Freedom of the press and public conduct in politics
The article discusses the enduring attacks on U S public officials since Washington and on school directors and township trustees. It cites President Roosevelt on press freedom and individual liberty, critics exaggerated depictions, and the need for tolerance and self restraint to protect free inquiry in a free nation.
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United States
George Washington
Roosevelt
Harvard University
Serious at Home Behind the American Legion Pranks
The piece argues that despite theater and pranks at Cleveland conventions, American Legion members remain sound, civic minded and dedicated to peace and strong Americanism, formed by wartime experience and vigilance against forces undermining republican government.
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American Legion
Cleveland
Legionnaires
Legion
Two-Edged Knife Figures on TVA State Contributions
The Two-Edged Knife Figures notes Ohio paid nearly twenty four million dollars to TVA last year while coal states paid more than twice that. New York donated one hundred million to government dams, Tennessee benefits most yet paid about three million in federal taxes. Ohio paid eight times Tennessee, with coal states facing mine closures and relief rolls as TVA deficits rise.
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Ohio
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley
New York
Tennessee
TVA
Roosevelt shows possible balanced budget for 1938
The piece notes President Roosevelt may be preparing a balanced 1938 budget. Treasury Secretary Morgenthau hinted no budget news before election day, while Acting Budget Director Bell has worked on estimates indicating a balance driven by rising revenue and reduced spending.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury
Morgenthau
Budget gloom and rosy hopes flare in Roosevelt era debate
The piece weighs uncertain 1938 deficit guesses, tax receipts, and relief costs as officials forecast next year. It notes possible shifts in social security, recoverable assets, and hints at politics around O Connor Tugwell Wallace and farm policy shaping the Roosevelt administration. It critiques bold statements by officials and hints at future shifts in agency roles and programs.
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Congress
Rust brothers machine finds trash in cotton field
The Rust brothers machine picked up trash along with cotton, a reminder that even in fields believed free of modern detritus such items appear. The note hints at experimental food processes and social reactions to changing habits amid wartime austerity.
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Rust Brothers
New Deal Critique Echoes Across Global and Local Woes
The piece argues the New Deal did not fund the League of Nations edifice at Geneva and notes broader costs. It mentions a crooner’s overseas trip, an eastern girl returning home, and a Robert Taylor film leaving town. It warns mining communities will face heavier burdens as job losses spread.
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League of Nations
Geneva
Robert Taylor
Public Forum Letter Critique on Landon and Politics
A reader from Nelsonville signs a public forum letter praising Roosevelt while condemning Landon and the Republican Party. The writer recalls 1930s hardship, criticizes patronage and metaphysical rhetoric, and urges readers to consider policy over style as the 1932 election context is invoked.
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Ray Tucker
Chauncey
Pres Roosevelt
Mr. Hoover
Landon
Quotes on poetry, music, and intellect from leaders
John Masefield, the English poet laureate, argues poetry needs audience to inspire greatness. Leopold Stokowski praises coexistence of symphony and swing when quality endures. Ralph W. Tyler notes real rewards come from higher mental activity beyond mere repetition.
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John Masefield
England
Prof
Ralph W. Tyler
University of Chicago
District Tales of Long Ago in Greenfield Township
H. BSON BRADBURY details the formation and early history of Greenfield Township Gallia County tracing changes from Perry and Raccoon to its 1818 incorporation as Washington later renamed Greenfield. It describes early settlers first cabins grist mill 1822 dam 1832 schools churches Sabbath school Gallia Furnace coal iron ore and 1846 village layout.
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Greenfield Township
Gallia County
Perry
Raccoon
Washington
Greenfield
Michael Shaffer
Gallia
Daniel Faulkner
James Rice
Andrew Faulkner
Symmes Creek
Jennie
Nancy (Dunlap) Faulkner
Ireland
John Kershatt
Elizabeth Faulkner
Philip, Pierceal
Jerry Lambert
John Shelton
John Acord
Hamilton Harper
John McKenzie
Pumpkintown
Joseph Price
Centerpoint
John Symmes
Raccoon Township
Phillip Lambert
C. Shelton
Minerva Crump
Hannah
William
Sarah Faulkner
Obadiah Lee
James Stuart
Symmes
Gallia Furnace
RANS-PACIFIC FLIGHT BEGIN HERE TODAY
Kay Dunn a pretty young nurse is hired as a stewardess on Overland Airways and meets veteran pilot Ted Graham on the trans Pacific route. Kay joins the western division while Monte Blaine shows romantic interest. Ted proposes marriage, they marry and honeymoon on a flight to the Orient. Ted’s absence leaves Kay lonely as she cares for Dickie. Mrs Watts warns Dickie is a problem child.
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Kay Dunn
Overland Airways
Ted Graham
Kay
Monte Blaine
Monte
Ted
Dickie
Orient
Kay and Dickie Befriend Each Other Amid Turbulent Ties
Kay studies child training while Ted returns from the Pacific and suspects Dickie’s behavior. a stern lecture is given, and Kay questions Mrs Watts. Dickie resists reading but enjoys a movie, and Ted confides his gyropilot secrecy and possible danger to their plans. Kay reassesses fears as Dickie becomes closer to her.
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Dickie
Ted
Kay
Pacific
Monte Blaine
Monte
Ten Years Ago in Local Social Notes
Mrs C N Mackinnon hosted bridge in Winter Park Florida honoring sister Mrs Berkley Blackman. Miss Methba Woodworth left for Junction City to teach English in high school. Miss Minnie Dean returned to Washington DC after visiting Mr Frank Dean. Roy Patterson Chauncey entertained for son Willie’s tenth birthday. Hocking Valley saw an inch of rain during an electric storm. Dr and Mrs E B Bryan moved into Ohio University president’s home at 46 E Union St.
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Methba Woodworth
Junction City
Minnie Dean
Washington, D. C
Frank Dean
Second St
Roy Patterson
Chauncey
Willie
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
E. Union St
Oilmen lease Morgan County farms in nation history
Twenty years ago oilmen from Zanesville leased six Morgan County farms. Robert F. Baird of Athens served with U S Marines in Haiti. A six swing set costing 100 dollars was bought for the Athens playground per Superintendent Geoffrey F. Morgan. John Dixon entered Ohio State University engineering school. Mrs David Putnam left for her sister’s Gambier home. Lulu Hooper, who spent summer with her parents, headed to Toledo to teach.
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Zanesville
Morgan County
Athens
Geoffrey F. Morgan
David Putnam
R. S. Devol
Gambier
Lulu Hooper
George Hooper
Toledo
Old Spotted Cow and Farm Silence Verses
Poet column prints readers verses with name and address. The Old Spotted Cow recalls a rough milking incident. Messages from Mrs John Cuckler Athens Ohio Barbara Hankison Nelsonville and Banpara Hankison Nelsonville share rural life scenes and nightly routines.
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Messenger
Dollar Still Buys More Than in 1929
John T Flynn analyzes how the cost of living rose after 1930 and how dollar purchasing power declined from 1929 through the early 1930s. He explains wage versus price changes, noting that apparent salary gains may disguise real purchasing power losses, with food costs leading price increases and a preview of a deeper look in the next Athens Messenger installment.
Health Hints on Burns and Eye Injuries
Health hints outline first aid for burns from acids and electricity, including washing with bicarbonate solution, protecting skin with petrolatum or tannic acid crusts, and ensuring body heat and fluids. Eye burns require immediate washing with sterile water and bicarbonate if acid, with urgent hospital care.
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Neageest
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