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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
4
Public spirited Athens citizen Dr Oscar Chrisman lauded
The article praises Dr Oscar Chrisman for civic leadership in Athens. It notes his work organizing residents of Mill Street, pushing council improvements, and promoting public morals. It contrasts citizen involvement with apathy and urges ongoing local civic engagement amid liquor law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Chrisman
Doctor Chrisman
Athens
Mill Street
East Mill
Chrisman
Board of Education
Athens City
Johnson Commended Obate Judge For Court Sentences
Judge Sam Johnson is commended for the sentences handed to a group of individuals in his court this week on grave misconduct charges. The case was described as particularly aggravating.
Being On Time Remains A Hallmark Of Respect And Habit
The piece argues that chronic lateness signals a mindset and that promptness is learned, citing Ohio University figures Doctor Alston Ellis and Theodore Dean. It notes their punctual example affects students and locals, and contends tardiness is a serious failing echoed in families and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston Ellis
Ohio University
Doctor Ellis
Mrs. Ellis
Hotel Berry
Theodore Dean
Dean
Athen
Two Arctic Pioneers Reflect in New York Theater Scene
In a Broadway area theater De Long the polar explorer's widow sits beside Fridtjof Nansen, inspiration drawn from past expeditions. The scene mirrors current headlines as Byrd flies afar and Times Building ribbon lights glow while a snow flurry falls outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Capt. Scott
de Long
Nansen
Times
Byrd
Friedtjof Nansen
Smallpox Vaccination Day Amid Global Oil Trouble
The piece notes a worldwide oil production impact with France suffering losses and questions who controls oil trusts. It highlights a widespread smallpox outbreak in China and praises vaccination efforts including a March 1 national day. It recalls historic vaccination references from Washington Voltaire and Catherine of Russia while warning of distrust in vaccines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
George Washington
United States
Europe
Voltaire
Catherine of Russia
Britain
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Fane McCoy
Dr Fane McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health answers readers on fasting and diet. He cautions against hospital soft diets and promotes fruit vegetable or milk regimens, with careful use of eggs non starch vegetables and limited meat. He discusses water fasting short periods, enemas, and the need for diagnosis to treat indigestion and weight. Snoring causes and cold and indigestion links are touched with general guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fane McCoy
City debated art gains and financial vigor in era of smallpox fears
A.T. Nichols offers to buy a Leonardo da Vinci for Kansas City as a symbol of pride amid smallpox fears. Old Colonel Coates and the Dickey brothers are praised for contributing to city growth, while Wall Street holds steady with rising copper and oil stocks. Florida’s export boom to the North is noted with 38,000 carloads of produce shipped and Carl Fisher praising Miami’s booming hotels and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Kansas City
Leonardo da Vinci
Joseph Duveen
Leonardo
Wall Street
Safety of electrical warming pads explained
The Bureau of Standards notes safety relies on careful operation with the user near the device at all times, as a thermostat failure under blankets can start a fire, and shocks can occur if pads are wet or when touching grounded metal. Other Q&As cover the 1933 Exposition building plan in a tree layout, British pensions, Conan Doyle endings, chess origins, Army transport planes, Fez and Bangkok beauty notes, Lake Superior freezing, and Lady Day dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Standards
Harvey Wiley Corbett
Chicago
Great Britain
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Anthes
Fez
Bangkok
Siam
Lake Superior
England
Today’s Crossword Puzzle Highlights Monkey Theme
Puzzle page features a monkey themed cross word with tricky clues and wordplay. Readers encounter puns and word games alongside a few challenging questions in the horizontal and vertical sections.
Blue Eyed Joe Grundy Shapes Pennsylvanias Tariff Stance
In Washington and Harrisburg Joseph R. Grundy known as Blue-Eyed Joe wields vast influence over Pennsylvania politics and manufacturing policy. He funds campaigns and leads the Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association pushing for protectionist tariffs to shield state industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
United States
Capitol Hill
Joseph R. Grundy
Joe
Penrose
Grundy
Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association
Mellons
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Reed Committee
Pepper-Fisher Couise
Pepper
Beidlieman
Night Force Reorganized at Public Printer Office
The Public Printer reports the regular night force was disbanded on May 31 1928 for the first time since WWI and the office ran with a day force through summer and early fall. The night shift was partially restored on October 1 and fully reassigned on November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Warship clash ends with Nicaraguan withdrawal after lucky shot
The Nicarguan gun boats led by the Momotombo attacked the Salvadorean gunboat Presidente. a lucky shot disabled the Momotombo early in the fight, prompting the three Nicaraguans to withdraw. In Boston 40,000 union members protested contempt rulings against AFL leaders. Chesapeake Bay steamer Dupont burned at Lone Point, Maryland. no lives lost. Public works: Charles Cornwell began a modern frame flat on Poplar Avenue. Ten years ago: Senate factions opposed League of Nations. New York Harbor strike idled harbor and river craft. Cleveland raised burial permits 25 cents. capital punishment debates in Ohio. First Methodist Sunday School set attendance record of 708.
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Nicaragua
Salvadore
Momotombo
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