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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1931
Page
4
The Athens Messenger traces its origins to 1825 with publisher Brederickh W. Dash running Ponts street operations from 1896 to 1929, marking a long newspaper heritage in Athens.
The Athens Messenger discusses unemployment as a national issue. It argues capitalism remains the foundation of progress, warns against radical shifts abroad, and urges business leaders to adopt California plan recommendations to preserve jobs and stabilize the economy.
The piece notes a shift in U S immigration policy with a sharper stance on aliens. It argues Uncle Sam now questions arrivals at the gate and acts swiftly if entry is unauthorized, reflecting a change from the old image of a kindly benefactor to a sterner enforcement posture.
Notes scribbled on a cuff recount New York scenes from September. Bing Crosby enters via magician Nicola, Elsie Janis returns to Broadway amid romance rumors, Ethel Barrymore Colt acts as a reporter in Scandals, and a clash unfolds between George White and Lew Brown over receipts. Maine guides visit to aid police, a staged promotion prompts crooks to target them, all on bustling Manhattan nights.
A Q A feature summarizes the Wampus advertising group in Hollywood naming thirteen top young actresses and then covers brief trivia including the first free public library in 1833, brain blood supply, safe cans, and Benjamin Franklin as the oldest signer of the Declaration.
The poem extols the Wickersham Commission as it promises to explain how bootlegged liquor, crime, and illicit activity arise in America. It emphasizes the commission’s relentless pursuit of information on wealth, labor, and prohibition related tangles, urging citizens to rely on its findings.
The narrator reflects that inevitability shaped national policy years ago noting shifts from generous to restrictive attitudes toward the United States and its governance.
A meditative note cites Hezekiah’s prayer in Kings 20 verse 3. It recalls his plea to the Lord to remember righteous deeds and a perfect heart as he faced judgment. The reflection emphasizes sincerity and repentance.
Wayne Roach acted in Jesse James Under the Black Flag during a three month visit to Kansas City Missouri. Hal Wells writes for The Movie Weekly from Hollywood. The piece notes Harold Wells meeting William Witt formerly of Athens now in Los Angeles.
Hocking River rose six feet above normal reaching its peak on September 21 night. By Sunday morning the water dropped and the feared flood along Sunday Creek Valley did not materialize.
A historical marker in Wilington Massachusetts notes the Baldwin Apple’s legacy with a 1795 discovery by Samuel Thompson near the Middlesex Canal. It cites a 1895 pillar by the Rumford Historical Association and mentions the Baldwin’s prominence among New York varieties.
Washington readers note France keeps a large gold reserve to back defensive militarism and political loans. French policy ties debt to politics, lending selectively to Poland and Yugoslavia while blocking broader credits. France dominates European finance with thrift and a ready lending stance when politically advantageous.
The Athens Messenger presents a booklet aimed at students teachers debating clubs and forensic organizations. It highlights live national issues with references to recent periodical and official discussions and invites readers to mail a coupon with six cents to cover cost handling postage.
Information Bureau note seeking six cents to obtain a booklet on ready references for debaters. Includes address fields for name street city and payment method.
A contemporary view describes a cabinet blending Socialist Labor Tory Conservative and Liberal factions. Bankers reportedly press for Ramsay MacDonald to stay as head of government for at least two years while urging patience amid the political turbulence.
Mr B Orman notes a colored gentleman buying a house and making his final payment. The seller agrees to a deed but the buyer’s response is cut off, leaving the outcome unclear.
Mrs W U Gard of North Hit entertained the Priscilla Needle Circle while Mrs C L Martzolff of North Lancaster Street hosted the Higley Study Circle.
Clarence Darrow defends John J. and James B. McNamara in the Los Angeles Times Building dynamiting case where multiple lives were lost and the attack sparked a major trial.
The Farm Board credits supply and demand laws for pushing a planned winter wheat acreage reduction. Officials, led by ex-Chairman Legge and Secretary Hyde, expect fall sowing to be at least 12 percent below last year, with December reports due on actual planting and a long-term carryover looming near 450 million bushels.
The text explains how pleasant experiences linked with unpleasant ones create phobias and aversions in children. It cites orange juice paired with castor oil and exams or studio sessions sparked by scolding, advising a positive, regular, quiet study environment with family involvement to foster acceptance.
There is no good time to buy real estate or stocks without a clear purchase plan. The best time to buy comes when you know exactly what to buy and have a strategy.
The Kansas Senator caps a Capper's Magazine column with a tale of a reporter who offered eight men a silver dollar for 60 cents and found no takers. He notes counterfeit risk requires another look to avoid being fooled.
The senator warned eight men could be swayed to invest in low value oil and mining stocks or "business corner lot deep under water" as folly. He cited the German adage that against stupidity the gods themselves fight in vain.
Mr Gerard Swope’s careful plan to improve industry and employment draws surprises. Senator Brookhart of Iowa is noted for greater industry knowledge, while General Atterbury of the Pennsylvania Railroad endorses Swope’s ideas and offers cooperation.
The writer urges modest earners to consider California with its attractions. Prices for living include 65 cent chickens, 2.50 turkeys, 25 cent half bushel oranges, cheap eggs, and no heating needed. Rents are low, but seek work only if you can afford to live decently and bring enough money.
The piece urges peaceful family meals to aid digestion and mood. It notes worry and fatigue upset appetite and that cheerful introductions help new foods for children. It warns against constant scolding and advocates firm yet amiable guidance to foster cooperation.
The writer argues a report misstates events after a collision at Republic Avenue and High Street. He explains he stopped, blew the horn, and pressed forward when clear, while the other driver swerved diagonally across High Street causing the impact on his left rear fender.
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