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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1928
Page
4
A newspaper card notes a quoted proverb about pride from Colton and a biblical line from I Corinthians 10 12, urging caution for those who trust in standing firm. The brief item blends moral reflection with a religious allusion typical of daily snippets.
The women of Athens are urged to lead reforms citywide including a garbage disposal plant and preservation of shade trees. The piece notes their success in projects from Memorial trees to cemetery work and calls for action on juror access and tree trimming, urging organized effort and leadership.
Officials defend the Lancaster street repaving timeline noting ongoing problem discovery during study. They emphasize permanence of the project and deny rushing the long lasting improvement used by thousands of weekly motorists.
France, weary from postwar strife, cheers Lindbergh as his New York to Paris nonstop flight revives hope. Crowds press against fences at Le Bourget and at the American Embassy balcony, celebrating Franco-American friendship and naming streets and monuments in his memory.
Sullivan and Mulcahy headline a busy day with unexpected events. Paul Revere's horse story emerges as a notable element in the roster of happenings.
Arthur Brisbane describes John L. Sullivan meeting the Prince of Wales in Detroit on May 18. Sullivan boasts he will knock out England's Jem Smith in two rounds if he fights Kilrain, then returns to America.
The prince enjoyed the event but Jem Smith's manager rejected the proposed match. A bout with no gate money featuring Sullivan against Ashton failed to attract. Jem Smith then faced old Alf Greenfield, leaving the prince and the writer disappointed.
Joseph Mulcahy, editor of the Detroit Times, compares Detroit to New York’s past and future. He asserts Detroit today mirrors New York twenty-five years ago and foreshadows New York as it will be fifty years hence. Mulcahy notes the urban transformation and the city’s evolving identity.
Henry Ford greeted Bre men fliers arriving from Philadelphia and hosted luncheon with Edsel Ford, leader of the reception committee. He welcomed Junkers who built the Bremen and praised Germany's thorough training methods as he discussed engineering with the visitor.
At 4 pm Ford met General Atterbury president of the Pennsylvania railroad. They likely discussed the proposed combination sleeping car and airplane trans continental service announced by the Pennsylvania and Santa Fe.
Just beyond Ford's Dearborn office General Atterbury observed air transportation in operation at the Ford flying field. A neat new station for arriving and departing air passengers has been built. A large Ford plane recently brought a full load from Cleveland and waited to carry another load in the opposite direction.
Ford shows keen interest in aviation while deflecting questions to Edsel who handles the flying plans. He sells his tri motor airplanes for about thirty thousand dollars below cost to build, expecting profits with volume later.
Ford notes that aviation faces a significant obstacle and that major actions may be required. He hints at possible one or two concrete measures but does not specify which steps or timelines.
The city celebrated the Bremen flight with focus on Ford while ignoring the Junkers who built the aircraft. When asked about fairness Ford answered with a quip referencing Paul Revere's horse.
Chrysler unveils the DeSoto to attract buyers and boost demand. General Motors plans a Buick release in July as industry growth accelerates. Knudsen, GM president, notes Chevrolet pace at about 130 thousand cars monthly.
A young Ford factory driver speeds a Model A to forty miles an hour in second gear while bragging that three negatives make an affirmative. He dodges between two heavy trucks risking the reader’s life as he asserts others now yield the road.
A buoyant message highlights abundant opportunity in the United States to recover from recent Wall Street setbacks. It emphasizes optimism and the potential for individuals to regain momentum in the short term.
Stocks on the big Exchange were valued at yesterday's market price totaling 54 818 925 860 dollars. This figure reflects broad holdings across major listings.
The text contrasts stocks on the curb and unlisted wealth with brokers loans. It notes broker loans are under nine percent of big exchange stock values and dismisses fuss over these loans, urging focus instead on broader market context.
Dr Frank McCoy answers health and diet questions in this paper. He argues that poor diet and prolonged malnutrition distort figures and that balanced eating plus exercise can improve health and beauty. He explains dextrinized food as toasted starch easier to digest and assimilate.
J K reports gastric stomach symptoms with postmeal gas and heartburn. An expert clarifies the condition is gastritis, warns against a soft diet, recommends reducing sugars and starches, balancing meals, and drinking water between meals to dilute gastric fluids.
Gilbert Swan notes New York’s booming church construction with the Cathedral of St John the Divine leading at an estimated 39 million dollars, plus several sky scraper churches planned or under way. He contrasts these towers with a Greenwich Village lunch wagon a builder surrounded by new walls.
Ten years ago Henry Ersengler and Thor Olson drew crowds as the season's biggest wrestling match. Athens residents attended events at a Pleasonton home hosted by Mr and Mrs John C C Hanning while W St U members planned a high school club. Athens high school beat Glouster high school by one run in baseball. Twenty years ago Miss Esta Cunningham from Glouster celebrated a birthday with friends. Taylor's furniture on Court and State was a major local store. Miss Belle Knowlton, a local schoolteacher, spent a day in Albany. County Commissioners Biddle Wolf and Hill visited Athens on business.
Senator Norris of Nebraska, longtime judiciary chair, outlines priority campaign themes. He calls for tackling monopolies especially the water power trusts and urges accountability for corrupt practices and rail freight rates. He also criticizes executive power trends and endorses reform of Congress and prohibition enforcement.
Questions cover topics from aviation pioneers to the Spirit of St. Louis stamp, Greek Latin inscriptions in Rome, Antarctic ice, Chicago history, the Alexandrian Library, inaugural balls, the song All Thru the Night, and Protestant nations. Notable facts include first taxi in NYC uncertain, Benjamin Riley linked to early French car, Spirit of St. Louis stamp sale June 18, 1927, and library estimates for Alexandria.
Puzzle hints show unkeyed letters F and E at corners with multiple word clues. Horizontal and vertical lines list definitions for actions, objects, metals, colors, and states, including Indian terms and natural phenomena. The scattered readable items suggest a mixed word puzzle with varied topics.
About 14,000,000 or 13 percent of the population is of foreign birth. The anti slavery agitation began early in U S history. The National Anti Slavery Association formed in 1833. In 1851 Garrison founded the Liberator which ran until 1866. Associates included Wendell Phillips Charles Sumner Gerritt Smith and Lucretia Mott.
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