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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1928

Page

13

Evolution Theory Sparks War Among Scientists

WASHINGTON June 16 Evolutionary claims by Prof Henry Fairfield Osborn challenge the official view of man’s origin and split the science community. Osborn argues humans arose from a non ape ancestor over a million years ago, prompting debate among Darwinists and leading scholars at the American Museum of Natural History.

York Henry Fairfield Osborn American Museum of Natural History Osbern Darioothe Ape Cama Mt Mw William S. Gregory Osburn Osborn S. “Rekita Oun Mart Ris Anthropik Ena Henry Tiehd Osborn Iman William K. Gregory Diagrin

Tropical fruits to replace grains in Southwest fields

Waving grain fields may yield to tropical fruit cultivation in California. The California Botanical Foundation operates a laboratory at Mandeville Canyon to test large scale growth of bananas, pineapples, dates and figs with an expected preliminary cost of 2 200 000 dollars. The 2200 acre Botanic Gardens front Santa Monica Bay and will be showcased as a Southwest attraction run by a non profit corporation of civic leaders.

Dan Campbell United Press Angeles Southwest California Mandeville Canyon Santa Monica Mountains Santa Monica Bay California Botanical Foundation Mayeria of Permanent Citizens

New Marshfield Squier Buster Prepared for Soldiers

A roster project in New Marshfield lists buried Civil War and Spanish American War veterans in the local cemetery. Notable names include Josiah Merritt son of a fallen soldier, Musicians Alvin Alison and John Minton, Hoyt Wing, and many others identified by small town markers and regimental ties. The effort honors veterans from Company H and other units with help from local officials and aides.

Merritt Josiah Merritt Mfth Ohio W Volunteer Infantry Wren Lafayrite Hawk Hamilton Dewseese Inuel Alison John Minton Flis Williaam Philtins Alexander J Unknown Saldie Jdohn Quinn A. W. Lievore James Penrod John M. Stewart H Imizner Joli Percy Wiliam J. Hays Corp Jatin Irdy Ale iDeweess Henry P. Beverace Sit jLeander Siright John Cleneppelson H Elias OW. Gilbert If Mo Beverage Amaiel Sreith Barlow James H Jones Charnard Theyitr Daniel Sidde AL Bed Bay Jackson Deviate Muriveival Dhil John ¥Nder Young Homer Hiler John Nereischo Yamalton Jol Uh John Bu Bias Ramplee John Bowen Mer Me Wil Cox MM. Phillips John Kula Rovian Pasida Mould

Health myth: bowlegs signal strength across history

A talk by Dr Tas terland cites that many famous figures from Julius Caesar to Babe Ruth were bowlegged. He cites a 1 in 8 bowleg statistic and notes broad public figures with the trait while discussing a study on health indicators tied to leg shape.

Joseph The Research Association Padiatr Will Rogers Babe Ruth Ings Dr. Tasterland

Senator Reed's Wife Seen as Distinct Personality Not Just Husband

Washington reports portray Mrs. Reed as a vivacious, influential partner in public life. Described as brilliant and companionable, she balances domestic roles with her husband Jim Reed’s political career and interests in art and culture.

England's Gordon Campbell Earns Victoria Cross for Q Ship Feat

British naval officer Gordon Campbell led the perilous Q ship operation against German subs during World War I. He planned the rigged tramp ship tactic, commanded the raid that sent a submarine to the bottom, and earned the Victoria Cross amid a rise in rank and honors.

England Gordon Campbell Aval Art SB Ondon Campbell London Capaingy DSC Wanbreaq Campbell LD. S.C. i Nadisheen Warle

Endurance record bid hinges on Rapsons new moon car

The article notes Lionel Rapson and son aiming to break a distant endurance record in an American car named Miarmon. It mentions plans to start in England soon and references Treasury driven currency changes and a large government payment program. The piece also alludes to British naval crews and submarines under the North Sea context.

Lionel Rapson England Ly 3 Treasury Maggie Suihoueh North Sea

She's One of Us Mrs Reed Daughter of Athens County Resident

Mrs Reed wife of the late senator is described as the daughter of Dr Eber Mansfreth of Canaan township in Athens County He became a noted Cedar Tepidi figure and raised four children His daughter Lara married James Reed who later became a U S senator from Missouri Nes Reed is the first cousin of Martin Mansfield and sisters Margaret and Caroline The Mansfield family traces to Iehiel Mansfield Dr Mansfield graduated from Ohio University and moved west before the Civil War settling in Cedar Rapids

RS. Reed Eber Mansfreth Canaan Township Cedar Tepidi da Lara James Reed United States Missouri Nes. Reed Martin Mansfield Margaret Caroline Canaanville Pike Iehiel Mansfield Eber Mansfield Dr. Mansield Ohio University Cedar Rapids

Washington social life and Mrs Jim Reed in the capital

In Washington Mrs Jim Reed, famed for dressing and entertaining, influences official circles with luncheon and dinner parties. The senator notes his wife’s popularity and says he would rather fish with Jim Reed due to better luck. The National Toll Bridge Company forms in Maryland to acquire and build bridges nationwide.

Jim Reed Jim Jara Reed National Toll Bridge Company Maryland

Front-Wheel Drive Cars Planned by New Okmulgee Firm

A newly organized firm at Okmulgee Oklahoma plans to begin production of front wheel drive cars soon. The car price is expected to range from 1490 dollars to unknown.

Ok'mulgee Okla Whl

Cleveland Woman May Be Confirmed as a Federal Judge

Article notes Cleveland woman Genevieve Cline poised for confirmation as the first woman customs court judge, a $10 000 a year life appointment, highlighting progress in women's public service and the Senate confirmation process. It discusses potential impact on national regard for women in high official roles and references contemporaries in Athens and Ohio University.

Cleveland Aldene Semner Levelani Genevieve R. Cline Hurting Perk Womean i. & Customs Court New York Fenecans Court Cooleinge Senate Genevieve Cline Cline Busine Seasinns

Diamonds Price Rise Planned by Diamond Syndicate

London reports that diamonds will cost more under control of a Diamond Syndicate member. Stones of three carats and larger face a minimum five percent increase due to strong demand for high quality stones amid a glut in small cut stones.

Ondon Joel

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