The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing Co. listing
The Athens Messenger established 1825 marks its publication scope from 1896 to 1929 with weekday editions and a large Sunday edition. Gordon K. Bush is publisher, Charles H. Harris managing editor. Includes association memberships and circulation notes. Local rates shown for subscriptions in multiple counties.
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Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger’ & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Charles H. Harris
Navy strength must guard democracy in turbulent era
The piece argues the United States must maintain a powerful navy to deter aggressors as international law weakens. It asserts isolation has ended, warns of ruthless rivals, and says democracy depends on being ready with a strong fleet to defend freedom at home and abroad.
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United States Navy
America
Ethiopia
Spain
China
Mediterranean
Nanking
Madrid
San Francisco
New York
PITY FOR CONVICTS
Article argues prison reform failures are society's fault and cites Alcatraz as a unique case. It portrays Alcatraz as a hard boiled, tightly controlled facility housing the toughest inmates who resist societal suppression. The piece contrasts other prisons' flaws with Alcatraz's harsh reality.
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America
Alcatraz
Juvenile Gunman Case Tests Role of Media Influence
A 12 year old Toledo boy who shot a teacher dramatized himself as a bold gunman from crime fiction and media. The article argues individual parenting is key to keeping children balanced despite exposure to two gun melodrama.
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Toledo
Screen
Flying Hamburger Train Names Drawn From Lunch Menu
A German streamlined train nicknamed the Flying Hamburger features Pullman cars with salad-themed names Onion Pickle Lettuce, a playful pairing of transport and lunchroom humor.
Airmen Seek Global Reach as Nature Inspires Wonder
A reflective note questions why airmen pursue worldwide missions while marveling at nature’s beauty. The piece connects human exploration with the magnificence of Mother Nature, pondering purpose and scope of such journeys.
College football eyeing open shop style play this season
The season is expected to feature an open shop style in college football with emphasis on flexible roles and balanced salaries across programs, reflecting shifting norms in the sport's economics and roster construction.
Washington Labor Scene Sparks New Actions and Factions
Washington observers predict a wage hour bill passage in similar form to the Senate version and a muted A F L stance toward CIO expulsions at Denver. John L Lewis may issue a political challenge at the United Mine Workers convention in January while behind the scenes labor factions maneuver over strategy and potential new party moves.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
A. F. of L
Denver
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
House Rules Committee
Roosevelt and the Federal Dough Politics in Conflicted States
Hugh Johnson critiques the New Deal as a money powered strategy. He argues Roosevelt's support rests on Federal dough distributed to low income groups, funded by taxes and consumer costs. The piece claims handouts threaten budget balance and expand government reach while preserving political loyalty.
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New York City
Roosevelt
Bonneville
Supreme Court
United States
Wallace
Pacific
Romanian Train Wreck Claims Twenty Four Dead
A Romanian derailment killed twenty four people and injured others, with authorities reporting no involvement of the French Surete in the incident.
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Surete
Philadelphia exposes undertaker racket in quiet cemetery tone
Philadelphia reports a revived claim that undertakers operate a racket in the funeral trade. The piece suggests a reform mood emerging as old euphemisms fade and observers scrutinize pricing and practices in local cemeteries.
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Philadelphia
Life on Long Island House of Agnew Turns Turbulent
The Agnew family life on Long Island grows tense as Irene, engaged to Waldo, falls for Charlie Jones who is married and living in a trailer. Margit denies the affair while Waldo renounces Trene and the couple heads to the Adirondacks in Charlie’s trailer, prompting a trackers’ watch.
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Agnew
Long Island
Lovely Mart
Irene
Waldo
Charlie Jones
Charlie
Lwes
Margit
Trene
Adirondacks
Franted
Keough
Gokiwyn- Mayer Corp
Chartie
Hudson River
Lake George
Honeymoon Road Trip Through Keogh Pursuit
Irene and Charlie drive north from New York toward Lake George for a planned mistaken honeymoon. Keogh follows in disguise under Margit’s scheme, and a freezing trailer camp night tests Irene as she weighs escape versus Margit’s control.
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Irene
Charlie
Margit
Keough
New York
Knough
Gene
Wee Margit
Palm Beach Police Headquarter Redesign Described
Palm Beach visitors facing arrest next season will be taken to a modern up-to-date police headquarters. The facility is described as a streamlined bastile with modernistic beige furniture and a notable design approach reflecting the era.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Watermelon Champ Crowned in Wilson County
Deputy sheriff J A Driver wins the Wilson County water melon growing title for 1937 with melons weighing 111 and 95 pounds. Arch Finch has held the state championship in recent years with melons up to 130 pounds.
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Wilson, N. C
J. A. Driver
Wilson County
Arch Finch
Cancer quacks exposed by medical authority and history
Dr Morris Fishbein divides cancer cures into frauds and fallacies. He notes most so called cures fail five year tests and warns quacks exploit the dying by blocking legitimate treatments. He cites 2500 applicants for a cure prize with no viable method and calls cancer quacks vicious and unprincipled.
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Morris Fishbein
American Association For the Control of Cancer
American Medical Association
Quotes on democracy and war from early 20th century figures
A collection of brief aphorisms and remarks from Eduard Benes Czechoslovakia, Dr. C B Emerson of Cleveland, William E Wilson of Lancashire, and Senator Arthur Van idenberg. The remarks touch on democracy evolution peace renunciation of war and power through government.
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Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
District Tales of Long Ago
In 1849 Walnut Township Gallia County saw a deadly cholera outbreak. William Martt’s household spread the disease. eight of his family died, one grave held five. Mr Middlesworth helped curb the epidemic with a self taught cure. About one hundred cases occurred in two weeks with thirty seven deaths.
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Gallipolis
Walnut Township
Gallia County
William Martt
Lawrence County
William Clark
Middlesworth
Clay Township
New Orleans
Walnut
Harrison
Parties Celebrate Move and Farewell Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Ira E Mickle hosted a surprise party before leaving Maplewood for Westerville. Ruth and Edna Lippincott with Mrs John Lippincott hosted for Mr William Lippincott and bride moving to Long Branch New Jersey. W W Coe hosted a luncheon for Dr and Mrs Fordyce of Toledo and Mr and Mrs O D McGrew of Parkersburg. Veals topped Athens Livestock price records at 17.50 per hundredweight. Ohio University freshmen held a pajama parade through campus and visited theaters and restaurants.
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Ira E. Mickle
Maplewood Drive
Westerville
Ruth Lippincott
Edna Lippincott
John Lippinccott
William Lippincott
Bride
Long Branch
N. J
W. W. Coe
East State St
O. Fordyce
Toledo
O. D. McGrew
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens Livestock Company
Ohio University
Laura Stephenson Hosts Millfield Birthday Honor
Mrs. Laura Stephenson of Millfield was the honored guest at a birthday party hosted by friends and neighbors. Miss Nelle Copeland, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. C. M. Copeland, married Merril Finley Cooley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Finley Cooley of East Liverpool. Mr. Scott Wolfe departed for Charleston West Virginia to take a job as engineer with Walter G. Crichton. Headlines mention American soldiers under German fire in the Western Front rear of British lines.
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Laura Stephenson
Millfield
Nelle Copeland
C. M. Copeland
Merril Finley Cooley
Finley Cooley
East
Liverpool
Scott Wolfe
Charleston
W. Va
Walter G. Crichton
Epidemic Confined to Four Mile Radius in History
An account notes an epidemic limited to about four miles, with no similar event before or since, marking a rare historical instance of concentrated spread.
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Detroit
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Meigs
Morgan, Vinton
Washington Counties
Dora
By Rodney Dutcher
John Lewis
Lewis
Labor Federation
C. I. QO
Bill Green
Hugh Johnson
Hugh v. Johnson
Pree Anli
Prince James Hotel
Prairie Ark
Hunh
C. B. Emerson
Germany
Italy
William E. Wilson
Lancashire
England
Supreme Congress
Supreme Executive
Arthur Vanidenberg
Harry R. Hurn
George Clark
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