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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

4

Socialist Sighs on Party Future and 1932 Prospects

Victor Berger, defeated Socialist congressman from Milwaukee, argues a strong opposition will form to replace the Democratic party he calls non-existent. He predicts a new party could rise by 1932 or 1936 as big business shapes policy, warns of a future major slump around 1935, and notes 86 percent poverty claims while urging political realignment.

Rodney Dufche Washington Democratic Party Congress Victor Bergen Milwaukee Mr. Ber Crosies Berger Smith Heer T. Berger Easil Socialist Party Mr. Berger la Follette Calvin Coolidge Herbert Over South New England Pennsylvania Alabbama North Carolina Georgia Mellon Yare Davis England Germany France A. D

A Thought for Today by Byron

A fragment from Byron reflecting on faith and fact as a foundation for airy fables. It argues that edifying truth should ground imagination and invention rests on a solid base of reality.

de- Byron

Crime at home fuels fear in Hocking Valley

An editorial urges harsher action against Everett Koon and similar repeat criminals after a series of brutal crimes. It links domestic crime to national attitudes, warns against leniency, and calls for stronger criminology studies and enforcement to protect communities in Athens Nelsonville and Meigs Perry counties.

Everett Koon Koon Athens Chicago Ohio America Hocking Valley

Scout Camps Close to Home Promote Local Scouting

The article touts nearby scout camps as a good opportunity for Boy and Girl Scouting in Hocking County. It highlights nature study and outdoor adventure as central to regional youth activities and suggests future facilities for girls will follow as the district develops.

Hocking County Park District Columbus Athens Nelsonville Logan Hocking County United States Old Man's Cave Hocking

Canned Sermons Sparks Church Debate Across Rural U S

An investigator who once urged tearing down many churches now calls for abolishing old sermons in favor of canned sermons written by professionals. After a 15 000 mile tour he argues radio and TV will deliver perfect sermons to thousands of pulpits, replacing dull traditional preaching. He predicts ministers will read prewritten messages chosen for each congregation.

United States Harry Emerson Fosdick

New York City Life Seen Through Odd Jobs And Traditions

The piece surveys bustling East Side bakeries where women rent ovens and chat while waiting for bread. It notes neighborhood delicatessens delivering meals to homes, and a German motherly touch for holiday meals. It mentions fashion street carts, midtown cloakrooms, and barber shops offering cupping. It also recalls historic barber pole symbolism and small graveyards tucked into busy areas.

Plane projects and serum advances cited in medical note

The article notes aerial planes spraying marshes to combat mosquitoes and a flying seed-planting machine for reforestation. It highlights Professor Richet of the French Academy announcing a serum for severe hemorrhages that could substitute blood transfusions, based on nitric acid salts, with experiments in dogs and early human trials.

Richet l French Academy of Sciences

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Fane McCoy

Dr Fane McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health answers readers questions on health and diet through this paper. The piece discusses natural laws, wellness, and guidance on digestive issues, energy, and living habits.

Fane McCoy McCoy

Serum boosts blood formation cites dog and human survival

The text claims a serum stimulates blood cell formation with 95 percent survival in dogs and all humans in trials. It suggests potential to aid childbirth and warfare survival but cautions it cannot replace blood transfusions when matching donors exist. It also discusses Mr Mellon’s financial influence and stock speculation warnings by the Federal Reserve Bank.

Federal Reserve Bank

Government relief and cabinet talks on agriculture in 1800s query

The text notes Congress setting up a relief commission with the Treasury War and Agriculture secretaries to aid hurricane recovery, including a $6,000,000 fund. mentions possible cabinet posts for Thomas H Campbell and Nathan L Miller, and discusses mineral rights on private land.

Congress Treasury, War Agriculture Island

All Business in America Pushes Big Risks and Rock

The text argues men chosen for office must accept modest pay versus high earnings in private sectors. It notes 1927 rock output reached 9 5 900 000 tons for infrastructure, comparing artificial crushing to vast, unrealized scales of rock production.

Miller America

Martian earth and royal sun cures in odd 19th century note

A quirky fragment contemplates frost and wind shaping Earth into a sphere and suggests canals to hold oceans like Mars. It then/photo references a British king kept alive with artificial sunlight treatments and notes a horse linked to that king winning a classical race after similar care.

Conquest Milestones From Cortes to Prohibition

A concise outline chronicles Cortes sailing from Cuba in 1518 to begin Mexico conquest, Fillmore's 1851 bid to recapture a fugitive slave aided by Boston whites, Jefferson Davis’s 1861 oath as Confederate president, the 1862 Confederate Congress in Richmond, Lee taking command in 1865, and the 1918 prohibition amendment.

Hernando Cortes Cuba Mexico Fillmore Boston Jefferson Davis Richmond Robert E. Lee

Ohio moves to elevate saloon trade with Dean Bill

An unanimous Ohio legislature vote passes the Dean Bill to boost saloon business. Southern Ohio suffers waterlogged rail lines and liquor dealers close under dry law, with a $16,000 impact noted. A frozen eagle remains found near Marion, and a December flu toll tallies 4,165 Chiоans. Senator Borah seeks a voter referendum on the League of Nations before the U.S. signs the treaty.

Ohio Dean State of Borah League of Nations

Civil War Begins in German Empire Amid Munich Uprising

A civil conflict started as the Red flag rose in Munich signaling a broader revolt across the German empire. Military clashes reported near key urban centers escalate tensions as authorities move to quell the movement and restore order.

German Empire Munich

TODAY S CROSS WORD PUZZLE CLUES AND ANSWERS

Crossword puzzle text with scattered clues including a matron or elderly woman and the word flow of water. Mentions Sen and various incomplete entries clueing vertical answers from yesterday.

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