A Thought For Today and Moral Reflection
A devotional note cites Psalm 7 16 about mischief returning to the wicked and says every guilty person is his own hangman drawing on Seneca wisdom.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1929
Page
4
Athens Resident Enlists Citizens to Curb Speeding
A East Side Athens resident takes action against speeding by recording license numbers and prompting arrests of motorists who ignore speed limits near a school zone. Officials acknowledge the bottleneck at Fast State Street worsens traffic, plan widening the street, and urge community involvement to slow drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
More Scout Troops Needed in Messenger Territory
The piece urges expansion of Boy Scout presence as a path to wholesome character. It notes boys reach twelve and choose peers, calls for one troop per thousand residents, cites Athens with four troops needing four more, and invites adults to volunteer as scout masters to fulfill the community need.
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Boy Scout Organization
Athens
Voluntarry
Old Friends Reunite in Athens Visit
Resident of Athens for years, now in Washington D C, Mr Moore and Mrs Moore stay a week in the old hometown meeting familiar faces. Moore, once executive head of the First National Bank and state senator in the Ohio Assembly, enjoys wide local acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Washington, D
Moore
Old
First National Bank
Ohio Assembly
H David H. Moore
I Like Living in the Nation's Capital in Athens
The speaker remarks on enjoying a brief stay in Athens while noting that new friends from across the country and abroad never feel as close as lifelong companions from home. He stresses the shared experience of leaving one’s nativity and discovering its impact.
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Athens
Dangerous Route No 31 Between Athens and Logan Warned
Local motorists with years of experience deem the Athens to Logan stretch on Route 31 the district’s most dangerous road. Night driving is especially perilous due to curves, poor surfacing, uncertain berms, blinding lights, and drunken drivers. Officers can protect daylight traffic, but nighttime risk remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Logan
Publc
Growth of Public Education Booms in America
The Advance in Education notes a rapid rise in high school attendance from 915000 in 1910 to 3757009 in 1926. Junior high enrollment exceeded 1,000,000 with over 309000 high school ranks. About half of high school graduates advance to higher institutions, underscoring education as a democracy’s core.
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Federal Bureau of Education
Two Chicago gangsters killed in Indiana auto death
Scalisi and Anselmi, famed Chicago gangsters, were found shot to death in an abandoned car in Hammond, Indiana. The piece notes past killings, their failed attempts at punishment, and suggests Chicago will not miss them much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Chicago
Scalisi
Anselmi
Hammond
Ind
Secalist
Bowling Green to Host New Luxury Apartments Rise
A revived Bowling Green area in Lower Manhattan is set to see about 250,000,000 worth of upscale apartments rise around the Battery to Rector Street corridor. The narrative recalls Revolutionary era memories, tourist views, and historic landmarks as planners push a fifty million dollar apartment development while acknowledging the desire to afford such housing.
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New York
Bowling Green
George Hf
Battery Belt
Battery Districts
Governor's Island
Frank Stone
Marine Glass
Battery Park
Rector Street
Peter Minuit
Manhattan
Dayton Expert Warns of Global Market Strains
An industry analyst cites persistent production and distribution bottlenecks while stressing strong salesmanship as essential to navigate rising costs and uncertain demand in the world economy. The commentary highlights manufacturing challenges and the need for strategic outreach.
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IHIS
Dayton
Bio Airship Grae Zenpe n Sets Second Ocean Crossing
The airship Grae Zenpe n plans a second ocean crossing with about 50 passengers including four women. Among the travelers is the inventor of a cipher radio device enabling encrypted messages. The note signals German aviation leadership efforts despite losing the war.
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Bio
Grae Zenpen
Darwin
Court frees individuals arrested on birth control charge
A New York court releases people detained on a birth control related charge after a set up sparked public opinion to shift. The ruling reflects evolving attitudes toward reproductive rights and criminalization in the state.
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New York
Fragmentary Text Summary From OCR Note
Fragmentary OCR lines reference a woman and family theories with unclear context. Readable elements mention “woman” and possible parental or domestic notes, but missing full facts or coherent events. No definite names, dates, places, or outcomes are discernible from the fragment.
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy
Dr McCoy urges increased rough fiber in diets to exercise intestines, compares humans to livestock, advocates leafy vegetables and non starch items, and warns against overreliance on heavy concentrates. He answers readers on eye tearing, custards, heart sensations, and clarifies gynecology terms.
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Frank McCoy
Origins and power of the U.S. House Speaker
Rodney Dutcher traces the evolution of the House speaker from British roots to the strong political role of figures such as Henry Clay and Thomas B. Reed. It contrasts past restraint with how speakers shaped committee control, floor access, and partisan strategy, noting key leaders and transitions in American congressional history.
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House
Henry Clay
Madison
James G. Blaine
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Reed
Canon and the House of Representatives A 19th Century Dictator
Joe Cannon dominated the House from 1903 to 1911 shaping rules and procedures. Insurgent Republicans and Democrats allied to unseat him but the Rules Committee remained powerful enabling his oligarchy to dictate to the House while the Senate acted as the final disposer.
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Inele
Joe Cannon
Reed
Mer
Dentoers
Cannon
House
Senate
Sena
Divine omnipotence questioned in birth control debate
The speaker argues that divine wisdom is insulted by the notion of God preferring a frail mother with many ill children and that human birth control cannot avert pregnancy if the Lord wills it, asserting God’s omnipotence.
Athens County election board clerk race sparks forum
A public forum letter explains a Democratic member’s support for Joseph Richards for clerk of the Athens County election board and notes fellow Democrat Charles Beckler backed David Johnson, who was chosen head of the board. The writer urges local voters to back home town merchants and reflects on community loyalty.
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Messenger
Athens County Election Board
Joseph Richards
Glouster
David .Johnson
Mr Richards
Johnson
Bardin
Thens
Ohio
Britain Faces Taxed Nation Dividing Over Jobs Plan
The text argues Britain, heavily taxed, spends vast sums on unemployment relief and contrasts Lloyd George's plan to employ the idle in road building with feeding a supposed army of parasites, framing the election as a clash over work versus welfare.
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Britain
Doles
Liovd George
Lioyd George
Answers to Questions Be Frederick J Haskin
Frederick J Haskin explains humanism as the Renaissance phase in Italy focused on renewed study of classical sources. He discusses how scholars emphasized the humanities and revived Latin and Greek learning, shaping modern thought.
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Frederick J. Haskin
Italy
May 19 Crossword Puzzle Jumble of Clues
A page shows a dated crossword with numerous horizontal and vertical clues. Items include questions about language roots and objects like embedding sounds and plant names. The scattered entries reference historical terms and a final line hints at yesterday's puzzle solution.
A Daily Study in Correct English Adherent
A compact study note by W L Gordon discusses common word usage and misuses. It features a daily word ADHERENT defined as one devoted to a cause or leader, with an example of followers.
Athens Township graduates celebrate foxwell exams
J B Clayton of Athens presided at graduation exercises for Athens Township students who completed the foxwell examinations. Harry L Connett of West Union Street will graduate from Johns Hopkins University after four years in medicine. Charles Grimm's band will perform at the annual patriotic celebration July 4 with Warren G Herding as speaker. Ten years ago wrestlers Thor Olson and Bill Blits were noted.
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J. BR. Clayton
Athens
Athens Township
Charles J. Grimm
Warren G Herding
Harry JL. Connett
West Union Street
John Hopkins Pniversity
Miss Bertha Bridgeman Returns Home for Summer Vacation
Miss Bertha Bridgeman a public school teacher in the local system for two years left for her Summerfield home to enjoy the summer recess and rest.
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Bertha Bridgeman
Summerfield
Seniors Honor Maude Lynch and Margaret Davis
A group of high school seniors gathered at Judge Lynch's home to celebrate the graduation of Maude Lynch and Margaret Davis in a small, informal ceremony.
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Judge Lynch
Maude Lynch
Margaret Davis
Safety Director Franz Wood Orders Band Departure
Safety Director Franz Wood accused a gypsy of pickpocketing this morning and ordered the entire band to leave Athens, curtailing an event.
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Franz Woodworth
Jos
Athens
Mrs Temp Telegram Play Shines At Athens College
Athens youths Donia Nye Joe Morrison and Charles Woodworth starred in the college play Mrs Temp Telegram. The nine performers delivered a sparkling evening of drama with lively acting and stage presence.
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