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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1930
Page
4
The Athens Messenger records its history and publication dates, with notes on ownership, editors, and affiliations. It lists advertising rates and subscription terms including carrier and mail options across Ohio.
A devotional line from First Chronicles 14 2 notes Asa did good in the sight of the Lord. A contrasting saying adds that evil and good stand beside God like his left and right hands.
Ohio faces acute fire danger as more than eighty fires scorch Southern forests in a month. Drought year enforces strict prohibitions on lighting fires near woods and weed fields, with heavy penalties for violations and careless disposal of smoking materials and trash.
Prohibition Director Amos W. W. Woodcock unveils a shift to steady, nationwide enforcement focused on major violators, with policing decisions guided by statistical research on drinking trends and alcoholism deaths. Disciplining agents who err or overstep remains a priority while arrests become just one data point in measuring progress.
The Government will rely on its own data and restrict external group influence. Cooperation from groups will be welcomed but fitful in appointments and policy. Director Woodcock expects fewer cases as a result of concentrating on large violators, with trials pushed for thousands of pending cases.
A sports writer warns college football risks loss of popularity as students at eastern universities refuse to join teams. At another school five Varsity hopefuls skip next year after starring on Freshman squads. The piece blames excessive discipline and games played for gate receipts, urging caution to preserve the game’s appeal.
American women rejected Paris decree for long skirts and dress manufacturers will not follow Parisian style decrees unless evidence shows American demand. The shift favors short skirts for practicality and consumer choice, highlighting American shoppers' common sense.
In Philadelphia last Sunday two boys clubs hosted a game with orphans as guests. No admission was charged and ten policemen blocked a crowd hat collection to cover expenses. They arrested the organizers, despite the gesture of giving surplus to the police for charity.
Giant dirigibles captivate spectators with their vast bulk lifting off the ground. They boast promenade decks saferooms dining rooms bars and luxurious appointments, offering spectacular appeal though cost may hinder commercial viability.
Gilbert Swan notes the Palace Theatre drops vaudeville for the term variety after 35 years. He cites editorials and film trends, praising Ronald Colman in Raffles John Barrymore in The Man From Blankleys Marie Dressler in Let Us Be Gay Greta Garbo in Anna Christie and other noted performances including Eddie Lowe Good Intentions.
Eddie Dowling delves into theatrical museums and reveals a rare collection of yesterday's stars. The exhibit highlights aging performers like Dave Bailey and Ray Bailey, whose legacies endure despite time and faded appearances.
The piece recalls the vogue of the cake walk and notes the decline of vaudeville. It mentions Josephine Sabel once the leading solo act and Corinne known for tights in the Proctor and Jacobs circuit. The tone is nostalgic with a sharp aside about a clay pipe.
The term vaudeville came from Paris where a lively Norman village song tradition produced entertaining numbers. Early vaudeville followed light opera with satiric songs and dances, serving as a fore runner of opera bouffe and anticipating revues and modern music shows.
A columnist notes summer audiences prefer cool picture theaters in New York while nationwide press comments spark a sharp but mixed reaction to the current state of talking pictures. The piece reflects on critics and public sentiment during the season.
Babe Ruth collected his 40th homer of the season against the Philadelphia Athletics as New York Yankees remained 19 days and 10 games ahead of his 1927 pace. The blast came after a late start and before his 60 homer record year.
Washington August 4 Ripley explains readers ask mainly for actual information not idle curiosity. The information service handles daily mail from many newspapers receiving questions about love marriage strikes and oil and notes most queries are serious. Trick questions appear but are a small portion of inquiries received.
A man seeks his exact birth date from records, while people ask about valuing old items and solving daily life problems. Arguments spark questions on a wide range of topics, from sports to metaphysics, showing the seriousness behind seeking guidance.
Assistant Secretary Lowman states no proof pulp from Russia used convict labor. Officials argue exclusion would force factory closures and threaten local jobs, justifying the reversal and continued landings of shiploads of pulp.
A controversial stance asserts opposition to Russia's communistic ideas while admitting wood pulp importation. In New York, Communists demonstrating were clubbed by police leaving four injured and two under arrest. The group pledges to accept money and jobs but reject the ideas.
Wall Street brokers posted their worst day of the year with 1,090,210 shares traded on Friday. The phrase a million share day, once seen as gigantic, is now deemed insignificant.
France continues collecting gold and plans more shipments as Longland grieves over diminishing stock. An additional 13 million dollars in gold is sent from America to Paris, lifting total shipments to 55 million dollars within weeks.
The Farm board aimed to stabilize wheat and support prices but saw the market slip, prompting concern among policymakers and traders about the effectiveness of its measures.
The city board of education met for hours Monday night to hire several new teachers and discuss potential improvements for schools.
A pair of young red foxes, held earlier by Game Protector Joe Hibbard and later turned over to Oril Carpenter, have now been sent to the state game department for proper handling and protection.
Mrs. E. Rey Lash and her daughter Susan arrived home yesterday after a five week visit spent largely in Buffalo New York with Mr. and Mrs. Cc Williams.
Miss Elsie Bliss has arrived in Athens to take up duties as city health nurse and is busy at the health department headquarters in the City Building today.
Mr. Legge head of the board warns farmers that production must be cut and that a material reduction in the United States wheat crop will raise world prices. He notes world prices are influenced abroad and laments American farmers bear the brunt to keep wheat prices safe for others.
A column argues the nation needs more people to consume agricultural and manufactured goods. It claims increased population would solve surplus wheat issues and notes Farmgra supported congressmen in limiting immigration that built the country.
Twenty years ago the committee for soliciting subscriptions for the Hocking Sunday Creek Traction Company stock met at the Commercial Club and appointed a sub committee to boost the sale. Dr. J. N. Brown was elected chief deputy at the Athens County board of supervisors of election reorganization, with Frank Bryson named clerk. Other members present were Hugh Gormley 8. D. Webb and L. H. Price.
Mrs William McFarland leaves after visiting her mother Mrs Fannie Minear for some time and returns to her home in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
William Long of Dayton visits with his wife who plans to stay for some time as guests of Prof. and Mrs. F. S. Coultrap.
A passage urging that economic growth relies on domestic demand and consumer spending. It argues that tightening immigration or excluding workers does not guarantee jobs, since employment depends on purchasing power and a healthy market with ample buyers.
The text contrasts small- and large-scale U.S. earnings, noting only one American mechanic could average a dollar daily when under four million population, while 120 million people could earn ten dollars a day. It argues that excluding workers hinders a nation created by labor and calls such exclusion stupid.
Poem reflecting on modern hardship versus past hardships. The speaker contrasts grandparent era endurance with present day financial strain from debts and loss of comforts. The piece laments consumer burden while urging fortitude and self control.
A reformer laments children ignoring parental guidance while noting radio as a more engaging medium. The piece argues economic progress depends on substituting profit making for profit taking rather than relying on old costs like costumes. It frames the era as a clash between entertainment, reform, and fiscal value.
A list of Q A pairs covers topics from Earl Carroll real name to diagrams of classic figures. It includes notes on sleeping newborns a rabbit punch stamp design mirage Diogenes tub and water needs in planning new systems with various expert hints and facts.
Ripley explains Darwinian theory showing humans and apes as allied forms sharing a common base. Environment, natural selection and adaptation shape their development. Tomorrow features The Woman Who Lost 1 500 000 In a Card Game.
Reports say White House emissaries unofficially sounded out British ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay about forming a private "Consolation Club" for shared misery. The piece mocks diplomatic liquor immunity and recalls Sir Esme Howard’s stance amid heavy summer diplomacy in Washington.
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