Athens Messenger overview of publication and rates in 20th century
The Athens Messenger details its press operations, leadership, and circulation region covering Athens and surrounding counties. It lists publishers Gordon K Bush and Cherics Harris and outlines subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, along with memberships and affiliations typical of a regional newspaper of the era.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Prinsing CO
Gordon K Bush
Mgr
Cherics H. Harris
Athens Faces Long Run Over Electric Rates Debate
The Athens City Council aims to lower electric rates via a new ordinance after months of discussion. The paper urges peaceful negotiations with the local electric company to avoid extended litigation and potential state commission involvement. It highlights the city’s stake in local welfare and warns against protracted legal battles.
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Ers
State Public Utilities Commission
Utilities Commission
Commission
Primrariy
Athens
Council
Electric Company
Meee
Coun
Baseball Fans Cheer World Series Halt in Valley
Ball fans in Athens County fill parks and yards to watch the pursuit of a world championship as the Cardinals and Athletics vie for the title. The article notes broad interest from Glouster to Logan and emphasizes baseball’s living, unpredictable nature and local enthusiasm for the season’s end.
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Aseball
Cardinals
Athletics
Glouster
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Athens County
Messenger
Roslyn Harbor Voters All Millionaires in Tiny Election
Center Island and nearby ultra rich hamlets compete in wealth as Roslyn Harbor on Long Island votes a deluxe ballot. Sixteen residents cast ballots in a 750 acre village led by bankers and corporate chiefs with no salaries for officials. William Cullen Bryant property and Frick residence noted near the millionaire community.
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Roslyn Harbor
New York
Center Island
America
Long Island
Croesus
Brookville
L. L
Howard Brokaw
Reginald Townsend
Colonel Griscom
Charles Thierlot
Dunn
Bradstreet
David Dows
London
Manhattan
William Cullen Bryant
Harold Godwin
Childs Frick
Clarence E. Schwerin
Questions and Answers From The Athens Messenger
A reader service explains various trivia items and historical notes. It covers Anatole France, the Massachusetts Connecticut boundary Southwick Jog, the horse Tommy Boy, Grand Coulee in Washington, Tetrazzini’s education, flax for linen, the greatest century, Euchre dealing rules, and Oscar of the Waldorf.
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Washington
Athens Messenger Infor
Anatole France
Jacques Anatole France
Thibault
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Tommy Boy
Grand Coulee
Columbia River
Grant
Douglas Counties
Tetrazzini
Florence
Campanini
Liceo Musicale
Oscar
Old
Waldorf
New York
New
Waldorf-Astoria
Shaw Inspires Russians Plan Seen Through Shaw's Gaze
The poem recalls G Bernard Shaw in Moscow for a brief stay. It mocks lengthy tomes on communal wars and praises Shaw's swift, sweeping verdict that Russia's plan succeeds. It ends with Shaw's quick departure after his concise assessment.
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G. Bernard Shaw
Russia
Moscow
Local Met Teams Spotlight Players and Power Dynamics
Fragments discuss metropolitan teams and their players, noting power concepts and public interest. The piece hints at comparisons between players and authorities, urging readers to watch and learn about the evolving dynamics within the leagues.
A Thought for Today From Acts 26:27
A brief devotional line cites Acts 26 27 noting the idea that sending a prisoner should accompany a raid against him. The quote emphasizes warning and justice in a moral reflection.
Cartoon explains Mood limb sale for education and fruit lore
The note describes Louis A Mood's son to gain college funds from selling a single apple tree limb. Paul Stark of Louisiana Missouri bought the limb for 6000 dollars from a famed orchardist. He also owns the Caged Tree from last year.
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Louis A. Mood
Paul Stark
Louisiana
Missouri
Optimism grows as winter nears despite unemployment
Washington Letter notes a brighter business mood despite worse unemployment, with New England improving and the textile and leather sectors improving. It criticizes the unemployment data system, compares US figures with Germany and Britain, and cites debt relief and a weaker pound as factors aiding recovery.
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Washington
D. C
New England
Booklet Shows Modernizing Old Houses Miracle
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet titled Modernizing Old Houses with before and after remodeling photos from across the country. It claims dramatic transformations and invites readers to secure a copy through the Athens Messenger Washington Bureau using the coupon provided.
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Athens Messenger
Washington
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Whistling and Thought in Darwin’s Expression Study
A fragment discusses whistling as an expression cue linked to concentration and emotion. It notes that whistling can signal focus or bewilderment and contrasts it with criticism from Doctor Shaw and Schopenhauer. A boy whistling with his new dog knife and pole is described as blissful.
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Darwin
Doctor Shaw
Schopenhauer
Rockefeller City and global shifts spark speculative plans
The article envisions Rockefeller City with vast investment by John D. Rockefeller Jr. to create park spaces on ground and roof levels, pastel building exteriors, and mixed use towers. It notes Denmark joining no gold standard, and reports a large U S gold hoard extraction with more expected, amid shifting financial tastes and international ambition.
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Rockefeller City
New York
Fifth Avenue
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Norway and Sweden Affected by Britain’s Temporary Measures
Norway and Sweden face adverse effects from Britain’s temporary restrictions and trade actions, with possible shifts in shipping and market access during the phased enterprise adjustments. The two Nordic nations weigh policy responses and economic resilience amid the evolving postwar trade environment.
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Norway
Sweden
Britain
Athens County News A decade changes roads and rooms
A review of local history notes major facts from ten to twenty years ago in Athens County. Bridges on New Marshfield Road proved outdated, road crews led by Fred Porter rebuilt structures for modern traffic. Courtroom layouts were restructured to improve witness hearing and jury access. A town concert by the American Legion Band preceded a courthouse corner dance with about 200 couples. Service flags were sought to honor the National Victory Memorial Building in Washington, with October fundraising by local residents. In a separate twenty year flashback, the Liberal League pressed wet/dry election petitions under the Rose Law. Fruit canning and jelly making faced sugar shortages, while Ohio University drew many new students to a reception at the Athenian Club. Alpha Xi Delta pledged new members and a Columbus wedding of Miss Verna M. Lee and Earl Marquis was noted.
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Marshfield Road
Athens County
Fred Porter
Athens County Liberal League
Hoover Laval talks signal shift in Anglo French ties
Washington notes a shift as President Hoover invites Premier Laval for talks on disarmament debts reparations and gold. France presses for security concessions and European leadership while Britain weakens under French influence and debt concerns. The talks aim to define a new approach to Anglo American cooperation and European stability.
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Washington
Great Britain
France
Britain
Hoover
Laval
Englands
Ramsay MacDonald
Geneva
MacDonald
Ocean
Ruhr
Germany
Europe
Parents fight over child training from infancy to school age
The article argues parental disagreement confuses children from infancy. It highlights how a father’s meddling and a mother’s habits shape the child’s preferences, delaying consistent discipline and prompting the child to favor the more thrilling parent.
Germany Italy aim to keep gold parity for mark and lira
The article notes Germany and Italy intend to maintain gold parity for their currencies but uncertainties remain. It suggests Rustin acts independently on money matters and warns that the U.S. dollar backed by gold could become the international standard if fears do not disrupt markets.
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Germany
Italy
Rustin
Uncle Sam
Kreuger to Pay Obligations in American Dollars
Ivar Kreuger, the Swedish industrial and financial genius, says he will pay Kreuger and Tell obligations in American dollars rather than depreciated Swedish currency. President Hoover cites Wall Street short selling as a key harm to the economy.
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Ivar Kreuger
Kreuger
Tell
Hoover
Wall Street
Justice push to curb short selling conspiracies praised
A public figure argues that mobilizing the Department of Justice against short selling conspiracies would restore public confidence more effectively than spending ten billion on market stabilization.
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Department of Justice
Short selling mystery harms savers and stock prices
Investors learn how brokers lend shares after purchase to short sellers, a practice that can depress prices and affect pockets. The piece explains the process behind short selling and why it matters to innocent buyers.
BrokersShould Not Lend Stocks Without OwnerOK
As a matter of common decency rare in or out of Wall Street the Stock Exchange should make it impossible for any broker to lend and short sale or other conspiracies against value any stock of which he the broker is not the absolute owner. It might be a good idea for someone to start suit against a broker lending a customer stock for short sale without permission.
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Wall Street
Stock Exchange
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