Athens newspaper ad and obit note mix
The faded item lists publication details for The Athens Messenger with publisher and staff names, advertising rates, and section about obituaries. It mentions circulation, associations, and postal classifications, giving a snapshot of a late 19th to 20th century local paper’s front matter and subscription notes.
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Frederick W Bush
Sunda
Athens
Phixzino Co
Gordon & Charlee
Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Socian
Osseo
TED Pless
John W Cullen Company
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Ohio
Naval policy and the navy's purpose in a changing world
The piece argues the United States should define its naval purpose before reacting to Japan's demand for naval equality. It cites Admiral Richmond on aims such as defending shores, protecting trade, and supporting overseas policy, noting the need for basing, a balanced fleet, and overseas commitments. It warns a stronger fleet may be required for global merchant protection and suggests patience before accepting Japan's claim.
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London
Japan
America
England
Sir Herbert Richmond
Richmond
Globe
Hawaii
Alaska
Caribbean Islands
Canal Zone
China
Manchuria
Our Liberties at Stake in a Paternalist Debate
The piece quotes Woodrow Wilson on self reliance and distrust of government trustees. It argues that Democracy depends on individual liberty and resists paternalism fascism and communism, warning against surrendering liberties to public trustees and trading inheritance for a mess of pottage.
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Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Inflation as a folly and a warning about money
The piece compares a Texas man who painted a dollar to read one million dollars with inflation advocates. It argues both push money beyond real value and render it worthless, whether by private tricks or government decree.
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Texas
Saar Plebiscite Stirs Fear as Nazi Policy Missile
On January 13 a plebiscite in the Saar basin asks residents to choose joining Germany, France, or autonomy under League protection. Hitler’s Nazis have made Saar’s return central to foreign policy, but their resolve may hinder their advance. Dr. Michael T. Florinsky, economist, adds expert view.
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Hitler
Saar
Germany
France
League of Nations
Michael T. Florinsky
Econom
Japanese diplomacy aims at expansion not war says analyst
Washington reports that Japanese leaders prefer peaceful expansion to open conflict and plan to become dominant in Asia through aggressive diplomacy. Scrap iron and cotton trade support their commercial growth while banking on a “mailed fist in a velvet glove” approach to world markets.
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Washington
Asia
United States
America
Britain
London
Italy
Poland
Pacific
Makoto Saito
Hiroshi Saito
Japan
Babe Ruth
Tokio
NRA publicity clash shows officials clamming up
A narrative from the New Deal era portrays NRA leadership restricting reporters. Officials refused interviews, causing sensationalized fear among press. Board meetings continued with little conclusive news as business leaders gain control and alter publicity norms. Deputy Administrator Dunning held tobacco hearings and urged secrecy to thwart press access.
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NRA
General Johnson
Johnson
Dunning
Saar residents favor autonomy amid Nazi fear
A study by a Columbia University group reports Saar inhabitants, German by birth and culture, show little desire for annexation to France. They fear Hitler and may vote for autonomy under the league, meaning Hitler’s insistence to regain the Saar could keep it out of Germany.
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Ics
Columbia University
Saar
France
Hitler
League
Germany
Nelsonville Thanksgiving Gatherings Highlighted by Families
Ten years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Nelson hosted a family dinner in Nelsonville. Captain Lauer of Logan spoke to the Nelsonville Kiwanis. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kenney held a Thanksgiving dinner for relatives and friends. Marcella Mora won the Mayflower contest at a party hosted by Miss Bernice Kasyer at 87 North Lancaster Street. Mrs. W. W. Ackley visited relatives in Caldwell.
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Alex Nelson
Nelsonville
E. C. Kenney
Marcella Mora
Bernice Kasyer
North
Lancaster Street
Athens Team Cleans Cottage Ahead of Game on OU Field
The Deborah Class of the Christian Church scrubbed the Sunday School cottage behind the church with buckets and brushes. The Athens team, including Monk Francis Crum Kaler Coach Banks Ab Finsterwald and Ohio University players, prepared to play Jackson County Athletic Club on the Ohio University Field to raise funds for a giant community tree. Mrs A C Russel hosted two tables of bridge with Mrs Anna Shafer in McConnelaville.
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Deborah
The
Christian Church
A C. Russel
Anna Shafer, McConnelaville
Early Industries of Rutland Township Ohio 1822 to 1840s
The Rutland area in Meigs County hosted a variety of early crafts and mills. Horace Holt established the first cane reed factory west of the Alleghenies in 1822 at New Lima, later adding a patent and high production. Local trades included carding, tubs and buckets, split bottom chairs, saddles, pearl ash, and cabinet work. Salt production near Rutland used horsepower and yielded up to 50,000 bushels annually by 1840, with salt marketed at about $1.25 per bushel.
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Allegheny Mountains
New Lima
Rutland Township
Meigs County
Horace Holt
Holt
Connecticut
Ohio
Leading Creek
Franklin Downing
Joseph Sylvester
James Bolton
John Stevens
L. D. Hovey
Rutland
Rutland Village
Rutland Wells
Health Hints And Diet by Dr Morris Fishbein
Digest discusses minerals essential for health with emphasis on iodine and its link to the thyroid. It notes body iodine amounts, regional water differences, and varying iodine content in foods such as milk, seafood, seaweed, and bread. It cites Japan’s lower goiter rates linked to seaweed consumption.
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Morris Fishbein
Stanford
Calif
New York
Duluth
Indianapolis
United States
Japan
Earth
About Your Children About Your Children
Olive Roberts Barton argues against extreme winter air practices. She urges contrast between day and night air flows, advises airing homes twice daily, placing beds away from drafts, regulating night temperatures, and ensuring iodine intake for pregnant women and children.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Pippin
Telephone voices and the toll on conversation
The writer asserts telephone voices vary from dull to lively and affect tone. He praises engaging calls and notes operators influence mood, urging balanced expectations about voice quality and daily phone chats.
Lovable Librarian Faces Kendall Family Endowment Hope
Ann Hollister works as a library assistant after her father’s debts force antique sales. A mysterious note and a missing blue vase draw her into a plan to open a Kendallwood branch with Peter Kendall resisting aiding libraries. Ann travels to Kendallwood to persuade the philanthropy, aided by friends Sarah Kent and Tony Mickle, while navigating romance and social intrigue.
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Ann Hollister
Ann
Sarah Kent
Arl
Tony Mickle
Sarah
Tony
Kendall
Peter Kendall
Ives
Kendallwood
Kendalls
James Kendall
Millicent Kendall Heath
Jerry Heath
Peter
Manity
Jim
Kendal
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Ao Pwidé
the Athens Messenger
Athens Post Office
Ibe
Paul Mallon
Lauer
Logan
Nelsonville Kiwanis Club
W. W. Ackley
Caldwell
the Public Forum
the Messenger
Central
Pomeroy
Houdini
Houdinis
Salvador
Jean Ferrey
Force
Paris
Toulon
Christie Smit
Indianola
Jaws
By Mary Raymon
Chapter
John MacDonald
Mac
Tory
Mr. Griffin
Carol
Mr. MacGregor
Peter Prett
Fisher
Edmund Aalsh
Hugo Eckenel
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