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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1929
Page
4
Stammering is linked to neurosis and nervousness in children, with boys more affected. Guidance urges patience, avoidance of ridicule, and sympathetic teaching. Readers are advised on possible physical causes and a sample Q&A section covers milk quality and boxing after a shoulder injury.
A New Jersey woman plans a chain of colonies to ban hypocrisy and gossip, but history suggests new towns struggle to keep founder ideals. The essay argues reform grows from individual effort, not retreat, and highlights the value of education and readiness for opportunity in a shifting economy.
James Thompson a 16 year old son of a Utah shepherd earns $100 a month at home. He left to find work and wandered about 2000 miles before collapsing near Columbus. Juvenile officers will arrange work for him. He was untrained and aimed to help his family despite starvation and exposure.
An editorial warns pedestrians face serious danger along state highways in Athens County and nearby areas. It cites Jacksonville and Mechanicsburg incidents, urges safer behavior, and notes motorists may be unable to avoid collisions at night or day.
Athens and Hocking County youths depart for the 4 H Club Camp near Wellston. The weeklong program blends learning with sport and craft while fostering fellowship, discipline, and spiritual growth through classes in woodcraft handicraft and basketry, with daily camper writings and vesper services.
Gilbert Swan recalls San Francisco’s waterfront past and present. The piece contrasts Frank Norris and Jack London era docks with modern concrete piers, clipper ships, and war shifts. It paints a vivid portrait of Nob Hill, Mission district slang, and timeless city contrasts that linger in memory.
A fragment notes a bridge or street path from Trinity area toward the East River docks and mentions Wall Street in a historical city scene. The wording hints at a public, civic, or maritime setting with notable riverfront references.
American investors pay high prices for Canadian Pacific Railroad stock amid strong belief in its railroad, steamship, and hotel operations and ongoing success.
A Seattle firm produces ferries costing about 1.5 million dollars each, signaling advanced shipbuilding capacity and economic impact.
B C Nicholas editor of the Victoria Times and George S Warren of Victoria Chamber of Commerce state that Victoria is prosperous, noting the city bought more bonds proportional to population than any other in the British Empire. They describe local confidence and growth.
The article notes visitors from China India England coming to Hue bringing money and securing a waterfront lot 60 by 120 feet with a sturdy eight-room house at a price of 6000 dollars near Puget Sound, highlighting substantial local real estate demand.
A column highlights opportunities and the notion that intelligent Americans are laying foundation for big fortunes in land across the United States. The piece frames real estate as a path to wealth and hints at growing interest among investors.
The text suggests that Yankee settlers will straighten the old lanes as they build houses in the hills near Vancouver. It notes the anticipation of American visitors who would travel along the great sound to Vancouver to see the water, and mentions joint ownership of it with Canada. It reflects regional pride and plans tied to the Northwest and the lake or sea referenced as a magnificent body of water.
Four young American women from Seattle are described as about 20 years old. The group includes two single women Miss Irma Fraser and Miss Ava Jochran and two married women Mrs. Alice Griswold and Mrs. Johnson.
A couple plans three weeks aboard a 22 foot power boat cruising hundreds of miles of Puget Sound shores. They fish salmon and trout, cook ashore, sleep in the boat, and live in bathing suits. They deny carrying a pistol saying the West is civilized and guards against danger.
Mrs. F G R asks for diet guidance for low blood pressure. The response recommends a well balanced diet with no special foods, emphasizing good combinations as outlined in weekly menus and increased nutritional variety.
A narrator remarks on the smooth water and gentle ripples aboard the Canadian Pacific boat Princess Kathleen at Puget Sound, pondering the appeal of life near the waters. The scene emphasizes serene maritime ambience and a reflective mood.
The text states there is no prohibition in Victoria or British Columbia with the government serving as the sole bartender. American hot-dog stands are set up near beer parlors and customers can purchase hot dogs and bring them into the beer houses. It notes that ladies and Americans are welcome.
The author extols San Juan Island given to the nation in a boundary arbitration 58 years ago and paints the Pacific coast from Mexico to Alaska as a grand, youthful republic. The piece invites readers to visit the vast northern waters and the "Great Empire of Alaska" preserved for future generations.
The government offers a paid annual license to drink, with bottles to be carried home in sealed packages. Citizens are sober without compulsion, and beer parlors are optional. There are no saloons as in the past, only quiet speakeasy equivalents.
The article notes that annual visitors to Mount Vernon rise typically from 500000 to 1600000 with most coming between Easter and October. Summer crowds may make this year the highest on record. It also includes a brief quiz about Louis Braille’s blindness and a note on dubbing in film.
In the 1901 blaze in Baltimore, about 1,800 buildings were destroyed, causing estimated damages of 125 million dollars. No lives were lost in the disaster.
A compact note listing usage tips for common English errors. It defines the word Traominy as disgrace or dishonor and includes example usage.
Ten years ago the sheriff stopped an attempted jailbreak by prisoners digging beneath the county jail wall. The Athens food probe revealed large wartime profits on food. Cheaper sugar was in prospect. Rebecca Cornish, 73, was buried here.
Ardor at a Boy Scout camp remained high despite attempts to dampen enthusiasm. The report notes persistent interest and continued participation from attendees and leaders at the event.
About twenty years ago Luke Farmer suffered injuries in a railroad accident on the Isthmus of Anma. Alex Nelson took office as clerk of courts. The Oreton postmaster and his wife faced arrest on charges of forging stamp returns. Judson Brown mailed a letter from the Far West describing life there. County liquor sales were down this year while margarine sales declined.
A fragmented OCR puzzle lists clues across horizontal and vertical sections. It blends word definitions with numbered items including music terms, geography hints, and common phrases, inviting readers to solve a mixed word game.
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