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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
4
Dr. Frank McCoy discusses inner balance as essential in a fast changing era. He warns against over excitement and urges daily emotional inventories, focusing on work rest and recreation to prevent nerve drain.
Rodney Dutcher notes intensifying censorship by the Post Office and Customs in the past year. The Post Office bans Maoney Billings material and the Well of Loneliness while Customs seizes works like Candide and Unc le Sham, sparking protests but often allowing later admission.
A column anchors on public reaction to the Snook case and human nature, urging frankness over secrecy. It also notes a Boulder Dam appropriations bill, Las Vegas land speculation, and the illusion of water rights, warning investors that Nevada lands have limited agricultural value near Boulder Dam.
A historical survey traces Las Vegas from a water hole to a mining boom, noting Mormon settlement, a fort, a railroad depot, and a 1928 population around 5500. It cites the Boulder Canyon Project approval on December 21, 1928 and reflects on local growth and decline.
In Salt Lake City a visitor tours the Mormon temple block museum and grounds, recalling the Mormon trek, hardships, and perseverance that shaped the valley. The narrative covers emigrant trails, Indian clashes, and relics like preserved pianos telling of endurance.
An elderly, revered church figure nicknamed Brother Ivan is described as a triarchal old fellow and a pillar of the church. He was born in a wilderness and in his tale promises a suspenseful, blood-pulsing narrative, captivating the listener.
In a swift sequence of events, two of William Randolph Hearst’s sons, George and William, flew from San Francisco to a ranch near Los Angeles, met their father for about thirty minutes, and returned for luncheon, marking a rapid, practical visit.
The article notes Eckener's planned four transoceanic flights and more crossings to inspire confidence in flying. It recalls French hesitation in using elevators, underscoring how public trust grows with bold demonstrations and new technology.
The railroad running from Paris to Versailles hired actors and actresses to sit at the car windows, smile and pretend not to be afraid.
Reader asks about chronic epistaxis in a child who began having nosebleeds at age three. The question seeks medical explanations and guidance for a daily occurrence, requesting potential causes and next steps.
A compilation of Q and A items covering American travel to sixteen foreign countries, the Hotel des Invalides in Paris, Echo River depth in Mammoth Cave, illiteracy census practices in Switzerland and Sweden, how wind forms, and which states observe daylight saving including parts of England.
A reader quiz covers topics from Lily Langtry’s death in 1929 to origins of the term blacksmith and slave histories in New England. It asks about vaudeville acts, evaporation in hot climates, and American subway cities, with concise answers alongside.
A compact teaching note listing common word errors and usage tips. It covers indorse vs endorse, pronunciation hints for across and 90, misspellings of hope and forms, synonyms for decorate, and a rule about using a word three times to own it. The daily word is Evade meaning to escape or elude.
Southern Ohio veterans form American Legion posts as the Fighting Second Division passes through. County Fair committees are named with a night feature planned. Athens High School band plays the season finale.
Germany is testing an all metal, heavier than air plane with three decks designed to carry 100 passengers and soon to fly from Germany to America.
The article notes the airplane originated in this country and anticipates rapid progress in air travel as big business funds airships and commercial flights. It predicts 50 percent of transcontinental travel by air within five years and eventual cheaper travel than rail.
On Friday Wall Street faced a sudden 6 percent market shock as the Federal Reserve tightened policy. Prices shivered and investors reacted with caution amid the abrupt financial tightening.
Yesterday speculators expressed pride in independence, arguing that federal reserve schemes and high rates cannot deter them. They expect 190 percent gains in a month or two, and fear no 19 or 15 percent call money.
A cautious view questions the Fed's independence from Wall Street and bank stock speculation. The analysis warns against optimistic speculation and notes potential danger in rising interest rates and financial Sector influence.
The text notes the interest of British financiers in U S monetary policy and the sending of a Bank of England official to advocate a higher rediscount rate, reflecting international financial pressure on American arrangements.
The note suggests that his performance was solid and could benefit the ongoing efforts or project, with a hint of continuation on the next page.
A fragmented list of clues and partial answers across multiple entries. Includes terms like volume, cheek, reimburse, grammatical case, mineral spring, and various descriptor items with inconsistent spellings and missing context.
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