The Athens Messenger and Herald History Note
The Athens Messenger and Herald published weekly with afternoon issues except Sundays. Frederick W. is listed as publisher 1896 to 1929, with Gordon K. Busn as publisher and general manager and Charlies H. Harris as managing editor. The paper is a member of several press associations and uses John W. Cullen Company for national ads.
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Athens
Frederick W
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Busn
Mgr
Charlies H. Harris
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ohio Newspaper Association
Inland Daily Press Association
John W. Cullen Company
Iago
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Solomon would be needed on the National Labor Relations Board
The article discusses the National Labor Relations Board over ruling a federal court's decision in the Ambridge Pennsylvania case of National Electric Products. It centers on a clash between an AF L local and CIO unionists, a closed shop contract, and a board election ordered to decide whether the company should sign with the AFL or CIO. It questions the board's authority versus courts and the viability of closed shop in a militant minority plant.
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Solomon
Alice
National Labor Relations Board
National Electric Products Corporation
Ambridge
Supreme Court
International Brotherhood of Electric Workers
A. F. of L
CIO
A.F. of L
Labor Board
Glenn Martin Foresees 250000-Pound Planes in Decade
Aviation pioneer Glenn Martin predicts non stop ocean flights with 150 passengers aboard 250 000 pound airliners within ten years. He argues there is no definite limit to plane size and that such ships could be perfectly practical with proper design, potentially dwarfing today’s largest sky liners.
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Glenn Martin
Mr. Martin
Bolshevism seen as illegitimate by Rosenberg
The article analyzes Dr. Alfred Rosenberg’s Nürnberg declaration calling Bolshevism an illegitimate child of democracy. It argues Bolshevism thrives where despotic rule exists and notes democracy remains the best defense against Bolshevism and, broadly, against antisemitic threats.
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Alfred Rosenberg
Nurnberg
Russia
United States
Science backs grandpa claim of corn pain before rain
A quirky report notes a grandchild’s sprained arm occurred before a surprising sexual incident, with no other witnesses or clarifications forthcoming. The piece frames weather and bodily events in a curious, local-notes style.
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Grandpa
Sexeon
Soviets Aim to Grow Vegetables in Arctic Circle
Authorities reveal plans to expand vegetable production in the Arctic Circle with a new batch of shoots already in circulation to advance cold climate agriculture.
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Arctic Circle
Behind the Scenes Brain Trusts in Washington
A historical overview of Roosevelt era advisers from Moley and Howe to Richberg Tugwell and Walker. The piece traces three phases of brain trust influence, Moley’s data driven role and a rift with Hull over confidential cables and policy direction.
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Washington
Andrew Jackson
Calvin Coolidge
Dwight Morrow
Morgan
Frank Stearns
Roosevelt
Moley
Brains Trust
Richberg
Tugwell
Frank Walker
Raymond A. Moley
Sam Rosenman
New York
Louis Howe
Rosenman
Howe
Charlie Taussig
A. A. Berle
Hugh Johnson
B. M. Baruch
Next: Other Early New Deal Advisers and Moley Story
A continuing column examines additional early New Deal advisers and the insider Moley narrative. It outlines key figures, their roles, and the evolving policy debates shaping Roosevelt's recovery efforts. The piece situates these advisers within the broader administration network and policy clashes.
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New Deal
Moley
Du Pont dynasty praised as Delaware’s good citizens
Hugh S. Johnson admires the Du Pont influence in Delaware noting a balanced state economy, strong schools, low taxes, and community ties. He acknowledges controversy but lauds the family for contributing to governance and local life while warning about political power in the state.
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Hugh
Johnson
Bethany Beach
Del
du Pont
Delaware
Dover
du Ponts
Fort Worth
Texas
Amon Carter
Claremore
Oklahoma
Will Rogers
Emporia
Kansas
William Allen White
Mars
Duco
Tax forms seen as improvement. payments required
The text notes that new tax forms are a great improvement and emphasize that payments remain the essential task. It mentions radio salesmen pursuing a sea loving landlubber nostalgic for windjammers and cites Dr Walter Pitkin stating most responsible jobs are held by people over 40, a claim contrasted with a wrecked car speedometer.
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Walter Pitkin
Public Forum invites signed letters to current events
The Public Forum welcomes comments on current events. Letters must be signed by the writer and the signature appears with the contribution. Please keep letters short so more than one may be used each day.
New Leader Named Oral Daugherty by Party at Athens
The Messenger notes a party nomination and praises Mr. Oral Daugherty as the outstanding candidate to lead in times of strife. The letter from A. L. Snedden at Athens dated Sept 14 expresses strong support and confidence in his leadership and capacity to guide to victory.
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the Messenger
Oral Daugherty
A. L. Snedden
Athens
Cancer Death Rates Do Not Show Overall Increase
Dr. Morris Fishbein explains that cancer deaths have risen per 100 000 since 1900 but aging population and longer life expectancy explain much of the rise. He notes no significant cancer increase among white women under 65 and a higher share in those over 60, with some cancers possibly rising due to changing habits and irritation factors.
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Morris Fishbein
Carrots Claimed Toxic Linked to Arthritis by Doctor
Pasadena report notes Dr. Charles H. Wood told the American Progressive Chiropractic Association that carrots are toxic and contribute to arthritis while suggesting spinach may be spared pending further medical pronouncements.
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Pasadena
Cal
Charles H. Wood
American Progressive Chiropractic Association
District Tales of Long Ago A Pioneer Coal Operator
The article recounts L. D. Poston joining with Launcelot Scott around 1840 to open a coal mine south of Nelsonville. After Scott’s death Poston expanded the business, improving mining facilities and introducing tramways in the 1850s, with chutes added later. By the Civil War the operation had doubled in volume.
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L. D. Poston
Launcelot Scott
Nelsonville
Poston
Athens bids for memorial building and budget action
Co. L. Heaton of Athens was the low bidder to construct the memorial building on the Campus Martin site in Marietta. Athens city council approved a $46,243.70 budget for the upcoming year with bonds and interest bringing total to $101,683.78.
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Co. L. Heaton
Athens
Campus Martin
Marietta
Local social notes from Athens to Buckeye Lake
Mr and Mrs Earl Dailey and two daughters Albany stopped in Athens en route to Buckeye Lake for a week end at the Lynn Cottage with Dr and Mrs J F Bid dle Gallipolis Mrs David Putnam and Abigail Putnam left for Chillicothe for a week s visit at the country home of Mr and Mrs J M Rittenour Alberta Norton Miss Marie Swaim left for Moundsville to be the guest of Miss Rhea Cook Dean and Mrs J J Richeson returned from two weeks spent at their farm at Thackeray Mr and Mrs F L Preston Mrs Byron F Wolfe and Mrs Dix Preston returned from a visit in Toledo with Mr and Mrs Harry Bartlett Mr and Mrs Frank H McVay announced the birth of a son Franklin Jr Mr James Josten left for Petoskey Mich to be gone during the hay fever season
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Earl Dailey
Albany
Athens
Buckeye Lake
Lynn Cottage
J. F. Biddle
Gallipolis
David Putnam
Abigail Putnam
Chillicothe
J. M. Rittenour
Alberta Norton
F. L. Preston
Byron F. Wolfe
Dix Preston
Toledo
Harry Bartlett
James Josten
Petoskey, Mich
Red Leather Box Tells History of Fall River Bank
Treasurer Cornelius S Hawkins reveals the bank’s first safety deposit vault history at the Fall River Savings Bank founded 1828. Stories say the treasurer nightly filled the box with cash and papers and kept it under his bed for safety.
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Fall River
Mass
Cornelius S. Hawkins
Fall River Savings Bank
Mistral rescue ends violent cabin confrontation
Kay Dearborn and companions confront Forrest Montgomery aboard the Mistral after a gunfight and a hidden door reveal. Grant Harper and Mac restrain the shooter while Melita Howard and Priscilla Dunn aid a wounded woman found behind the wall. Kay and Harper contemplate a new future aboard the Chinook cruise.
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Kay Dearborn
Melita Howard
Kay
Priscilla Dunn
Forrest Brothers
Grant Harper
Montgomery
Melita
Priscilla
Tom Forrest
Forrest
Man
Mac
Harper
Tom
Mr. Montgomery
Mistral
Quotes From Citizens On Crime Aid And Fashion
A compilation of sensational remarks includes Andrew Buck's justification for shooting his son in law saying he was mean. Mrs Hazel Benjamin appeals for Mitzie the cat and kittens. Mrs Josie Bishop comments on limited funds and aid pleas. J T Cooper of Oklahoma welfare notes bloomers as outdated.
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Andrew Buck
Racine, Wis
Mitzie
Hazel Benjamin
Houston
Tex
Josie Bishop
Ames-Bern Enrollment Shows Rise in opening year
Amesville and Bern district schools report higher enrollment across grades with 222 elementary pupils and china numbers for junior and senior high, plus a large bus fleet serving about 420 students. The district lists faculty including Supt F J Taylor and new instrumental music instructor Mr Blake. Grange Fun Festival set for Sept 17 at the high school with amateur hour, contests, and auctions.
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Amesville
Ames - Bern
Sadie Luckett
Myrle Vernon
Hattie Inman
Julia White
Nellie Woolley
Louise Linscott
F. J. Taylor
G. Albert Gardner
Earl M. Wood
J. M. Patton
L. A. Best
Marie Grim
Pauline Cone
Jessie Lortz
Kathryn Kern
Mr. Blake
Roberts
Athens
Joy
Mr. Moore
Earnest Grosvenor
Hooper Ridge
Bill Simons
Scatter
Easler Creek
James Meseher
Fred Wilson
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the Public Forum
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Glouster
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George Clark
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