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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1930
Page
4
An essay explores how delaying tasks marks some people as lazy yet often reflects a choice to avoid duties. It argues procrastination stems from dislike for chores, noting how unread letters and cluttered desks harm reputation while suggesting mental training to form prompt habits and reduce disorder.
The critic argues modern fiction abandons heroic figures for mechanistic tools and psychological depth. While pop cinema preserves matinee idols, serious writers seek understanding over elevation, signaling a shift from admiration to skepticism and irony in character portrayal. The critic voices hope for a rebirth through a refined heroic tradition.
A reflective note praises individuals who risk death on a precarious belief, calling them admirable for their steadfast, if faltering, conviction and willingness to gamble on the truth.
The Daniel Guggenheim Fund reports 4 074 towns and cities now have proper roof markings, with nearly 2 000 more completing identification and about 2 000 previously identified. Governors legislatures postmasters aided the effort to aid aerial commerce and city identification nationwide. Roof marking is strongest in the Midwest and Pacific Coast states.
The piece examines how New York police and schools address lost children. It notes cops traditionally give a nickel for home fare, while Manhattan schools teach children their addresses and phones with rewards for essays on being lost. It also describes street children beguiling passersby near the Public Library and park fences, pulling coats and dancing for tips.
A European rival publisher courted Ernest Hemingway after a public clash with Scribner. The suitor treated Hemingway and his wife to dinners, wines, and cultural events in Paris, sparking tension as Hemingway questioned being pulled from his publishers.
Excerpt shows tension in literary circles with witty exchanges about marriage and commitment. The dialogue evokes Hemingway's reputation for blunt candor and ongoing creative-process clashes.
Fragmentary line from a column arguing men should act rather than admit their time is worth nothing. The brief item offers no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a fuller summary.
The text reports that MacDonald and other British statesmen oppose giving up battleship construction despite calls from naval conference delegates. It contrasts high character with susceptibility to lobbyists for hulls and armor plate and the siren of battleship benefits.
Battleships are described as obsolete by modern air power, serving little strategic value beyond profits for their builders, with costs pegged at fifty to sixty million dollars each.
The note suggests delegates could hear from President Hoover who is described as current and aware that Britain's battle fleet did not participate in the last war, reflecting a dated yet pointed view.
Dr Frank McCoy explains hiccough causes from diaphragm irritation and overeating. Simple remedies include cold water with breath-holding or deep breathing. pressure on neck nerves and ice on neck may stop spasms. He notes serious underlying conditions like typhoid pneumonia and suggests consulting an osteopath or chiropractor if needed.
Analysis argues that advanced aircraft and submarines render older fleets obsolete by providing greater reach, stealth, and endurance. It contends that airpower can project force globally while submarines threaten surface fleets unseen, changing strategic balance and requiring new multi domain defenses.
A compilation of clues across numbers and words hints at a puzzle style page. Entries include references to places like Marion Ohio and terms spanning food, science, and daily life, suggesting a crossword or cryptic-like word game segment.
Mary asks if epilepsy can be inherited and whether children could inherit spells from a husband whose sister has seizures. The answer notes uncertainty about genetic transmission and advises consulting a physician for personal family risk assessment.
A man arrested in Chicago for alleged participation in the St Valentine Massacre says he is glad to see police and thought some men would take him for a ride. The report notes officers pursue him amid a larger crackdown.
Police tie two dead bodies found on a Brooklyn residence steps to a possible car toss by a shake-down man, a gangster collector preying on bakers. Officials suggest one of the crows who killed Frankie Yale may be involved.
The well known gambler Rothstein was murdered in New York and his killer may never be convicted because that man was killed by Rothstein’s associates. The note adds a remark that efficient organization could be learned from criminals by even capable corporations.
William H. Mullins, son of the late James Mullins, endows Salem with a nurses home in memory of his mother. The pledge honors nursing as vital as medical care and calls on others who can afford to be generous.
A young man named H. Murins started with a wreck on the Fort Wayne Road. He bought the locomotive for its scrap value, organized a small crew, repaired it, and sold it enough to launch a large successful business. The piece encourages energy and seizing opportunity.
President-elect Pascual Ortiz Rubio gains strong support from Plutarco Calles as he prepares to implement Calles policies, reform the railways, and pursue domestic peace. Washington notes U S sympathy and predicts a tranquil term unless revolts arise, while Vasconcelos claims foul play from exile in Los Angeles.
A collection of trivia and Q A items covering authorship of All Quiet on the Western Front, lion behavior, logarithms bases, nominal damages, Cardinal Gibbons statue site, anatomy of sweetbreads, desert temperatures, brokered term cleared, finch distribution, propaganda definition, geological time spans, and hydro air planes in Europe. Includes names such as A Remarque J M B C D RR O EP G G A and Hugh Robinson.
A political analysis notes the organized party and its best qualified leader remain in power to tackle Mexico's serious problems, highlighting the continuity of governance despite mounting challenges.
A compact glossary style note announcing word study for readers. It lists usage tips on misuse pronunciation spelling and grammar. The entry highlights cognizance as understanding and recognition and encourages vocabulary growth through daily focus.
At a City Federation meeting Secretary C. H. Bryson of the Chamber of Commerce said the chamber would fund a district nurse for one year. Judge Troscoe Mauck of Gallipolis was endorsed by the Athens County Bar Association for a seat on the appellate bench of the district.
Mr and Mrs L W Roberts and Mr and Mrs D A Bardin left this morning for Dayton to attend a three day session of the Ohio Lumber Dealers Association.
Mr and Mrs O B Murphey departed at noon for Fort Lauderdale Florida for a six weeks stay itinerary includes rest and sightseeing with plans to return in late spring.
In 1909 the Athens probate court issued 410 marriage licenses. Of these, 898 were issued to white couples and 12 to colored couples.
Mr and Mrs Emory Woolley of Millfield hosted a surprise party Saturday for their son Cerals tenth birthday anniversary with family friends in attendance.
Mr and Mrs J W Hudson who stayed a week with Mrs Kelleys, parents of the latter, Levi Kelley, returned to their Cincinnati home on Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Moore and Mrs. Witt left today for Columbus for a combined business and pleasure trip. The group travels from their hometown to the Ohio city for engagements and leisure activities.
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