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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
4
A devotional excerpt reflects Romans 8 28 praising that all things work for good for those who love God. It quotes Lamennais asserting God is love and that true lovers carry paradise in their hearts.
The article notes cars can log ten to twenty five thousand miles a year, with drivers pushing engines to the limit. It warns owners to monitor tires and inflation, acknowledges dealers may resist excessive demands, and forecasts tougher tires as motor speeds rise. It urges proactive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
The piece urges clear rights for pedestrians and drivers as traffic changes. It notes both must move at street corners and questions fast turns, traffic-light changes, and crossing rules. It calls for education and self restraint by both pedestrians and motorists.
Miss Florence M Hale argues genius cannot be slapped into a child with a strap. Parents push beyond kid’s powers, punishing failure and risking perceived inferiority. She urges careful study and planning. parental duty is strong. A utilities firm attacks public ownership with song parodies. expect “Bye Bye Dividends.” Fifteen thousand attend a New York gangster funeral. Boy Scouts campaign against women smoking cigarettes. mothers seen barnesteaking a puff.
In a whimsical note the article compares a decision involving King George to choosing between an eagle and a guinea pig. It hints at a non Nordic context and hints at uncertainty.
Arthur Brisbane notes Americans stumble in Olympic play while Will Rogers jokes on speed. King George backs Kellogg peace talks as Britain seeks strength in Guam. Ray Barbuti wins the 400 meters in a brave finish amid bleeding chest. New York prepares for Polish airmen as Maine to Florida brace for arrivals.
Scientists urge higher engine compression to save owners hundreds of millions of gallons yearly as fuel prices rise. New York’s health commissioner proposes lifting exhaust above crowd level to reduce inhalation risk. Also recalling the 1927 Hickman Marian Parker case with delayed execution and crime remarks.
The remark notes a disparity in capital punishment, stating that England executes far more frequently than murder rates would imply, claiming there are twenty murders for every one execution and implying a looming encounter with the hangman for the convicted.
Ezra Meeker at ninety eight retraces the Oregon Trail in a Ford with a covered wagon top to raise money for an Oregon Trail memorial. A separate report notes Mexican law limits executions of women and cites a prosecutor seeking twenty years for Mother Superior Maria Concepcion Aceloreda De La Llata amid a murder case involving Toral.
Police on the northwest side of Chicago raid a roadhouse after noting 35 cars parked out front. They discover the proprietor had rented the vehicles to stage a prosperous appearance and stock moonshine whisky on the premises.
A playful quip contrasts red golf balls failing to find a two foot putt with a daring rescue after a man crossed Niagara Falls in a rubber ball. The speech mocks mishaps and the extreme stunt, hinting at rescue and risk.
Reader questions on heart burn stomach disorders and diet. Dr McCoy explains that heart burn stems from stomach acidity and gas pressure and gives diet tips to reduce symptoms. He answers questions on skin tumors dieting for catarrh of the ear and effects of smoking and chewing.
Noted social set venue in Park Avenue’s glamorous crescent of luxury asks 1600 for a couple, including dinner drinks and dancing. Compare with typical resort charges, the discreet club aims for refined excess as Eddie Leonard and other figures surface in a mixed diary of summer life and literary snatches.
Q and A format covers bells in the Leaning Tower, Hot Springs mineral waters, Governor Smith appointees faiths, parachute descent rate, The Port of Missing Men origin, and the costly film production question. Each item provides concise factual answers.
Puzzle fragment lists multiple clues and garbled phrases from a crossword page including rewards for favorite fish to perform, obstruction in a stream and a new star. Many entries appear cut or scrambled with stray words and unidentified terms.
The article analyzes how Henry M. Peek shifts between Dem and GOP farm relief positions, noting he favors equality for agriculture and supports a general plan rather than specific formulas. It highlights Smith Hoover contrasts and the difficulty voters face in understanding equalization fees and the McNary Haugen proposals.
A reader's compilation presents questions and concise answers on topics from Bratianu and phalanx formation to vitamins and left handed palettes. It includes remarks on Andrew Melon, the meaning of Fitz, and Columbia University students working while studying.
August dates mark notable events from 1492 when the Pinta lost a rudder to 1787 when the first constitution draft was reported to a convention. Also noted is the 1890 first electric execution in New York and 1912 Senate power to appoint a Panama Canal Zone governor.
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