This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
4
The text argues prohibition is essential to maintain working hours and workmanship. It notes no repeal prospects while temperance forces stay organized and highlights the national Anti-Saloon League gathering in Detroit in January as crucial to sustaining influence.
A small dance part in The Girl Behind the Counter given to Vernon Castle by Lew Fields in 1907 marked the start of Castle’s fame as a dancer and aviator. The quiz then lists concise factual Q A items on varied topics.
A historic radio effort broadcast joyous messages from Jane England and Germany to America and beyond. Mayors in New York and San Francisco heard German wishes and the world celebrated via international network programs. The piece praises radio as a force for goodwill and peace.
The twenty fourth annual Anti-Saloon League convention will be held in Detroit January 15 to 19. Prohibition is linked to national prosperity through increased mass purchasing, with Roger W Beicon and Henry Ford cited as endorsers of the trend.
A traveler returning from ten years abroad praises American cooked fare, noting exposure to Paris German and Scandinavian cuisine but declares the highlight of coming home is finding good American old-fashioned cooking ready to enjoy.
Ohio Highway Department warns that despite more snow fence and plows this year it may not keep all trunk highways open at all times. Travelers should prepare for bad weather and possible delays as crews work to clear roads after storms. Deep drifts and shifting winds can still block routes.
The Alabama Democratic organization declares war on Senator Heflin for opposing Governor Smith in the last presidential campaign. The piece notes Heflin's readiness to run and his continued popularity among Alabama Democrats, signaling a rip-roaring campaign next year.
D W Griffith and Walter Huston linked for a talking picture while Ephraim and Grace Moore gain stage to screen momentum. Houdini’s widow opens a tea room and Rockwell Kent recalls Eskimo yodels. Harlem caste divisions and a midnight studio venue titled Candlelight signal a shift to intimate, swanky Broadway nights with Molnarish European comedies.
A 1930s newspaper column contemplates the passing year and the vast span of time. It urges readers to seize the remaining days, noting December 31 marks a solemn year end and that it is too late to undo but not too late to redeem efforts.
After the big wind on Wall Street, apparent values have fallen by over twenty three billion dollars in three months. Despite losses, actual 1929 dividends through December 28 rose to four billion four hundred sixty two million dollars, signaling some bright spots amid discouraged markets.
London optimism grows for a business revival in 1930 while Wall Street bids 1929 farewell with cautious cheer. Prices rise amid wheat gains as markets show tentative strength.
The article argues that brains work better with lean meat up to eight ounces daily, paired with cooked vegetables and salads. It notes meat provides easily digested protein, aids tissue building, and that leaner meat digests faster. It advises searing then slow cooking and discusses meat safety via federal inspection and modern storage. It includes readers' questions on methyl chloride refrigeration gas, cucumber and ice cream pairings, and a growing girl's feet, with cautious guidance.
Henry Ford spends millions in a bold advertising drive to promote his latest car with the motto Have what people want, then, let them know you have it. The piece also notes railroads losing ground to buses and flying lines as air travel spreads, with a Chicago to Cleveland air leg achieving 203 mph in a tri motor test.
Washington reports spotlight on John Holland, 30, Walsh’s investigator who unearths key records in the lobbying inquiry. Holland’s work on Teapot Dome and subsequent probes has given the committee momentum, exposing a river of funds and tactics used by party insiders and lobbyists.
The Hindu National Congress votes 972 to 792 against Gandhi's call to bomb the Viceroy of India. The narrow margin avoids internal clash as India debates full independence. The piece asks what a fighting Muslim minority and Afghan outsiders would do without British power, warning of bloodshed if Britain withdraws.
A compact note explains proper usage and pronunciation of common words. It highlights misused phrases and spelling tips and urges daily word growth. The text defines myriad as an adjective meaning a great but indefinite number and shows it in context.
Clerks of Courts received commissions for nine justices of the peace in Athens County. Several magistrates reportedly did not receive commissions for unknown reasons. Local residents amid holiday movements include Miss Faye Lash of Girard and families visiting relatives on East State Street.
A mixed list of crossword style clues including cheek preclude parson and exponent expiates. Additional entries include king's house withered definite article genuine eagle and various other words.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.