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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
4
A new book titled Wild Game Its Legal Status traces the history from Roman times to modern state regulation. It explains that public ownership lies with the state and no individual can own wild game, with ownership transferring as game is released or escapes.
The essay argues that film could surpass books in teaching geography and world matters, offering memorable, efficient lessons. It envisions widespread use of educational movies advancing teaching methods, reducing childhood aversion to school, and reshaping future classrooms.
A young waitress who attempted suicide cites endless labor as the cause. The piece paints a damning picture of monotonous, exhausting work and poor retention shaping the lives of city wage earners.
The leading company of cadets at the U S Naval Academy, noted for drill and athletics, honors the colors presented daily by a pretty girl. In former years the company commander who received the colors also gained a special prize.
In New York June 17, a chatter on public speaking recalls Otto Kahn’s stage fright at his first speech. The column notes coaches like Samuel Kayser and Leslie Carter shaping stars such as Norma Talmadge and Gloria Swanson. It also reflects on publishers weathering shifts, valuing old-timers like Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain as steady sellers while newer houses struggle.
Fre deric J. Raskin explains a national Information Bureau offering free services to answer queries. Topics cover government figures like John Barton Payne, scientific wonders, archives and early fire insurance origins, plus colonial mail delivery and Benjamin Franklin’s postal reforms.
Ten years ago Troop I Boy Scouts organized a summer camp at Buckeye Lake with G F Morgan arranging the camp. Cost was 10 dollars including railroad fare. Local Kiwanis met. speakers included W B Bartels Dr J R Sprague and C Lloyd Strecker. Ben Covert received a gift for his new baby. Service Director Williams had crews cleaning streets. Streets remained dirty due to city funds.
A man walks the streets of Athens carrying a buggy whip. The sight recalls a decade ago when farmers on the same streets widely carried buggy whips.
Samuel Cooper outranked Robert E. Lee in the Confederate Army with generals Cooper and Albert Sydney Johnston listed ahead of Lee. Cooper, born 1798 in Hackensack New Jersey, resigned from the U.S. Army in 1861 to join the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis, attaining full general rank. Tomorrow: The Famous Writer About Success Who Died a Failure.
The Washington Letter notes peace organizations aim to end citizens training to bear arms as the 1920s arms reduction talks gain momentum. It cites the London and Kellogg pacts, European disarmament debates, and fears of a new arms race amid economic strain and rising taxes.
The speaker recounts nights of shin injuries and financial hardship. Consolations from others about a quick recovery fail as stocks crumble and personal wealth evaporates. The speaker rejects optimism about a quick market rebound and laments a bleak future.
A year without the customary kiss at the Naval Academy graduation prompts debate. Officials say the practice is undignified and unmilitary, while supporters feel commencement should preserve the romatic tradition.
A brief devotional note quotes St. Matthew 6 34 urging readers not to worry about tomorrow but to trust tomorrow will provide its own concerns. The line sits as a spiritual reminder within a daily meditation collection.
The Athens Messenger promotes Everybody's Stamp Book for stamp collectors and novices alike. It highlights the stamp collecting hobby with mentions of King George and active bidders at auctions, inviting readers to send for the booklet for six cents in coin or stamps using a coupon.
One hundred leaders pledge to cultivate the proper feeling and enthusiasm in the state to drive the intended outcomes beyond the immediate circle. They aim to mobilize support and amplify impact across communities and sectors.
Cardinal Pedro Segura y Saenz, Spain’s top Catholic figure, was deported by the Republican government after urging Catholics to elect Parliament members who defend church interests. He left voluntarily then returned incognito. rioting followed, though Saenz did not urge rebellion.
Three thousand advertising men convene in New York underscoring advertising intelligence as vital to drive commerce. Leaders stress that informing potential buyers about products is as crucial as possessing them for prosperity.
An ad style passage argues that insurance protects assets and reputation, suggesting a buyer s guarantee and the impracticality of burning an uninsured factory. It invokes Tiffany and Company as an example of prioritizing integrity over imitators, asserting that great businesses avoid imitation and preserve value.
Agricultural statistics from Athens County show increased fruit output and higher butter and eggs production. Wool decreased while creamery butter output rose modestly. Hens laid about 50 dozen more eggs than the previous year, and Athens township led in tomato production among townships.
Seth Lewis celebrated his seventh birthday with a party at his home in Hotel Athens. Guest Edward Jennings attended the event.
The Interstate Commerce Commission is described as the nation’s premier federal regulator after the Supreme Court. It oversees railroads, with power to set maximum and minimum rates, issue railway securities, ensure service, authorize line changes, and enforce safety rules. Historical meat and reform legacies trace its creation in 1887, its fluctuating authority, and its recent gains in safety and defect control reducing locomotive faults and accidents.
Uncle Sam outlines how city and country mothers can seek medical advice for babies. Centers staffed by nurses and doctors provide examination, diet guidance, and home visits to prevent sickness, with referrals to physicians or dispensaries when needed.
A fragment discusses burglars choosing between stealing a name or all money, with Morgan and Company's hypothetical response to maximize value by building reputation and protection. The line suggests prioritizing monetary security over brand name loss.
Milwaukee police are credited with discouraging crime though Chicago criminals claimed the city’s crackdown was a public relations stunt. An incident showed Chicago figures visiting Milwaukee for tactics before returning to operate there, testing the claimed local effort.
The readable fragment hints at Milwaukee political figures and criminal allegations involving Whilsadie Weatley and others. It mentions higher officials dealing with a case and three lower figures connected to thieves.
A trimmed OCR fragment hints at a crime中心 theme with a focus on an unseen crime core. The text mentions a chime wave and a shift in attention to an ordinary figure, Olivier, suggesting a narrative path toward a concealed wrongdoing. The source remains incomplete.
A shifting political climate and police activity reshape how a local issue is reported. Officials pursue new angles amid public scrutiny while residents react to changing leadership and enforcement priorities.
Russia decrees that all defective children including the deaf blind mute crippled or mentally feeble must be educated. The order contrasts Russia with the United States and is presented as a point in our favor in the article.
The text cites a Russian decree prioritizing state needs over disabled children, stating defective children must be educated to be useful to the state. It claims the state comes first, followed by the unfortunate children, highlighting a harsh view of welfare.
Langstreth’s Old Timers tied the game 6 to 6 with the Longstreth team. After seven innings the Old Timers refused to complete the tie as darkness approached. Ross Clary hit a home run, and a catcher for Old Timers suffered a leg fracture during the contest. The report reaffirms the teams’ actions and notes 7 hits by Longstreth vs Taylors’ pitching. The event occurred in Longatreth on June 14, 199k.
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