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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1929
Page
4
A columnist argues laws breed revolt when too numerous and misaligned with public will. It critiques lawmakers and cites Governor Cooper on veto power. The piece urges common sense and warns local fee resistance could derail route South 50's national highway development.
A voice on travel behavior notes high highway costs in Athens County and the public rushing to see places. It reflects on time scarcity driving road trips, hotel savings, and the appeal of quick weekends as people balance work, money, and leisure. A hotel cookery critique follows about wifely roles, beauty, and modern homemaking attitudes.
Reporter in Guan Caliente Mexico observes women driving modern gambling parade. Dealers report women average around $20 a week in tips while men lose more. a few women are drawn to professional gambling but are rare. The piece notes the casino's social dynamics and a few notable bets including an $11,000 stake.
An airborne turtle drops on a man causing death as mishaps and speculation swirl around an accident. Reports discuss media curiosity about a wealthy individual’s car, while drought cripples England and North America, halting mills and driving wheat prices higher. A note on water use and a famous chemistry formula closes the piece.
The article recalls Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives in business, notes public lands for education funded by Congress, and mentions Charles Forepaugh the circus pioneer. It discusses ballast whisky aging, airline air pockets, and Bohemian glass, with commentary on WWI era economic policies and education funding.
Dr. Frank McCoy offers advice on halitosis causes from tobacco and onions to dental and stomach issues. He discusses diagnosis, treatment by dentists, and hygienic practices, including mouth hygiene and deodorants, plus Q A on tuberculosis of bone and spinach in restaurants.
The piece discusses the role of American High Commissioners abroad, highlighting figures like Major General John A. Russell and Rear Admiral Mark Bristol. It notes their authority, duties, and limited number of such posts, with historical examples including Spinner Welles and past missions in Santo Domingo and the Near East. The article also critiques Haiti governance under President Borno and touches on U.S. influence and diplomacy.
A garbled OCR fragment presents a book titled A Daily Study in Correct English by WoL German. It includes misused words notes and mispronunciations, with scattered phrases about vocabulary and word usage. The readable lines reference manners, misproximations, and efforts to jibe word choice.
The text appears garbled with numerous misspellings and fragmented phrases, referencing signaling, a city capital, and various disjointed terms. No coherent event or report is discernible from the readable portions.
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