The Athens Messenger Circulates Across Five Ohio Counties
Athens Messenger promises a 100000 population reach across Athens Nelsonville Glouster Logan Pomeroy Middleport Coolville and surrounding communities. The paper lists affiliations and ad rates including subscription options and offices in Detroit and New York with a 4.50 yearly rate by mail in Ohio.
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Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Retail chain executive cites NRA canvass boosting sales
A major shoe retailer asserts the NRA house-to-house campaign spurred stronger buying, calling it one of the greatest stimulants to retail sales. The chain operates in cities over 100000 population and saw a 300 percent increase in business compared with the same period in 1932. The executive warns of the broad economic impact if the trend is national.
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NRA
United States
Rest room upgrade urged at Athens County Courthouse
The Athens City Council and County Commissioners are urged to improve the inadequate rest rooms for men and women serving outlying districts. Sidewalks around the courthouse are to be replaced with modern walks and should be coordinated with the rest room project, as current facilities damage the city and county image.
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Athens County
Athens City
Capital Goods Lag Puts Pressure on New Deal Recovery
The article notes a lag in heavy industries including machinery and steel and warns that delayed public works, a $3 billion program, and slow capital goods pick up threaten recovery. It highlights cooperation of industrialists and labor, higher business ethics, and anticipated winter delays as projects await easier prices and wage stability.
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NRA
New Deal Administration
Washington
Keeping Young Men on the Farm as a New Deal Plan
The piece argues for retaining farm raised youths in agriculture to prevent urban unemployment. It notes postwar migration to towns, job instability during slumps, and the need to use agricultural relief funds to create a plan that keeps young men self supporting on farms aligned with the New Deal goal of a solid economic base.
Private Charity Required As Government Lags In Relief
A relief conference in Washington with President Roosevelt and Relief Director Hopkins stresses private charity must lead fall campaigns. They say government aid covers shelter and food but leaves education, health, and recreation inadequately addressed, urging communities to dig deeply into pockets to prevent a lasting social downturn.
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Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Washington
Hopkins
United States
Treasuries
Home the foundation of society and woman's art
Dorothy Dix extols home as a sanctuary shaping character and civilization. She argues homes create citizens, from lincolns to merchants, and urges both sexes to pursue cooperative home making with love, warmth, and ambition for men to provide and for women to beautify and nurture domestic peace.
Local News Roundup From Ten Years Ago
Near the state hospital resident R Lenigar grew a giant bean 38 inches long weighing 734 pounds. Kiwanians funded new street markers citywide. Mrs B E LeFever sang two solos at a Methodist luncheon in Nelsonville. Mrs Mary Lee Briton hosted son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Scott Willits and Elizabeth Ann of Chicago. Bertha Bridgeman returned to East Side Schools after Columbia University summer.
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R. Lenigar
State Hospital
B. E. LeFever
West Division
The
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Nelsonville
Mary Lee Briton
Scott Willits
Elizabeth Ann
Chicago
Bertha Bridgeman
East Side
Columbia University
Thompson Named College of Music Head at Ohio University
Twenty years ago Dr. Alexander S. Thompson was announced as head of the College of Music at Ohio University. Other notes recall souvenir coins given to Copeland Class members by Dr. William Kelley in China and 52 saloon license applications in Athens under a rule of one saloon per 500 inhabitants. Retiring Athens County commissioners were John P. Coe and John W. Bennett.
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Alexanders. Thompson
College of Music
Ohio University
Copeland
M. E. Church
William Kelley
China
Athens
County Board of License Commissioners
Athens County Board of Commissioners
John P. Coe
Albany
John W. Bennett
York
About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton
Olive Roberts Barton argues charm schools erase childhood grace and that excessive rules ruin natural kindness. She warns grownups would feel stifled by similar conventions, arguing modern society pressures children to endure restrictive civility at the cost of spontaneity.
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Olive Roberts Barton
Longest Lease in the World and Notable Oddities
A 1849 lease by Alphonso A Taft to the Mercantile Library creates a 10000 year term to 11849 with renewal possible forever. Also notes Habu Koller born in Germany to Egyptian parents who endured tongue-slitting in WWI and later lifts weights as a Curious exhibit at Century of Progress Chicago. Tomorrow feature: The Church That Stabbed Itself.
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Alphonso A. Taft
Taft
United States
Mercantile Library
Cincinnati
Ohio
Habu Koller
Germany
Habu
Century of Progress
Chicago
Knee Troubles May Be Cured Now
Dr Morris Fishbein reviews semilunar cartilage injuries in football players. An outward twist can tear the inner knee cartilage causing pain and locking. Rest usually helps, but surgery may prevent disability. Dr C B Wright proposes iodine-induced healing with a two week splint, plus heel elevation to reduce strain.
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Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia
Health Magazine
C. 8. Wright
Wright
Cuban Envoy Given Confidence Here
Washington reports that despite Havana turmoil Secretary Hull Roosevelt and Secretary of State still back Sumner Welles, while Swanson’s Havana cruiser visit is seen as a publicity move. The piece also profiles NRA deputy Kenneth Miller Simpson handling oil codes and his calm approach to tough negotiations.
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Washington, D. C
Sumner Welles
Claude Swanson
Roosevelt
Hull
Welles
Cuba
Swanson
Honolulu
Havana
Simpson
Kenneth Miller Simpson
NRA
Johnson
Broadway
B. M. Baruch
Genuine manners fade hate as youth see world as decent
The piece urges youths to be genuinely likable and to feel valued by others. It argues that courtesy springs from belief in a good world and mutual respect, not forced charm. If youths practice real kindness, rudeness will lessen naturally.
Famous Author in Picture Puzzle Full of Clues
A word puzzle asks for the author pictured, with horizontal and vertical clues including inlet, preposition, North America, fourth not, bridged terms, and various vocabulary items. The puzzle notes a famous book by the authoress linked to propaganda and seeks the maiden name and the book that gave lasting fame from the clues.
Public Fund Reminder on Contributions Evidence
The Messenger reminds contributors that unsigned letters cannot be considered. Full name and address must appear with each contribution as evidence of good faith. The note is signed by The Editor.
Farley Wrong on Repeal Says Patriotism Is At Stake
Letter from Mrs. T. A. Copeland of Athens Ohio dated September 12 1933 argues Postmaster General Farley is wrong to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment declaring prohibition reduced drinking reduced crime and saved lives. She asserts repeal would divert liquor revenue from essential public use and harm education and government.
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the Messenger
Farley
America
T. A. Copeland
Athens, O
Tragic Cisterna Drowning Near Findlay
Lewis Harden three, son of Mr and Mrs Luther Harden of McComb fell into a cistern and died Tuesday. His brother Richard eighteen months old was rescued by their mother. The incident occurred near Findlay Ohio.
Lunar Influences Signal Mixed Fortunes and Risks for Today
The lunar aspects indicate steady or modest gains in business and finances but warn of peculiar dangers and disruptions in private life and associations. Expect sudden changes in travel or radical measures, advised to stay discreet and calm. notable nativity includes William Howard Taft, ex president of the United States.
National Labor Board affirms right of workers to choose agents
The board finds Woolen Mills in Virginia violated the National Labor Act by refusing to deal with officials chosen by employees to represent negotiations. The decision stresses adherence to the Act's spirit and aims to clarify procedures for both sides, signaling impact on employer practice nationwide.
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Washington
Nationa
Woolen Mills
Offic United Textile
Wagner
Route 50 Contra Be Awarded Se
Bids on road improvement for seven Ohio counties were opened by Highway Director Rell. Projects include Ross County and Arthur Road on Route 50 with about two miles of concrete paving. Total concrete pavement miles amount to 1,732 at a cost of 66,478.89 for a bridge with concrete deck. estimate 31,738.13.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rell
Ross County
Arthur
Mately
Grau San Martín Cuba Seizes Power Amid Opposition
In Havana on September 11, Ramon Grau San Martin and supporters moved to consolidate power as deposed navy officers and opposition factions gathered near the Hotel Nacional. The government claimed broad popular backing despite hostile opposition and the collapse of the prior regime.
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Havana
Dent Ramon Grau Saning
Igno
Tional
Star Diamond Seized in Hatton Garden Raid
A famous gemstone named Star, valued at 91600, was seized in the Hatton Garden smash and grab raid. The 3334 carat stone, linked to H Harris and Sons, bullion dealers, was moved by automobile during the theft and is among the war stones.
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London
Seventh Annual Harg Family Reunion
The seventh annual Harg family reunion is set for September 17 at the home of Barber in Nelsonville. A gram will follow at noon.
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Harg Family
Barber
Nelsonvill Gram
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