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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1929
Page
4
Athens citizens urge action against noisy drivers as a new traffic law with “teeth that will bite” goes into effect June 6. Fines may be levied for horn use, sirens, and other disturbances, with police cases expected to rise as residents seek quieter nights.
The region shifts from wooden covered bridges to modern concrete spans as heavy traffic and safety needs grow. The Coolville double bridge nears replacement, ending an era when arching wooden spans sheltered travelers and simpler days before motor vehicles.
The passage reflects on how dismantled bridges, once shelter for travelers and lovers, are remembered with nostalgia by a small town. It contrasts the push for safer modern roads with the sentimental value those structures held for locals.
A humorous read on whether short cake should use biscuit or cake dough. The writer cites housewives opinions, prefers large biscuit layers with berries and whipped cream, notes others favor cake dough, and muses on tradition, taste, and family table dynamics.
Fire Chief Edward R Laughlin notes multiple fires since April and praises both paid and volunteer firefighters. In recent river and gas explosion incidents the department provided rapid aid and grave effort, with plans for a formal rescue squad if funded.
In Manhattan the Sabbath and entertainments are under debate as film and theater vie for operations. Activists push to allow cinema style shows to continue in winter while others resist, hoping to keep venues open only if all shows run. The piece notes Broadway figures, vaudeville history, and cultural figures like Romany Marie amid the clash.
Dr Frank McCoy explains hysteria stems from pelvic congestion and reproductive organ dysfunction. Treatments emphasize normal pelvic circulation, hot baths, rectal dilation, dietary changes, exercise, and mental discipline along with medical guidance.
A reflective piece argues readiness deters disease and war, urging national strength as a shield. It contrasts pacifist motives with wartime anxieties, notes unemployment, gender imbalances, and social strains, then links courage to progress in technology and safety despite fatalities.
A reader asks through the column for information on the cause of ringworm and its treatment. The inquiry requests whether an ointment containing ammoniated mercury is effective as a cure.
A reader asks about the Ingersoll Educational Foundation and notes the fund can not be formed until the estate is settled, likely next year. The page also presents a series of Q A on baseball rules, construction trades dolly, fruit consumption in Britain, rescue of sight, bond issues and taxes, seasons’ names, and acute indigestion with practical explanations.
A readable OCR fragment shows a daily cross word with scattered clues across horizontal and vertical sections. It includes definitions like most important river in Palestine and signals for retiring, plus numerous garbled entries and stray phrases.
Washington reports on the expanded Democratic national headquarters and the arrival of new chairman Jouett Shouse. He plans organized, businesslike work with Congress leaders, careful public silence, and close staff collaboration, while Democrats assess Hoover era policies and farm distress backing new leadership.
The text explains that improper chewing, overeating, and drinking lead to indigestion. It notes that those most prone are people in poor hygienic surroundings, in rundown health, or suffering from gout or rheumatism, and those with chronic indigestion.
A garbled OCR sample outlines English usage topics by W L Gordon including misused words mispronunciations and misspellings. It lists examples notes a few entries on pronunciation and vocabulary while oddly presenting random nouns and example phrases.
Sam Johnson Billy Hagan and Sam Begland formed the alumni lineup that lost to Ohio University Varsity in baseball yesterday. The report notes local business developments, student performances, river dangers, and prize winners among Athens residents.
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