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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
4
A brief montage of proverbs contrasts aging wisdom with youth counsel. The first line cites a biblical verse about rejecting elder guidance in favor of younger voices. The second line, from Emerson, notes nature placing unexpected combinations of age and vigor.
An ethic of prudent spending warns that spending beyond means harms credit, trust, and domestic peace. It argues debt leads to dishonesty, undermines self respect, and damages confidence. the remedy is immediate restraint and honest handling of obligations.
The obituary honors Dr. W. F. Mercer of Ohio University, lauding his thirty-year career as a teacher and his active citizenship. It notes how dedicated mentors shape thousands of pupils worldwide and how educators balance classroom duties with community involvement.
The piece tracks shifts from 4004 B C creation dates by medieval theologians to modern scientific estimates of humanity being up to 500000 years old. It cites John Lightfoot Usher and Father Stephen Richarz, Smithsonian experts Ales Hrdlicka and James Gidley, and notes debates from Augustine to Luther.
An esteemed teacher and physician, Doctor Mercer inspired students with rapid advancement in his field and thorough groundwork. He maintained strong community ties, meeting townspeople as an equal and earning admiration and respect. His long service ends, leaving lasting memories for all who learned under him.
The piece notes editor Saunders in New York flaunting pajamas and arguing men should wear lighter nightwear and even wrist watches. It contrasts male resistance in Athens and other towns to fashion, suggesting men fear scorn and wives’ opinions. Saunders is described as far ahead of his time.
The piece argues miracles continue with modern tech showing synchronized sound and film of the Kentucky Derby. Pathé crew captured live motion at Churchill Downs and recorded studio sound, then combined them into a technically perfect talkie of the race, illustrating a contemporary miracle.
Department of Commerce figures show a sharp shift from horse power to tractors. In 1918 American farmers owned over 21.5 million horses. by 1928 the total fell to 14.5 million. Tractors rose from 229,332 in 1920 to 781,745 last year, with growth ongoing. This trend could restore farmer independence through increased modernization.
In San Bernardino July 11 a roving writer recalls past days in the city. He notes a mayor who once sat in his father's sheriff office and describes the Vendome bar now serving root beer. He recounts Death Valley Scotty, desert legends, and a fried egg contest at the courthouse. The Orange Show origin story and early town promoters are touched on amid heat and memory.
In a New York City hotel on Seventh Avenue a 28 year old man killed himself with a rifle and a 46 year old woman drowned herself in the bath tub. The pair, in different rooms and unknown to each other, were discovered near the same time, with the man’s body kept for medical science.
The passage contemplates a farewell line about despair and questions whether two spirits met during a voyage through space and ether. It wonders if they discussed returning for another trial and how wandering souls navigate billions of miles through the cosmos.
Dr McCoy explains that excess mucus may stem from intestinal catarrh or colitis and that mucous colitis can mimic other abdominal conditions. Diagnosis may require microscopic tests. treatment hinges on diet and exercise, abdominal muscle training, and enemas for relief, with months to years for a cure, especially in nervous patients.
Patients with intestinal irritation notice large quantities of gelatinous mucus in stool that may resemble frog spawn or transparent worms. Chronic irritation can lead to excess mucus secretion and a mucus membrane secretion neurosis, often found in nervous, high strung individuals.
The town of Corning Missouri faces daily erosion as the river eats away five to twenty feet of soil, risking houses washing away. Authorities and the War Department have not provided a remedy.
All sympathize with Corn ing. The gnawing of the river is visible. Owners fear days of life remaining as another river time undermines us. We drop out of sight one after another and no appeal can prevent it. Yet plans persist as if life lasts forever.
Professor Gullain of the University of Paris states that more people kill themselves with cocktails than with pistols shotguns knives gas or poison, highlighting alcohol as a common means of self harm.
A harsh British and French rebuke mocks their citizens for drinking a dangerous toxin, while condemning the populace as consuming only worthless froth. The speaker claims the mu cous membrane and kidney destroyers are popular in both nations.
A warning compares cocktails to risky potions and questions the harm of strong drinks. It notes that real spirits in French and British cocktails may shorten life and asks what bootleg liquor could do to the American interior.
Will Rogers quips about Saint Louis aviation fliers still in a deep nap with their small craft. He says the greatest danger ahead is their whiskers catching in the propeller and notes their quaint air.
The article notes pilots are reluctant to start long endurance tests that would keep them aloft for over two weeks before official testing begins, signaling a waning craze and cautious mood in aviation circles.
An obituary notes Thomas Sloan born 1812 in Mount Shore Ireland died in Guthrie Oklahoma on a recent Sunday at age 106. It credits Ireland with his strong constitution and Oklahoma with good climate.
The country’s oldest man, deemed too old for Civil War service, did not credit long life to tobacco or alcohol as he never used either in his life.
In Wisconsin Abbie Olsen faced a strange incident as the fish apparently dragged the man into the water while both escaped unharmed. Observers wonder what the fish told friends about the size of the man involved.
Reader questions cover bone-building salts through green vegetables and proper foods, a fruit fast to curb alcohol cravings, and diet changes plus dental care to treat pyorrhea and gum soreness. The column urges greens, proteins, whole grains, and avoidance of denatured foods with regular Friday menus.
A compilation of questions and answers covers vivarium purpose Arlington Confederate burials and monument erection details the bass drum on radio low notes racing car safety bass notes ship sizes on the Great Lakes and other trivia including UV rays bells in the Florida singing Tower insect life in lime and junior high schooling in Florida and Alabama Amelie Rives married name noted.
The fragment mentions Amelie Rives in private life Princes Troubetzkoy with an address at Castle Hill Cobham Albemarle County Virginia. It also asks about U S freight cars and Mississippi River Commission composition and defines live steam as above 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
A concise guide on proper usage and common errors. It explains misused phrases and pronunciation with examples. The day’s focus is the word Aberration meaning wandering deviation and notes how to apply it in judgment and writing.
Cr Harris returned to the city resuming editorial work after a motor trip through eastern mountains. Athens women praised Red Crags work by an army medical officer. Twenty years back the Poultry Department saw many entries at the County Fair and two road paving contracts were awarded. Lodi Township Sunday Schools scheduled an annual convention at Mt Zion church. Nelsonville had two police details due to unrest.
A safe was blown up at a junk plant. The incident involved a robbery of the location and its contents. Police report ongoing investigation with few details available.
Athens County farmers were urged to wage a campaign against grasshoppers, with guidance on controls and timely actions to protect crops and pastures this season.
The complete program for the teachers institute outlines a full schedule of sessions and topics. It lists speakers and dates for the instructional days, focusing on pedagogy and classroom strategies to improve student learning.
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