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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1929

Page

4

Health and Diet Advice From Dr. Frank McCoy Doctor of The Newest Way to Health

A column on aging, toxins, and the body’s aging processes notes that premature aging stems from toxin buildup and poor circulation. It cites Stanford Bennett as an example of how vigorous activity and a healthy regime can prolong youth, and discusses mineral deposits in tissues and glandular secretions as key aging factors. It includes reader questions on goiter jaw pain and child heat symptoms with cautious medical guidance.

Frank McCoy Ponce del Leon New York Academy of Medicine United States Stanford Bennett FE. T

Copiapo Chile A Pause For Modernization Amid Earthquakes

In Copiapo Chile the town of about 38 000 shows a mix of adobe and thatch with streets to be paved. The Hoover party visit reveals a Rotary Club, 200 autos, and a local economy centered on mining and farming. American goods reach Copiapo via local firms and the American Smelting & Refining Co. mines and ships ore to the United States.

Copiapo Latin America Hoover Party United States Chile Club el Amiga de Pais Eros American Smelting & Refining Co Canada Mexico Peru

Thoughtful musings on belief and knowledge

A reflective note cites Romans 4 5 urging personal conviction. It contrasts with Carlyle's statement that a capable person dying in ignorance is a tragedy.

South Athens to Boom with Stadium and Bridge Plans

Athens prepares a wave of improvements in the south end, including a new university stadium, a proposed new south bridge, and rebuilding of President Street. Outlets along East State and North Lancaster will widen and extend to handle heavier traffic while the city borrows to fund street paving and expansion in 1929.

Athens Ohio University East State Street Lancaster Street West State Street Court Lancaster Park Street Southeen Court Street President Street West Mulberry Street University Stadium State Highway Department Super Hall

1929 Motor Promises and Automotive Giants Ahead

The 1929 yearly program of American automobile makers is seen as a gauge of national prosperity. Industry giants plan ambitious projects for 1929, with expectations of rising incomes and improved living standards amid expanding production and sales.

Mind Your Own Business a Lesson From an Athens Minister

An Athens minister explains that minding your own business means putting your house in order and self control. By improving oneself first, one helps others and reduces gossip. A person who stands for good conduct often avoids uninvited advice and becomes a positive example for peers.

Athens

Broadway gossip and party tales from New York society

Gilbert Swan relays anecdotes about Edward Johnson inheriting Caruso costumes, a Syracuse concert skeptical crowd, Mussolini era notes on Mazo de la Roche, a Thanksgiving dinner with three mothers-in-law, Nan Martin and Lord Byron on Broadway, Alberta Vaughn, and a self described wish to flee dress up for overalls, all glossed in a light Variety tone.

Gilbert Swan Messenger New York Gretchen Dick Edward Johnson Metropolitan Caruso Syracuse Mussolini Vulcania Atlantic Monthly Mazo de la Roche Newfoundland Jaina Mme. de la Roche Corsica Nan Martin Lord Byron Alberta Vaughn

Proxies in Oil Fight Stir Company Stockholders

The piece notes John D. Rockefeller Jr. requests proxies against Colonel Stewart of Standard Oil of Indiana. Colonel Stewart accepts the challenge and vows to fight, drawing interest from Standard Oil of Indiana employees who own company stock.

John D. Rockefeller, Jr Colonel Stewart Standard Oil of Indiana Stewart

Classical Genius Compared: Greeks and Modern Writers

The remark contrasts modern authors with ancient Greeks noting only Homer and Aristophanes among Greeks as comparable. It elevates Greek literary achievement while suggesting few modern writers reach that height.

Homer Earl- Eophories Aristophanes

Humankind’s Growth Through Discoveries and Wealth

The author notes humans have altered little in character yet steadily advance in science and wealth. Progress comes from new discoveries and longer life, but intrinsic nature remains largely unchanged, likening mankind to a hen that lays many eggs while staying the same bird.

Eight Army Plane casualties buried at Arlington

Five of the eight crewmen are buried in Arlington Cemetery with Lieutenant Angel leading a service in the cemetery vault. Four others lie in the enlisted men's section. The men died serving their country and questions arise about the enlisted section in heaven and in death.

Arlington Cemetery Angel Heaven

Amanullah Abandons Plan for European Dress Rule

Amanullah, king of Afghanistan, proposed adopting European clothing and removing face veils for women. The plan faced resistance and has led to his abdication.

Amanullah Afghanistan

Assassination Sparks Change as He Passes Throne

The father’s murder inspires a successor named Inayaullah to receive the throne while supporters insist a law called the Volehead could alter mass habits. Critics warn that bootleg statistics affirm the difficulty of sweeping social change.

Inayaullah

Man Dies From Cold In New York In Subzero Week

In New York one day this week with a temperature seven degrees above zero a man died of cold. The piece also mentions Eskimos and Mr Nurmi, noting Finland’s temperatures reaching fifty degrees below zero and forecasts interest from California Florida and the Gulf Coast.

New York Nurmi Finland California Florida Gulf Coast

Trivia and quick facts deciphered from a 1920s Q and A page

A compilation of Q and A items covering boxing rules after the Dempsey Firpo fight, rumors about a child actor, Turkey literacy campaigns, King George's full name, card play slang, sun systems, fastest fish, clock face dimensions, kiloparsec, the Congress Colors flag, Lincoln and woman suffrage, life versus marine insurance, Miles Standish birth and death, and the founding of the D A R.

Dempsey Davy Lee G.L F. A Ambassador Hotel Los Angeles Sonny Boyce Mr. Boyce Sonny Boy al Jolson Turkey Ghazi Mustapha Kemal King George George Frederick Ernest Albert Windsor

News production rise lowers Canadian prices by ten dollars a ton

Canadian publishers report higher output lowers news commodity prices by 10 to 15 dollars per ton. Industry observers note the shift affects market dynamics and producer incentives amid volatile demand.

Canada

Canadian Production Growth Amid Price War

The article notes an inevitable price war and outlines a surge in Canadian production from 669,847 to 3,600,000 units per year across a span of ten to eleven years. It emphasizes rising output as a key trend.

On This Date in American History January 16

On this date in history multiple events are noted including 1756 George Washington returning to Virginia as envoy for Governor Dinwiddie following a trip to Lake Erie. In 1778 France recognized U S independence. In 1872 Congress passed a general amnesty law.

George Washington Virginia Lake Erie Dinwiddie Congress

CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES WITH BORDER WORDS AND JUMBLED TEXT

Puzzle content lists nine letter border words with clues and stray fragments about body parts money transport a blooming shrub a wing part of seed masculine adult and various nonsensical strings. The readable portions resemble a garbled crossword page with miscellaneous entries and a reference to Sundays puzzle.

Why Stock Dividends Rise in Corporate Practice

The practice grew as stock dividends are not taxable as income. Between March 1920 and March 1927, 10 245 corporations declared stock dividends, reflecting this tax advantage and corporate strategy in equity distribution.

Plans discussed for new Masonic temple in mass meeting

A mass meeting of Masonic bodies considered plans for a new temple in the Masons hall. The clerk of courts office floor was tiled and main office work began. E C Murphy, once Ohio University football manager in 1905, visited Athens. County commissioners Laws er Munden and Porter and County Engineer Anderson attended a good roads conference in Columbus. Illinois Indiana and Arkansas ratified the national prohibition amendment.

Mason's Hall Clerk of Courts E. C. Murphy Amanda Ohio University Athens Lawser, Munden, and Porter Anderson Columbus

Ohio University Names George Kaler Football Coach

George Kaler has been selected as the new football coach for Ohio University. The appointment marks a key leadership change for the university's football program.

Mrs H Marshall Thuriow Called to Baltimore Illness

Mrs H Marshall Thuriow wife of the Presbyterian church pastor was summoned to Baltimore Maryland due to the serious illness of her mother with relatives awaiting further word from the family.

Athens County Grand Jury Publishes January Session Review

Sixty cases were considered by the January session of the Athens County Grand Jury. The report lists matters examined and dispositions anticipated by local authorities.

Athens County Grand Jury

Athens County Residents Are Granted Citizenship

Judge Wood naturalizes four residents as full citizens. The group includes three British subjects and one Italian native, namely H. & Shrigley, John Baptist, Marshal Summers and Alseio Centurant.

Athens County

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