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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
4
A devotional line quotes Ezekiel 18 31 urging repentance and a plea to the house of Israel. It adds Clarendon’s remark that if we did not first corrupt our nature it would never corrupt us.
Farm leaders nationwide push for a state income tax arguing the current property tax is unfair as wealth shifts to salaries and intangible assets. They claim the tax system burdens those without profits and that income tax targets net income from all sources, not just property.
A historic critique argues that childhood illnesses such as measles diphtheria whooping cough and scarlet fever do not spare the fit and well nourished. Immunity depends on internal substances and exposure regardless of home hygiene diet or parental beliefs.
Southeastern Ohio's woods hold thousands of acres of timber on farms with wood-lots. Forest fires threaten trees and soil fertility, destroying vegetable fibre and land value for years. Owners guard woods, but encroachment and abandoned fields increase risk. sportsmen and farmers should join in protection efforts.
An argument that both young and old rely on external help, noting modern shops and services reduce the need for self sufficiency. It contrasts past self reliance with present ease, suggesting people of all ages use available agencies to simplify life.
The piece argues prison idleness fuels bitterness and costs, proposing road work as a constructive use of convict labor. It cites southern states building extensive highways with enslaved labor and suggests outdoor, supervised work reduces unrest and improves rehabilitation.
New York reports discuss how talkies could transform legal practice and journalism. Judge Ben Lindsey uses canned wills for clarity, while a Manhattan news reel shows a prisoner confessing to a district attorney. Howard envisions the camera exposing social injustices in coal mines and beyond.
Sidney Howard, noted American playwright of The Theater Guild, announces plans to use talking films for social surveys. He has authored The Silver Cord Lucky Sam McCarver They Knew What They Wanted and other dramas and recently joined the talking Gigeme project beginning with Condemn.
The line contrasts reading about harsh social conditions with the direct experience of seeing and hearing them, suggesting difference between casual contemplation and immediate perception. The fragment hints at the role of empathy and vivid observation in understanding hardship.
Following the royal visit of the King and Queen of Italy, Crown Prince Humbert and his sisters Princesses Giovanna and Maria traveled to the Vatican yesterday to pay respects to Pope Pius, accompanied by the Italian ambassador.
The piece emphasizes impersonal coverage of those affected, highlighting the hunger and suffering of workers. It references the coal and iron police of the coal zones as a focal point for investigative attention.
Several Manhattan studios plan to use sound films as library material preserving works by conductors like Sousa and other renowned orchestra leaders. Their famous recordings and voices will be archived for future Americans to hear, with enduring versions of the Stars and Stripes march and related performances stored for posterity.
The Italian King and Queen’s children met the Pope in a historic audience marking the first time the royal offspring ever saw the Holy See. The moment underscored a notable royal church liaison.
The royal young people ascend to the Pope's apartments with Swiss guards in uniforms by Michael Angelo. In the throne room they kneel and kiss the Pope's hand, receive a blessing, and are presented with valuable religious gifts after the audience.
The article notes a complete reconciliation between Italian royalty and the Vatican after recognition of the Pope's temporal power. It warns that harmony remains fragile and foresees potential friction between the Vatican and Mussolini government.
Dr Frank McCoy warns about chalicosis from grinding metals and quarry dust. He lists risks from various dusts and how to mitigate exposure with ventilation and wet grinding. He also answers reader questions on agar agar for constipation and room ventilation.
The text notes that Mussolini's government and newspapers refuse to admit the church’s right to direct and control education, contrasting with past radical anti religious stance. It states he carries in his head the real government of Italy and recalls a recent leadership period marked by strong anti religious views.
President Hoover reports a dire Haiti situation with 1,500 natives menacing Marines in Aux Cayes. Marines killed five and wounded many while defending the city as United States officers command the native gendarmerie. He notes potential Russia objections to U.S. intervention and defends keeping order in Haiti.
The writer argues that Haitian troubles may persuade northern critics to let the South handle its own issues. Readers are urged to consult Froude's short West Indies book for context and perspective on colonial problems.
Wall Street started to come back on Friday with a bull drive as shares climbed from $2 to $14. A broker’s seat sold for $490000, marking a strong improvement in quotes. Market commentators note optimism as investors anticipate further gains.
The text argues that stocks chosen by those who can pay are sensible investments while gambling in stocks is fatal. It warns that winners often lack exit knowledge and later face ruin as market losses mount, comparing long term value to fleeting gains.
The dryness of your throat following thyroid surgery likely stems from nerve or saliva flow changes. Eye protrusion after thyroid issues may improve slowly with treatment. confirm with your physician for a proper assessment and guidance.
The piece argues the Senate ought to accept Mr Ware of Philadelphia who was elected by Pennsylvanians, rather than appoint a lobbyist by big interests. It cautions that seating a governor-appointed senator after rejecting an elected man would be a new twist in Senate politics.
The piece notes a wise lobbyist might decline a governor's offer and face an uncomfortable Senate reception. It also mentions a savage 108 mile per hour wind striking England and the French coast, a Cunard liner struck by lightning, and multiple ships sunk with no injuries reported.
Distress signals stream from the largest steamships as they battle fierce seas and heavy weather. Rescue efforts are underway as crews report extensive damage and potential peril amid the storm.
The Italian ship Leonardo da Vinci arrived in London with art treasures valued at $70,000,000 for a loan exhibition. The collection featured irreplaceable works that cannot be substituted if lost.
Commissioner Doran notes legal alcohol production rises by 31,688,051 gallons this year. Denatured alcohol is sold at gas stations, redistilled, and some poison removed before being pumped into near beer, supplying workers with a high alcohol content beverage.
The Embassy in New York City specializes in news reels with sound effects. It is noted for showing only newsreels and including accompanying sound.
Foreign diplomats say Hoover's goodwill tour a year ago improved U S relations with South and Central America. They credit calmer policies, less imperial rhetoric, and stronger trade links as exports to Latin America rise in nine months of 1929.
The text presents Q and A items about the New York Telephone Company employment numbers forty years of Harvard presidency by Dr Eliot and ancient Greek flags. It notes totals of 46 000 employees with 20 700 telephone operators and quotes ages and emblems for various Greek city states.
A compact language note by W L Gordon highlighting frequent misuses and mispronunciations. It defines addressee as the person addressed and explains how to improve vocabulary with daily word focus. The piece emphasizes proper terms for invitations introductions and mail recipients.
Despite Thursday weather the college auditorium hosted Prof Charles F Campbell for "The Needlessly Blind." The lecture drew an attentive audience and was described as a timely educational feature.
Miss Nita Young returned to the city early this week and has accepted a bookkeeper position with Pasley and Tisdale located in the Athens Bank Building.
Dean E W Chubb left at noon for Cincinnati to attend a conference and arrange a triangular debate among Butler, Miami and Ohio.
Mrs John Erskine, who has been visiting her sister for several days, departed this morning to return to her home in Sivansville Indiana.
Ten years ago Dean Irma Voigt of Ohio University Athens was appointed to the executive committee of the Ohio Council on Women and Children in Industry. The Ohio County Hair Board was recognized last Saturday at a courthouse meeting with President Charles Daugherty and others including John Harner and I Beverage listed.
Mrs Frank W Cone of Franklin will host the Conservation League gathering Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock for members and guests.
Mr and Mrs L V Brown of University Terrace hosted over the year end Mr and Mrs Walter Brown and son Dent and Miss Dorothy Tidridge of Jackson as house guests.
Puzzle style list shows clues and numbers with mixed words. It reads as a crossword-like riddle featuring vertical arrangement notes and scattered definitions. The reader sees entries for talents, objects, and states alternating in a challenging format.
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