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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
4
New Securities Law Protects Investors From Wild Promises
The updated securities act, passed by the last Congress, requires full disclosure on new issues including promoter profits. This prevented many speculative gold mining and brewery stock offerings from reaching the public and saved investors millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Revival of church and lodge interest in Ohio district
Grand Master C W Dick of Bowling Green, head of Ohio Odd Fellowship, spoke at a Pomeroy conference this week. He reports renewed interest in church and lodge circles from his travels, reflected locally by sizable homecomings at Trimble and a large Knights of Pythias outing at Grotto Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Dick
Bowling Green
Odd Fellowship
Ohio
Pomeroy
Trimble
Church of Christ
Knights of Pythias
Grotto Grounds
The People versus Hoodlums in Oklahoma City Trial
Editorial argues that law enforcement and courts face hoodlum pressure from The People versus Harvey Bailey trial. It contends public fear, mob influence, and armed threats hamper open court proceedings and witness participation, warning that justice risks being compromised by gangland power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvey Bailey
Oklahoma City
Harvey Bailey
Law
John Law
United States
Liberal reform pushbacks from Senator Gore
A Washington interview with Senator Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma recalls his early Wilsonian liberalism and loss of faith in rapid reform. He argues initiatives like referendum direct elections and prohibition were overextended aims that bred complacency and did not guarantee better governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Bryan
LaFollette
Dear Miss Dix on Fathers and the Power of Admiration
Dorothy Dix counsels that a husband's faults fade when a wife praises him publicly and teaches children to revere their father. The piece argues children see parents as perfect figures, making a woman’s praise potent for maintaining virtue and good behavior in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DIX
Scheherezade
Simon Legreé
John
Social notes and civic reflections from a past era
A collage of local anecdotes lists visits and trips by families from Nelsonville Glouster Chauncey and Athens with mentions of Ford and Columbus trips. It references a car show promising air conditioning, cadmium bearings and an English divorce statistic while noting Gen Grosvenor's eightieth birthday and political reforms shifting from pure democracy to technocratic approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Bush
Athens Messenger & Herald Printing CO
Gordon K. Bush
Mgr
Charles B. Saris
Ohio
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Logan
Pomeroy
Middleport
Coolville
Gallipolis
Revolving Granite Monument in Memory of W A Hulbert
A granite monument at Hulbert’s grave, honoring 1876 1882 National League president W A Hulbert, originally faced west for western teams and east for eastern teams. Sun heat causes the ball on its base to slowly revolve, turning faster in winter. Tomorrow note hints at a new Life feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hulbert
National League
Chicago
Cleveland
Buffalo
Detroit
Boston
Providence
Worcester
Troy
Terday
Unsigned letters reminder on column submissions
A note from The Messenger Public Fog reminds contributors that unsigned letters receive no consideration without full name and address. The editor discusses a plan for a municipal water softening plant, its cost, and who would pay, expressing concern about the plan’s impact on residents. The letter ends with a signature from Mrs. Robert P. J of Athens dated September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. J
Athens
Community spirit calls for Meigs County Fair
The writer argues against leaving Meigs County for shopping and rallies readers to support the local fair. The piece praises county gatherings as beneficial, notes Union County’s large Home Coming banner crowds, and urges all Meigs residents to meet, reminisce, and work together at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Meigs County
Columbus
Union County
Marysville
Rock Springs
A. D. Russell Pomeroy
Hard Lines Soft Water in Athens Sparks Debate
An Athens reader argues against city water softener plans, fearing higher taxes and loss of privately funded softeners. They cite Troy's system, noting residents still buy bottled drinking water and doubt benefits of a municipal plant. The letter urges allowing individuals to borrow for softening and maintain current cistern use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens
Troy
Iodine Important in Goitre Cases
Dr Morris Fishbein explains goiter causes and iodine role in thyroid function. He notes iodine deficiency enlarges the thyroid, especially in young girls, and that regions like the Great Lakes and Northwest USA show soil iodine deficits. Early iodine treatment prevents enlargement. severe cases may require surgical removal to ease pressure and improve appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygelia
Health Magazine
Robert ©. Cochrane
United States
Great Lakes
South Carolina
Textile Code Brings Re Employment and Wage Shifts
Rodney Dutcher reports on NRA cotton textile code effects with July to August employment rising from 101.4 to 103.5 and payrolls from 73.7 to 87.8. Payroll surge reflects minimum wage impact. production still uncertain and September figures may show declines. Roosevelt’s new cost index excludes outdated shoe prices. Ickes defends public works policy while ethics and lottery issues draw scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
NRA
Bureau of Labor Statistics
About Your Children By Olive Roberts Barton
A reminiscence of gambling at a horse track. The narrator bets two dollars on a long shot, wins some money, then loses it all across three races. She recalls the thrill, the crowd, and the lure of returns, confessing she is not a gambler but swept along by the contagion of the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Arelius
Pen name clues in Looking Glass puzzle page
A fragment from a Looking Glass themed puzzle shows numbered clues with partial words and missing letters. The entry asks for the pen name of the man in a picture and includes definitions or word fragments for various items such as nightmar, deity, dove's cry, lilac color, and street. The text is partially garbled with references to The Real Name and Cheshire among others.
New York Stock Exchange Members Form New Order
In New York the exchange community announces a new organization formed from 942 adherents. The president and treasury committee have filled offices as part of reorganizing stock transfers and addressing shared concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Treasy Emning
The
Stock Exchange
New York City
Strike Threat Looms as Labor Leader Warns Employers
Washington September reports Labor Leader Dee of Recovery lines warns of strikes by workers if employers fail to act. He accuses great employers of hostility to law and calls for immediate drastic action to enforce obedience and prevent disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeions
Aston
Washington
Sept
National
William
American Federation
Trator
Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed by Governor White
Columbus report notes Fire Prevention Week from Oct 8 to 14, proclaimed by Governor White. The notice calls for public awareness on fire safety and home prevention measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ernor White
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