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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1930
Page
4
A historical note praises honest selling and restrains imitation products. A clerk’s courteous service and tidy shop embody good retailing. The piece argues advertising sustains prosperity, urging persistent promotion to counter hesitation and keep commerce healthy.
Responsible oil producers in the United States advocate conservation of petroleum by reducing waste. They emphasize pro rata develop ment unitization and centralized field control, aiming for higher recovery, stable prices, and orderly industry growth. The piece urges citizens to support responsible producers in outlawing waste and using resources efficiently.
New York reports a giant producing syndicate forming to manage film and radio rights for a planned program from the Erlanger era. A Philadelphia theater was acquired with the ambitious plan, and six more Manhattan houses were being negotiated before the entertainment downturn hit.
A theater producer recounts how the biblical epic Ben Hur faced stiff resistance yet rapidly achieved success. He notes supply issues and early skepticism from exhibitors and crew as the show gained traction.
The article recalls early theater figures Erlanger and George Tyler plotting open air productions in Ashbury Park, funding struggles, and ambitious attempts like As You Like It. It follows Tyler’s misfortune, Munro Mullown’s later fame as a trainer, and Erlanger’s belief in bold ventures despite lean times.
A driver unable to perform a field sobriety test is instructed to park by the roadside and lie down to sleep it off. The scene notes several individuals lying down near a vehicle described as core parked nearby.
A brief note discusses California’s driving while drunk penalties being harsher than simply sleeping it off. The text suggests the prohibition climate and temptations beyond the border may influence enforcement or behavior.
Police describe John Billiken Rita as a bootleg racketeer from the Bugs Moran Gang. He was found in the Chicago River with bound limbs, and investigators question who burned his fingers during torture before his murder. Authorities state racketeers kill and do not talk.
Businessmen here express optimism as Los Angeles income tax receipts show a 192 percent increase, totaling an extra 5,990,000 over the prior year. The improvement signals a stronger business climate as revenue grows.
A health column discusses sense of smell its link to taste appetite and digestion. It covers how odors affect mood health and even disease detection, notes animal vs human olfactory ability, scent in religious and mating contexts, and gives patient Q A on pale complexions bananas constipation and dental pulp stones with dietary and dental care tips.
A biography of Fredericd Haskin, longtime director of the fee key, lauds his 44 years guiding players and coaches with decency and efficiency. The presentation cites his leadership, influence on youth, and family support as key to his enduring impact on the game.
The Los Angeles Examiner notes frequent brief statements of PACT showing improving conditions. Other newspapers may publish similar summaries, signaling progress across regions.
The text argues people shape themselves by belief and warns against letting prosperity die from imagination. It recalls a macabre joke about a man killed by a fake razor in hot water, then contrasts with President Hoover’s image as a nation’s doctor offering encouragement. It urges buying what you want, starting with a car, and enjoying life now.
The proposed planet could be Copernicus Tycho Galileo Kep ler Descartes or Newton, honoring nations Poland Denmark Germany Italy France England. The choice reflects global scientific heritage and the idea that genius has nationality, as the six names span multiple countries.
Festivities marked St Patrick Day with green decorations in the West and East Monday. Car-toons editorials and ice cream floats decorated with shamrocks drew crowds as communities joined in the cheerful observance.
A fragment recalls St Patrick’s fame for bravery as he faced the Irish king on the Hill of Tara with red hair and minimal attire, demonstrating fearless resolve.
The piece reflects on Primo de Rivera's death from heart disease and argues that dictatorship is a taxing duty. It contrasts his fate with Mussolini and notes Italy's interests in keeping leaders abroad. The commentary suggests Mussolini as a strategic figure in the broader European scene.
A compact teaching note on common word usage and pronunciation. It covers misused phrases, spellings, and a daily goal to master one word. Today’s focus is Deter defined as to turn aside or discourage by fear, and to prevent by fear.
Attorney C A Hadcliffe and Lan caster Postmaster Janes Alexander and Juza M Shewalter prepare for the intercollegiate debate between Denison and Ohio tonight Judges include C H Hivson of the Chamber of Commerce The Athens Council of Women Welfare workers discusses a full time nurse and a half time nurse for the area Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce votes to support a soldiers and veterans memorial event Historic county school exam results and a social at the Elks Club are noted Also mentioned are travel to Columbus for relatives and a new daughter Mary Francis 2824
In Washington March 19, Dr K dominates a debate on the power issue as the Western power trust charge and Federal Power Act compliance swirl around the Indian Bureau and the Flathead project in Montana. The controversy links Wilbur and Bonnier allies with private interests and Boulder Dam power.
The row between Messrs Fussell and King spilled into the open as Senator Courens pursued a bill to create a national commission on power and refinifications. Senators Wheeler Was of Montana feared Bet her intended to transfer the Flathead site to the Montana Power Company. The power trust lobby pressed for a formal investigation, with Wheeler Walsh Russell and Kins supporting.
A scrambled crossword style list of clues with cross referencing terms includes horizontal clues like Sound and Ace with numbers and various wordplay hints, plus vertical entries such as Typical Native metal and Pine earth suspended running Water. It also mentions yesterday's answer and tips about spelling and filler notes.
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