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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1930
Page
4
A garbled public notice outlines subscription rates and office references. It mentions Home or Fore, Athena Fost offices, and legal terms under the Act of 1918, with various rates like 94.50 per year and 92.60, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A discussion cites Samuel Crowther on prohibition as an economic experiment that redirects spending from liquor. It argues prohibition may have boosted prosperity by reducing liquor expenditures, notes country production rose 25 to 30 percent in a decade, and urges practical, lawful evaluation over moral crusades.
Ohio farm outlook predicts lower prices for 1930 with cheaper inputs as well. Research director notes readjustments needed due to price shifts, while most changes are already made. The piece contrasts farm economics with campus social dynamics and stresses hard work for graduates adjusting to postcollege life.
Gilbert Swan captures a vivid portrait of New York taxi drivers and their nightly tales. He notes drivers’ loneliness, frequent traffic disputes, and the habit of blaming others for accidents. The piece mentions uniform plans, mixed origins of drivers, and drivers using taxis as steady work amid city life.
A fragmented editorial fragment discusses religious revival and a future era marked by science and progress. It highlights a resurrected figure and the idea of a society centered on universal concepts, alongside praise for Rufus Dawes and public parks expansion driven by Mather’s work.
Witnesses claim a religious woman faced murder charges from a decade ago and allege political interference by officials. The report cites multiple names and notes long trials with heavy penalties and historical sectarian violence.
The article notes Ohio dairy farmers face limited income while public demand focuses on major goods. It highlights a favorable hog market and strong soil in Ohio, with about five to six million residents to feed. It then outlines the 1930 Ohio Department of Highways plan emphasizing safety: grade crossing elimination, 800000 feet of guard rail, widening bridges, center line striping, wider road shoulders, shallower ditches, and straightening curves.
A garbled, quizlike collection notes births and deaths, early figures in arts and education, and scattered questions about history and science. It mentions Betsy Hunod born Joliet 1880 died New York aged forty eight, MacDowell Colony Peterboro New Hampshire, and a 48 hour kite endurance record in Brooklyn, among assorted stray questions and answers.
Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health offers guidance on energy, sleep, digestion, and worry. He prescribes regular exercise the right foods low on starches and a disciplined sleep routine to conserve energy. He also critiques radium water and urges constructive thinking to dispel worry.
Washington report explains that the National Commission on Law Enforcement and the prohibition unit favor codifying all prohibition statutes. They say codification would not change penalties but would define violations clearly, aid prosecutions, and unify related laws across federal authorities.
A cryptic quiz style entry listing clues and partial answers across a grid. The puzzle mentions war president references and scattered hints such as Reverential feat and chair, with missing letters and several broken terms.
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