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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
4
A devotional note cites St Luke about a poor widow giving more than others and adds a Shakespeare line about sacrifices incense from the gods. The concise entry presents a moral reflection linking biblical generosity with classical wisdom.
Health experts warn the present flu outbreak mainly threatens the aged and the very young while urging sane home care. Rest, limited exertion, and avoiding crowds can reduce spread. authorities stress sanitation and reporting difficulties may hinder isolation. A calmer life and moderate meals are advised to limit severity.
A moral exhortation urges adults to embrace aging honestly rather than fake youth. It counsels accepting lines as signs of a life well lived, dressing to fit age, and guiding younger generations with devotion, while warning that pretended youth invites scorn and deters personal connections.
An Eastern manufacturer abandons the standard calendar, dividing the year into 13 equal 28 day periods. The new system starts December 30, with month one ending January 26 and the thirteenth period ending December 28, 1929, aiming to stabilize reports of production costs and sales.
On Howard Coffin's shooting preserve Mose, a 68 year old colored man, earns notice for imitating wild turkeys. He places fingers by his nose and calls, drawing gobblers within range. The piece likens Mose to famous figures and notes his skill amid coastal Georgia lore.
Three English students Margery Sharp Nancy Samuel and Amelia Lockhart visit to debate with American college girls. The pair will argue from viewpoints as distant as moon and earth reflecting lifelong training to think along opposing lines.
Editors note a shift in attitudes as youth challenge male dominance over women and call for greater balance and respect in social roles. The column argues change is necessary for progress and fairness.
The Chicago livestock event crowned Thelma Svarstad of South Dakota as the female champion. At 17, she is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 122 pounds, described as blonde and strong, and is training to become a teacher. She drinks milk regularly and abstains from tea and coffee.
Five year old William Tobias of Michigan stands five feet six inches tall and weighs 130 pounds as the boy champion who loves boxing and admires Jack Dempsey. He drinks lots of milk and milk dealers are asked to note this in advertisements.
A reflective piece contrasts sturdy thriving youths with a vulnerable infant shivering in a mother's arms. It notes the future potential of that delicate baby contrasts with healthier peers and urges readers to record the idea for their own family’s comfort.
In a border raid, Paraguayans fatally wound 25 Bolivians. In the Fort Boqueron battle Bolivians inflict fatal harm on 100 Paraguayans and 20 Bolivians, with both sides pressing on.
The report notes Bolivia celebrated on Sunday while Paraguay readies to meet the situation, accusing Bolivians of using airplanes in attacks. Paraguay claims Bolivians used American loans to buy fighting material, warning Washington of the issue.
Bolivian President Siles addresses about 30,000 supporters outside the palace, praising troops for a proud display of patriotism. He warns that peace accords cannot avert war, emphasizes readiness, and argues preparedness lowers attack risk.
Herbert Hoover left Argentina where anarchists planned to wreck his train and Americans welcomed his safety. Enrique Oyen accompanied him in Buenos Aires while President Cristians of Montevideo met Hoover on arrival. He plans one more stop before returning to the United States.
Early yesterday news reported King George improving after light therapy treatment. The procedure exposes the back and chest to artificial light rays said to stimulate white blood cells and aid recovery.
A brief quote credits Henry Ford with the idea that hard work is the secret of success while noting a suggested caveat that there may be a catch behind the claim.
A history professor contemplates China’s rising influence, warning of potential consequences after initial signs emerge, using a provocative metaphor about breakfast to imply upcoming events.
Questions on health and influenza care are answered by Dr. Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health. The guidance urges rest at onset of fever, enemas, hot baths, woolen bedding, strict fluids, and gradual diet and exercise to recover and avoid complications.
Toxemia is a principal cause of constitutional illness. Seek medical assessment for diagnosis. Advise maintaining a balanced diet, rest, and hydration while avoiding self diagnosis. Monitor for warning signs and consult a physician promptly.
A New York City midnight scene along Broadway and the Eighth Avenue subway corridor shows gay white wayfarers seeking diversion. A midstreet bonfire gathers crowds, a woman gives a hunger-for-coffee moment, and two men share eight cents for coffee as jazz fills the night. The piece contrasts opulence and want as the city shifts toward dawn.
Puzzle items list a series of clues with scattered fragments and odd spellings. The text mixes horizontal clues for walking stick total perfume powder face powder and various definitional hints, plus names and phrases garbled by OCR. It also includes a dead notice fragment and stray letters from an earlier puzzle, creating a messy, partial read.
Rodney Dutcher reports from Latin America on President-elect Hoover’s push for closer U S industrial and trade ties. He emphasizes three keys contact understanding esteem to secure markets, investments, and safer cooperation while Europe recovers and Latin America grows in importance to U S commerce and jobs.
Statewide interest focused on the anticipated inauguration of Judge Judson Harmon of Cincinnati as governor, set for January 11. Athens County Commissioners outlined plans for brick state aid road construction in the county. Jerry and Mrs. Sisler traveled to Terre Haute to visit for the New Year. Emma Lowery of Sedalia reported John Lowery as missing in action since January. J. S. Millican learned from the War Department that his brother Jesse Milliran, of New Straitsville, was killed in action in France.
Plans were prepared to erect a memorial honoring the young men from Athens Township who served in the United States Army during World War I.
The passage notes that artificial ground granulate becomes hard if cooked slightly longer than usual and references a continuation on page Three. It mentions Judea, Galilee, and Samaria in a regional context.
On this date in 1800 John Jay declined the chief justice seat. In 1864 Lincoln called for 300000 extra volunteers. 1893 a warship was sent to Rio de Janeiro to warn against interference with American shipping. 1912 Michigan women’s suffrage failed by 76 votes.
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