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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
4
A devotional line cites Isaiah 28 3 about pride and drunkenness. The text warns that the crown of pride and the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden underfoot as the axe of intemperance lops the boughs leaving a withered trunk as a Swift quotation.
An Athens city official describes a gradual, painless shift to metered water usage funded by department earnings and motor line taxes. The plan reduced waste, cut power bills, and enabled ongoing small improvements that accumulate into significant long term benefits.
A fragment notes a Main Streeter’s sarcasm and snobbery as he mocks others for self-promotion while praising yet grudgingly admiring their efforts. It hints at self-image, intellect, and social posturing among a group described as educated and self-assured. The tone suggests judgmental social commentary on local characters.
A historical Industrial Bulletin notes the Szechuan oil field still drills by hand with bamboo equipment after 2,000 years. It employs about a million workers at 15 to 25 cents daily, fearing mechanization would erase drudgery and immiseration as modern steel drills would end their toil.
The piece contrasts the real Main Streeter with a boastful pretender. It lauds the self made, community rooted man who wears shirtsleeves in everyday talk but dresses for public life, noting his honesty, home ownership, and patience with the underdog, while deriding the loud, uninformed flatterer.
A Manhattan columnist recounts a day of city explorations from Second Avenue to Harlem and back, noting how interviews and published clips spark both pride and irony. He reflects on meeting Alfred Zugemith and the oddity of being photographed as a public figure.
The first group of 127 gold star mothers, having visited their sons’ graves, travels home. They missed the pop pies but saw white crosses marking each grave of a dead American soldier.
The passage argues that the Movement that sends young Americans to visit graves must reserve the power to send others abroad to be killed, insisting this decision not be left to the League of Nations or World Court.
The text argues the nation must determine its defense needs including ships planes and submarines without consulting Britain or Japan. It claims recent choices ignored naval officers warnings in favor of Anglo minded officials and international financiers.
President Hoover and the Navy Department congratulate the decision to allow submarine O-12 to take part in Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic exploration. The plan envisions submarines becoming useful in peaceful expeditions and research.
Dr Frank McCoy promotes dried fruits as year round health aids and economical substitutes for fresh fruit. He notes nutrition benefits and warns against sulphured varieties, outlines drying methods, and provides a stuffed prune recipe as a preparation example.
The article surveys exploration across oceans seas lakes and the land beneath them detailing geographic reach and scientific aims. It emphasizes nautical missions and land surveys conducted by researchers and institutions advancing mapping, resource knowledge, and environmental study.
Engineers and surveyors will chart mountains and valleys beneath the seas while submarine prospectors hunt for mines and oil wells. The future sees undersea explorers competing with air surveys by nations seeking treasure and oil.
Critics say Dwight Morrow is not spending money "worth while" on his New Jersey senatorial campaign. They argue that an ambitious rich man should buy a seat, while the other candidate is seen as spending more effectively. If elected, it would imply voters can carry New Jersey without catering to practical politicians.
Alfred P. Sloan Jr of General Motors protests the new tariff bill, saying it would hurt American prosperity. He argues the nation must develop exports and keep workers employed by selling more goods abroad, not become isolated behind high duties.
A columnist muses on a hypothetical extravaganza of Patti and the Dereszkes set for the National Grand Opera. Recalling a Paris Grand Opera House performance with Gounod conducting on the fiftieth anniversary, the writer notes Patti aging while the Dereszkes were in their prime and overwhelming her.
The writer lists famous singers such as Scalchi Neilson Calve Melba Sembrich Caruso and Tamagno and argues that opera sung today will be preserved by radio records for future generations potentially five hundred years from now, surpassing Euripides long run in Athens.
The Russian government takes control over gold mining sites in Lena and Yakutsk regions. The old prospector clings to a hopeful, laborious pursuit, while critics argue government effort is unlikely to outproduce private mining.
Thoroughly wash dried figs and trim stems then place in a casserole with a small amount of hot water. Add a thin lemon slice, cover and bake for an hour. Serve with cream. Prunes can substitute figs and dates may sweeten apricots or peaches.
The exchange covers causes of pleural adhesions after tuberculosis, fluid elimination via the lymphatic system, and cures including fasting and heat or electrical therapies. It also notes Lichen Planus Atroposus Keratosis lacks a single English name, with UV radiation and fasting-diet as treatments, and confirms smoking may contribute to tuberculosis.
Wash equal amounts of seeded prunes tigs and seedless raisins and chop. Remove date seeds and stuff the dates with this mixture. Fold into stiff whites of eggs and Well beater. Serve cold with whipped cream or bake for a warm top. Also works with apricots peaches pears and other dried fruits.
Religion shapes the 1930 North Carolina races as Simmons Bailey and Dorsett mobilize churches and temperance issues. Simmons emphasizes a Protestant prohibition past to win church votes while Bailey promotes his Baptist record. The Rev. Henry Grady Dorsett, Republican hopeful, touts church endorsements and a campaign chorus promising a landslide.
A collage of verse and snippets critiques science’s reach into nature and the bee quest. It contrasts toil and pride of prior generations with modern tinkering and lively aside about India and Capone. The piece blends aphorism and urban curiosities in a periodical tone.
A summary of baseball scoring rules notes that American League requires four innings for a starting pitcher to earn a decision, while National League requires five. It also mentions that a pitcher leaving early can still receive a win at the scorer's discretion if a commanding lead exists.
A church sermon challenges party momentum as advocates declare a June seventh break, while the Reverend Dorsett cautions against assuming divine favor for the strongest machines. The clash frames a tense political moment within a faith community.
A reader urges Athens to adopt a sanitary garbage disposal incinerator. He cites health risks from the city dump from Herrold's Mill to Cemetery Street and urges a strong publicity campaign to replace the dump with a modern incinerator, praising the role of women and calling for civic action.
A May cash balance figures show Water Fund on hand 15 2638.57 with May 1 overdraft 1 288.88 and monthly expenses 3 524.55. Collections totaled 20 087. Overdraft 83.49 reported for Public Service. Auto registration shows May expenses 1 920.74 and starting cash 1 685.81 with warrants 374.73 and 2 242.50 added to reach 5 060.54. State warrants 418.19 raise city cash to 1 657.46 and May total cash in main market roads gas tax account 2 105.96.
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