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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text hints at a historical Athens newspaper with references to offices and a weekly mail rate. Mentions of counties and local representations suggest a community record listing with subscription pricing. The readable fragments indicate public notices and local staff but no clear events or outcomes.
A daily meditation from Ecclesiastes 7 14 states be joyful in prosperity and consider in adversity for God has set one against the other so man may find nothing after him.
The Maine election results stir both parties to rethink strategies as a heated campaign unfolds toward November. Analysts note September results no longer forecast presidential fortunes, while Democrats seek renewed hope and Republicans renewed resolve in a race just beginning.
A reflective note on political promises and voter credulity. The piece argues politicians feed human weakness, voters chase hopeful lies, and newspapers overreport speeches, warning that true gold is scarce and cynicism grows amid politics.
This piece argues that Ohio's Hocking coal field must restart after years of decline driven by surplus mines and shifting fuel demand. It urges miners and operators to improve coal quality, pricing, and marketing to regain a foothold in domestic and lake trades amid changing freight rates and consumer indifference.
Dorothy Dix advises that couples marry with clear practical understandings. Engage in frank discussions on money children religion and in laws before vows to avoid later dissension. A binding domestic contract may help couples remember promises made in courting days.
A man has a right to know what kind of wife she will be whether she will create a real home or a tidy cheerful house with a hot dinner or return to a dark house after a long day to find indifference awaiting him.
A dated opinion asserts a prospective husband should learn a woman’s financial stance before marriage. It also claims he has a right to know if she will host her relatives, and whether she views the husband as head of the household or as a mere resource for the family’s needs.
The speaker questions whether marriage grants a woman license to dress sloppily and show temper or whether it demands continued salesmanship to hold a husband as she did to win him.
The text argues that both partners have rights before marriage to know about parenting and financial status. It contends a man should learn his wife's stance on having children and a woman should know a man's income and finances.
The quote argues for a wife’s right to know a husband’s view on fair income division and a fifty fifty split. It questions the notion that men are sole earners and calls out the idea that a wife should receive no wages for her unpaid domestic labor.
A style ornate admonishes women to seek assurance on a future husband's kindness and loyalty. It contrasts a nurturing, loyal partner with a man who treats home as a place for gloom and disrespect. The piece argues for early clarity on tenderness, happiness, and marital respect.
Dorothy Dix notes there are many issues couples should resolve prior to wedlock and regrets they often neglect to pause billing and coping to address them. The columnist stresses practical planning and clear expectations for lasting relationships.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains three skin diseases affecting beard areas in men: impetigo, sycosis, and ringworm. Impetigo begins with a small blister from shaving injuries and spreads. treated with ammoniated mercury ointment and antiseptic shaving water. Ringworm or barber's itch is more severe, involves hair follicles, crusted painful lumps, diagnosed by examining hair shafts. treated by hair removal, possible X rays, and antifungal drugs.
The beard condition is an infection of the hair root by staphylococcus. The face reddens with pustules and crusts, and patients suffer burning itching or pain. The infection digs into follicles making antiseptics slow to reach germs, requiring long patient treatment to eliminate it.
The former president notes campaign literature cannot match Cicero in the Roman Senate. He wonders if Cicero alone would have insights on the value of silence.
Samuel Seabury, long involved in New York politics, arrived in London and denied plans to pursue the New York mayoralty. He stated he did not intend to seek the office, and asserted he did not flee from the city's mayoral position.
Report describes a boy being tossed into a body of water by playmates who urge him to swim or sink. The incident highlights dangerous rough play and the need for supervision near open water.
Washington article notes political maxims and fetishes have been blown sky high in 1932 with Roosevelt’s nomination defying conventions. It contrasts Hoover Smith precedents, pundit forecasts, and the mood of repeated disillusionment shaping this year’s political reality. It also reflects on motherhood, happiness, and resilience as a daily state of mind.
The piece notes Roosevelt's jeopardy in New York if he fires Walker and stirs Tammany. McKee acts swiftly to govern better, Walker’s ally Hearst condemns him, and Tammany backs Roosevelt while Jim Farley faces diminished ambitions. The author cites wide expert consensus Curtis sunk as VP nominee.
The House of Representatives approved the Bonus Bill despite the President's veto by a 258 to 54 vote. The Senate is expected to sustain the veto, facing stronger opposition from bonus opponents. Ohio lawmakers I M Foster Moore and Speaks circulated a petition of 20 Ohio delegation signatures to urge a favorable report on the Bursum Pension Bill.
A board of trustees including A. C. Rossi Lou Eberle B M Johnson Ned Wolfe and John Swanson was chosen at the Athens Coun try Club annual meeting held last night at the club house west of Athens Prof T N Hoover of Ohio University spoke to Kiwanis Club for National Constitutional Week The Hobson Study Circle held its first fall meeting with Mrs C G Wyckoff 12 First Street Mrs P G Hibbard presided The Social Literary Club met at Mrs M D Hughes home with Mrs C L Jones presiding
The piece discusses whether the old saying As Maine goes, so goes the nation holds this year. It notes Maine’s gubernatorial and congressional shift to Democrats and ponders if Maine will then vote Republican for president. It also questions the electoral vote weight of New York and the impact of a lame duck term on re election prospects.
The Democratic Campaign in Ohio opened in Columbus with Governor Woodrow Wilson and Congressman James Cox as headliners. Twenty five thousand visitors attended the event in the city.
Receipts show the 1912 Athens County Fair as the largest in attraction and attendance in the history of the organization. Thieves entered Henry Phillips home near Clarks Chapel last night, ransacked the place, and stole $100.
The author argues a national creed of acceptance may ease unhappiness amid stark inequality. He says radical feelings arise after the cataclysm but cautions the focus on children, noting injustice fuels distress from wealth gaps to personal losses.
Marietta College fans anticipate a strong fall varsity season as football supporters look forward to a winning team. The Methodist Episcopal Circuit holds its last quarterly conference tonight at Central Avenue Church with Dr Am Mann as speaker.
Items of interest note superconductivity at 452 degrees below zero for silver and copper, and list geographic facts including Texas Alaska comparison, Venus temperature around ten degrees below zero, and the Grand Canyon's depth.
Ohio farm products again drove price gains and helped push the weekly wholesale commodity index to a new high for the year. Wheat cattle hides and wool rose. cotton listed due to government stocks being kept off the market.
A radio directed man hunt in New York foiled kidnappers who held 8 year old John Arthur Russell for 11 hours seeking 25000 dollars. Police intensified efforts after two phone calls to the Russell home and the boy was returned unharmed to his family.
The Athens chapter plans a 7 o’clock meeting at the City Building this evening. Several matters of importance to sportsmen will be considered.
City Council in Athens unanimously approves steps to lower lighting and water pumping rates as the gas rate controversy persists. City Solicitor to draft petition to Southern Ohio Electric Company seeking reductions while pending litigation may return millions to consumers.
Government flour will be distributed at Athens City Hall Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon. Only families who receive a supply every two weeks may apply. Those who receive flour at other intervals should not apply at this time as announced by Miss Pearl French.
Rev. J J Herman, longtime pastor of St Marys in Corning, is transferred to St Josephs in Circleville by Bishop Hartley. Rev. William Robben, former St Bernards pastor in Corning, becomes Marietta's new pastor. Assignments take effect September 21.
Henry Oana, Hawaiian outfielder for the San Francisco Seals, came to enter St Mary's College but his semipro play impressed the club. He accepted a contract, changing his plans, and has not returned home in four years.
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