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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1929

Page

4

Meddling Age Shapes Parole and Road Plans in Ohio

Ohio welfare chief backs probation before imprisonment and bench paroles to aid rehabilitation. State funds enable supervision programs while Athens County residents face land-price hurdles for road widening and safer highways, urging coop among landowners and builders.

Ohio State Department Common Pleas Division of Probation and Parole State Journal NTIL Athens County Ust Pandetemanh Ie Anvinne Enmncers

Hollywoods lure and local crime mix in a real estate plug

A gossip column notes a Los Angeles suburb realty firm that offered free transport and a studio tour to attract buyers. The piece mentions movie related schemes, an eatery linked to a star, and a museum of film tricks, ending with a Cleveland police report on two men arrested for restaurant violence and related robberies.

Gilbert Swan Wester Ollywool Los Angeles Atedie Cleveland Bindus Jecob Tennant

Prince of Wales and aviation dreams in early 20th century chatter

An array of brief notes covers aviation plans, coast to coast air service ideas, and the rise of flying Pullmans. References include a California girl beating a British player, Spain exporting sunshine to Britain, and Mrs. Katherine Tingley’s death. Hoovers tariff talk and labor notes appear alongside speculation on monoplane travel from Moscow to Europe.

Spain California Great Britain Katherine Tingley Lindbeagh Aberhury & Transcontinental Pennsylvania and Santa Fe Road Carey Pullman Company Pennsylvania Buffato Pacific Coast Laayg

Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin

Frederick J. Haskin answers readers on Washington D C speedway name origins honey plants by region and the history of horse racing. He notes the speedway name arose from a dirt track used for fast horse drawing crowds and that alfalfa white clover and other flowers dominate regional honey production. He traces early horse racing to Greek chariot events and Roman mounted racing with formalities and gear detailed.

Washington, D. C L. A Potomac Park 17Th Street J. A United States Canada Leeds Reek England Salisbury Pisin

Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy Focuses on Free Articles

Reader letters and inquiries drive free mimeographed health notes from Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health. The request line lists topics from digestion to eye care and weight loss with guidance on proper diet and answers to questions about hyperacidity glasses and magnesia.

Frank McCoy Live Athens Garber Sam Fiow Talways Jay

Puzzle fragment hints at historic terms and names

A garbled OCR crossword fragment mentions a president and passages about territory in India and the Rhine. It includes stray words like doctor, Portuguese territory, animal notes, and questions about who was tested on something and the Rhine river.

Passaie A Hole University Hinga Meuth India Arden Uae Ting Uapiemens Rhine

Washington crime up as Chief Pratt releases five year figures

In Abinghion July 13 Rodney Dutcher notes Washington crime rose under Chief Henry Pratt as police arrests hit record highs. Five year totals show about 122000 arrests last year and 86000 over two years, prompting questions about enforcement, politics, and local institutions in the capital.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Henry G. Pratt Pratt

A Daily Study in Correct English by W L Gordon

A fragmentary text listing misused words and mispronunciations with notes on spelling and usage. It highlights common errors such as mispronounced terms, misspellings, and improper word choices, urging correct forms and explanations.

W. L. Gordon Murda Orlin Cain Mise Hein Sea of Forse

Burglary Bond Set as Trial Opens in City Court

Judge Worstell fixed a bond of 1500 in a burglary case while local officials reported various community happenings including parade plans for ex service men and local sports results. The article notes deaths, elopements, and town gossip alongside historic railway and street improvements.

Worstell

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