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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1928
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Psalms and Shakespeare on mercy and justice. It presents a concise reflection urging mercy in deeds and prayer, highlighting harmony between mercy and truth, righteousness and peace.
The piece notes growing interest in daring air feats led by Dick Byrd and Lindbergh style pilots. It recalls recent Atlantic flights and Byrd’s warnings of peril as three fliers complete a voyage that will yield crucial data for future westward European flying.
Outdoors writers praise spring wild flowers in hills such as trillium jack in the pulpit Dutchman's breeches and sweet William urging restraint. They warn against pulling them from roots and damaging trees while stressing conservation for birds trees game and public enjoyment.
Ohio voters face simple ballots with two Republican contests and no Democratic contests. Readers are urged to mark an X beside each chosen candidate, noting that Republican presidential nominees are Willis Hoover and Ross and delegate choices require attention to the after name pledges. Democrats offer no contests, allowing voting for all listed delegates and alternates if desired.
Arthur Brisbane notes Easter in Moscow devolves from religious fervor to chaos with 1500 arrests and killings. He argues the Czar banned vodka and later was overthrown. now vodka returns as Bolshevism suppresses clear thinking to control crowds.
Five New York men northbound from Miami arrived in Asheville to greet Governor Smith. They paused to pay respects to officials including Judge Olvaney Surrogate James F. Foley Bernard F. Gimbel George Le Boutillier and Arthur Foran, with Le Boutillier serving as Long Island Railroad president.
North Carolina typifies the South and American progress with vast manufacturing growth. The Cannon tower mill employs 5,000 workers, while major firms like B. F. Gimbel and Marshall Field maintain large plants in the state. Water power is abundant and costs are low, backed by an energetic workforce and good living conditions. Don’t overlook North Carolina in plans.
Baron Von Huenefeld recounts the transatlantic ascent as observers note that the German air boat’s power likely saved three lives when the craft landed on an ice covered pond.
President Alfred P. Sloan Jr. reports GM sold 197,082 cars in March 1928, up 22.2 percent from March 1927 with 35,911 more units. Sloan expects April to top March again, asserting no external problems threaten prosperity.
Mrs. Janes McCormick told Policeman Dunn Dillon evicted her from his apartment. As an officer escorted her, Dillon’s dog attacked, biting him on the right leg and the officer on the right hip, then bit Mrs. McCormick on both legs before resting. The narrator jokes a police dog would have done better.
China announces a national contest inviting all citizens to compose the best Chinese anthem and a separate hymn for the Kuomintang party and a banner of revolutionary praise. The effort aims to produce an inspiring piece akin to the Marseillaise, though readers may find the approach unfamiliar.
An excerpt from the Brown Daily Herald criticizes campus social events for eroding Brown's prestige due to excessive drinking and drunkenness. The piece also warns that bootleg liquor threatens students’ health, including mucous membranes and heart function.
The article argues prohibition cannot stop bootlegging as public sentiment supports the illicit trade or is indifferent, leaving enforcement weak and ineffective against illegal liquor. It notes government power lacks breadth to suppress bootleggers.
The speaker cites J Ogden Armour saying Armour & Company earned under 25 million dollars last year. He contrasts this with figures associated with Carnegie and Rockefeller, expressing a sense of limited wealth by comparison.
The report claims Armour’s wife and daughter withdrew ten million dollars from their private funds to cover Mr. Armour’s debts after his death last year. He warned to beware of high finance as he faced financial peril prior to death.
Lawmakers enacted a comprehensive farm bill aimed at easing burdens for farmers. The measure includes expanded subsidies, loan programs, and disaster aid designed to stabilize crop prices and support rural communities.
Readers write in with health questions answered by Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health. He links ear noise relief to diet changes and fasting, advises against mucus and high blood pressure causes, and promotes long term dietary rest for catarrh as key to cure. He urges exercise as essential and gives examples of hair removal options and cosmetic remedies.
L. J. G. states he has suffered prolonged illness and finds relief only through a specific dieting method. He credits this approach with improving his health while noting other remedies failed. The letter reflects personal testimony on diet as a treatment.
In New York history notes the East Side changes as Avenue A may become York Street, signaling a shift from bohemian immigrant culture to upscale residence via social-driven redevelopment. The piece links street renaming to shifting demographics, architecture and notable nearby sites, including Turtle Bay and historic figures.
A compilation covering dollar purchasing power, U.S. automobile exports in 1927, wedding anniversaries, rivers and harbors legislation origins, radio surveying, civil service exams for trade commissioners, and turkey varieties as listed by the American Poultry Association.
A report of the Tuesday club meeting notes Mrs. W. B. Lawrence presenting a paper titled Music and War. The piece mentions club officers, draft board volunteers, scout badges, and installations at the I. O. O. F. lodge with several named individuals.
Washington reports turbulence from Texas congressman Tom Blanton who battles DC officials and police reform. He challenged the police trial board over a bribery case, helped eject a commissioner, and clashed with prosecutors while asserting his main duty lies in the House to block bad bills.
A. E. A. notes the Australian ballot was first introduced in 1888 in Kentucky, marking its initial use in U.S. elections.
On April 20 events included 1662 Connecticut receiving a new charter, 1861 Confederate forces capturing Norfolk Navy Yard, 1898 a joint resolution recognizing Cuba's independence and urging Spain to quit Cuba, 1908 Andrew Carnegie giving 1.5 million to fund a Temple of Peace for the Hague Court of Arbitration, and 1917 Turkey severing relations with the United States.
Fragmented puzzle clues mix verbs objects animals plants and colors. The garbled text lists items like woolly surface, open wooden vessel, to acquire knowledge, homless children and many plant names, suggesting a jumbled crossword compilation with stray letters and misprints.
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