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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
6
An editorial recalls the Bellevue tragedy where nearly two dozen died at a grade crossing amid snowy conditions. It urges stricter precautions and rules for traction cars to stop, look, and listen, noting increasing motor traffic and costly safety measures as the nation seeks to prevent future deaths.
The article argues that solving grade crossing issues requires cooperation between drivers and motormen. It predicts more fatalities at less important crossings as motor car use rises, while the key crossings should be eliminated to improve safety.
Judge Henry J. Martin of Birmingham Ala argues prohibition and car rules breed distrust of police. He notes the officer is seen as an enemy by drinkers and speeders, rather than a protector, a situation he finds unfortunate but hard to change.
The Department of the Interior reports Civil War veterans on the pension roll have fallen to 68 788, down 6 000 in six months, dying at over 1 000 per month. Confederate veterans show similar mortality. A few exceptionally long lived may linger, but the ranks thin rapidly. The piece laments the loss of the gallant old soldiers from both sides.
A critique of U S immigration laws shown by a mother born abroad and her three year old American son. The mother, not yet naturalized, must navigate multiple papers to re enter the United States while her American child sails to England with her.
Gilbert Swan surveys a day in New York where antique buyers bid under pseudonyms for famous and forgotten figures while a darker scene unfolds with creep joints and hostesses catering to lonely patrons. The piece notes secrecy, theft risk, and the grim economy behind underground entertainment.
A Worried survey by Arthur Hrishane reflects on wealth, aging magnates like John D. Rockefeller, and public fate as notable figures such as George F. Baker are referenced. The piece notes Panama Canal defense, radio previews of Steinmetz’s final message, and echoes concern over German reparations while musing on British Channel tunnel plans and political cartoons.
Dr Frank McCoy provides weekly menus and health guidance, including meals for Sunday through several days with various dishes. The exchange includes questions on mouth acidity, mucus forming foods, and a stroke case with fasting as a remedy, plus dietary adjustments and basic cautions.
I J K asks for the cause of white, pulpy gums that bleed easily, especially when washed in cold water. They mention tincture of myrrh as a possible remedy and seek guidance.
A letter discusses printing cartoons in the Record and lists cities that might be affected by enemy bombs. It notes Mrs. Whitney of Brooklyn marrying and seeking divorce after writing fourteen points of married life. The piece covers commentary on a Kaiser book and warns of a near veto on a $24 million prohibition appropriation.
A 1920s quiz reveals 592 poisonous snake species worldwide with 288 in Opisthoglypha. about a dozen Rhodes winners became leaders in education, law, and politics. first African slaves arrived 1619 with twenty individuals. firework colors rely on metal chlorides, nitrates, and sodium caveats.
The record notes the University of Virginia founded in January 1819. It references the battleship Maine entering Havana harbor in 1898 and a 1904 mine explosion at Cheswick with casualties.
Buenos Aires cinema shows multiple short features in one hour with scaled tickets while American goods drive demand. Social life centers on Gymnasia clubs subsidized by lottery funds, and the Armenonville cabaret attracts international dancers. Florida street parades attract fashionably dressed youths, with a fifty peso fine for unwelcome advances.
Boundaries of the city of Philadelphia are described as extending from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Vine Street to South Street. The text notes the city’s founding by William Penn in 1682 and hints at ongoing continued discussion on urban limits.
A look back mentions Emmett Hooper of Starling Ohio Medical University visiting parents in Hooper household. Dr C L Jones visited Columbus and A F Holmes of Albany underwent surgery at Grant Hospital. Florence Hickman presented at Ohio University History Club. Frank Gross attended a Flagdale Oil Company director meeting in Bremen.
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