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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1929
Page
4
Dr. Frank McCoy discusses cherry foods noting their ancient roots, seasonality, and cautions about combining with other foods. He warns about digestion issues and suggests cherries with milk or alone, mentions cherry processing like Maraschino and cautions on toxins in seeds. He offers general health guidance and reader questions on coffee substitutes and blood transfusions.
A Washington note from the Congressional Record recounts a tense exchange between Senators Caraway and Norris over civil service and census takers. The dialogue highlights interruptions and sharp exchanges as Norris defends civil service and Caraway challenges the argument, ending with remarks that readers can find in the Record.
A column contrasts male fashion, love, and money with social expectations. It argues women value attention and personal style over wealth, predicts men will adapt with bolder dress and charm, and urges balance between work, health, and leisure for future generations.
An excerpt reflects on aging and lifestyle comparing past generations with present habits. It muses on health, vitality, and the idea that modern living may shorten lifespans, contrasting with older, easier eras.
Athens honors returning veterans and families with open homes and hospitalities amid a large convention. The Alumni Memorial Auditorium and university facilities host visitors as citizens share meals and support, recognizing the tax funded educational role for the region and state.
New Athens traffic rules win near universal approval as congestion eases. The city assigns a traffic officer to enforce the ordinance and cites improved flow. Patrolman Gilson is praised for policing the hour parking limit and double parking has been largely eliminated.
A vivid travel column aboard the Betsy Ann on the Ohio River reflects river folk culture. The piece recalls the pulse of river boats, old whistles, and legends as families welcome each packet with waves, tow chickens, and eggs, while pilots recall old tales.
Webb Ricketts of Shawnee County captured a rare monkey-faced owl near Mt. Lorry. The specimen is noted as particularly curious by local observers.
The excerpt argues that prosperity varies by country with cheap labor in China leading to low consumer spending. It contends workers should have jobs and wages should be raised only when the public can buy more. It links capital share and wage levels to overall economic health.
A university professor, Isnoook of Ohio State, assaulted a young woman with a hammer, slit her throat to end her agony, and faces claims of preying on co eds. The piece argues for capital punishment as merciful, noting his presumed insanity and the electric chair as a swift response.
W L reports a 19 pound weight loss but still suffers pain. The note asks for further guidance on relief and asks whether the pain can be eliminated with the given method.
GERFSMART BOSCH tells German dye trust stockholders of cooperation with Standard Oil of New Jersey. The plan aims to speed synthetic benzine production and fuel independence, prompting concern among Germanys European rivals and urging caution against selling Standard Oil short.
A Balboa telegram reports dredges removing about 250000 cubic yards of dirt and stone from a Panama Canal landslide to keep the waterway open. The operation aims to restore canal passage and prevent closures.
The piece questions bombing impact on a canal in wartime and urges a Nicaragua route. It calls on President Hoover to pursue the project. It notes the Prince of Wales turning 35 and contrasts his prospects with historic monarchs while praising the prince's diligence.
A compiled Q and A on topics from the Freiburg Passion Play history to government money laundering and old world slave trade, with notes on Lindbergh, Roman warfare, and Caesar. Includes Beet sugar factory counts and annual farmer payments.
A reader from Orange California recalls wartime service with Thomas, Ezra Walker, and the 161st Ohio Regiment. He mentions ties to a drum corps and service in a Grim corps, describing confinement and long years since.
The house judiciary committee, chaired by Volstead, completed drastic legislation declaring any beverage with over one half percent alcohol intoxicating and forbidden. Arrests include Alex Rich the Cleveland slayer captured in Athens. University surpasses 1,500 registrations. Columbus School Board votes for immediate teacher pay raises. Business advertising surges as the economy grows.
A jumble of crossword hints and trivia prompts listing explorer names city capitals biblical floods gods and phrases. It includes assorted clues on ships speed weather house items animals foods and biblical terms with no coherent news context.
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