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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
4
In a Hotel Berry lobby three men debate tobacco forms, praising cigars for stability and flavor while a fourth chews tobacco. A bystander condemns smoking as dirty, then a moral essay extols marriage based on reason and eugenics for societal improvement.
A new municipal bureau in Berlin will advise couples on fitness for marriage and parenthood this month. Certificates will be issued to those meeting health standards under a Prussian welfare decree. The piece argues for reason over sentiment in choosing a spouse and notes broad social changes in marriage.
Rain interrupted the Indianapolis 500 mile race before noon and later stopped it at 400 miles. Under rules a race over 70 percent is official. winners were Lockhart Hartz Woodbury Comer and Depaolo. Miller built the first, second and fourth cars in Los Angeles. the third was a Boyle Chicago special and the fifth a Duesenberg.
Report describes drivers in a 2 1 2 mile race on a 420 acre course with crowds watching as engines scream and cars cross the track in measured times. It notes the danger and exhilaration of auto racing and the crowd’s fatigue after the roar of the engines.
Sixty thousand seats are filled, twenty thousand cars line the course, and tens of thousands watch the race. Drivers wear thick white caps strapped over their ears to mute the noise, yet they cannot hear for fifteen to thirty minutes after the finish.
Depaolo, an Italian driver, claims his three year old son’s shoe remains tied to the car as a lucky talisman. Some call it superstition but he insists it is a protection he never omits since the baby was born.
The article warns that drivers risk flat tires on banked curves as they chase inside lines to save distance on a rough brick track. A flat tire costs time and potential first place, with a hefty monetary penalty. It notes pit mechanics replacing tires in 18 seconds, a dramatic contrast to lengthy tire changes in private cars.
The account notes drivers travel alone in narrow seats with wind resistance from a mechanic missing from the car. Close following and drafting create risks as suction from the lead car pulls the follower. Turning maneuvers raise chances of accidents in these conditions.
A blurred passage describes a driver watching the track and the roar of passing cars while a pit board provides run details and speed hints. The text centers on anticipation and guidance from the pit as the race unfolds.
A grim article notes a Chicago man facing violent pressures at work and the danger of harming colleagues. The piece describes a tense climate as authorities and associates weigh responses amid ongoing threats.
A concise note reports the United States produces about 83 percent of the world’s autos, highlighting a gap in global manufacturing. The line hints at economic or industrial comparisons without detailing causes or dates.
Washington report cites Dr. Julius Klein of the Commerce Department saying American traders show restraint and adaptability, not boastfulness. Despite worries of an unfavorable trade balance, exports of manufactured goods rise by about 14 percent this year while Europe’s recovery keeps 61 percent of U S foreign trade.
Washington June 3 Leo R Sack, a Scripps Howard correspondent, writes of 2.9 to 5 million dollars spent to back Republican senatorial primaries in Pennsylvania prompting a Senate inquiry. Senator Reed questions exaggeration while Senator Harrison defends Sack’s credibility.
A set of Q and A items covers magnetic poles definitions English idioms soup drinking preferences and coats of arms. It notes England England Windsor, Italy Savoy Carignano, Spain Bourbons, and the rise of high heels after 1600. The dialogue includes statements about investigation committees and fear of questioning.
The admiralty stated today that a battle between the German high seas fleet and the main British fleet resulted in the loss of at least eight British warships. The note emphasizes a German victory and references the wartime naval confrontation.
Announcement states the Continental Fuel company will establish its offices in Glouster, expanding presence in the region and signaling local economic development.
Meetings in Athens explored interest in sponsoring a new Chamber of Commerce. The work centered on establishing a commerce body and outlining its planned achievements in the city.
Cook's great City of Jerusalem attraction toured Athens with a carnival showing. Patrons were urged to view this mechanical marvel, the only exhibition of its kind. Press comments praised the attraction's worthiness and appeal.
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