Obituary and subscription details from The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger notes obituary rates and advertising options and lists National Representatives for the Associated Press. Subscription rates in Ohio are provided for various terms including yearly and half year plans.
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Biand
Ated Press
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
New Yerk
Detroit
Clarence J Brown pledges schools over political jobs in Ohio
Clarence J Brown argues for shutting political patronage and expanding public schools. He criticizes rising state payrolls and shrinking educational programs, pledging to fund every public school fairly and place education before other government activities while protecting life health and property.
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Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Brown
Change of Sentiment At Waynesboro Virginia NRA Blue Eagle Boycott
A Virginia group calling itself the Industrial Employees Republican Club in Waynesboro votes to boycott all businesses displaying the Blue Eagle or adhering to NRA code prices. The piece argues the action shows shifting public attitude away from the NRA era, noting past hysteria around the Eagle and CWA spending, and predicting broader disregard for NRA symbols and policies as profits decline. The article frames the boycott as overdone yet revealing evolving public sentiment toward recovery symbolism.
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Waynesboro
Virginia
Industrial Employees Republican Club
NRA
Hugh Johnson
CWA
Fire prevention stressed to cut Ohio fire losses
Ohio service clubs churches schools and families will emphasize fire prevention next week or more. Clean up campaigns begin and speakers urge eliminating hazards. Fires cause loss higher insurance costs and hardship, with thousands burned nationwide and one third of victims children under ten.
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Ohio
United States
Radio Patrols Bring Quiet Law in Ohio
Since the state highway patrol established radio stations law enforcement has quietly apprehended criminals located missing persons and recovered stolen articles. The new radio system promises significant protection for Ohio residents and law-abiding citizens.
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Radio Department of the
State Highway Patrol
Ohio
The
Highway Patrol
Japan buys Russian half of Chinese Eastern Railway
The piece notes Japan's acquisition of the Russian half of the Chinese Eastern Railway for fifty million dollars as a move toward temporary peace. It argues the deal eases Manchurian pressure on Russia, shifts focus eastward, and may influence London naval talks and Hitler’s concerns on Europe.
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Washington
Nee
Russia
Tokyo
London
Manchurian
Japanese rail deal delays war plans and ships build
The article argues militarist factions push for more planes while railway deals in Tokyo shift leverage. It notes a predicted land war with Russia if war comes, but current belief is the rail agreement only delays conflict by about three years, enabling Japan to accelerate naval construction.
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Tokyo
Russia
Japan
Disarmament Talks Exchange Sharp Words On Navy Parity
The London naval talks are viewed as hopeless with Japan pressing for parity or a larger cruiser ratio. Britain will lead the refusal, backed by the United States Italy and France. After tense exchanges both sides will return home to build more ships. Norman Davis remains optimistic about disarmament and jokes about bringing plenty of naval experts to London.
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London
Britain
United States
Italy
France
Norman Davis
Rumors Stir Over Possible Axis Military Ties
International chatter centers on a rumored five year secret axis pact between Germany and Japan and claims of German pilots and mechanics to Japan. Officials doubt exact figures but acknowledge some foundation for the ideas amid widespread speculation.
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Hitler
Japan
Manchukuo
President's Mother Said to Shape New Deal Choices
Mrs James Roosevelt is believed to have influenced key New Deal appointments including Harry Hopkins as relief administrator. Insiders praise her judgment and character while audiences applaud her film talks alongside the President.
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James Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Import of Wheat Surprises as U S Reverses Ten Year Gap
The country now imports durum wheat for the first time in a decade with nearly 3 million bushels from Canada in July and August and 7 million more expected this winter. Exporting soft white Pacific Northwest wheat to the Orient continues. The price of 1.50 per bushel offsets a 42 cent tariff.
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Canada
Orient
Pacific Northwest
AAA
New Dealers Boost Washington Population and Housing
The New Dealers sparked a population surge in Washington totaling nearly 100,000 since Roosevelt's inauguration, reaching about half a million. Housing remains tight as new homes rise, while Housing Administrator Moffett addresses rental issues for the Soil Erosion Service. The NRA figurehead Donald Richberg is noted for piano and poetry, and federal relief outgo is up to 100 million dollars monthly.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Moffett
Housing Commission
NRA
Donald Richberg
Growing crime and patrol efforts reshape Ohio highways
The passage describes frequent criminal chases ending shortly after begins, missing persons found, and tourists warned as highway patrols expand to protect scattered communities in Southeastern Ohio. It argues motorists' rise and criminals' use of cars require stronger, coordinated local enforcement beyond single authorities.
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Ohio
Tottynail Imagined Friend Changes a Mother and Child
Mrs. Smith learns Jackie, aged three, talks to an invisible playmate named Tottynail. Realist parents fear imagination but decide to accommodate by inviting friends with children and planning kindergarten at age four.
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Tottynail
Jackie
Dolla
Rheumatic Fever in Children Tied to Tonsil Health
Dr Morris Fishbein notes rheumatic fever in children links to tonsil health with high death rates when tonsils are removed after first attack and frequent prior throat infections. Symptoms include pallor fatigue and joint pain. risk peaks 5 to 15 years old, with serious heart involvement possible.
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Morris Fishbein
Presidential address signals partial recovery plan
The article analyzes a presidential public forum amid economic distress. It notes weak growth, rising unemployment, high living costs, and a cautious market for government securities. The President pledges private profit based business and a capital labor truce with arbitration but omits dollar devaluation and balanced budget steps.
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All America
Treasury
Reef
NRA
England
Wallace
White House
Chicago Daily News
Athens area notices and bids from Meigs County
Sousa's Band performed in the Men's Gymnasium, the local Elks Lodge held an oyster supper with H. G. Jefferson exalted ruler and O. G. Jordan secretary. Athens County motor sales averaged ten per day with four new cars. Sart Davidson predicted Athens High School Building ready by Dec 15. Bids were submitted for Meigs County Courthouse wings in Pomeroy.
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Lodge of Elks
H. G. Jefferson
O. G. Jordan
Athens County
Sart Davidson
Athens High School
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Women's City Federation elects officers and planning committee named
The Women’s City Federation elected Mrs Hobson as president and Mrs Evans as first vice president. Mrs Robert Woodworth became secretary, Mrs Boyer corresponding secretary, Mrs Lucia Putnam treasurer, and Mrs E R Lash Jr press correspondent. The planning committee includes Mrs Boyer and nine others. Also added to Athens High School faculty were Miss Helen Leech Miss Rose Herried and John B Grethen. The rest notes cover a family reunion at Mill Street, Oho University classes dismissed for a Bull Moose rally with Hon James R Garfield speaking, Sunday visitors in McConnnelsville, and two quoted opinions from 1930s figures.
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Women's City Federation
Hobson
Evans
Robert Woodworth
Boyer
Lucia Putnam
E. R. Lash Jr
Palmer
Peters
Black
Barth
Lash
Watkins
Douthitt
Charles Cameron
Frank Roach
Helen Leech
Rose Herreld
John B. Grethen
Athens High School
Oho University
James R. Garfield
Fragmentary Chronical of Tomorrow and Hesperides Visit
The text speaks of a mythical drink erasing memory, guiding souls to Elysian fields. It contrasts voyages to forget earthly sorrows with journeys to forget Elysian pleasures. It ends with a reference to entering tomorrow and visiting the Hesperides.
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Voyagéeras
Elysian Fields
Riverview scandal figure confronts newspaper office
The Blade learns Edward Shillingby, a private detective, was killed by gangster Cincinnati Lampson. Frank B Cathay, a Riverview candidate, is mistaken for Cathay and brought to the newsroom for identity confirmation while a hitchhiking Mary Briggs is questioned.
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Charles Morden
The
Blade
Edward Shillingby
Cincinnati Red
Lampson
John Smith
Mary Briggs
Frank B. Cathay
Cathay
Morden
Squinty
Kenney
Whipple
Riverview
Reform
Dick Kenney
Ken
Riverview libel case tests identity in city office
Dick Kenney confronts Frank Cathay over a newspaper clipping alleging libel about Cathay’s identity. A forged signature linked to Cathay raises questions as the bank and local circles weigh the damage. Cathay demands a retraction and damages, warning that the article has affected his reputation and prospects.
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Dick Kenney
Riverview Daily Press
Morden
Frank B. Cathay
Carsons
Lodge
Riverview
Chamber of Commerce
Cathay
Polce
Mr. Cathay
First National Bank
First National Bank of Riverview
National Bank of Riverview
di Kenney
Kenney
Cathay Wet
Reviews of New Bed Reviews of New Bed
Irwin H. Hoov travels to the White House as a repairman turned chief usher and biographer. He recounts presidents from Harrison to Wilson, noting only Roosevelt and Wilson as unusually strong leaders while others were average. The book claims to reveal revealing and momentous, urging readers not to miss it.
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Hart
Irwin H. Hoov
White House
House
Mr. Hoover
Harrison Ln Roosevelt
Harrison Land
McKinley
Roosevelt Wilson
Harding
Roosevel
Wilson
Coolidge
Ike Hoove
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