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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
11
An OCR readable classifieds segment lists categories from live stock and pets to boats, building materials, jewelry, machinery and tools, real estate rooms and board, and various goods for sale. It includes numeric codes for each item and appears as a broad ads page.
The Athens County records outline a 70 acre land tract description and a sale process with deed details. Also listed are numerous probate accounts and guardianships for several estates including Amanda, Cyrus Watkins, George Fores, and Jeremiah Melby, with dates and filing statuses in the Common Pleas Court.
Chicago and regional markets report steadier grain and wool tones with buyers cautiously confident. No 4 wheat at 14.51.49 dollars, wool prices steadier as dealers note near-term demand, while livestock values edge up on tighter supply and steady cattle and lambs.
A fashion feature shows Paris inspired 1929 New Afternoon frocks worn by mannequins. Pale pink faille taffeta with a tight bodice and leg of mutton sleeves, ornate quilted borders, gold thread work, and hats with poke bonnet and rose sprays highlight nostalgic themes reappearing in modern styling.
Market reports note activity on Anaconda and General Motors with gains, plus price movements for cattle and lambs. Firms like United Verde and Continental Motors appear in listings as well as commodity prices and receipts totals.
Welcome News describes the Pathfinder monoplane crossing the Atlantic with Mrs Williams cheering her husband’s safe landing in Spain. Commander Bellinger and naval officers awaited at Rome to extend Italy’s official welcome to Williams and navigator Lewis A. Yancey after their delayed arrival.
Fragmented OCR shows price quotes for poultry and grain including Leghorn fowls and old cocks, with regional mentions New York Maine Green Mt and home grown corn prices. The note lists per sack and per bushel rates, mixing markets and freight terms without a cohesive report.
Water escaping from a loose valve has caused street flooding near University Terraces at Park Pine intersection. Crews and workers from Ely are on site to repair the valve and restore the roadway, with the problem persisting for several days per official notes.
At Athens Post Office Kelley keeps watch as 209 Edison stamps sell and a vault stash of 84 remains, with 90 extra on sale. The limited edition sparks demand, as pink Washingtons glare from shelves while Kelley and staff manage the rush for scarce collectibles.
Shelfred Verecos was fined one dollar by Mayor E. C. Woodworth in the Athens Police Court for an over-parking violation on Thursday night.
Canberra reports the federal government will contribute 5000 dollars yearly to attract visitors and allocate 506000 dollars over five years to advertise the country abroad. It notes that most costs will be borne by business interests.
Daily trains depart and arrive at Athens with northbound services No 3 at 10:33 am and No 9 at 7:14 am. Southbound No 2 at 11:59 am and No 6 at 6:15 pm. Northbound No 33 at 7:35 am and No 47 at 6:30 pm. Train No 30 arrives 12:18 pm. Train No 34 runs 9:18 am daily except Sundays.
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