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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows references to postal, association, and obituary items. It mentions a late note about a card of a deceased individual and a foreign office element, with partial addresses and class matter labeling. The readable pieces lack a coherent event or full names to form a clear summary.
A devotional line quoting Tillotson states that every Christian receives a power to resist temptations, establishing spiritual steadiness and moral resolve for believers.
A U S army test of a three-quarter ton truck mounted music box and tin horn Taps raises doubt about replacing a traditional band and bugler. The piece mocks the idea as impractical, visionary, and pacifist in origin, arguing it would erode the romantic appeal of military life by about 60 percent.
Secretary Stimson tells the Senate Naval Committee that Japan has twelve eight inch cruisers in the water or near completion, compared with the US two in water and five under construction, underscoring concerns about American naval strength and London treaty implications.
Dr Julius Klein estimates roadside hot dog and soft drink sales at 500 million dollars yearly with 110000 to 125000 stands and 3000 added annually. He says the summer tourist movement transforms American life, expanding travel, consuming, and shaping the national spirit for decades to come.
The discussion outlines how Japan would hold at 100000 tons while the U S built to 143000 tons and 15 eight inch cruisers as a bridge to 1936. Admiral Pratt warns he would have to fight if war comes. The piece questions alarm over Japan and suggests letting the war scare fade.
In New York a vivid profile of Max Rimeelf, a dealer who buys unsold publisher copies cheaply and resells them in drug stores and chains. The piece contrasts his hard won memory of early gangland New York with his modern role shaping accessible reading for the public.
A convention discussion touched on a New York personality and a person named Max Sdlob ax. The speaker suggested he discounts literature and Fet items, remarking on a marked down price of 1.70 dollars for certain items.
The passage notes that all women and mothers bear tiny babies even in large species. It mentions bear cubs are born while the mother hibernates and hints at future science altering childbirth. The closing line oddly ties babies to pears, illustrating playful or garbled text.
French papers hail the response to Fascist pressure presenting Prime Minister Tardieu’s firm stance. Critics praise France’s resolve and insistence on independence amid Italian intimidation.
Report notes Ziegfeld maintains a private rear wall box above the balcony with private access from a suite. The box is built like a cave and lets him see and hear the stage while observing audience reactions. Only Ziegfeld and his close circle use it.
The passage argues that France has often justified its actions by history from Charlemagne onward. It notes disturbing intervals when imitators like Napoleon III believed they could surpass Bismarck without relying on armies or generals.
The remark hints Mussolini linking France’s glory to an Italian boy born in Corsica who attended a French military school and carried French pride across Europe under Napoleon’s eagles.
The government proposes men seek gold prospects, supplying camping outfits and directing surveyors. If adopted, many volunteers may join. Hunting for gold is a pleasure even without a find, as men are born gamblers.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports fewer deaths from consumption, noting improved mortality figures. The statement cites narrowing mortality gaps and ongoing health improvements in policyholder cohorts.
A health column by Dr Frank McCoy outlines flatulence causes from improper food combinations and digestion issues. It links gas to greasy starch meals and high fermentation, listing beans cabbage melons onions garlic radishes peppers turnips and peanuts as common triggers and notes how inflammation or constipation worsens gas formation.
The article praises Metropolitan Life President Frederick H. Ecker for advancing health information and earnings via advertising. It notes more policyholders than ever, citing better-fed people with leisure as reducing illness and praising the company for saving lives and money through its campaigns.
The account notes Mr. Davis, a labor ally, defeated Mr. Grundy to win the Republican Senate seat. It highlights Davis’s victory as a win for labor and honesty and mentions the Davis-Brown fund totals $367,450, exceeding Grundy’s campaign spending.
On his birthday yesterday King George created Sir Esmie Howard a baron. Sir Esmie's eldest son, a Newman School pupil in Lakewood New Jersey, will inherit the title and a seat in the House of Lords, with his Area children as potential successors.
The king awards titles freely from knight to duke claiming power to please subjects. Amy Johnson is named empire commander for her England to Australia flight, a title presented with no cost. Some British figures such as Gladstone reportedly refused odd titular honors.
Washington June 4 The Sheppard Towner Maternity and Infancy Act faces likely death after a dispute between Congress and the White House. Supporters decry moves to shift or delay funding and fear loss of practical motherhood and child welfare work. Critics include labor and farm groups who back a re enacted bill to resume aid with clearer funding.
House leaders fault a lack of activity as welfare reform measures drag. The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee under Parker New York holds up Cooper and Goodwin bills while the Senate with the Jones bill has reported it favorably but kept it on the calendar since April 9.
Observing a tadpole's wish to be a frog, the poem traces longing and frustration as beings desire transformation. It contrasts land and water life with a melancholy tone and ends noting shared human yearning to be other than we are.
With little opposition, discussions favor a compromise on a maternity bill. Mr Hoover has urged visitors that some form of maternity legislation will pass this session, but he appears to back only the second Cooper bill. As the session closes, mothers and babies again face uncertain outcomes.
Athens sees more cars and leisure vehicles leading the Athens Automobile Club to publish a traffic rules booklet. The advisory aims to guide drivers and improve road safety amid rising vehicle use in the city.
At a Marietta Masonic Club meeting last night the group voted to hold the annual picnic in Athens to coincide with the dedication of the new temple in June.
The Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Pilcher have just returned from Memphis Tennessee where they spent the winter with their children.
Mrs T R Biddle and her son Clifton departed early today for Dayton to visit Mire L D Poston, according to local social news.
Ten years ago the university will start work on extending the central heating system within a few days, as stated by Dr. Alston Ellis president of the university. Dr C L Strecker pastor of the First Methodist Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon before the John Hancock High School graduating class Sunday night.
The Friday schedule shows Ohio University's baseball team playing Capital University in Columbus. On Saturday the Athens nine travel to Delaware to meet Wesleyan University squads.
Miss Jesse Lovell secretary of the Methodist Foreign Missionary Society of Marietta attended a Wednesday reception hosted by Mrs Rexiam and Mr Rexiam. The event highlighted society work and local church outreach with Lovell sharing updates on missions.
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