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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1936
Page
4
An editorial reflecting on Lincoln's ideals contrasts Civil War trauma with current political strain. It argues for independence, economic freedom, and self-reliance, warning against government overreach and demagoguery while urging tranquility and personal responsibility.
Washington report hints the Supreme Court delayed the TVA ruling due to drafting difficulties rather than doubt. Justices assigned to write opinions have repeatedly rejected and rewritten key points, extending the decision by two weeks beyond typical timing.
The sign detectives infer the court will strike some TVA activities while preserving the core policy. They expect a hairline legal definition to trim parts of TVA, though the main stem policy may continue. Even top lawyers diverge, and bets are light.
The State Department mixed signals as Assistant Secretary Welles privately explored a Pan American peace conference with Latin American diplomats. A leak exposed the plan, leaving Welles furious and warning of a dangerous fallout if a key diplomat is blamed.
The proposal would require nations in the hemisphere to pledge arbitration and peace and to cut off food and other supplies to any nation that goes to war. The speaker notes some troublemakers are not self-sustaining and thus would be affected differently.
A column surveys reactions to Mrs. Caraway and other women in Senate life noting discomfort among male colleagues and concerns about widows in public office. It also touches on Supreme Court press freedom, Justice Brandeis, John W. Davis, and political speculation about Borah and a Lan don Wadsworth ticket. It then wanders through eclipse prep and cultural musings with humorous asides on tickets and music.
The narrative recounts Swiss immigrant Baron de Steigner and his settlement near Amesville Ohio after an Ohio River voyage. It traces land purchases in 1819, family marriages, burial sites, and descendants including Judge deSteiguer and Navy officer Louis deSteiguer. The piece notes markers in the Bean farm burial ground as remnants of the settlement.
Poets Corner invites verse contributions from readers with name and address. The sample text addresses Abraham Lincoln and expresses grief for loved ones, signed LEPA SAMS.
Soviet dispatch from Urga Urga Ulan Bator Khoto charges that Japanese and Manchurian troops are concentrated along the outer Mongolian border in preparation for new and more serious provocations.
In a Public Forum letter Ralph Fleck argues for an optional ROTC unit at Ohio University, praising military training and noting its potential to produce officers if war occurs. He criticizes campus agitation as mostly from outsiders and contends the program poses little risk to students or the university.
News Your Dad Read describes We re Club hostess Miss Grace Poston with Alma Robinson Helen Townsend and others as guests at Elsworth Wingett home in Pratt Fork. Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Earl Barr. business session led by Mrs A D Cline. Faithful Workers Class of M E Sunday School Nelsonville entertained at Mrs C G Kreppel home with devotion by Mrs George Evans a reading by Mrs Willard Bartoe and humorous reading by Mrs Spencer.
Miss Margaret Farnum Miss Smith Prof. C. N. Mackinnon and Mr. F. D. Forsyth served as chaperons at the Beta Theta Pi pledge dance.
Mr F M McKay and Mrs McKay hosted an advertising party for the Athens High School Class of 1916. Miss Jessie Mills won for Old Dutch Cleanser and Clark Williams for Cream of Wheat. Guests included Mrs B O Skinner and Mrs J H Comstock. Prosecuting Attorney H M Whitcraft of Logan visited Athens. Mr and Mrs E C Berry hosted Mrs George Washington of Oberlin as a guest.
Kemp and Julia flee to confront Nesbitt's killer Woodford. They fear a police report and race to Leah Sorenson at the Brookfield to uncover Mrs Joseph s involvement. A wild chase ends with a possible lead and a hint of home life with Amy on the horizon.
A collage of remarks from figures including Senator Para O Mahoney and W J Cairns on politics and language. Rev Martin Niemoeller's defiance of Nazism and Dr James J Walsh of Fordham University sociologist are cited alongside reflections on adapting religious messages to cultural conditions.
Advice for underweight individuals to gain weight through a high calorie diet. Emphasizes 2 percent carbohydrate calories and about 19 grams protein. Recommends milk butter bread vegetables as calorie sources with extra meals mid morning afternoon and night. Suggests avoiding high water content vegetables and offers a sample breakfast menu with cream and sugar.
A reader asks about lip cancer symptoms. The answer notes a non healing spot on the lip that gradually worsens and advises immediate medical consultation. Early treatment is emphasized as crucial for permanent cure.
The text lists a long, garbled dining menu including fatty bacon toast jam cots with cream sugar and tomatoes stuffed with minced lamb baked spaghetti with cheese and dressings. It mixes meals, beverages, desserts, and desserts and hints at a note about exercise for weight management and food water guidance.
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