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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
4
Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health advises on a positive outlook tied to digestion. He warns fatigue signals illness such as tuberculosis or diabetes and promotes cleansing, proper diet, and mental attitude to regain energy and success.
A devotional note cites Ecclesiastes 9 13 praising mirth as a daily good. It quotes Henry Ward Beecher on choosing laughter to soften harsh treatment and renew the world through cheerfulness.
The piece reflects on Civil War veterans as they aged, their glory finally recognized, and contrasts past sacrifices with present forgetfulness. It predicts World War II veterans will be revered in the future as the Civil War veterans are today, while noting the rise of talking pictures reshaping entertainment and stage presence.
The arrival of sound cinema in Southeastern Ohio shifts viewers away from baby faces and sex appeal. Audiences now seek substantive acting as thousands flock to theaters for talkie productions.
The piece urges youths to cultivate a presentable front and personal hygiene. It advises praise balanced with constructive feedback, neat dress for both young men and women, and behavior that supports career advancement over fashion trends.
The Senate voted to pass President nominations in open session with speeches and votes publicly accessible, praising the press for forcing this transparency. Paul R. Mallon of United Press is credited for compelling the public airing of what was once private Senate business.
A reminiscence recalls Joe Brown a Broadway figure who ran a chop house in the mid fifties and later found sunshine in California. The piece wanders through his badge of hardboiled image, career shift to acting, and a life of Broadway lore on the Fox lot.
In a historical excerpt a reader asks about Hebrew laws naming them the Pentatute and inquires into how Indian tomahawks were made. The text explains tomahawks as European tools or weapon adaptations and notes the Alabama Claims indemnity paid by Britain and distributed by U S courts to private claimants.
Crossword items list several definitions across and down with hints like largest country in South America longest river Embryo bird and answers such as airship large bird and ancient era. It shows fragmented vocabulary and puzzle directions from yesterday.
A terse note recalls a Carbondale conciliation settling a dispute by compromise. The Hastings era playday drew over 200 at the Nelsonville playground while the Elks and Murray City split the opening game. The Hocking Creek line suffered a service halt due to a breakdown and the Chautauqua committee met at 8 o clock to discuss preparations.
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