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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1929
Page
4
A health column presents Dr Frank McCoy guidance with Melly to answer reader questions. It outlines a protein rich diet starting tomorrow with eggs melba toast and stewed fruit and lists eye friendly cooking methods including coddled eggs boiled eggs and baked egg dishes. It also details breakfast and dinner regimes, eye preparation tips, and a reader question about metallic taste after fruit.
A Washington dispatch notes a propaganda clash between starched collar and soft collar factions with President Hoover cited as a focal point. The piece mocks fashion battles, mentions a “medicine ball” anecdote, and briefly touches on Abyssinia and social chatter surrounding Mrs. Gann amid wartime Washington gossip.
A historical column urges brake and headlight safety on Ohio roads amid aging cars and increasing speeds. It notes many cars lack proper brakes and glare headlights, warning of fatalities and calling for inspections and safety laws. It also warns about gas and water line leaks in Athens and regional weather disturbances.
Gilbert Swan notes show business chatter in New York with name drops from Eddie Dowling Dolores Del Rio Rudy Valentino and others. The piece reflects theater gossip about stage names, productions, and backstage quirks across Manhattan and nearby venues.
A report notes a packing firm may buy restaurants to control meat supply for customers. It warns that without cooks, restaurants would lack customers, and questions editor ownership and its impact on the paper’s credibility.
Professor Michelson of California University argues a man should live as he finds the world amazing, suggesting practical use of language in daily life. He asserts the value of authentic expression and real understanding over rote perfection.
The document blends social mores with economic figures, noting women’s beach access debates and asserting apparel norms. It reports 1928 corporate profits at eleven billion dollars and cigarette tax receipts for the first nine months at 247.18 million, up 25.65 million from the prior period.
Aliens M Hastings and Thurston Matheny secure a patent for a teephone appliance to be built in Columbus. A new company, Mroo and Mig, forms to manufacture it. Mansfield and son Virgh, home from California, plan to reside again on Morris Avenue. Dr Mansfield improving, Peston buys two Athens properties. Kurtis gave a fine music recital with Silvia Moorer. Mercer and Mrs Lawrence of Athens win local Home Missionary Society offices. Mrs Beasley, matron at the Children's Home, dies. she was taken to Columbus for an operation. Ten years ago Victory Loan progress noted with speeches and sales in multiple towns. Don Dailey moves to Michigan for work. Clarence Featherstone furloughed in Athens. Ohio University president Alston Ellis attends Columbus finance meeting. Athens to get a combination motor fire truck. contract awarded for $3,500.
Puzzle clues mix historical figures and terms from governance and literature. Names like governor of Ohio and author of the Federal Reserve Act appear among scrambled hints such as Rip Van Winkle author and Myron T. Herrick home city.
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