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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1930
Page
4
The Athens Messenger notes its establishment in 1825 with Frederick W. Bush as publisher from 1896 to 1929. It details weekday afternoon editions, a Sunday morning issue, and printing by THE ATHENS MESSENGER & HERALD PRINTING. It lists publishers, editors, associations, and advertising information.
A religious exhortation echoes Isaiah 24 9 about wine and temperance. The note also cites Edward Parsons Day remark that wine makes a poor man rich in imagination but poor in reality.
The article notes northern residents serving tourists and vacationers reap profits while many Southerners plan to winter there. It highlights migratory patterns of farmers and small towns, the shift of populations to beaches and resorts, and the vast scale of the tourist trades from eating places to garages as billions are spent on food shelter and motor supplies.
A Chicago traffic officer used an airborne monitor over congested districts to identify cause of jams. He noted thoughtless parking on narrow roads as a major factor and planned, after landing, to mobilize officers to clear cars and improve flow.
The piece argues for ground air connections with officers and suggests aviation observers could curb reckless driving by speedsters. It condemns uninsured drivers and those drinking before driving, urging use of scenic routes and safer main roads where air patrols are unnecessary.
A column notes Amy Johnson's fame after flying solo from London to Australia. In Australia a young man kissed her. she punched him, leaving a bloody nose. The piece argues female heroes face different treatment than male flyers and must fend off unwanted advances with force if needed.
London reports only ten murders in 1929 across all districts, yet four killers remain at large. The Times notes Britain’s indignation at the low arrest rate and compares it unfavorably with American cities where higher capture rates are the norm.
The G A R and Illinois Legion held a state encampment at Rock Island with only 76 registered delegates. The piece contrasts dwindling G A R crowds with growing American Legion gatherings, noting a generational shift from Civil War veterans to younger Legionaires.
In New York, veteran critic Broun recalls scathing hits on an actor once deemed the world’s worst performer. The piece notes evolving Broadway late-night spots like the open-all-night cabaret and Furnace Club as summer staples return, while ex-newspaper man Charles Hand lands a city post and “white wings” regain press attention.
Broun repeated a years‑old anecdote about a New York actor until it haunted him on air. He found it hard to tell without choking and finally decided to retire the joke after learning the actor had died.
Carl Van Doren, head of the Literary Guild and essayist, engages in a metropolitan dialogue on a contemporary subject, signaling a public discussion of literary and urban concerns.
Lee Posner, a publicity figure in Harlem, crafted a column named Harlemania and promoted local Negro resorts. He recently changed his name to Lee Harlemania Posner, reflecting his flamboyant persona in the town.
The East Side push-carts, once centered on vegetables fruits and general supplies, evolved into a cart to cart chain selling toys radio parts and more. Amid a business slump they add minor luxuries and resemble a thriftier shopping scene with shoppers browsing bargains.
Mrs. Jane Howard Booth reportedly did not drink water for 34 years though living past 100. The claim traces to a 16 year old illness after swallowing a bug at a spring and asserts she drank only tea and light beverages thereafter, with Hammond Indiana residents cited as verification.
A study notes the United States leading in advertising and asks if foreign markets can be saved from tariff barriers. It cites 50 million dollars yearly spent on foreign ads against 5 billion in foreign sales, versus domestic sales of about 50 billion with 2.0 billion annual ad spend. It argues for expanding American advertising abroad to sustain consumption and exports.
The fragment notes a shift away from prior events and signals moving beyond past matters. It hints at distance from earlier incidents and suggests a fresh frame of reference without detailing individuals or places.
The Erie Independent reports a duck given 46 years ago by William Booth to A Allen of Erte Dilingis. The duck had belonged to Booth and Emmons families in Illinois for sixty years before that. The tale highlights an unusually enduring fowl. Tomorrow: The largest melon.
Scientists say life began in the ocean, evolving from simple to complex forms. Some creatures crawled or washed ashore, giving rise to land life, with birds and other beings adapting by flying and thinking less as survival required.
The text notes humans and animals return to the sea at times, drawn by the ocean. Some wish burial at sea, others desire cremation with ashes cast into salt waters, while many remain content afloat or near the water.
A German scientist argues that people should visit the sea shore occasionally for wellbeing. The text mentions milk eggs and meat in a casual, fragmentary note.
Iodine-rich sea coast foods protect against gout. North Sea cow milk yields 240 gammas of iodine per quart vs 89 gammas in the Swiss mountains. Two hundred forty gammas equal one millionth of a gram per quart. Shore eggs also contain iodine as cows and hens eat seaweed. take children to the seaside.
The article notes that twenty firms in New York's dress industry report paying two million dollars annually to gangsters. It argues the extent of racketeering is significant and systemic, highlighting the organized nature of corruption in the sector.
Report notes gangsters racketeers and bootleggers in the country accumulate annual revenue surpassing the national government’s billions in haul. It links tax pressures from national state and municipal levels to the rise of hard times and broader economic strain.
A New Haven cabin mono plane flying from Long Island to Buenos Aires reportedly crashed during the attempted non stop crossing. Later reports confirmed all three crew members survived the incident despite the perilous flight.
An old junk-yard appearance was repurposed into a well fenced and sightly municipal facility at the Athens water works. A violent electrical storm passed north of Athens Sunday evening, bringing rain to most of Athena County and relieving drought conditions.
Mr and Mrs Elray McDonald and daughter Ina completed a two week car tour of the East visiting Washington Baltimore and New York City.
Miss Mary Frances Lawhead left Sunday morning for Greenburg Indiana to spend two weeks with Miss Kay Weaver at the Weaver summer home at Hope.
Miss Carrie Alta Matthews was named assistant at the Carnegie Library this morning by President Ellis to replace Miss Belle Bishop who recently resigned. State Commissioner John W. Zeller spoke to the superintendent's club at Ohio University's summer school last night in the YWCA room.
Mr and Mrs J E Roberts and their daughter from Columbus visit the home of William Roberts in Lédi Township, the elder Roberts' residence, for a family stay.
Joe Hoffman and Joe Suliger of Chigicothe visited Monday on Order of Floresters business and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Daggett.
Scientists note a trend toward smaller jaws as humans grow taller and intellect rises. The poem suggests that mental power outpaces physical force, with smarter lawmakers valued over strong jaws and blunt debate.
In Washington, Arthur Hyde notes women lose waistlines while farmers lose shirts as wheat consumption falls from 5.6 to 1.7 bushels per person. A 200 million bushel exportable surplus persists, urging acreage cuts. Government staffing and DC employment cushion unemployment with Census hires and public works, but demand for new wage earners remains weak.
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah wed Mrs Alice Sheets at age 68 and was invited to the White House. President Hoover declined to have photographs taken on the front porch, directing camera work to any side location instead. He also refused to pose greetings with the couple on the porch.
Washington reports unemployment levels below those of comparable cities as Congress members oversee policy actions and reassess job market data. The brief notes oversight and ongoing economic indicators affecting national employment discussions.
The Senate missed Arthur Gould of Maine during a special session over the London treaty. He had entered the Senate in 1927 amid bribery charges and left Washington early amid disgust. He later said he would not seek re election and planned a social season away from the capital.
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