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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

4

Cabinet on the House and Senate floor proposed by Montague

Congressman Andrew Jackson Montague of Virginia pushes a bill to seat cabinet heads on Senate and House floors on set days with right to debate. He argues this would speed legislation, inform the public, and reveal good or bad cabinet performance. The measure has historical and notable backing, citing past advocates and presidents.

Washington Andrew Jackson Montague Virginia Senate House Montague Mr. Fall Mr. Daugherty Elihu Root William Howard Taft Woodrow Wilson Congress Woorow Wilson

A Thought for Today on Building, Budget, and Law

A newspaper column reflects on budgeting before building a tower and warns against lax criminal mercy. It urges voters to demand police protection, respect for the law, and public support for order, contemplating whether two gunmen should return. It questions progress in supporting law and order today.

New Athens Traffic Ordinance Promises Public Courtesy and Fines

City officials announce a comprehensive traffic ordinance to harmonize rights of motorists and pedestrians. It empowers police and the mayor to enforce penalties, with a public notice to explain provisions and a pamphlet soon available.

Athens

National 4-H garden contest urged for county clubs

The National Committee on Boys and Girls Club work announces a nationwide 4-H garden contest for counties with at least 25 members. Over 665,000 youngsters are enrolled. County champions win a wheel hoe. state champions a seeder and wheel hoe. national prizes total 390 and 200.09 dollars for scholarships. County agents from USDA supervise contests. both girls and boys may compete.

Willies Farmer Jones Creek United States Department of Agriculture

Gibson urges naval talks to ease U S Britain tensions

Ambassador Hugh Gibson, echoing President Hoover, urged a practical, nonsensitive approach to naval reduction at Geneva. He argued nations share the aim of peace and good relations with Britain and the United States and urged moving beyond technicalities to reduce distrust and competition.

United States Great Britain Hugh Gibsons Geneva Hoover Ambassador Gibson Wwe

Michigan moves to punish drunken hunters like drunk drivers

The legislature votes a stiff fine and jail for a hunter with four drinks while intoxicated. The measure equates drunk hunting with driving under the influence, arguing rifles are as dangerous as cars and the drunken man is out of place in modern society.

Michigan

Broadway Angels and Queens of the Stage Wealth

Gilbert Swan reports on New Yorks theater scene and lavish gifts for stars at Ocean liners arrivals. He notes courted investors called angels backers such as Otto Kahn funding costly shows despite uncertain artistic success.

Angel Kahn

Questioning Prosperity and Investment in Luxuries

A reflective note argues that prosperity depends on routine living costs and warns against gambling on good times. It contrasts workers’ living expenses with vast cash investments in luxuries and stocks, asking why prosperity would fail and urging prudent spending.

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy Column

Dr Frank McCoy offers health guidance on sluggishness digestion and exercise. Answers readers on thyroid and sexual gland signals eye circles lemon fasting weight loss and eye infections with cautions on autointoxication and proper remedies.

Frank McCoy

Quality over price guides consumer choices in stores

The piece argues that consumers should value quality over price or convenience, warns that seed oil imitations cannot replace real olive oil, and urges Wise chain stores to emphasize quality without harming producers of quality. It notes efforts to fight the Mediterranean fruit fly in Florida and mentions aircraft used against pests and in other roles.

Wise

Airplane Hope to Eradicate Animal Diseases Through Flight

The text suggests future air travel could regulate animal life globally, potentially wiping out many diseases by stopping pests like mosquitoes and tse tse flies. It claims eliminating animals could remove sleeping sickness, malaria, yellow fever, and animal-borne germs such as diphtheria, typhoid from horses, and other sources.

Man

Mystery of a Brand’s Fate and Private Label Dependence

The fragment questions how a brand’s survival hinges on quality versus private label competition. It suggests production control and consumer perception shape a brand’s future as customers lean toward store brands.

Chers

Chain Store Ties Grow As Brand Control Shifts

The Chain Store organization expands its low price model and gains influence over producers, signaling a shift in brand identity toward centralized control and potential market dominance.

Nol

Sinclair begins three month jail term after contempt ruling

The Supreme Court orders Harry F. Sinclair to serve three months in jail for contempt of the Senate. The piece argues wealth should not shield from consequence, noting Sinclair was not convicted of theft but of contempt for avoiding questions. It contrasts perceived justice for large-scale theft with jail time for millions stolen.

Supreme Court Harry F. Sinclair Sinclair Sincair America Senate Europe

Calamity Jane and historic notes from 19th century queries

Excerpted reader questions and answers cover Belgium currency Golden and silver standards. Louvre electric lighting installed 1928. Floating Sea Men’s Church Institute in New York 1843. Gum arabic replaced by gelatin in marshmallow manufacture. Calamity Jane biography. Leviathan oil or coal burn. Arbor Day origins 1865 1872 Nebraska first to observe annually.

New York City Seamen’s Church Institute of New York Fast River Pike Street Calamity Jane A. Jane Burke Princeton Missouri Deadwood South Dakota Custer Miles Montana Nebraska

Trade mark talk and Gothic origins in brief Q&A

The note discusses a proposed Department of the Interior trade mark to certify Indian goods and reports no action yet. It explains Goths split into Visigoths and Ostrogoths, their movements, and ultimate absorption. It lists regions and notes Governor Parks appointment and term. then ranks states with the largest Indian populations.

Department of the Interior Carpathians Dacia Black Sea Constantine Valens Spain Languedoc Alaska Bob. Co. A George Alexander Parks Coolidge M. A Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico California South Dakota North Carolina Montana Wisconsin Washington Minnesota North Dakota Michigan New York

Chamber Visit Highlights The Messenger and Local News

The Athens Chamber of Commerce visited The Messenger plant and heard F. W. Bush recount the publication’s story. At a K P reception for returning service members Hon. I M Foster Prof H R Wilson and Captain J H Comstock spoke. Twenty years ago Captain J B Allen planned a Messenger trip to Camp Algonac for Athens readers.

Chamber of Commerce Athens Messenger F. W. Bush K. of P I. M. Foster H. R. Wilson J. H. Comstock J. B. Allen Camp Algonac Messence

Local bids lead on county road project gains a name

In Tuscara County bids for the Middles burg Canal Dover road show F. H. Beckler as the lowest bidder. Athens High School juniors excel in a play last night with Marian Bush Blanche Riley Ralph Davidson Dorothy Kircher Dorothy Stutz Joshua Zeigier Liewllyn Evans among top scorers. Shakespearean declamation judges at the high school are Dean Irma E Voigt Mrs. F. W. Bush and Charles Cameron.

F. H. Beckler Middlesburg-Canal Dover Road Tuscarawas County Athens High School Marian Bush Blanche Riley Ralph Davidson Dorothy Kircher Dorothy Stutz Joshua Zeigier Liewllyn Evans Irma E. Voigt F. W. Bush Charles Cameron

Lead pencils from red cedar trees in East grow

The Forest Service notes red cedar suitable for pencil wood grows across the East and likely ages around fifty years. A Q&A lists pencil manufacture details including tree age and sourcing. The water diving question estimates underwater time without gear at about 11 to 13 minutes, with pearl divers historically under two to three minutes. The Colosseum seating capacity is given as 7 990 spectators. Booker T. Washington's middle name is Taliaferro.

D.C. A Forest Service RB. I. A Colosseum Rome Booker T. Washington A. W

The Messenger Inaugurates Day Mammoth Five K

The Messenger launches a daylong event featuring a mammoth five kilometer race and related activities. Participants include local athletes and volunteers coordinating the contest and associated ceremonies.

Mammoth Five

George McKinley Narrowly Escapes Dread Crossing

George McKinley five year old son of Mr and Mrs J McKintey had a narrow escape while crossing with his mother in Canaanville yesterday. The incident occurred during their visit leading to a tense moment and local concern.

George J. 9. McKintey Canaanville

Daily Study in Correct English Word Misuses

A compact guide highlighting misused phrases misspellings and pronunciation errors. It cautions on options undercuts and typos while offering vocabulary growth tips and a focus on a new word each day.

Today’s Cross-Word Puzzle Horizontal Clues

A readable fragment lists crossword clues and garbled entries including weapon used to shoot an arrow fence rail and various terse hints. The set mixes real clues with corrupted text and stray letters, suggesting a page puzzle scan with missing or misread words.

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