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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

4

Britain Faces Burdenalike in Reparations Row at The Hague

The Hague talks show Britain resisting the Young plan terms. Britain argues the burden of postwar reparations is unfair as industry stagnates and unemployment rises. Snowden defends Balfour policy and pushes for a steadier share from German annuities and France.

Hague England Britain United States Italy Mussolini Russia Belgium France Philip Snowden Snowden Young Plan

A Thought for Today Prophetic Adage and Wisdom

A compact proverb pair presents two maxims: a biblical injunction urging industry and wisdom through the ant as example, followed by a late 19th or early 20th century moral note by Achilles Poincelot about poverty and honesty.

Individualism Behind Giants and Athens County Fair

The piece argues that modern big business grows from individual visions and leadership, not machines, noting executives rely on capable personal initiative. It highlights America’s cattle of success from humble starts and emphasizes the Athens County Fair showing strong public interest despite rain, with no intoxication arrests and safe driving behavior amid crowds.

Athens County Fair Nears Centennial With Steady Appeal

The Athens County Fair and Races, an institution nearing its 100th anniversary, draws strong public interest despite last week’s bad weather. Indicators suggested possible record attendance if conditions had improved, driven by enduring features that attract four generations of residents.

Athens

Illinois police chief retracts stocking edict amid flapper revolt

A small town police chief sparked a clash by declaring women must wear stockings or face jail. He later denied making the order and claimed charges of issuing it were false, as flapper defiance persisted and the chief recanted.

Illinois

Fredericksburg's smart tourist map plan deserves copying

City officials provide visitors with small maps marking historic sites, each numbered and described. Tourists explore at their own pace, avoiding pushy guides. The system benefits both visitors and Fredericksburg, and could be adopted by other towns.

Fredericksburg Washington

Going Places and Seeing Things

New York, Aug 27. A writer returns to Manhattan after two months away, sensing rapid change from the Grand Central crush to the new Chrysler Building rise. He notes hotel wrap, a steel skeleton outside the office, and shifts in Broadway, publishing, and theatre, exposing how transitory city life remains overwhelming.

Manhattan Rand Central Station Jim Monahan

Slavery Echoes in New Bedford Mills and Zionist Turmoil

In 1929 coverage recalls Albert Brisbane challenging New Englanders over abolition era slavery and a child worker in a New Bedford mill still employed after decades. Reports from Jerusalem recount 47 killed in a riot, Arabs driven to suburbs by British forces, and Jewish pleas for US aid as Britain mounts a crackdown near the temple site and Wailing Wall.

Albert Brisbane New Jerusalem Palestine United States Egypt

Health and Diet Advice for Pilots and Readers

Dr Frank McCoy warns pilots must be mentally and physically fit before flight noting sleep loss, illness, and even minor sensory problems can impair control. He cites accidents, the morale effect of seeing crashes, and the protective role of health exams and proper diet. He also answers reader questions on habit cough, catarrhal diet, and cancer prevention with sun exposure and vigorous lifestyle.

America G. H

Folds of unrest and warnings cloud a Sabbath eve in Jerusalem

Reported clashes as mobs attack Jewish pilgrims amid martial law in Jerusalem. Arabs wield daggers, Jewish residents, armed, seal shops and streets after 6 30 pm. Worries over temple prayers, town quiet, and a broader global tension echo through the day. Also noted are Willebrandt’s probe into prohibition and Russia China warnings, plus health chief Wynne warning on cheap lipsticks.

Jerusalem

Bus collision near Vincennes killed one injured another

In Vincennes Indiana a bus and an automobile collided. One man was killed and another severely injured in the crash. A total of 13 people were reported cut and bruised in the incident amid August heat.

Vincennes Ind U.P St. Louis

Junior World Series to be played in Louisville

The Junior World Series will be held in Louisville on September 4, 5, and 6 with all games broadcast nationwide on NBC via Graham McNamee. Start times are 2:00 PM Central Standard Time.

Louisville National Broadcasting Company Graham McNamee

Daily Study In Correct English Word Of The Day Ultimate

A compact note on usage and pronunciation of common misuses. Highlights include croquette versus croquet, parochial pronunciation pa ro chi al, and animosity spelling with double n. Ends with a reminder to grow vocabulary by daily word study.

Columbus defeats Louisville five to four in baseball

George Kaler started for Columbus as they used three pitchers to beat Louisville 5 to 4. The Athens County Soldiers and Sailors Association cancels its annual reunion due to prior events this year. Also notes of moving homes, traveling to Columbus for the state fair, enlistment resumption for Europe, and Bradon Grover joining Ohio University athletics with Boston Red Sox interest.

George Kaler Columbus Louisville Athens County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association Brandon Butch) Grover Gullum Ohio University John Hancock High School Boston Red Sox

Lone Star Crossword Clue Pack Incoherent Phrases

A fragmented list of clues and numbers blends terms from various topics including biology geography and daily objects. Several items appear garbled with stray letters and unattached words creating a jumbled puzzle slate. Some entries reference states like IL and terms such as audience and anatomy while others resemble unrelated phrases.

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