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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
4
The text notes a memorial garden in Central Park, New York City, honoring Prances Hodg Mot TN. It mentions hopes the garden will be completed by spring and references the author of Little Lortauntieroy.
A long question and answer column details public inquiries. Topics include gas use with more passengers, Moores farmstead, air laws at Northwestern University, Abe Martin, new Cardinals, Potomac bridge history, silver coins edge reasons, Poet Laureate origins, Knute Rockne life sketch, unemployment figures, Victor Herbert death, paint cracking causes, Coolidge Dam location, Land of a Thousand Lakes, irrigation taxes in Egypt, Secretary of War Patrick J. Hare, the sweet potato instrument, and Chief Two-Guns-White-Calf living status.
A compact quote item presents two maxims about stolen pleasures. It cites Proverbs 9 17 and Colley Cibber noting stolen waters and stolen sweets taste best in secret.
The piece argues that the Christmas spirit often fades after the season, leaving poverty unaddressed for most of the year. It urges readers to worry about poverty year round, not just at year end, and to avoid excess while improving meals and gift plans for the needy.
A doctor notes a Christmas meal excess in a child with fever and dehydration. The piece argues many parents do not understand how overeating can disturb digestion and how to prevent gorging without spoiling the holiday.
Ohio's injured workers and dependents drew more than $50,000 daily in workmen's compensation, per Ohio Industrial Commission records. November payouts totaled $1,407,000, down from October's $1,896,000, which marked a record daily payout.
Athens ends the year proud of fiscal oversight with over 20000 dollars from gasoline and motor license fees. City officials plan to apply future receipts to pre planned projects, backed by the city’s large, valuable plant and rising needs. Mayor elect Robert S. Wood pledges diligent service and cooperation with council members, while Frank Lowry has long guarded the treasury. A recent officials dinner highlighted cooperative spirit guiding better administration for taxpayers.
An excerpt notes British rule spreading worldwide and radio broadcast of King George’s remarks to the five-power naval talks in the House of Lords on January 21. It contrasts strong planning in business with Americans’ day by day approach and a weak-voiced speech attributed to the king.
Dr. Frank McCoy explains tonsils as vital lymphatic defenders and suggests a fruit fast with enemas to reduce diseased tonsils. He links thyroid-related weight gain to fasting, advises proper dieting, and cautions on smoking while promoting eye health through diet and glasses.
The piece notes imperial power behind Britain, rising commodity prices for wheat and cotton, and 1929 US auto sales. It questions post release life for Emil Totterman after 25 years in Sing Sing, then reports Pope Pius XII denouncing Mussolini and defending Catholic Action and press freedom.
The first annual report of the Indian affairs commissioner under Interior Secretary Wilbur and Commissioner Rhoads outlines policy shifts and calls for more funding to feed Indian schoolchildren and create jobs for adults. It notes budget refusals, reforms in civil service standards, and aims to increase local administration and field data collection alongside ongoing health and education efforts.
A mixed crossword style puzzle page presents horizontal and vertical clues. Entries span geography, Latin phrases, historical terms, and common words with varied definitions and cross references.
Correct English guide notes common misuses and pronounces in a concise lesson. It urges careful word choice and disciplined vocabulary building with a daily longform entry.
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