurodynia or devil's grip. The sudden chest and side pains with fever and breathing difficulty can last hours to days, with quinine often offering relief. Historically described in Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, it may spread by contact or an insect.
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Virginia
United States
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Europe
Tropics
Sherlock Holmes
Thanksgiving market aids New Marshfield ladies
Mrs. John Byron of Murray City hosted the M. R. 8. Club at a Thanksgiving market by New Marshfield ladies held in Dixon's Store. Edgar Angle was chosen high priest of Logan Chapter No. 75 Masons. Misses Maude Dorsey and Ruth Breden returned from Morgantown to install a Phi Epsilon Omicron chapter.
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Dixon's
Edgar Angle
Logan
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Masons
Maude Dorsey
Ruth Breden
Morgantown
W. Va
Phi Epsilon Omicron
Social evening at Miss Faye Johnson’s home on Morris Avenue
Miss Faye Johnson hosted a night of games and music at her Morris Avenue residence. Attendees included Lucile Coombs, Marle Danford, Nell Richards, Gladys Howard, Margaret Yantt, Hazel Stimynton, Freda Yantt, Provence Harrod, Louise Albert, Bethel Herron Airs, and N. Hobson attended a separate hostess meeting follows.
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Faye Johnson
Morris Avenue
Lucile Coombs
Marle Danford
Nell Richards
Gladys Howard
Margaret Yantt
Hazel Stimynton
Freda Yantt
Provence Harrod
Louise Albert
Bethel Herron
Censorship Controversy Hits New Deal Officials
The piece reports on hush hush policies and censorship fears within the Roosevelt administration. It notes gag rules by Ickes and Margold, later rescinded after protest, and pressure from the Central Statistical Board. Officials warn leaks irritate agencies while frankness fades under public scrutiny.
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NRA
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Public Works Administration
Ickes
Margold
Interior Department
Roosevelt
Frances Perkins
Central Statistical Board
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Roosevelt
New Deal
Department of Justice
White House
Treasury
Federal Reserve
Dean Acheson
War Poet Clues and Crossword Style Word Puzzle
A compact list of crossword style clues referencing a famous World War poet and related wordplay. Includes hints for 2 horizontal answers, letters, and various related terms such as family relations, actions, and decorative items, all presented as a puzzle fragment.
Youth Faces Murder Charge in Ohio Hearing
Edward Gebhart 17 of Burton City is set for a preliminary hearing in Wooster on a first degree murder charge for shooting his brother in law Lee Saunders. Saunders, once convicted for assaulting a 14 year old, was en route to a meeting with Gebhart’s sister when killed. Saunders had a prior conviction and the accused cited family disgrace as motive.
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Saunders
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