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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1931
Page
4
The Athens Messenger reports farmers across the drought region are plowing and preparing fields with hopes for a normal season. Experts warn against overplanting wheat as storage from last year grows and prices may fall, while foreign crop data and domestic demand influence planting decisions.
The narrator travels from Tata to Oudida into Morocco, recalling towns shelled in wars and border crossings. He notes shifting climates, passport checks, and the pull of markets where Morache cigarettes and local money shape daily life as American coins regain meaning amid Algerian currency.
A printed Q A quiz explores diverse topics from geology and poetry to phonetics and citizenship. It cites Frederic J. Genkdn and Mireenr Washington as sources and discusses antediluvian data, Vitaphone, coast bays, and French generals in the World War with brief factual answers.
A reflective piece tracing Montague s struggle with relativity Dr Einstein and the lure of puzzles at night It explores the toll on reason and nerves and ends with a pithy thought about public life decorum and the human element in figures
Russian master Alexander Alekhine staged a 26 game bind-aided exhibition in New York at the Hotel Alamec on a April 1924 day long session from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. He finished 16 wins 5 losses and 5 draws. The record and the chaotic era around it are noted amid several odd anecdotes.
Frederic Haskin notes the Bureau of Fisheries report from the Pearl and Hermes atoll 1500 miles from Honolulu. Scientists describe day and night noises from nature and wildlife that outshine urban din, with sheerwaters turtles seals and seabirds making continuous sound.
A short promotional note praises the variety of fish and seafood beyond common meats and promises a new booklet for housewives. It explains selection and cooking tips and asks readers to send six cents in coin or stamps to cover postage and handling.
Reader offers coin or stamps in return for a copy of a catalog or booklet. The note mentions the Athens Mersinger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C and asks for a response with name address and payment.
A collage of items notes a “Heat Coat” idea by Weebfeat Swope, party attire to spot the bill payer, plus remarks on Marihuanas added to deadly drug lists and Admiral Hobson linking cocaine to desperates. It mentions Franco-Latin naval ties, frustration with government business, and Six Companies Inc winning a dam project bid of 43,800.05 dollars.
Ten years ago Athens Troop TI beat Parkersburg Troop 2 in basketball by 43 to 7. Denison track beat Ohio University 68 to 17 in Granville. Athens High over Zanegville 39 to 0 with BMeVay scoring all points. Philomathesian Society claimed silver cup. Subpoenas issued in DUI case. Atomic notes on local events and school activities.
A Washington anecdote centers on an ambassador and finance minister sharing a lift malfunction during a dinner, reflecting on diplomatic pomp amid a busy Capitol scene. The column also notes shifts in Civil Service exams, unemployment trends, and travel spending by Americans, with memories of Admiral Dewey’s widow and evolving public listings.
Mrs Owens feels a wild urge to flee household duties and take her afternoon, but Jack pushes her toward a park outing and fishing. The scene contrasts restless wanderlust with family duty and the need for guidance from an older hand in decision making.
A sermon prepared for the Commission on Evangelism by Clarence H. Wilson contrasts Solomon’s worldly wisdom with Jesus’ spiritual insight. It notes that Jesus’ teachings probe deeper truths beyond wealth and status, and argues Solomon’s fame rests on pragmatic tests while Jesus’ wisdom demands repentance and humility.
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