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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
4
A fragmented reflection argues liquor is overused despite laws and education. It contrasts home drinking with parental guidance and notes adults and young people alike imitate unsafe habits. The piece also shifts to observe how babies vary, citing Salvation Army and health nurses in Athens and the differing fortunes of young mothers and orphans.
The writer argues that adults mistake all babies for alike and notes that younger infants vary. mothers protect their own, implying Mother Nature ensures tender care for each infant. The passage emphasizes individuality of babies and parental concern.
E Lawes, warden of Sing Sing, argues that the United States faces legislative chaos with thousands of ambiguous laws. He calls for broad simplification and enforcement aligned with common sense to reach most offenders, reduce lengthy trials, and curb graft and technical wrangling.
Day by Day in Greater New York City reviews theater lore and odd city scenes. Joe Spelvin is shown as a legendary theater placeholder, with his fictional son and a parade of roles he supposedly filled. The column also notes quirky Midtown anecdotes and church sign-ins in Fifth Avenue districts.
Plymouth Colony storehouse burned in 1621. Benedict Arnold born in 1741. Daniel Webster delivered his first speech in 1814.
In Nelsonville dated January 14 1929 residents debate coal mine economics. The text argues the living price should reflect production costs to aid operators miners and merchants across mining districts.
The Ohio University student band left at 7 15 am for Columbus to aid in Governor elect Myers Y Cooper's inauguration. Other bands from Ohio State University, the Ohio National Guard, and Fort Hayes Army post joined the ceremony. Students hoped for warmer weather so their notes would carry clearly. Dr. E B Bryan, president of Ohio University, attended the event.
An enraged bull attacked and killed William Gerber 59 a farmer living near Hamilton late yesterday officials said. Gerber had been working his field when the animal charged striking him and causing fatal injuries authorities reported.
M H asks for the cause and cure of lumbago after years of serious attacks. The answer outlines medical background and possible remedies, warning that persistent pain should be checked by a physician and detailing general approaches to diagnosis and treatment.
The article quotes Senator Reed asserting that leaving the front door open is not the best way to thwart burglars, reflecting a stance on home security and personal safety.
Senator Reed asks the senate to consider a 1929 peace pact and whether it can accomplish what Christian preaching has not in 1,900 years. He shows a map marked with British possessions and notes Britain expects all her genes of influence to fall under any peace agreement.
A fragment notes sentimental men afflicted with a mild Anglo mania born from subtle British traits. The piece hints at cultural influence and social mood without clear events or names.
Senator Reed challenges naval strategy asking whose heart guides the cannons of Bermuda. He warns that if the American fleet split between oceans, Britain could destroy the Panama Canal within five hours.
The speaker asserts Britain will act decisively in war, noting their welfare comes first and dismissing sentimentalism. They claim British air fleets are far superior to ours, making any comparison futile.
Britain relies on public servants formed from childhood and, in Bal four and others, trained across generations dating back to Elizabeth I era.
The text portrays Herbert Hoover as an engineer who understands machinery and supports President Coolidge's push for rapid naval expansion. It notes his belief that results require suitable combat tools and mentions airships submarines and fast cruisers.
Sugar has fallen to its lowest price in more than ten years, harming cane farmers in the local area and Cuba as well as American beet sugar producers. The note adds that even Solomon would face difficulties solving this farming issue.
The piece notes California grape growers face demand cuts from stricter prohibition enforcement and a surplus supply. Some pivoted to other crops while others replanted with more grapes, and illicit wine pricing rose sharply under Prohibition, illustrating unpredictable law effects.
D A Bardin attended Governor Harmon’s inauguration in Columbus and the inaugural ball in the evening. George Bethel and wife of Nelsonville visited Athens hosts A B Bethel. Ben Bethel planned immediate departure for the Texas Panhandle. Glenn Jones, son of William Jones, on leave from the Rainbow Division hospital in Chillicothe, treated for poisonous gas. James M Cox of Dayton served as Ohio’s third three term governor.
Theodore Burton of Cleveland is elected United States senator to succeed Joseph B. Foraker. The house and senate of the Ohio General Assembly met in a joint session for the election.
Ohio’s electoral slate was cast at the final session of the state’s electoral college, naming William H. Taft and James S. Sherman as electors for the presidency and vice presidency.
Ohio University opened the basketball section with a decisive win over Marist College, 34 to 9, showcasing strong early dominance and sharp defense.
In Antofagasta Chile a midnight drinking ban at Luna Park prompts whisky in teapots at tables. The city, export point for nitrate and copper, shows American influence in its shops, cars, and trade, while Chile expands domestic industry and contemplates copper ore taxation.
The passage lists Q and A items on military losses in Nicaragua, ages of John Galsworthy, authorship of Auld Lang Syne, information about Nikko monkeys, use of mines in harbor defense, centers of population from 1920 to 1939, Gulf proximity to Cape Hatteras, and Niagara Falls illumination history detailing dates, figures, and current lighting setup and sponsors.
Puzzle text shows scattered letters and fragments about birds, a hotel, liver, and sound. Reads like a damaged crossword page with scattered words and odd phrases such as various birds and a missing clue set.
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