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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
4
A compact devotional note reflects on Ezekiel 34 18 about despising small blessings and warns that small expenses can ruin a venture. It cites Franklin noting that many a little accumulates and a small leak sinks a ship.
A columnist argues that birth conditions and parental quality create unequal life chances. He contrasts healthy, well-born children with those born to unworthy, disadvantaged parents, noting civilization applies a uniform standard regardless of origin and frames true equality as unlikely.
The industry seeks a code of fair practices for marketing oil and products to stabilize prices, prevent price wars, and improve efficiency. The goal is scientific cooperation to balance supply and demand, ensuring high quality products at reasonable costs for producers and the public.
The piece argues Hoover risks backlash from party leaders by not bowing to their typical practice of nominating party hacks to federal judgeships. It contends that drawing enemies is a sign of strong leadership and that the public will reward him for resisting old-guard pressure. It notes the enduring memory of presidents who opposed political insiders.
Scientists from Britain and Germany spent years and much money observing a far eastern solar eclipse. They established a Siam base but heavy clouds blocked the event, wasting time and funds, forcing a costly retreat and a wait for the next eclipse.
The tariff stands with the farmer by restricting cheap foreign imports to match U.S. wages and hours. It protects beef fruits cattle wheat eggs sheep wool hogs and most farm crops. A protective tariff provides farm relief and secures a home market with well paid American workers.
In New York a defendant faced murder charges for killing a notorious gangster. His lawyer admitted the act occurred but argued it served society by removing a dangerous citizen. The jury returned a manslaughter verdict, prompting reflection that private vigilantism would undermine courts and police.
A rambling travel notice from Los Angeles July explores Ventura’s oil wealth as it climbs hills and links San Diego to Santa Barbara and Santa Monica. It notes Hueneme’s growth, Ford plant talk, Riverside’s mission charm, Redlands pagodas, San Bernardino industry, and California’s vast highway system turning the state into a rapid travel carpet. The piece ends with LA old town, Chinatown, and bohemian fringe along the plaza.
The piece highlights admiration for French leadership and long flying endurance by Jackson and O Brine. It contrasts human resilience with medical-like praise of body functions. It cites New York City's mayor blocking taxicab radios to limit street noise while auto radio adoption grows, noting Stull2a Motor Co. claims early installation.
Health and diet guidance discusses look and health, how love affects grooming, and opinions on dog racing and gambling. It notes Davis Cup results, Italy and Sicily influences, and contrasts fat versus thin body types with diet and exercise plans. It includes Q and A on tuberculosis, lettuce intake, and safe foods.
A reader asks how long coins can remain in a swimming pool environment and whether they pose any risk. Experts advise coins can rust or deteriorate quickly, potentially affecting water quality and filtration.
A compiled Q and A segment covers Canova lions prompts a note on Clement XIII tombs. It asks about Marion Talley’s Kansas farm near Levant, traffic light origins, and word meanings. Also discusses fur bearing animals by state and Realtor term copyright status.
Puzzle text lists varied clues with numbers and partial definitions. Contains mixed phrases including medicinal herb pine fruit and terms like conclusive doubt, budget hints, and time inverses. Reads as a crossword style cryptic grid with scattered vocab and numerical references.
Senator McWhorter hails tariff talk and peace scenes while lampooning politics. He mockingly notes no hikes in duties for odd items and claims bipartisanship on enforcement, citing Mr. Wickersham and Hoover on temperance policy. He critiques national unity and state enforcement debates.
Twenty-one people were killed and about 150 injured in Chicago during race riots. Miss Nellie Brooks attended the departure of the Pacific fleet in Norfolk. Dr. C. E. Howe joined Copeland Hospital staff. Florence Geneva married John McLean at Hotel Athens amid Rainbow Division service.
A collection of questions and answers covers the Realtor emblem trademarked in 41 states, the meaning of Realtor, earlier rewards for passenger pigeons, Hoadleys wooden clocks, college collar customs, Mohican presence in Wisconsin, actuarial ties, and government flag sizes.
A daily study guide on proper usage and pronunciation. It highlights common errors and mispronunciations with examples. The lesson presents today’s word Apathetic defined as void of feeling and passionless, illustrated by an apathetic greeting.
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