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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1929
Page
4
In this column Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health answers readers on diet and health. He describes a sample weekly menu, offers a Spring Cleansing Diet Course on request, and addresses questions about knee creaking from synovial fluid deficiency and heart trouble worsened by gas from poor food combinations.
Washington dispatch notes Uncle Andy Mellon likely to leave the treasury without forceful push from lawmakers. The piece critiques his waning power and lingering controversy over stock interests and past policy, amid Senate scrutiny led by Norris, Walsh, and Couzens, with Hoover watering down secrecy on tax refunds.
A reflection cites Romans 13 8 urging love as owed to all and fulfills the law. Petrarch adds that love is humanity s crowning grace and guiding link to duty and eternal good.
The article argues the city lacks a central relief fund for youth and civic programs like Boy and Girl Scouts. It urges every resident to contribute, noting past donations focused on the sick but overlooked citizenship and youth efforts. It calls for a yearly community chest effort funded by all, with wealthier neighbors giving more.
The American Legion urges Dec oration Day to honor fallen soldiers with solemn rites rather than a gaiety filled holiday. World War veterans would lead ceremonies in May 1934, while Civil War veterans step back as guests of honor. K I Crossen post urged to organize and revive the traditional observance.
The piece notes complex market conditions for produce with radishes arriving in Ath ens and selling cheaply due to demand. It argues that trained buyers are essential, weather raises cannery prices, and canned goods may cost more. It stresses that prices fall with large futures and calls for collective marketing to stabilize farms.
A one year old woman in New York pleaded guilty to grand larceny and received two and a half to five years. She asked for a one week postponement to obtain a permanent wave before starting her sentence, and the judge agreed, highlighting the pull of appearance even in prison.
Citizens' Committee in New York says speakeasies pay at least 20 million dollars yearly for protection and that the city has about 32 000 such places. The group argues graft fuels the wet metropolis and notes removing bribery is needed before Prohibition can succeed.
The piece surveys Manhattanites known for distinctive dress and manner, naming figures like David Beneco, Morti Gest, Feisce, Texas Guinan, Paul Whiteman, Jimmy Walker, and many others. It notes Greenwich Village’s fading atmosphere, landmarks like the Brevoort and Lafayette Hotel, and the rise of new social centers and changes in culture as exemplified by Sam Schwartz moving uptown and adopting a tuxedo-ed nightlife persona.
The Pope gains broad acknowledgment of his spiritual authority, with hundreds of millions across the globe recognizing his influence. The sense of consolation stems from global esteem and the reach of his role.
The report notes a rising tariff on raw and refined sugar as Cuba must pay heavier duties. It mentions impact from Philippine sugar imports and shifts in trade policy reflecting global tariff pressures.
The article discusses ongoing duty free arrangements and argues they will show Filipino friends the advantages of a United States partnership. It frames economic cooperation as beneficial to both nations and outlines expected positive impacts.
Tobacco farmers gain more from a government subsidy plan while middle men in farm products are expected to pocket profits. Growers anticipate relief as the program unfolds.
Senator Moses of New Hampshire is informed by Senator Sackett through Mr. Lowry that U S tobacco sold domestically at 12 percent would receive a government bonus of 17 percent per pound on all tobacco exports.
Fragmentary figures discuss paying tobacco farmers 1244 cents and shipping abroad. A small difference in cost is cited as two percent, with bonuses and rounding affecting the final per cent outcomes.
Breakfast features poached eye on melba toast with stewed figs. Lunch includes a pint of buttermilk and a dozen dates. Dinner offers vegetable soup with Salisbury steak, string beans, eggplant, and a salad of sliced tomatoes with minced prunes in gelatin.
Calvin Coolidge, director at New York Life Insurance, arrived early for his first directors’ meeting. The former president is focused on life insurance as a path to public service, earning $46 yesterday, a figure small by today’s standards. His father once paid a blacksmith $1 a day fifty years ago.
A historic solitary prisoner found encouragement in a spider weaving and rebuilding its web. A prominent jailed magnate, held for defying Senate questioning, is noted for a nurse with blonde training as a more uplifting influence.
In a jail medical department a blonde nurse helps an inmate with medical care while directing an assistant. The scene implies a high value setting with a large sum noted for the staff, reflecting a tense atmosphere.
The United States Army presented an exercise on Jones Island showing imagined protection of the nation. The forces, in imagination, displayed courage and theoretically drove the enemy into the sea.
The record states that the United States defense includes twenty air planes, signaling familiarity of aircraft within national defense.
Incomplete fragment notes a person aged 69 with unclear context. It provides no concrete event, date, or organization and lacks specifics to confirm a newsworthy item. More readable text needed to determine a proper summary and proper headline.
A town forum erupted when a student father demanded that his son and four others join six graduates on stage to receive diplomas. The board refused, omitting five names for not attending the baccalaureate. After clashes and a deputy arrival, the mayor announced all graduates would receive diplomas on Thursday.
In Millfield Ohio E GQ questions a New Jersey judge’s ruling sentencing a man to thirty years for defending his daughter’s name and honor by killing the alleged violator. The writer argues against undermining home life and warns such judgments may erode national moral foundations.
A Daily Study in Correct English explains common errors such as using several kind of apples instead of several kinds and mispronunciations like eph em er al. The guide highlights correct word forms and pronunciation to improve everyday usage.
The Bureau of Mines lists ruby emerald diamond and sapphire as the most precious stones. Demologos built in 1814 for the U S Navy later renamed Fulton. Byrd Expedition mail has no direct service. use American Representative in New York or radio. personal mail to Topley Dunedin New Zealand. Walter Johnson recalls a timed fastball at 122 feet per second in 1918 or 1914. Americans in Mexico number about 1800 with investments around one hundred million dollars.
A dense list of crossword hints appears, including horizontal and vertical terms such as One horse carriage, Home of a spider, Verbal Stations, Inhabitant of an asylum, To separate a sentence, and many others. Several clues reference clothing items, animals, materials, and objects like Coaster, Gaiters, Roofing material, and a wooden box. The puzzle lists numerous terms, partial answers, and a signature JA NIE fer at the end.
The Biblia Pauperum was published between 1430 and 1456, a small 14 page work with woodcut illustrations for poor preachers. It is accessible at the British Museum.
Wil Hines and Anisa Hooper of the Athens Gun Club competed in Corning on Monday with about 20 entrants. They placed in all but one event. Emma Palmer, secretary treasurer of the local Order of Eastern Star, was praised in the annual inspection. Dr. and Mrs Fordyce began managing the Athens State Hospital today.
A ten member Covert family, previously occupying the Connett residence on Montrose Avenue, has relocated to a new home on Morris Avenue. They left the Montrose property and established residence on Morris Avenue.
The Rev. H Mashall Thurlow preached the baccalaureate sermon for Athens High School seniors Sunday night. Will Alderman sang a solo.
Ten years ago the board of elections elected Fred Bougher clerk and John Finsterwald joined the board. Riverfront farmers fear spring flooding as creeks along the Hocking rise. The Athena High School Band will provide music for the community flag raising tomorrow. all are invited.
The laying of water and sewer lines on East State Street from Park Street to the Children's Home is being delayed some by continued rains.
The high achoo play by Mr. Bob, a local favorite, will be repeated in Nelsonville next Friday night for the benefit of the Boy Scouts organization there.
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