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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1930

Page

2

Women to the rescue again in child health study

Federated women's clubs launch a yearlong study on child health and protection. Delinquent behavior links to neglect, not inherent flaw, with emphasis on home welfare and new care for crippled or at risk children. Chicago Zoo houses a cow and calf to boost health education. milk production and milking time recalled by older generations.

Federated Women’s Clubs Hocking Valley Iehaos Athens County Women’s Clubs Federation Chicago Smal Reilly

Enforcers Face Bribery as Prohibition Strain Looms

The piece notes that enforcing prohibition tests officers as bribery by liquor runners and college insiders is common. It argues officers resemble other men, likely to yield to temptation under pressure and widespread bribery stories persist.

Wrong Parental Attitude And The Child’s Development

The passage argues against both viewing a child as inferior or equal to adults, noting fallacies in each stance. It discusses persuasion versus force, physical and mental, and shows how excessive violence or deception harms a child’s spirit, while a balance of discipline and appropriate authority is needed. It warns that lies or harsh suppression lead to disillusionment or rebellion.

The Mary Carle tale and a vanished copy editor

In a New York newsroom a copy desk trio crafts a local hit song story about Mary Carle. One editor’s wife elopes with another man, leaving a terse note as the anonymous helper disappears, then the couple later marries in Hollywood and writes for films.

Gudert Richard New York Tin Pan Alley Ohio Watts New Tork Old Jim Jiks Tesk Aubin Hollywood Tilims

Chaplin in silent film era sparks debate on freedom and art

The excerpt discusses public reaction to Chaplin and the shift toward talking pictures, noting his influence and a rising debate on freedom of labor and artistic direction. It references mining output in Arizona and a religious ceremony in Tucson, along with a note on Oregon’s tire-equipped vehicle law.

Charles Chaplin Laust Oregon

Health and Diet Advice From Dr. Frank McCoy

Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health offers skin and wellness guidance. He covers the skin as an organ, factors causing complexion issues, and home remedies for blackheads and oily skin. Questions cover sleep needs and chlorinated water effects on arteries and eyes with practical cautions and diet tips.

Frank McCoy J.gavka

Happenings About the Capital

A political column from January 21 portrays Washington as disengaged and governed by a few conservative bosses. It argues the Senate lacks unity, party lines are blurred, and leadership is scattered among Democrats, Republicans, and insurgents, with Hoover’s administration losing cohesion.

Rodreyt Dutcher Messenger Sfashington Senate Melton Foover Sone Ins Thoitsh Hékting Hoover Congress Boon Aa Wheeler Montana Dill Washington Id Guard Aca

Question and trivia from a bygone schoolroom page

A compiled Q and A section features queries on Washington Ditch and the Dismal Swamp, musk oxen in Canada, platonic friendship, the zodiac, daylight saving time, and other misc. items. It includes names of figures like George Washington, Thomas Moore, Edward Mills, and Mr. Saunders, with scattered notes on politics and public life.

Washington Bite Norfolk North Carolina Druoond Thomas Moore George Washington Washington Ditch Canada Thelon Great Slave Lake Northwest Territories Plato Thig Memphis H. N Saunders National Association of Book Publishers Edward 3 Mills Longmans, Green & Co Joseph Whippincott

Public Forum on School Bus Safety and Driver Economy

Citizens argue for safer school transportation as faulty driver practices endanger children. They urge higher bidding standards, better maintenance, and independent oversight to prevent deaths while demanding accountability from school boards and contractors.

Religion's Movement theme at Wilcox lecture in high school

News column notes Dr A Wilcox lectured modern history classes on Religion's Movement. Chamber of Commerce discussion covered Athens prograd and AM A in Athens. Mrs Murray returned from Columbus after visiting Dr Murray, now practicing dentistry there. Mrs Sibert and daughters arrived for multi week visit. Twenty years ago item recalls Thurlow visiting Leavenworth prison. Ohio U basketball loss to Hiram 36 to 1. Netall Clerks Union officers elected in Athens. Reed and Gist sisters leave for Martila for parental visit.

A. ¥. Wilcox

Looks Easy but Isn’t a Net

A brief item notes the NAD gig on the net is trickier than it appears with wind conditions and BT observations affecting the outlook. The report highlights that what seems simple often hides complexity for artists and technicians alike.

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