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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1928

Page

4

Thought for Today and Warning from Rojas

A Thought for Today cites Luke 11 23 about choosing sides. It warns that the unseen enemy is often the most dangerous as attributed to Rojas.

Luke Rojas

Veteran miner Jimmy Hughes joins ranks of the Hocking field

The piece honors Jimmy Hughes as another longtime Hocking field coal miner passing away. It reflects on the early days when workers toiled from dawn to long days, noting the drift of veterans from the industry and the changing fortunes of the valley as new generations take their places.

Hocking Field Jimmy Hughes Bourne

Cooperative Effort Urged for Hocking Valley Farming Rise

Professor E R Wallace of Ohio University calls for unified action by Ath en s county agencies to boost wool, poultry, livestock, dairy and fruit farming. He warns failure risks millions in regional wealth and urges business and professional leaders to join farmer-led plans. Cooperative projects and cross-sector support are essential to stabilize income after coal downturn.

E. R. Wallace Ohio University Agriculture Department Athens County Wallace Hocking Valley Ohio

Prohibition Debate Reflects Public Mood and Leadership

An editorial argues that ongoing prohibition will persist for years and political leaders’ views only fuel public passion. The piece stresses focusing on lawmakers over executives and cites Jim Begg as a sample of public life where actions count more than words.

United States al Smith Herbert Hoover Myers Cooper Jim Begg Ed Turner Begg Congress Jim

Church Welfare Workers Confront Unrewarded Labor

A reflective note urges calm and focus on the ongoing problems faced by church and welfare workers who toil without financial reward, seeking the rewards found in conscience rather than pay.

Record-Setting Around-the-World Flight Completes in 23 Days

John Henry Mears and Charles B. D. Collyer finished an around-the-world voyage at Ov Field Staten Island in 23 days. They beat Jules Verne’s fiction and sparked quotes on human achievement and future speed. Captain Hope won the 1000 mile air race around Britain as Winifred Spooner finished three minutes behind.

John Henry Mears Charles B. D. Collyer Ov Field Staten Island Jules Verne Captain Hope Britain Winifred E. Spooner

Government Plans Universal Fingerprint Taxation of Violators

The note states that the government will fingerprint every person caught under liquor laws. It argues such widespread enforcement would yield a vast collection of fingerprints for Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam

We have the men we have the market we have the money too

The passage reflects a mix of automotive industry speculation and political commentary. It cites car makers and a hypothetical 700 dollar car, then shifts to U S political talk about Hoover and party positions, followed by remarks on Ellen Terry and widow customs as expressions of mourning and national sentiment.

Chevrolet Chrysler Ford Essex Britain

Russians Seek Amundsen Aid on Good Will Mission

Two Russians, Professor Samilovitch and aviator Chuknovsky, may visit America on a goodwill trip after risking their lives to save Nobile expedition members. They press on to find Amundsen as other nations watch, while a swipe at Wall Street on czar bonds and Soviet Russia’s debt stance ends the piece.

Professor Samilovitch Chuknovsky America Amundsen Wall Street

Mexico agrarian revolt contrasts with urban power

The piece compares Mexican peasant unrest to historical peasant counter revolts in France. It notes Calles controls the army and warns that peasant farmers face superior firepower from modern weapons. If the revolt endures it may prove limited in impact.

Mexico France Calles

Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy

Questions on earth and diet answered by Dr McCoy. Potatoes discussed as staple, preparation, storage, solanin risks, and dietary role including cautions for starchy foods. Also brief Q and A on tonsil infections, chili nutrition, and numb arms linked to circulatory issues and meal timing.

Frank McCoy Americas Europe New World Germany Denmark

The girl about town and the rise of independence

In New York July 24 the girl about town trends toward independence and escorts are rare. She frequents swanky hotels and cocktail lounges, attends lunches, teas, and theatres, and dresses in the latest styles. The piece notes the irony of cowboys in the Broadway scene and recalls Tom Mix at the Astor Hotel.

New York Renton Broadway Belt Tom Mix Astor Hotel

Answers to Questions By Frederick 3 Haskin

A collection of Q and A covering topics from animal descriptions to art, history and clubs. Includes notes on alpacas, cigaret rolling, Italy in WWI, the Sistine Madonna location, the Little Entente, water expansion, and the Optimist Club formation and structure.

Frederick 3 Haskin Italy Austria Germany Galicia Trentino Isonzo Vatican R. P. T. A. O. P. Fairfield I. R Czechoslovakia Rumania Jugoslavia Poland

White cellular formations in the throat opposite the palate

W K asks about periodic white cellular formations that appear in the throat opposite the palate. The reply explains they are likely keratinized debris or lymphoid tissue responses, potentially related to glands or mucous membranes. A doctor would assess for infection, irritation, or benign tissue changes and advise on hygiene and observation.

W. K

Cross Word Clues Blur Across a Fragmented Puzzle

A garbled OCR filled with scattered clues from a crossword puzzle list. It references players, notes, measures, and questions about historical figures and events, though many fragments are unreadable, yielding a vague mosaic of trivia prompts and partial names.

Republicans forecast a close Hoover Smith campaign in 1920

Senator Moses Eastern director warns that the Hoover Smith race will be one of the closest in history as Democrats spend heavily to fund registration drives and worker turnout. He notes Republicans must mobilize more workers and manage state tickets to keep the party united through a hard fought nationwide campaign.

New York Moses Eastern America John J. Raskob East Hoover

Business visitors and visitors report from McArthur area

Twenty years ago Ben Covert visited McArthur for business. Mrs J J Sisler returned from Lima after visiting relatives. Prosecuting Attorney I M Foster returned from Kenton on legal duties. Frank Gullum of Hamden and Haldor Gahm of Jackson arrived with the Jackson ball team and stayed at the Delta house.

Ben Covert McArthur I. M. Foster Kenton Messrs Frank Gullum Hamden Haldor Gahm Jackson Delta House

This Date in American History Notes and Q A

A collection of quick history notes and quick questions answering topics from seasides to aviation. It lists events from 1608 John Smith expeditions to 1812 Senate civil appropriations and includes trivia about natural and artificial ice and air route beacon lights.

Sweet Alfred Lord Tennyson United States de Soto Atlanta Georgia New York City D. A WN Y

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