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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

4

Prohibition Killings Split Congress Leader Faces Backlash

Congressman Charles H Brand of Athens advocates against killing law violators, arguing self defense exceptions exist. He faces strong opposition from Bishop James Cannon and a public wary of lethal enforcement as Hoover administration weighs stance.

Rodney Dutcher Ashington Charles H. Brand Athens Brand James Cannon Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington Heath Bishop Cannon Helix Superior Court Cgeorkia Congress Z. Khiftine Besiges Stan Bodlessurs Georgia Setae Ccnviter

A Thought for Today Proverbial Wisdom

A compact proverb page quotes Proverbs 19 15 warning that slothfulness leads to hunger and notes a witty Cowper line that an idler is a watch with no hands reflecting on idleness and time.

Green Goat humor and aging readers in Ohio University paper

An editorial observes how the Green Goat publication at Ohio University jolts elders yet delights them, arguing humor shifts with generations. It notes differing tastes between youth and elders, the evolving role of school magazines, and a reflection on aging, society, and institutions like lodges and the poor house.

Green Goat Ohio University Express

Old Age Security and the Fear of Dependency

The piece argues that many fear aging without security, noting that some cannot afford insurance and will face rejection by relatives. It contrasts the dignity of independence with the sting of poverty and questions how long relatives will greet aging family members with warmth, if at all.

Nelter

Tariff system now a knotty global issue says expert

Frank H. Simonds argues in the Review that tariff policy has grown complex with overseas markets. He notes Canada and the United States trade heavily and that New world exports fuel competition with Britain and Germany. He warns higher South American duties could shift business away from these nations.

Frank H. Simonds Canada Simonds United Tru Lsica United States Enelt Germany Simond Sam

Public education for crippled children expands nationwide

A federal bulletin notes that almost every state now funds specialized education for crippled children, alongside medical care. Training began as charity, but after Minnesota’s 1907 law, public responsibility grew, aiming to enable independence through education and training on a large scale.

Public Responsibility Federal Bureau of A of Education Union Minnesota

A Plea for Courtesy On the Open Road

As warm weather nears and a new motor touring season approaches the American Nature Association urges courtesy and consideration from motorists and campers. Drivers should put out campfires, clean up rubbish, leave forests undefaced, and respect others rights on the road and in camps. Most motorists will heed the warning, reflecting open road democracy.

United States Canada American Nature Association

Day by Day in Greater New York City by Gilbert Swan

A wandering column from New York City describes sidewalk life and characters in Manhattan. A plant shop near Penn Station draws curious passersby as workers water boxes while a Greenwich Village resident recalls jail stints as creative ventures. A blind stand operator on 57th Street earns a living with papers and magazines, counting debts from Tex Rickard’s estate.

Welsh crowd hears Lloyd George on Churchill fault lines

From Page One the former prime minister Sir Lloyd George speaks to Welsh and English listeners. He says he would condemn Winston Churchill for a month to push a perambulator along a road without footpaths.

Penmacnmawr Lloyd George Winston Churchill

Lloyd George Plan for Roads Faces Churchill Criticism

Lloyd George proposes employing unemployed Britons to repair old roads, construct new routes, and create footpaths for women with baby carriages. Churchill, as chancellor, rides in an automobile and derides the plan as extravagant waste.

Lloyd George Winston Churchill Riden

Police Target New York Sneakies With Heavy Force

New York police commissioner Mr Whalen aims to seize $2000 in speakeasies assets and deploy 18000 officers to crackdown on illegal bars amid a sweeping crackdown plan.

New York Whalen

Health and Diet Advice From Dr McCoy Weekly Menu

Reader questions on health and diet answered by Dr McCoy. Weekly menus and remedies cover prolapsed organs, abdominal exercises, and protein rich diets, with caution that newspaper columns cannot substitute medical treatment.

Frais Origi Pirae Hubbard

Daily Menus From Historic Housekeeping Note

Breakfast includes French omelet toast and stewed apples with cereal. Lunch offers orange juice eight ounces. Dinner features vegetable soup Salisbury steak baked eggplant and tomato celery salad. Breakfast repeats with whole wheat muffins peanut butter and stewed raisins.

Breakfast and Lunch Menu Notes from Daily Rations

A compact listing of meals includes breakfast with waffle browned thoroughly crisp bacon and applesauce. Lunch features stewed corn boiled lettuce and a salad of grated raw beets.

Whalen appoints 160 supervisors to curb speakeasy crowds

The commissioner assigns 160 police supervisors to oversee 17,849 officers amid 32,000 speakeasies. The piece notes old ratios and contrasts prohibition aims with prevention, highlighting the scale of enforcement challenges.

Whalen

Mrs K Reflects on Health and Fear After Surgery

Mrs K writes about an appendectomy and internal organ prolapses and her weak strength. She also expresses a persistent fear of being harassed, though she believes she should not be, indicating anxiety after medical issues.

Daily Study In Correct English Word A Day

This item presents guidance on proper usage and pronunciation in English. It discusses when to use terms like dead versus deceased for animals versus people and notes common mispronunciations and misspellings. It also highlights synonyms for majestic and noble and urges readers to master one new word daily by using it three times.

Captain Allen Leads Athens Students to Camp trip

Captain J. B. Allen will conduct personal chats for a school trip sponsored by Athens Messenger to Camp Alfcean in Michigan. Dr. Z E B Farson joins Athens State Hospital staff. Squire Rose and Mrs Rose depart for Toledo for the Ohio lodge meeting. Fire Chief Will Casley reviews fire apparatus in Cincinnati and other cities. Wil won Athens boy Wilsn wins game despite illness as pitcher Siow gains season pace.

J. B. Allen Athens Messenger Alfcean Michigan Squire Rose FE. T. Rose Toledo Secnnch Lodge of Ohio Will Casley Cincinnati

Notre Dame football history cited in 1919 1924 streaks

A compiled Q and A from an early 20th century source covers Notre Dame’s 1919 to 1924 football run, noting 23 wins 3 losses with ties, and discussing related sports trivia. The piece also includes miscellaneous questions on Aguinaldo’s capture and other historical curiosities, presented in a quiz format.

Notre Dame

Messengers Popularity Contest Leaders Named

Marv Ginnan and Walter C. Allen head the Messengers big popularity contest based on today’s votes. Ira C. Evans of Nelsonville is also among the leading voters in the first round.

Marv Ginnan Walter C. Allen Messengers Ira C. Evans Nelsonville

Red Cross Sewing Unit Holds Luncheon at Hillcrest

The Athens Chapter Red Cross sewing unit enjoys a luncheon today at Hillcrest the summer home of Dean.

Athens the Red Cross Hillcrest Dean

Federal education official urges broader adult ed expansion

Poc tor Cooper warns the Association for Adult Education that U.S. voters average at sixth or seventh grade level. He calls for continued expansion of adult education programs nationwide.

Poctor Cooper Association For Adult Education United States

Interest in government trumps education for voters

The speaker argues citizens lack interest rather than education, noting only 606 voters out of 160 eligible. They claim more fractions algebra and geography will not aid in solving society’s growing social and economic issues.

Public receptions at White House reduced to one day a week

In his term start President Hoover limited visits to three days then two days weekly, now cutting to one day on Wednesday. The change aims to shift focus from curiosity to public business and achievements.

Hoover White House Tom, Dick and Harry

Virginia Hogan Wins National Spelling Bee Title

Twelve year old Irish American Virginia Hogan from Omaha takes the national spelling bee championship. Teru Hayashi, a Japanese boy, finishes fourth after being eliminated on the word Panacea.

Virginia Hogan Omaha Teru Hayashi Panacea

Community Members Attend Local Social Event

The fragment lists several attendees including Mrs J J Woctm, Mrs Ari Bstas i Brown, Mrs Minto, Ralph Woods, Guy Hiwil, Mrs Young, Mrs James Murti, and Frank Cone at a recent gathering. Names and roles are unclear due to damaged OCR.

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Daybook of a cryptic crossword puzzle fragment

A fragmented crossword puzzle item listing clues and partial answers. It shows mixed word fragments and hints such as seed part wing deer aquatics and terms like revolver falsehood wrath and observance, suggesting a puzzle page with many incomplete entries and garbled OCR.

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