The Athens Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Messenger lists Busy as publisher from 189 to 1938 with Gordon K Bush as publisher and general manager and Charlies H Garris as managing editor. It notes affiliations with American Newspaper Publishers Association and Associated Ohio Dailies, with Ohio Audit Bureau and United Press membership. Advertising rates on application. obituary notice at nominal charge. Subscriptions: by carrier 18 cents a week. by mail Ohio rates shown. entries for various time frames.
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Gordon K Bush
Mer
Charlies H Garris
Newes
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
Niand Daily Press Association
Athens
Costly 1936 Campaign Sparks Big Spending
An editorial notes that parties seeking supremacy in 1936 may spend up to twenty million dollars on the campaign. It reflects on rising costs, modern campaigning methods, and the lure of a expansive political show while warning of debt and the need for oiling the political machine.
Gridiron Salaries Open Pay Policy for College Players
Dean Arthur B. Adams of the University of Oklahoma argues for open salaries for college football players. He says football has democratized and professionalized and universities should consider reasonable compensation for athletes' services, viewing pay as a transparent, aboveboard approach.
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Arthur B. Adams
College of Business Administration
University of Oklahoma
Dean Adams
Big Top Boom in Circus Year Breaks Traditional Politics Rule
Ringling Brothers GM Sam W. Gumpertz says this year is unusually strong with crowds turned away in many cities. He attributes the boost to a nonpolitical oasis in the big top where clowns stay nonpartisan and elephants and donkeys avoid political gags.
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Sam W. Gumpertz
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Gumpertz
Perils of Modernity in Car Safety Debate
The essay argues newer cars drive more accidents though only about a quarter of crashes involve the latest models. It cites overconfidence and suggests better brakes and steering plus strict maintenance. It warns against obsolescent vehicles but calls for a driver’s new attitude on modern roads.
Nation of Little Businesses Keeps Growing Retail Footprint
A Vanderbilt economics professor notes in 1929 there were 1 230 300 independent stores and 144 598 chain stores in the United States. Independents employed over 3 million, chains about 900 thousand, with buying organizations helping independents cut costs and compete. The pattern of many small firms persists alongside growing chains.
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America
G. W. Dyer
Vanderbilt University
Behind The News Analysis Looks At Election Pace
Washington observers note fatigue amid intense publicity as voters surge toward a record turnout. About 44 million may vote, with 4 million unpredictable voters likely deciding the result. Republicans claim rising registrations signal middle class discontent, while WPA CCC newcomers tilt the balance.
Hoover the FBI Chief Trails Campaign for Crime Control
The article notes John Edgar Hoover campaigning nationwide on crime, criticizing publicity and pressing for centralizing federal detective powers. It suggests a shift to consolidate authority and reduce congressional tariff control while trade officials push treaty revisions and an extension of the reciprocal trade act.
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John Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Congress
State Department
Scenario echoes hover over Hollywood and politics
A newspaper tone notes politicians letting events unfold for public stage and fiction writers shaping lives in Hollywood. The piece observes social ease with dramatic personas. It mentions a tavern conversation about Columbus Day and references to the Pinta.
Opportunities for the small business in the United States
The piece argues that small retail and manufacturing ventures persevere through hardship by offering personal service and addressing public needs. It notes no end to the era of small stores and factories and asserts small and big businesses coexist as a testament to the American way of life.
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United States
Ode to the family washing and simple daily life
A humorous verse from Biddy O Flynns world explains why she values doing the family washing in sun or rain. The light hearted piece celebrates domestic chores, a small town life, and simple pleasures under a blue sky. Two dedications follow from BESSIE M GORLENE and EDITH M PATTERSON describing autumn scenery and a creator shaped landscape.
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Biddy O’flynn
Livingston
Lion in trailer cage spooks farmers in Shelburna area
Deputies respond after a carnival cage containing an African lion is left with a trailer by a carnival man. The lion escapes and causes fright among local farmers, prompting a rapid welfare check by the deputy game warden.
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Shelbina
U.P
Morgan’s Rebel advance through Vinton district
District Tales of Long Ago recounts Morgan’s scouts entering Vinton near Reese and Feltman’s Store. Holcomb guides them across the bridge to Gallipolis, while rebels plunder village stores and burn the county bridge. A teen marksman shoots at a rider. one boy vanishes with unknown fate.
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Morgan
Vinton
Reese and Feltman
Young Anselm
Young Holcomb
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Holcomb
Vinton Bridge
Charmay M. Holcomb
Robinson Brearen
Harry
Henry Anderson
Vinton-Danville
Health Hints on Headache Causes and Prevention
The article outlines headache sources from maxillary and other skull sinuses to poisons like alcohol and tobacco. Eye strain, glasses issues, and eye vessel changes are discussed, with eye specialists noting many patients seek relief for headaches. Movie-related headaches from flicker and lighting changes are also described and mitigated by better illumination and screening.
Notable Quotes on College Football and Society
Dean Arthur B. Adams of Oklahoma notes the sport's democratization and professionalization as athletes are often paid to play, while college presidents and faculties alone see the full pattern. The quote compares aging and youth with a nurse's reminder. Also mentions a domestic turkey versus a rattlesnake.
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Arthur B. Adams
University of Oklahoma
Blue Grass Dance Ties Love and Rivalry at Farmhouse Party
Kate Meed battles jealousy as Morgan Prentiss flirts with Eve Elwell at Cynthia Chenault’s dance. Kate drifts from pride to dependence while Eve and the others mingle. The night ends with Kate rekindling Morgan’s attention and planning a late reveal of tomorrow’s gossip.
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Kate
Caroline Meed
Blue Grass
Sam Meed
Althy
Zeke
Morgan Prentiss
Eve Elwell
Major Meeds
Jeff Hoyward
Jeff
Cynthia Chenault
Cynthia
Caroline
Big Bill
Dartmouth
Bill
Cynthie’s
Johnnie
Morgan
Eve
Bae Porch
Cyn
Cyn and Eve
Portland marble setter finds old black shoe in city hall work
Ray Glandon, a marble setter on the 158,000 city hall renovation in Portland, discovers a small black leather shoe from a prior era. Oldtimers say such style hasn't been produced for 35 years and the find sparks run of Cinderella echoes among workers.
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Portland
Ore
Ray Glandon
Glandon
Tu Lane Quarters Tiny Quarterbacks For Tulane
Three Tu lane University candidates for quarterback are 1 feet 7 inches tall, the smallest at the Green Wave in years. The OCR shows a focus on unusually small players in the Tulane football program.
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Tulane
New Orleans
Tulane University
Green Wave
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Chesterhill
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Europe
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