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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1929

Page

4

Husbands face wave of wives in public spotlight satire

Rodney Dutcher notes a trend toward husbands losing privacy as wives gain prominence. He cites examples from Congress and press careers, mentions Mr Norton of Jersey City as a cautionary tale, and highlights how several lawmakers formerly worked in journalism. The piece wryly surveys role reversals and public attention.

Rodney Dutcher Messenger Washington Koward Everett Gann Jersey Mary Norton Norton Robert Francis Norton Jersey City Ruth Eider Charles G. Norris Kathleen Norris Mabel Walker Willebrandt Mabel Wilbrandt

Thought for Today on Proof and Jurors

A reflective maxim quotes Acts about proving accusations and leaves the judge to answer questions of law while jurors decide matters of fact. The saying emphasizes separation of legal and factual judgment.

Gossip and morals in a small community editorials

An editorial laments harmful gossip about women and girls, urging restraint and kindness. It warns against besmirching reputations, notes the pain of false rumors, and calls for tolerance across generations, acknowledging real-life cases in Athens.

Brides and Household Worries in a Fragrant Meal of Advice

A university bride to be faces a flood of real and imagined troubles as she studies biology and foreign languages while planning a new apartment. The piece humorously links college life, cooking mishaps, and bridal anxieties with light countryside charm.

John Athens

Automobile Row Echoes Human Tales of Cars and Costs

A vivid look at Automobile Row shows diverse buyers from a millionaire to a new couple and a college student, each chasing cars for status, practicality, or necessity. The piece notes how appearances shape purchases from luxury models to affordable loans, and even a bootlegger seeks a powerful car to replace one seized by federal agents.

Automobile Row

Piano and House in Iowa Reflect Poverty and Values

A Iowa woman, driven by poverty, offered to sell her body to a medical school to survive. She said her grown children could help with food, but she cannot afford $12 rent yet prioritizes $6 monthly piano payments, arguing life is more than basic needs and a piano holds meaning.

Iowa

Wall Street dresses up as trading floor shows quieter real power

Gilbert Swan notes a shift from ruthless Wall Street legends to polished traders who move through the stock floor during lunch hours. He recalls W. C. Durant’s decline before the Federal Reserve, and describes brokers with seats needing floor access, while Hoboken battles rambunctious Broadway audiences and actors cope with rowdy crowds. Christopher Morley heckles the hullabaloo from the curtain as Ernest Lubitsch recalls how a Russian general influenced The Last Command casting.

Gilbert Swan Messenger New York Wall Street Stock Exchange W. C. Durant Federal Reserve Board Hich Durant Exchange

Summer hints from Today ile travel notes

The piece extols July and August as the Northwest peak season with Los Angeles as a favorable summer retreat. It notes the Pacific stored heat affecting winter and cooling the coast in summer, and adds San Francisco can be chilly even in July, advising light overcoats and caution about mis steps while traveling.

Ile Northwest Los Angeles Pacific San Francisco Heaven

Senator Norris Criticizes Mellon Stocks For Treasury Post

The senator argues Mellon should not be treasury secretary due to stock holdings in various corporations. He cites 19 million Americans owning stock and questions the wisdom of appointing executives with such ties, suggesting simpler candidates from a country workhouse.

Frazier North Dakota Nelson A. Mason Senate Committee On Indian Affairs Mason Washington Iar The Gospel Mission Norris Mellon the Treasury

Health and Diet Advice From Dr. Frank McCoy

Dr. Frank McCoy answers readers questions on diet emphasizing protein and limited starches. He recommends potatoes Hubbard squash whole grains unbolted cornmeal and oats as preferred starch sources and outlines meal adjustments to include more whole grain foods. He also discusses medical questions on twitching muscles frog meat cataracts and related health cautions.

Frank McCoy Neverthele Mra. W

Answers to Questions Be Frederick J Haskin

A compilation of Q and A items on vaccination smallpox thermometer reading hoover dam and public health topics with notes on wild horses and early U S government hires. It includes historical facts about vaccination dates and figures and early government employment of women.

Frederick J. Haskin Richard H. Hoffman Horace Liveright Salt Lake

Local Woes, High School Wins, and Civic Plans

A second freeze in 48 hours caused unknown damage while Major Sam Johnson moves his offices to the Security Building. John Hancock High wins 8 4 over Jackson. Athens High shines at the Southeastern Ohio Schools track meet. Council approves storm sewer and paving for Second Street.

Sam Johnson National Bank J. P. Wood C&lces Security John Hancock High School Jackson Carl Stockdale Athens High School Southeastern Ohio Fargrounds Frank McVay Council Second Street

Landmark tower shines with electric light displays

The historic observation tower remains safe and strong and serves as a landmark for tourists. It doubles as a wireless station and hosts nightly multicolor electric light advertising, creating a beautiful display beyond mere advertising.

Gineers

A Daily Study In Correct English A Word A Day Lucrative

W L Gordon presents a daily study in proper usage and pronunciation. Today's word is lucrative meaning highly profitable and used in the example you have entered a lucrative profession.

What State Hosts the Moffat Tunnel Puzzle

A jumble of crossword clues presents mixed items about geography and wordplay. Key terms hint at a state related to the Moffat Tunnel and various scattered references to minerals, animals, and common phrases. The chunk suggests a reader puzzle rather than a straight news item.

Moffat Tunnel Lake Superior Atero Duke Davi

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