A Thought For Today Proverb and Ode
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
4
The American Legion and Falls Battle to Protect Public Good
The American Legion broadens its focus from compensation to world peace, Americanism, and veterans relief. It pushes for universal service and stronger defense, while seeking better service for the disabled and support for orphans. Niagara Falls preservation and anti commercialization efforts reflect a nationwide movement to protect natural wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Veterans’ Organization
Veterans Organization
National Endowment Fund
Legion
Congress
Pershing
Assa
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Reed- Johnson
Veterans Bureau
Argonne
United States
Niagara Falls Conservation Efforts Highlighted
The article notes public concern over Niagara Falls and a new agreement to protect the falls beauty. It mentions heavy water diversion and significant reductions in both the American and Canadian Falls, emphasizing conservation amid historic visitor interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
United States
Niagara Falls
Nature
Drivers license and rural police sweep in Ohio traffic talk
The piece argues for a drivers license law and rural police enforcement to curb reckless driving. It cites studies showing fewer accidents with enforcement and notes support from the Ohio State Grange Farm Bureau and Safety Council. It also mentions plans to allow licenses, apprentice driver rules, and funding for police. It predicts a legislature action in Columbus during the coming winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Athens
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio State Grange
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Ohio State Safety Council
Ohio State Motor Organization
Motor Association
Columbus
New York Glances at Decay as Skyscrapers Rise
In a day by day reflection on city growth, the author notes how old landmarks fall as new gilded hotels and towers emerge. The Waldorf Astoria, once revered, faces extinction amid a boom of luxury skytowers and shifting social centers. A gang murder and a drug runner’s discovery punctuate the era’s dramatic contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soth
Rks
Waldorf
New York
Hoisi
Gilded
Gloria
Florida
LE. D. Vv
Winterhaven
England
America
New York Sun
New York Herald
Philadelphia Public, Ledger
New York Tribune
Alaska forests seen as perpetual pulpwood source
The article cites Alaska’s vast forests yielding 1 600 000 cords of pulpwood annually worth about 50 million dollars at 2 cents a pound. It argues government management could ensure continuous newsprint supply, reducing reliance on Canada, while noting tax refund figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Department of Agriculture
United States
Treasury
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr Frank McCoy cites Alexis Carrel’s immortal cells experiment to argue blood toxins cause disease. He promotes regulating body fluids by diet and ventilation, and suggests a view of physical immortality as impractical but healthcare possible. Q and A cover eye pain laxatives electricity therapy sponges cremation and Amana Colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Alexis Carrol
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Dr. Carrol
Court Decisions Prompt Steel Trust Tax Adjustments
The text notes the steel trust cannot ignore court rulings and emphasizes delays in income tax adjustments for large corporations require nationwide plant inspections. It mentions a single case can involve tens of thousands of documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
Indiana bill calls flogging for male armed criminals
A Senate bill in Indiana proposes corporal punishment for armed crime. Flogging would be applied to the bare back up to sixty lashes, with broader parole for nonlethal offenders after long forced labor. The text also surveys stock market notes and general inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Senate
Not Applicable Military Reform Thought Told in a Rhetorical Tale
A writer argues that leaving 715000 soldiers fed by others and devoting 40 percent of national revenue to military costs is inefficient. The piece implies redirecting troops to food production would honor Confucius and alleviate starvation concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confucius
Crossword Clue Fragments Reading Far From Clear
Puzzle text presents fragmented phrases and garbled word parts with unclear clues and stray symbols making solution difficult. No coherent crossword entry or answer emerges from the readable lines.
Argentina Looks to Usa as Future Major Customer
In Washington, Jan 21, Argentine expects to become the world bread basket and butcher shop as U S farm exports shift to imports in about five years. Argentina argues rising U S industry will boost meat imports and grain prices, while author Rodney Dutcher notes tariff frictions and agrarian reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Congress
Argetina
United States
Canada
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Pampas
Europe
Irigoyen
Birthday of Stonewall Jackson Highlighted in 1824 Chronology
A snippet outlines key historical notes including Thomas J. Stonewall Jackson born January 21 1824 a Confederate general. It also notes 1861 southern senators resigning after a fiery Senate debate and 1919 Nevada ratifying the prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson
Senate
Chile
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Nevada
Visitors and travels noted in Colum and surrounding areas
Mrs. C. W. Gross and Mrs. FE. FE were visitors in Colum. Judge J. M. Wood returned from Woodsfield after two weeks on the bench. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Brown went to Cincinnati to see relatives and the auto show. Mr. and Mrs. George Fenzel toured California and the south. Rev. Earl R. Sluts, son of Mrs. W. L. Slutz, was assigned to a charge in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Brown
Cincinnati
T. J. Davis
George Fenzel
California
Earl R. Sluts
W. L. Slutz
Atlanta
Georgia
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Milenaa
Greater
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Niblo Gardens
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
Hoffman House
Aristocaacy
Th Avenue
Hoffman
Voort
Fifth Ave
Rendezvous
Arthur Brisbane
King
Tongash National Forest
Nellie
McCoy
Mia
C. L
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Marine Gardens
Amana
Mar Amana
Iowa County
Iowa
Amana Township
Cedar Rapids
True Inspiration
Bohme
Schwenkenfeld
Ebé@nezer
G. A
Philadelphia
Wall Street
United States Steel
Andrew Carnegie
Department of State
L. Fi
Wil- Hamaburg
Virginia
China
C. M
Panama
Sues Cap . G
Ek Gee
Anowes
Sestereau
Pune
Armee Sinvatiruioigie
Emeine
History OF
C. W. Gross
FE. Fe.e.renee
Colum
J. M. Wood
Woodsfield
Alet Nelson
Elmwood Place
Art and Thimble Club
George Whipple
F. H. Guthrie and Son
Fred
Parkersburg
W. Va
William J. Warrener
Athens Grange
County
L. J. Taber
Hull Foster, Jr
Frank Pixley
Ida Clayton
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