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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
4
Opinion piece urging readers to vote straight Republican in Ohio to restore party responsibility and cooperation between the executive and legislature.endorsees Myers Y Cooper as governor candidate, cites waste and conflict under current split control, and urges Republicans to elect a unified administration.
The article argues for continuing the Athens County two mill levy for three more years to fund year round roads. It cites farmer reliance on durable roads for hauling crops and the benefit of uniform food distribution, urging city and rural voters to back the program as sound business policy.
A dated reflection on male attitudes to dirt and cleanliness. It argues men tolerate dirt as part of life, notes some men differ, and suggests women may find the topic suitable for an editorial. The piece blends humor with social commentary on grooming and domestic behavior.
A frustrated household scene unfolds as a woman confronts a man who refuses to lift a finger for chores. He bursts into tears after failing to locate a clean sock, despite it being plainly within reach.
One third of Yale students support themselves, contributing $594 187 toward their education in the last year. The fact challenges the view of Yale as only for well funded families and suggests that self supporting students may achieve more. The piece notes that diligent workers are more likely to succeed than idlers.
Arthur Brisbane compares King George granting Plymouth city status to ancient rulers who rebuilt cities like Tamerlane at Samarkand and Genghis Khan. He cites historic city-making as a royal prerogative and references Harold Lamb’s Tamerlane.
President Coolidge saw the original manuscript of Alice in Wonderland, which sold for 150000 dollars, and he felt it surpassed all in his own career in wonder and excitement.
The passage compares Alice in Wonderland characters with American politics, noting that Coolidge's ascent from a Vermont farm to the White House is more remarkable than any tale told by Lewis Carroll. It frames the President’s climb as the standout feature in contrast to fictional characters.
King Amanullah and Queen of Afghanistan visit England and advocate women’s liberation. The queen returns wearing short skirts, silk stockings, and distinctive hats. The king invites smile and says women may choose similarly.
A harsh critique notes the king Amanullah is checked by the high priest who insists Mohammed’s standards guide royal behavior. The high priest warns against excessive liberties for women and predicts consequences if the king spoils them beyond acceptability.
The passage notes that people resist freedom when unaccustomed to it and uses the canary metaphor to illustrate confinement. It also states that many Black slaves during the Civil War resented emancipation because it required them to self-support.
Doctor Eckener praised Herbert Hoover for saving thousands in Germany from starvation after the war especially children. The remark, made during a visit, is noted as a factor likely to influence voters.
Mr and Mrs George Blumenthal donate one million dollars to the Metropolitan Museum for use at the trustees discretion with the principal to be spent only for works of art and held by the museum.
The speaker notes Blumenthal’s generosity and urges trustees to spend gifts to support American artists. He cautions against rushing purchases, arguing this is an era of industry, not art, and that only one thing is done well at a time. He compares future spending to Medici patronage.
Dr. Frank McCoy outlines eggplant origins in the East Indies and rising popularity in North America and Europe. He offers recipes and notes eggplant's mineral content and digestibility, plus health tips and reader questions on nails and illness.
Dr. Alston Ellis will deliver the memorial address for the Greenfield BPOE on the first Sunday in December. Nearby trips include J H Copeland visiting Elkins and Cumberland for several days on business. Scout thrift stamp sales feature leaders Floyd Brown William Miller in Troop 1 and Arthur Cameron Francis Gallagher Robert Horn Lester Foraker in Troop 2. Florence Gabriel of Columbus visits the Fulton home at 36 Franklin Avenue.
Attorney Emmett Keenan of Nelsonville attended the opening session of Common Pleas Court today, marking the start of the term.
Mrs. F L Preston spent Friday in Logan on a social visit. She was seen touring local sights and meeting residents during the day.
The article analyzes potential shifts in Southern voting patterns, comparing 1928 to 1912 and 1916. It discusses Democratic strength in states like North Carolina, Florida, and Texas, the impact of bolting Republicans, and how Northern influence could reshape Southern politics and future ticket outcomes. It notes Democratic persistence in the South amid bolter activity and the possible formation of cross regional blocs.
Frederick J. Haskin answers questions on the Solid South list Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Texas Virginia and the term bobby tracing to Sir Robert Peel. He also sketches the Petit Trianon as a Louis XV villa at Versailles completed in 1768 with Marie Antoinette’s dairying amusements.
On November 1 1701 William Penn returned to England. In 1762 Benjamin Franklin returned from England again. 1765 the Stamp Act became operative in the colonies. 1864 the Confederate dollar valued at 446 cents. 1864 the postal money order system was inaugurated.
Puzzle text lists clues and garbled entries about opera figures and word tasks including a famous cigaret girl, various wordplay hints, names, and scattered references to English history and music terms. The readable parts point to a crossword style list rather than a single event or person.
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