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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1930
Page
4
A devotional line cites St Luke on mercy toward those who fear God through generations and George Eliot urging offering mercy to others as a guiding virtue. The items present a religious reflection rather than a news event.
The article argues that a century of hunting and fishing has depleted wildlife and that conservation efforts must be funded by sportsmen across Ohio. It urges larger and sustained contributions, noting that a dollar or two yearly is insufficient to establish protected habitats, propagate game, and guard reserves for future generations.
Broad audience fatigue with constant jazz on radio grows in favor of educational content. Listeners across alliances express desire for meaningful, constructive broadcasts as station offerings seem repetitive and overexposed.
A reflection on radio as a learning tool, predicting enduring programs that teach without lecturing. It urges civic investment, old age pensions debate, and view that municipal improvements cost little yet yield long-term value, urging mature support for progress and future generations.
Special Writer reflects on Nan Patterson, the elusive figure linked to the 19th century murder case of Caesar Young. The piece traces rumors of Patterson’s true identity, courtroom drama, and enduring mystery, noting sensationalism, celebrity, and her disappearance after the trial.
The city forum discussion raises concerns about local health and community needs while residents debate organizational outreach and upcoming civic events. Citizens voice hopes for progress, with emphasis on health services and city growth amid ongoing planning.
A health column by Dr. Frank McCoy discusses chorea also known as St Vitus dance. It covers symptoms in children nine to twelve, gender differences, brain and spinal cord involvement, links to rheumatic fever, January onset patterns, and a treatment regime including fasting, milk diet, toxin elimination, rest, and limited studies. Qs and As address phrenology, scalp treatments, and blood tests.
In a chaotic column, gunmen target a wealthy contractor Albert Schwarzler amid racketeering tensions in Chicago. The piece also notes a New York memorial pole controversy, union square politics, and fears over modern technology replacing musicians in theaters.
Publishers cut fiction prices in half while three major houses offer 41 novels at reduced rates. Calls rise for cheaper scientific volumes at fifty cents per column inch to boost accessibility. Pope Pius XII marks the Holy Hour Centenary in Vatican rites with solemn kneeling in St Peter's Basilica.
Dr McKibben Dr Butts Robert Lunsford George Boles named health inspectors by County Health Commissioner Higgins. The Methodist Episcopal Church district conference began at Central Avenue M E Church. Eleven young women will be entertained at the nurses training school graduation. Memorial Day address planned at Athlone Hospital.
Questions cover air races to be held at Curtiss-Reynolis Airport in Chicago from August 23 to September 1. The text also notes veterinary education trends and Gothic cathedral tastings, including a brief bio of Marc Comnelly and various school underwater labs and markets.
In Washington the taxi rate has fallen to 35 cents for most trips, replacing higher fares from earlier years. The shift follows competition among small firms and new entrants, with old three-company rates and warnings from Diamond Taxi about speed and safety amid rising travel demand.
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