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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

6

Enforced music lessons attacked by Dr Frank H Richardson

Dr Frank H Richardson a noted physician argues against forced music lessons claiming they cause nervous disorders and lasting aversion to instruments. He suggests starting children with singing and simple tones before demanding complex instruments to foster a healthier musical education. Ohio dairy trends show rising milk and ice cream demand and a hopeful outlook for farmers in southeastern Ohio.

Gre American Medical Association Frank H. Richardson Doctor Richardson

Dairy popularity boosts returns for state farmers

Dairy products gain traction in the region as farmers report stronger milk demand and rising consumption. The article notes a decade of growth in the dairy business and reflects on improving net returns for dairy farmers as consumer demand increases.

The Bobbed Hair Craze Costs Women and Barbers

A Cincinnati barber testifies on the bobbed hair trend noting women spend hours and money maintaining short styles. He estimates 25 yearly trims costing 75 cents to 1.50 each, plus marceling, shampoos, and permanent waves, totaling about 40 to 60 dollars annually per bobbed head.

Cincinnati

Day by Day in Greater New York City

Gilbert Swan notes Manhattan as a prime hunting ground for bachelors and the many bachelor girls who must support themselves. He observes the theater traffic shift and the rise of street umbrella vendors while taxis face new rules guiding passengers to main avenues. Parasol sales and fashion fare add to the city’s urban commerce amid winter storms.

Gilbert Swan Messenger New York Manhattan Tees Broad Seventh Avenue Eighth Venue You MR. Whalen New York City J. GM. A Count Chardonnet United States L. O

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Fane McCoy

A health column offers guidance on measles care and weight gain for a 20 year old girl, stressing minimal food during fever, tepid baths, and psychological as well as physiological treatment. It also discusses sugar and starch avoidance for kidney issues and hives, plus general notes on influenza trends and public figures.

H. P

Doukhobor raid in British Columbia sparks school dress clash

Canadian police use tear gas bombs to subdue ten Doukhobor zealots who refuse to clothe their children and travel in cold weather. The piece notes Doukhobors call themselves sons of freedom while a debate rages over a two billion dollar bank merger potential.

British Columbia Providence Sons of Freedom

Between Them two banks hold vast sums and futures

The piece ponders what Charles E. Mitchell would do if his top position erodes as major financial assets loom. It hints at a $1,000,000 stock exchange seat, a $1,000,000,000 investment trust, and a $5,000,000,000 bank, and wonders what Andrew Jackson would think of such power.

Charlies E. Mitchell Andrew Jackson

Rockefeller Institute Studies Influenza Germ Isolation

The Rockefeller Institute has long studied influenza germs and now seeks to isolate the individual germ that causes flu. Scientists know only that a germ exists and work toward remedies and testing on animals before human trials.

Uncle Sam Remedy Rockefeller Institute

Junior World Series champions selected for boys 1925

Oakland, California secured the 1925 Junior World Series title in a boys division. The item lists various trivia Q and A lines including rayon invention, Vice President salary, gas mask contents, fish bones, and weather flags with brief factual snippets.

H. D Oakland California al Smith J. E

History Timeline Highlights and Cold Death Incident

A brief timeline notes Franklin removed as deputy postmaster general in 1774 and John Marshall becoming chief justice in 1801. It records 1848 Congress authorizing a Washington monument and a 1865 abolition of slavery through a House vote. A man named Alex G. was found frozen to death at his home January 31. The text mentions synthetic silk origins from plant pulp and cellulose sources including cabbage and bananas.

Cled UPR Alex G

Montevideo Impressions and Hoover Tour Reflections

A Washington dispatch reports Montevideo as Uruguay’s capital with broad streets and strong public works. The Hoover party enjoyed a two week voyage from Buenos Aires, noting urban spread, transport, and a health oriented youth program with free tuition and playgrounds.

Buenos Aires United States

Local History Notes From Nelsonville And Nearby

A historical roundup reports the new infirmary directors meeting at the court house in Nelsonville Beebe and Woodworth named to the board and W Voorhes also noted. A winter poultry and corn show occurred at the Masonic building exhibition hall with regional figures and oil interests mentioned.

W. H. Voorhes Nelsonville Owen Beebe Beebe L. 8. Woodworth Millfield Board of Infirmary Directors Masonic Building

Today’s Cross-Word Puzzle Horizontal

A reader’s puzzle page lists clues and jumbled phrases about the Hellenic state, William Cullen Bryant, and other elements. The mixed text includes garbled entries like To decay and Tree saving tough wood with scattered letters and stray capitals.

William Cullen Bryant

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