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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1928

Page

4

Paper deficit in U S budget looms after General Lord visit

New York reports that General Lord director of the budget reveals a next year paper deficit of 100 million dollars. Republicans sharpen attacks while Democrats see campaign fodder. Lord urges caution on future receipts and expenditures amid Congress spending pressures.

New York General Lord Congress Mississippi Washiteven Nsident Coolidge Lord Republican Campaign Committee Smith

Thought for Today Clockline

The item cites a Shakespearean reflection on time, noting how a clock chides us for wasted moments. It presents a brief meditation suitable for a daily reader.

What of the surplus miners

The article surveys postwar unemployment among coal miners in Great Britain and the United States. It notes about a million unemployed in England, with 200000 coal miners out of work, and discusses migration to other industries or farming as possible solutions, highlighting the lack of feasible adjustment mechanisms or job shifts.

Ngland England British Isles Great Britain United States Hocking Valley

Primaries to Test Athens County Voting Officials

Officials in Athens County face scrutiny at the August 14 primary after prior reports of incomplete precinct tallies. The election board warned presiding judges to report promptly, citing improved communications and penalties for delays as counties seek reliable results.

Athens County Election Board Ohio Secretary of State

Thankful for Jiggers and Blackberry Connection in Hills

An old tip contrasts jiggers pests with blackberries, noting jiggers bite and burrow under skin. Advice favors immediate salt water baths or kerosene on return from woods to prevent full itch relief. Mentions tropical giant jiggers as a danger, but humbly compares to a tiny Hocking Valley jig ger.

Tropics Hocking Valley

Radio announcers’ speech faces fatigue after long shifts

Doctors say speaking uses forty four muscles and some radio announcers recently appeared overly labored, suggesting strain from extended on air duty.

Athens Countian Chosen for Hoover Nomination Role

Dr. T. R. Biddle of Athens County has been selected by the Ohio delegation to join the national committee in notifying Herbert Hoover of his unanimous nomination for president. The committee, with one member from each state, travels to Hoover in Palo Alto, California to present the acceptance speech and outline the campaign issues for the November election. This marks a rare honor for an Athens countian in national party affairs.

Athens Ith Kansas City T. R. Biddle Ohio Herbert C. Hoover Palo Alto California United States Hoover

Nordic Stay-Home Echoes In The Airy Armor

Today American Girls report a quiet scene as Earth’s airy armor remains unused. The Nordic team stayed home, shaping a muted story of restraint and distant competition.

American Girls Swim To New Highs In Channel and 400 Meters

Arthur Brisbane notes achievements by American women in swimming from channel crossings to a 400 meter race. Martha Novelius of New York wins beating Olympic and world records in smooth water. The piece highlights rising American female talent and ends with a brief meteor description and atmospheric observation.

Martha Novelius New York

Atmosphere Loss Endangers All Cities on Earth

If Earth lacked its protecting atmosphere meteors would strike with full weight threatening every city. The statement emphasizes the atmosphere's shielding role in preserving urban areas on the planet's surface.

Nordic supremacy and a Ford myth in opinion columns

Washington professor R D McKenzie argues Nordic superiority is a conceit and cites historical patterns of conquest and absorption. He challenges the claim that Henry Ford drove 400 miles in one day, noting a 716 mile, 19 hour 45 minute trip from Delaware Water Gap to Dearborn.

R. D. McKenzie Washington Henry Ford Ford Delaware Water Gap Dearborn Mich

Weekend toll for Ford as market bears foresee grain drop

The text notes Mr. Ford rising early after a late night, describing fatigue at age sixty five. It discusses grain prices down on Monday with bears predicting wheat at about $1 a bushel by year end, arguing abundance drives lower prices. The piece reflects on farmer despair and railroads cutting rates as a sign of changing times.

Ford

Uncle Sam Faces Budget Critics and Global Plans

The 1930 budget pegs military defense at 659 million with total defense at 3.7 billion. Critics say most spending is useless junk unless used for competent officers and wages. France is urged to imitate broad-scale projects, including a proposed canal system that could flood 10,000 square miles of Sahara.

Uncle Sam

Health and Diet Guidance From Dr Frank McCoy Column

Dr McCoy answers health and diet questions through Dr Mettoy and urges strict adherence to proven rules. The piece extols the booster patient who teaches others, links speaking about health to memory and habit formation, and discusses dentures fitting guidance for abscessed teeth.

Frank McCoy Mettoy Jover

Pumpernickel Bread Question Answered

J L D asks about Pumpernickel bread and is told it is the black bread of the German people. The reply also notes internal dieting may aid facial skin troubles and offers an article upon request.

By the Way in New York Enjoying a Sunday Hudson Trip

Gilbert Swan reflects on Manhattan crowds and the exhausting chase for seaside pleasure. He praises Hudson River excursions for serenity, contrasts weekend chaos with weekday calm, and notes lively fjordlike views and diverse riverbank sounds.

Answers to Questions By Frederick J Haskin

A Q and A column covers topics from animal lifespans to hollyhock height, college hotel administration origin, gelatin in infant diets, post Revolutionary War England, Meredith epitaph, fur-farm licensing, and full fashionable stockings standards. The piece cites sources like Cornell University, Jefferson Medical College, and the Federal Trade Commission.

H. H. Perlman Jefferson Medical College England Meredith Bnt Federal Trade Commission

Desert term Sahara questioned. single language in Europe

Q and A compile a series of brief trivia notes. Topics include Sahara etymology, Europe languages, a lady or the tiger phrase, ball bearings on railcars, fishing line preservatives, Edgar Rice Burroughs with Sears Roebuck, Prince of Wales names, reasons for longer lifespans, portraits and Franc stabilization, Kit Carson casting, and Great Salt Lake waters.

Francis Richard Stockton N.C L. P

Notable Military and Political Dates on August 8

On August 8 1776 John Paul Jones was commissioned as a captain. In 1868 General Robert E Lee offered resignation to Jefferson Davis who declined it. 1894 President Cleveland recognized the Hawaiian Republic. 1911 Congress passed a statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico.

John Paul Jones R. E. Lee Jefferson Davis Cleveland Hawaiian Republic Congress Arizona New Mexico

Crossword Puzzle Clue Pack From M 197

A jumble of crossword clues including Loath Song thrush imbecile two handed animal fragrant smells post office terminal knowledge and many garbled entries. The fragmentary lines suggest a dated puzzle page with scattered terms and partial answers.

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