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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
4
Readable fragments discuss electoral events and public figures including Peter Greemmer and a group called the Greece Gemgers. Mentions of government, thrift, and a federal lefts election appear with unclear details and many garbled phrases.
Athens residents join a campus led effort tied to the Betery Cit venture as the public group seeks broad support for a local project. The event at Obie Mate Parade scales up participation with Athens University and the Betery Dict backing, aiming to advance county presence and mobilize volunteers.
The R F D Service Atts Offic to agree with the peopomsl of tte Uented States Coamtber of Commerce that the rural free de Mvery of mail to the ZAG people reiyieg om inde vast system should te discomtinuet end % be termed oe comtrect Deliveries At the beginning of thie year there were 65 412 D. routes in the United States. The carriers on these roads travel more than 12% miles Gey to serve the millions of farm folk. The rural mail service has long supported information, education and communication between farm and city and is viewed as essential to agriculture. Some fear changes could backslide development, though taxes would not be reduced. Stamp purchases fund the postal budget and support rural service, which remains a core American necessity.
A United Press survey notes government actions since 1916 have lent or invested in American business totaling 7.804 trillion dollars with potential to invest another 4.508 trillion. At four percent interest this implies 306.551 billion dollars annually, funded indirectly from national income as a temporary measure with repayment hoped but uncertain outcomes for sectors like railroads.
The phrase urges reflection on one’s own faults before judging others. It contrasts noticing a brother’s mote with ignoring one’s own beam, prompting humility and self-scrutiny.
The piece portrays factions within the Republican camp debating convention strategy and candidate support. Key figures like Hoover are cited as facing opposition from party insiders amid mounting press and public scrutiny.
Ancient Athens sees streets filled with rusting rivers as floods flood plains and the HMockizrg River rises for 34 hours. Marietta reports an electrical storm and a 664 green coinage. Football at Ctao University looks to a successful year with backfield: Gtheom Ned Bean Eccles McKervecutse Dutch Schaeffler Nixon. Trains blocked reaching Dunbar after nearly a million dollars in damage.
Athens Brick Company, among the city's early industries, produced brick and earned profit while workers and merchants face wartime shortages. Reports note strikes threaten coal and food supplies as Ohio braces for potential famine and economic stress. Major political figure H. Brown visits Athens amid ongoing labor tensions in Belmont County.
A satirical verse contrasts idle aspirants to a throne with a Portuguese man pursuing daily bread. The speaker mocks pretenders who yearn for power while contrasting pragmatic effort with royal fantasy. The verse hints at politics and personal ambition.
Fragmentary OCR note remains unclear but mentions names and places such as Jacobo Mara and Carl Pel. It references titles or conde positions and a stream of scattered terms including de Levis, Conde, Valdepra, and Monte de Galas. No coherent event or dates emerge.
A garbled historical cartoon notes Ramee Ili born in Mallorca around 127% and raised to fame as a polygraphist. It traces travels from place to place and tallies a vast output of works over 50 years, totaling about 62 books. It hints at major creations like the Cathedral of Peita and Cathedral of Serile in Gothic style.
In a long readers’ forum from Athens Ohio the writer critiques a gas company's proposed 15 percent tax cut and argues for maintaining federal and state funding, citing veteran relief, farm aid, and national defense costs. The letter recalls 1912 conditions, university funding, and local public improvements funded by nonlocal sources, urging August replies from the gas firm.
Fragmentary text discusses aging, sleep, and changes in organic function in the elderly. It mentions fatigue, altered sleep needs, and the perceived decline in vigor, with speculation on how age affects mental and physical activity.
A caregiver wrestles with a fussy infant at meal times. The narrator notes slow progress, attempts with carrots and prunes, and adult worries about hunger, weather, and soothing the child. A doctor’s call frames concern over the baby’s feeding and care.
Berlin reports a bloc forming in Europe including Germany France Britain Italy Belgium Poland Yugoslavia and Romania to pressure Washington to cancel war debts. Boycotts by merchants could backfire as customers withhold purchases and Canada plans to cut coal imports from the United States in a reciprocal deal with Britain on timber.
The United Farmers of Canada through Saskatchewan's president call for an end to capitalism and praise private production while expressing disillusionment with its failures. The piece weaves satire on Russia and a grim anecdote about Roscoe Griffith, who died after a staged dinner scene, claiming no poison as officials arrived.
The passage recalls a man dying after arriving at hospital and reflects on aging figures like George Bernard Shaw. It discusses attitudes toward age, work, and health, noting Shaw’s pride at 96 and the belief that mental labor keeps the body fit. It ends with a brief, ironic note on a singer revealing future profitability.
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