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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1930
Page
4
A historical note describes a population figure of 100000 across five eastern Ohio counties. It references the Athens Nelsonville Glouster area and surrounding communities. The item cites various publishing associations and wire services in the context of circulation and office locations.
A reflective quote collection notes Proverbs 24:88 about a moment of rest. It contrasts gentle wisdom with an adventurous traveler’s view of sleep attributed to the Earl of Beaconsfield. The two lines offer a meditative, period-appropriate tone.
Former Wyoming governor Ellie Taylor Ross argues emotions determine voting more than issues. She claims likes dislikes and prejudice sway elections and that public servants are chosen on whim. The piece notes her inside political knowledge and questions how leaders are seen.
The piece argues that personal conduct drives traffic safety as 80 percent of motor difficulties stem from human behavior. It urges citizens to practice courtesy toward drivers and pedestrians, stressing that civility and respect for others' rights are essential to solving the traffic problem.
Street and highway courtesy shown by drivers and pedestrians fosters mutual rights and safer travel. The text urges obedience to law and shared road use to solve traffic problems and promote safety. It promotes courtesy as a guiding principle on the roads.
The push for a six hour day with eight hour pay will spark national debate on shorter hours. The railroads have profits from strict economies, and whether they can adopt the six hour day without losing profits is uncertain. The era of a shorter workday appears inevitable, but timing and industry suitability remain open questions.
A Richmond Va diarist kept a diary for 73 years and asked in his will that it be burned unread. The piece argues diaries are private, intimate records meant for the author and should not be read by others after death.
The piece notes that Spanish General Valeriano Weyler once spurred intense American hatred for his harsh Cuba era methods. It argues national feuds cool with decades, as Weyler’s death earns only a brief obituary paragraph, illustrating how even strong hostilities fade after 30 years.
An Ohio Amish group left their farms to bring free meals to thousands of jobless in Cleveland. They practice simple living and reject modern tech, yet their action reflects a gospel principle from the faith they revere.
A New York observer describes an Indian cultural display in a brownstone on Hight-First Street featuring nautch girls and Hindu performers. The piece outlines heritage of nautch dancers, their temple roles, and contrasts with Broadway's bustle, noting ancestral training and reverence in their craft.
The passage remarks that though the lists read like literature rather than serious writing, they still steer men toward books and reading, reflecting a literary habit of turning attention to literature.
Calvin Coolidge urges citizens to earn prosperity not assume it. In his daily piece he contends Americans have vast resources and wealth from cotton, copper, wheat, petroleum and bank deposits, yet feel poor due to spoiled expectations. He notes 25 million autos and large foreign investments while warning against complacency.
A 19 000 gram weight fails to balance two 500 gram weights on a highly sensitive balance at Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland. The balance detects gravity variation with distance from Earth center, balancing is perfect when weights are side by side but not when stacked. Tomorrow a feature titled A UNIQUE BUILDING.
Frederic J. Haskin notes Germany, once the most intensively industrialized, begins a rural shift as unemployment rises. He cites a Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce report: during the first half of 1936, 28 German cities with 200000+ population each lost about 60000 people despite a normal birth surplus, Berlin posting a net loss.
The British Labour Government says 12,960,900 are idle here. The opposing side denies the figure, while acknowledging government agencies provide near estimates. The text reflects debate over official data and transparency.
A writer notes millions idle across trades with 80 workers in one outfit dropping to 69. An engineer recalls men waiting for heavy labor jobs at 80 cents an hour while some try for scarce higher paid posts. The piece argues many prosper, while Coolidge is said to understand the issue.
Ralph Ferrara 20 confessed love to Rose Provengano 19 who did not believe him until after he shot her and then killed himself. She asked the magistrate to release him so they could wed and nurse him. she would sign no complaint. Both expected to marry, bandaged, as courtship misrules evolve.
Dr. Chaim Weizmann resigns as head of the Zionists amid a stinging denunciation of Britain’s Palestine stance. He is described as a fit leader for a strong protest, with the piece accusing the government of medieval race prejudice and noting his wartime TNT invention that caused widespread destruction.
The text notes that in Budapest the phrase more serious race prejudice appears as university groups of fifteen attacking and beating individual Jewish students, a dangerous but not brave pastime.
A wave of revolutions leads to the arrest of forty military officers in Greece and echoes in Brazil Spain Argentina. The piece argues that civilian control of armed forces is sensible, noting soldiers and naval officers detached from everyday life risk overstepping their roles.
Washington observers dissect the Hawley Smoot flexible provision and the tariff commission as Speaker Hoover era actors. Fletcher as Hoover’s pick leads a panel accused of bias while critics doubt the panel’s ability to speed reforms. Edgar Brossard’s Utah appointment sparks fresh political debate.
Poem fragments and brief jokes reflect homely patriotism and travel thoughts. The writer notes preferring America over travel and mocks revivalist warnings about Heaven in a quip about parking space. A caption hints at Broadway autumn color observations.
Members of the Junior Hardings and Coolidge Club will lead tonight’s large Republican parade with red torches and banners. A Women’s League of Ohio University party drew hundreds of girls last night, who wore costumes and joined games and contests until ten. Athens youngsters caused little damage on Halloween, returning swings benches and blocks. In a 20 year look back, 500 people heard speeches from the Republican auto tour through Athens County with Ball Naylor and Albert Douglas as speakers. Divorce filings through the past year totaled forty, unchanged from 1909 figures.
The Sunday air was brisk as residents flocked to country roads near Athens for nutting. Reported abundant crops include chestnut walnut and hickory nuts, drawing many to harvest the trees.
In a debate at Ellis Hall last night Republican students selected Allen Tower George Blower 4 Lb. Fawcett and L DBD Jennines as the contestants for the governor race discussion.
General H Grosvenor returned last evening from a short campaign trip in Pennsylvania where his longtime friend Congressman Dazell seeks re election.
The Athens Messenger details a Washington based Information Bureau offering free inquiry responses. It lists sample Q A items on citizenship, Blondin, Crater Lake gas use, leather warping, Dr Lulu Hunt Peters, Betsy Ross lore, AP newspapers, Karel Capek, city sizes, fire causes, matzo pasta recipe, Mount Vesuvius replica plans, heirs to the throne, and rout.
Democrats have vowed a strong opposition to his confirmation and the Senate may be inclined to vote him down if pressed.
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