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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1929
Page
4
Athens City Council considers rescue equipment for the Hocking River drownings, airplane regulation, sidewalk rebuilding and garbage disposal. Officials warn finances limit street work while safety and enforcement gains are noted in the county courts and jails.
Senate figure Brookhart pushes for anti monopoly reforms in the movie industry and attacks Will Hays, while clashing with Indiana's Fess and others. He critiques patronage, urges relief for farmers, and targets the Southern system under Hoover era politics.
Gilbert W Newton notes the surge of crank calls and moonlit stalkers in Manhattan. Celebrities face privacy intrusions as fans and reporters flood hotels and offices with letters and demands, while public figures seek privacy amid harassment.
The story notes ongoing discount rates and abundant credit for borrowers while a French monoplane plans a New York to Paris flight yet fails to captivate the public. It mentions aviation attempts, fuel stops, and critiques of financiers and industrial leaders amid a broader Wall Street backdrop.
A fragmentary dialogue references modernist religion opposing earth metaphors and lightning in churchs. Questions probe government roles, taxation on wheat, and the Senate's secrecy. It mentions Ducal policy and standards for brick cleaning including acid washing steps and calcium salts.
The text describes bronze plates on markers, concretework, and thorn fences with specific heights and a ditch. It mentions a giant yew claimed in Selbourne England with a circumference of about 27.5 feet. It defines a pinscher as a German terrier and details Edwin Booth as a leading American tragedian born 1833 and died 1883. It also explains galvanized iron as zinc coated iron.
Health and diet Q and A by Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health discusses distinguishing pure grain alcohol from wood alcohol and its dangers. He explains distillation, denaturation, medical uses, and risks including blindness and death with emphasis on safety and verification.
A compact excerpt teaching correct usage and pronunciation with focus words misused and mispronounced. It presents examples like Mr Brown and Fortuitous, notes on pronunciation, and urges vocabulary building and steadiness in tone.
Fragmentary Athens items recount past celebrations at Athens College and University campus. Mentions include garden review, an orchestra, charity work by local names, and a fruitless chase for a missing musical artist. A ten dollar reward is offered for information about a man described as a great musician.
Puzzle hints mix biblical figures with random prompts. Key items include Daniel in the lions den and Rachel as Jacob’s favored wife, followed by scattered clue fragments and a closing note “Answer to Yesterday's Puzzle haha.”
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