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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
4
Washington reports a strong Senate push to remove a tariff bill provision dubbed the censorship joker. Treasury officials drafted the clause to bar sedition and treason related materials, provoking student and professor alarm over banning classics and revolutionary writings.
A fragment indicates debate on who should control what materials Americans read, criticizing wartime censorship and noting court cases as reference points. It highlights tension between protesters and authorities over regulating obscene content and exhibitions.
A guide outlines proper flag etiquette for parades and displays. It covers display times from sunrise to sunset, marching order with other flags, and handling when hung without a staff. It also notes prohibitions on misusing the flag in uniforms, drapery, or advertising, and advises respectful treatment.
In Athens the court ruled that police cannot regulate aesthetic aspects of buildings without clear legislative backing. The case, watched by other towns, shows zoning and appearance protections were deemed insufficient under existing law, prompting calls for broader city planning to shield residential districts.
The article notes opposition on grounds of taste as plans for erecting a new station proceed to city consideration and final approval.
Ohio Republican Women launch a series of schools across districts to educate voters on governmental affairs. The Athens County rally highlighted women’s growing political engagement and the need for informed participation beyond party labels.
Athens prepares to welcome a few thousand Spanish war veterans and their companions for the annual convention. Local clubs invited the group after Chillicothe hosting. Housing appears adequate, but dining facilities lack inspection and plan. Organizers urged to survey dining capacity and forecast demand to avoid congestion and ensure prompt service.
Gilbert Swan begins a new series describing his cross country travels to escape the city bustle of New York. He plans a open road journey through counties towns rivers and familiar childhood sites to recapture past scenes and contrast life beyond Manhattan.
Short trips require proper lunches using whole wheat bread, lettuce, celery, and fillings like meat or eggs. Pack thermos or fireless cookers to keep foods warm. if unavailable, wrap hot pots in newspaper to insulate. Also includes water quality and nutrition Q&A on dandelions and back ache with professional guidance.
A seventy year old man left the old folks home claiming poverty and pride, wandered to a delicatessen and collapsed from starvation. Doctors blamed starvation while police cited pride as the cause. He died yesterday, with authorities noting he became a permanent resident of hardship. The piece also laments patriotism, education, and French figures like Rene Lacoste amid a stream of varied topics.
The passage notes color in dyed fabrics largely wastes resources since dye remains only in a saturated salt or alum solution and has no lasting effect. Fabrics treated this way fade with ordinary washing and no reliable household method to set the color is known.
A compact study note on word usage missteps with examples. Topics include common mispronunciations like Brown stationer, frequent misspellings, and synonym guidance for roam and deviate. It highlights phrases about vocabulary growth and odd coinages such as venomous as a single word.
The new Dierman cabinet forms and Germany is near signing a peace treaty before the time limit. Liquor interests seek to dispose of 10000 gallons left from the dry amendment but the provision is rejected by the House Judicials Committee chaired by Volstead. A large summer session enrollment exceeds 190 students as calls arise to aid school board salaries.
A scrambled list of crossword style clues with hints for horizontal and vertical entries. The page notes an instruction to reference an earlier solution, mention of a perfect golf score, and scattered fragmented terms related to archery, anatomy, tools, and emotions.
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