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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1933
Page
5
The Nilsens Messenger established 1825 with WW Bush publisher 1896 to 1929, a weekday paper except Saturday and a large Sunday edition by THENS MESSENGER & HERALD PRINTING CO. Gordon K. Bush publisher and gen mgr Charles H. Harris editor. Population 100000 across five counties in Ohio. ads note circulation and association memberships. Subscription rates listed for weekly, monthly, and annual plans.
The article recalls Herbert Hoover resuming private citizenship after decades of public service. It highlights his first public role in 1914 during Belgium's invasion, continued war work, cabinet service, and four years in Congress amid turmoil, urging recognition of his dedication to the nation.
The National Safety Council likens vehicle fatalities to a growing tree. Early motoring saw branches appear and widen, with deaths rising from 1920 to 1931. In 1932 deaths fell about 4,000 as calls to curb auto accidents grow.
The piece discusses farm surplus and the broader farm economy. It notes farmers face debt from federal loans, reduced ability to pay taxes, and likely less planting this year. It argues surplus will ease, food in cellars grows, and prices may rise naturally due to economic forces.
The legislature votes to approve beer law changes as a prelude to repealing the Eighteenth Amendment, signaling local option battles across districts. The piece notes rising tensions, new bets on Sunday activities, and calls for education and self-respect to handle the controversial shift.
Dorothy Dix argues that modern women reject age as a measure of worth, embracing youthfulness and exploration instead. She notes shifts in behavior from 30 to 50, with women traveling, learning, and seeking companions who match heart and mind, while age no longer governs marriage prospects.
The column advises on sugar in children's diets, noting natural cravings for sweets are normal. It cites Dr. McCollum and the Agnews on teeth health, stresses choosing pure sweets, avoiding premeal treats, brushing after eating, and balancing time, amount, and age when giving desserts.
A short note credits JiM MARET for submitting a Ripley feature from Lenington. It lacks additional context or details about the item or its contents.
The note recounts Napoleon I and Marie Louise wedding on April 1 1810 in St. Cloud Apollo Gallery before Cambacerer, then Marie Louise’s desertion in 1814 as Allied pressure grew. It adds a cat trial for murder in Longueville and a mock medieval legal view of animal criminal responsibility. Tomorrow previews a telephone dog.
The article explains nose bleeds arise from many diseases or conditions such as hemophilia purpura scarlet fever and high blood pressure. It notes treatment includes rest cooling packing and cauterization while stressing that epistaxis is a symptom not a disease and can indicate serious disorders or require anemia management.
Oscar Fulton and family slept as a basement entry left their home ransacked with little loot taken. Company 1, Ohio National Guard, held a substantial gathering at the Armory for sixty members. Major 5. M. Johnson presented a plaque to the basketball team for second place in the One Hundred and Sixty-Sixth Ohio Infantry Regiment tournament. The Presbyterian Church annual meeting opened with a cafeteria supper and officers were elected. J. J. Van Dyke entertained guests and high school students at their West Union Street home for Frances’ fourteenth birthday with many friends named.
Twenty years ago B G Dorsey of Alexander retired from Columbus after investigating safety for families of his son and daughters. He described destruction of life and property from the recent flood as almost indescribable. Company L contributed in fraed stricken Marietta under Capt B M Johnson with Lieut Francis Frebault in command. Pom eroy Bend saw tartlawed action as the county treasurer Totman published The Messen-
In Washington Miss Perkins opens a Labor Department school for reporters to dissect employment data. using mimeographed sheets she explains the Bureau of Labor Statistics indices base year 1926 and how monthly payrolls and employment rates are interpreted. She warns against taking figures at face value and demonstrates that current increases are not necessarily signs of prosperity.
Migrating swallows boarded a Red Sox liner for safety from pursuing hawks with one attack on a ship officer. The Severn Valley toll bridge, cast in 1779, remains in use. An aviator two miles high can see 150 miles. Train service on the B and O Railroad resumes through Athens to Parkersburg after drought.
A compact listing of crossword style clues and answers. Contains multiple horizontal and vertical entries including names, terms, and phrases such as March 6 election winner, government positions, musical terms, and various object and concept clues.
Secret committee meeting reveals Roosevelt wants action on the World Court before adjournment. Roosevelt says the court line fits party pledges as both parties endorse it. Labor head Frances Perkins breaks new ground by publishing unfavorable unemployment figures, challenging earlier Doak reports.
National writer Andrew Br. Boonf explains how earthquakes originate from molten rock belches and rapid crustal adjustments. Seismographs show three vibration types, with waves traveling at hundreds of miles per minute and only rare events causing major damage.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith announce the birth of their son Hershal Clifford at their Millfield home. The baby is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Chauncey and of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peyatt of Greens Run, formerly Millfield.
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