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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1928
Page
4
A daily devotional note cites Ezekiel 23 9 about giving a woman to her lovers and Assyrians to illustrate provoked consequences then adds a Bovee remark on genuine passion as a forward moving mountain stream with no impediment.
The Messenger announces a 1928 Cooking Week with an expert instructor visiting for a district wide program. The note highlights cooking schools as community hubs for wives and mothers to share ideas, improve home life, and gain practical kitchen skills.
The piece notes a strong post election mood with widespread partisan activity and high voter interest. It highlights keen campaigning by the Republican organization in Athens County and broad public engagement through radio, cars, and direct talks. The essay concludes that it was some election.
Modern street and highway upgrades in Athens make East State Street and North Lancaster Street smooth and hill-free, inspiring drivers and boosting civic pride. Improvements spur repainting, decorating, and renewed care for homes and sidewalks, with long lasting positive effects on property owners’ attitudes.
A fragment notes that the president-to-be should be alerted to remain vigilant as time approaches, signaling looming scrutiny and potential political tension.
The 1928 presidential race stands out for the radio era allowing candidates to address a vast electorate directly. Voters could hear both contenders’ final appeals from Maine to Oregon, transforming campaigning and promising more informed political debate.
A pivotal day unfolds as Hoover confronts Germany on key issues ten years after a defining era. Officials weigh risks and potential outcomes in a high-stakes political moment.
Arthur Brisbane notes the nation faces the largest election turnout ever as widespread interest grows. He credits the radio bringing the candidates into homes, shaping public perception and intensifying anticipation for today's vote.
In this campaign, tens of millions listened to speeches and arguments, but formed opinions more on voice and personality than on promises, unlike former elections where only a few hundred thousand heard them.
The text presents two main issues in the public sphere, prohibition and prosperity, stirring strong emotions. Prohibition draws sincere yet bitter arguments, while prosperity is framed as a matter of common sense affecting millions.
The speaker argues voters will choose the next administration based on whether they see the country as well run and prosperous or as a myth of prosperity. If prosperity is affirmed, Republicans stay in power. if not, Democrats win, aligning with Mr. Raskob’s view.
A former official asserts government aims to deliver justice first and prosperity second, arguing there is no substitute for prosperity and praising stable governance as the path to happiness and growth.
A veteran reflects that the war ended a decade ago and feels distant to today’s twenty year olds. He notes those who were ten at the time now shape the next generation, while the Civil War seems equally unreal to them.
The remarks probe whether another war will threaten the white race and what actions can avert it. The discussion centers on prevention, vigilance, and the enduring memory of Armistice Day as a warning and prompt for peace.
The writer notes the answer to a question is to keep ready for it and recalls a past delay costing billions. Einstein, about to announce a new discovery, refuses to reveal its nature or whether it will be understood by only a few. The observer criticizes several relativity books.
The article notes Einstein's view that the universe is not infinite and extends about a billion light years before curving back on itself. It questions what lies outside that curve and reflects on human limits in grasping infinity.
The article reports Mr. Hoover answering critics who accused him of aiding Germany by not prolonging the blockade. He defends the policy, citing Western upbringing and humanitarian concerns, saying the U.S. should not strike at women and children and that Germany has already been defeated.
Questions answered by Dr Molly via Ui paper. The column discusses hallucinations including causes from dreams to toxins and theories from Theosophy. It presents reader questions on dental health, rheumatism, constipation, and swelling legs with suggested diets and routines.
The piece discusses last minute shifts in support during the campaign, noting how both parties fear a drift, the spending in Ohio, and competing theories on when voters decide. It also covers internal party criticism, campaign management, and the high cost of this election with extensive media spending.
The piece notes a raid yielding $20,000 of morphine and cocaine in a chic apartment with three women in evening wraps, illustrating underworld figures adopting fashionable, luxurious fronts. It links such scenes to a broader New York milieu of celebrity, theater openings, and media figures amid a wave of crime and culture reporting.
Events include Abraham Lincoln elected president in 1860 and Jefferson Davis chosen president of the Confederacy in 1861. Also noted are Thomas A. Edison receiving a patent for an electric fan in 1877 and the election of Benjamin Harrison in 1888.
A reader compiled Q and A covering topics from theater film synchronization golf bogeys light steam window coating and lumber choice. It notes about 590 theaters using synchronized films and explains terms and basic physics while offering practical painting and material guidance.
Mrs. P. G. Hixson of Murray City visited her mother Mrs. I. Db. Miller. Mrs. W. B. Bently traveled to Columbus for the Eastern Star grand chapter meeting. Mrs. Frank W. Gibson of Amesville visited Athens with her children Irene and Clyde Gibson. General C. H. Grosvenor and Dr. Henry W. Elson set for a second public debate in the University auditorium on national political issues.
O B Murphy travels to Gallipolis for a two day business trip while Mr and Mrs C M Gill spend today and Thursday in Columbus.
Miss Edna Sprague departed today for Norfolk Virginia where she has been called into naval service.
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Morrison of Coolville were in Athens today en route to Columbus to establish their future residence.
A newspaper puzzle page features a political themed quiz with questions about the League of Nations headquarters and other politics related terms. The page blends wordplay with trivia and a call to vote.
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