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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1928

Page

4

Bishop Brewster Objects to White House Photos

Episcopal Bishop of Connecticut C B Brewster argued that posing with the President for a photograph wastes valuable time. He objected when the Episcopal House of Bishops visited the White House to be photographed with President Coolidge. The piece condemns publicity photo requests as time-consuming for the President.

C. B. Brewster Episcopal Connecticut Episcopal House of Bishops Washington White House Coolidge Brewster United States

Fire Prevention Inspection in Athens slated November 14

The Fire Prevention Association of Ohio will inspect Athens businesses on November 14 to spot fire hazards and suggest remedies. Inspectors will not affect fire insurance rates or inspect homes. school children will distribute home inspection blanks to enable safer household practices.

Chamber of Commerce Athens Fire Prevention Association of Ohio Fire Prevention Association Chilsen

Ten Billion in Gold Dinner Echoes Silent Leadership

An observant essay critiques the dinner of ten billionaires led by Henry Ford Cyrus H K Curtis George Eastman Harvey Firestone and Charles Schwab. It weighs wealth power and legacy asking who lasting leaders will be remembered for and whether material triumphs shape true influence.

New York Henry Ford Cyrus H. K. Curtis George Eastman Harvey S. Firestone Charles M. Schwab America Ford Curtis Rememis

Cal Coolidge Votes at Northampton as President Votes Go On

The article recalls President Cal Coolidge riding from the White House by seven car special train to Northampton Massachusetts to cast his vote. It notes his first Northampton vote and long political record including numerous nominations, comparing his consistency to Cromwell's wartime record.

Vermont Cal Coolidge Cal White House Northampton Mass Cromwell

Calvin Coolidge To Leave White House For Northampton

The former president will move from the White House to Northampton next March. He will resume life in a small rented house at $32.50 a month after serving as president with a $75,000 yearly salary, a White House, and a yacht.

White House Calvin Coolidge Northampton

President may secure wealth with second term

The text speculates the President could save money, with several law firms offering contracts worth three times the presidential salary. It suggests he might wait and consider a second term in the White House eight years later.

White House

Chicago Honors Pasteur Statue With Rare Lincoln Omission

The city plans a fine statue honoring the great Frenchman Pasteur in Chicago noting none except the Lincoln statue has been raised to such a noble and useful figure.

Pasteur Chicago

Scientist Calls For Pas teur To Tackle Cancer Issue

Dr. Leopold Stieglitz of New York urges finding a Pas teur free from medical training to solve cancer, arguing the task needs an open mind unswayed by traditional methods. He notes his brother, Professor Julius Steiglitz, teaches chemistry at Chicago University.

Leopold Stieglitz New York Julius Steiglitz Chicago University Pasteur

Pasteur's science valued far beyond five billion francs

Bismarck’s postwar claim of five billion francs from France is contrasted with Doctor Steiglitz’s reminder that Pasteur’s discoveries bring cash value to France far beyond that sum. Pasteur’s work against human disease and suffering is highlighted as a major benefit of science.

Bismarck France Steiglitz Pasteur

Doctor Steiglitz Remarks on Pasteur and Cancer

The text emphasizes clear thinking and observation, noting that untutored men can make progress. It cites Pasteur and Dr Steiglitz, and compares innovation to the sewing machine, whose inventor did not know sewing yet changed design by a key insight.

Steiglitz Pasteur

Mussolini Praises Moving Pictures As Educational Tools

The Italian dictator notes that moving pictures rank among the greatest agents for educating humanity, placing them alongside moveable type and photography as essential media.

Mussolini Opens Institute of Cinematography in Frascati

Mussolini spoke at the dedication of the National Institute of Educative Cinematography in Villa Falconieri Frascati. He argued moving pictures are the greatest educational force, able to teach the young in one hour more than books or oral lessons could in a month.

Mussolini National Institute of Educative Cinematography Villa Falconieri Frascati

Automobile man Durant bets Hoover and Smith odds

Unofficial reports claim Mr. Durant wagered about 1 million dollars on Herbert Hoover versus 200 thousand on Al Smith. Longest odds cited were five to one for Hoover, with historical contrasts to 10 to 1 on Coolidge and 8 to 1 on Hughes against Wilson.

Mr. Durant Wall Street Hoover Smith Coolidge Hughes Wilson

Two Admirals Barred From Attending Hirohito Entombment Ceremony

The two leading Japanese naval admirals could not attend the enthronement ceremonies for Emperor Hirohito due to proximity to death. Their wives recently died, and Shinto doctrine considers death a defilement, keeping them away from the sacred coronation altar.

Hirohito

Survival of Ancient Superstitions on Death

The passage notes that many savage tribes viewed death as the act of demons or results of magic, sparing only the very old. The magician, deemed responsible, was typically found and disposed of.

Proximity to Death Motivates Moral Action Across Civilizations

A passage notes that some cultures view closeness to death as the driver of virtue and purification. Death and the solemn reflection it spurs are credited with enabling much of humanity's good.

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy

Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health answers readers questions on disease trends and prevention. He cites typhoid and smallpox death rates, sanitation, vaccination, and infant feeding guidance, while offering to mail his free infant feeding article upon request.

Frank McCoy

Tuberculosis Death Rates Decline Amid Health Improvements

The record notes a drop in deaths from the wasting disease from 128.8 to 88.5 per 100000, citing protective vitamins and minerals in foods and better treatment via fresh air and sunbaths. It predicts further reduction with universal correct treatment and links rising nervousness to possible cancer increases.

Can Adam’s apple be reduced by surgery

The Adam’s apple is normally larger in a man and it cannot be operated on to reduce its size, but it is usually possible to develop the neck muscles to such an extent that they will hide the large size of the Adam’s apple.

R. M K. G J. H

Broadway Racketeers Exploit Suckers in Jazz Age New York

Gilbert Swan outlines modern racketeering methods in New York, detailing types like puff peddlers, parlor hi jackers, and English Jack. He cites John O Connor s study and describes scams from church disguise to night club set ups and large liquor orders that vanish after delivery.

Gilbert Swan Messenger New York Navy Josh Woolworth Building Brooklyn Bridge City Hall John O'Connor O'Connor

Democratic rally draws in Albany visitor

D. Webb of Albany attended a Democratic rally in the city Thursday night. Mrs. C A Shaffer of Marshfield visits her sister Mrs. John McCoy on High Street. Charles H Welch and Edwin left for Gambier to visit son Wilson a Kenyon College student. Captain Rhys D Evans son of Prof D J Evans is in New York hospital recovering from Spanish influenza. Mrs. G M Romine spent Tuesday in New Marshfield and returned with son Kenneth who stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Gilbert.

8. D. Webb Albany C. A. Shaffer Marshfield John McCoy High Street Charles H. Welch Edwin Gambier Wilson Kenyon College Rhys D. Evans D. J. Evans New York

Mrs. Catherine Harvey returns home from visit

Mrs. Catherine Harvey comes back to her Zanesville home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Joseph L. Pickering of University Terrace.

Catherine Harvey Zanesville Joseph L. Pickering University Terrace

McVay and Baker Return From Eastern Star Meeting

Dr. F P McVay and Mrs. Fred Baker came home Thursday evening after attending the grand chapter meeting of the Order of Eastern Star in Columbus.

F. P. McVay Fred Baker Columbus The Order of Eastern Star

Armistice Not Yet Signed In Tense Naval Waters

A U S Navy commander told United Press that armistice terms remained unsigned as tensions persisted in hostile maritime zones. The report notes ongoing maneuvers and diplomatic notes exchanged between the United States and allied nations amid uncertainty about a final settlement.

United Press

November presidential history milestones listed

On November 8 various events are noted including Buchanan’s 1856 popular vote total of 1,838,169 to Fremont’s 1,341,264, Lincoln’s 1864 election, Montana’s 1889 statehood, Cleveland’s 1892 election defeating Benjamin Harrison, and a 1904 Roosevelt presidency mention with a garbled entry.

Buchanan John C. Fremont Lincoln Montana Union Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Roopevelt

This Election Echoes 1912 Hoover Smith Split in Nation

Current Political History notes that the 1932 results mirror 1912 with Hoover carrying Southern states while Smith splits Democrats. It highlights New York as a key swing, Roosevelt’s NY surge, Prohibition and religion shaping votes, and questions about party unity and future prospects for Roosevelt and Hoover.

New York Virginia North Carolina Texas Florida Herbert Hoover Iowa Illinois Indiana Oregon Willson Roosevelt Smith South Hoover Massachusetts Rhode Island New York State Coolidge New Jersey New York City Upstate Kentucky Franklin D. Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Library Digest Republican Party Anti-Saloon League Smith Ans Democratic Party Empire State East West Congress Washington Poli

Graf Zeppelin puzzle questions and clues

A crossword style item lists horizontal and vertical clues about the Graf Zeppelin and related facts. It asks where the airship landed in America, its commander, origin and end points, and includes scattered wordplay and trivia about the Zeppelins and related topics.

America

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