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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1933
Page
4
The notice shows rates for Ohio subscriptions: one year 64.50, six months 25.0, ten weeks 1.00, four weeks 60 cents, and one week unspecified. The message is presented in a catalog style with a by mail option and a header referencing WEMBER.
The piece notes the inflation program unsettles business with markets turning negative after an early boost. It cites mixed signals from Paris and London, cautious stance in Britain, Ford resisting, rail price government gain seen hollow, and steel and coal showing tentative demand amid rising public works.
The piece argues states must design liquor regulation after repeal, warning against mass hysteria and bootlegging. It urges moderate taxation, smooth administration, and cautions that aggressive moves could boost illicit distilling and tax losses, favoring a common sense Canadian package approach over hysteria.
The piece argues that morale has deteriorated across finance and public policy sectors citing criticism of gold policy, the dollar, the bank program, NRA, farm and public works programs, and the Securities Act. It notes the need for healthy opposition and warns against judging policy by a few days of trial.
Dorothy Dix lists traits men universally admire: womanliness and gentleness, modesty, intelligence kept modest, tact, appreciation, and feminine charm. She contrasts these with aggressive or boastful behavior, noting most men seek a kind, prayerful, soft voice, and partners who quietly support and entertain them.
The article argues against pretentious living and lying to impress neighbors. It says parental pressure on children to lie harms their self respect, urges honesty as society improves, and notes shifting attitudes toward privacy and status amid economic strains and global tensions.
A historical cartoon review traces Wiley Post's 1925 26 air circus and oil field accident in Seminole Oklahoma. Post loaned through a chipped eye incident and bought an old Canuck plane, fueling his later famed around the world flights.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains calorie needs by occupation and activity, detailing protein, carbohydrate, fat roles and energy balance. He notes basal metabolism, oxygen use, and practical tables to guide diet, with reflections on truth and social pressure.
Rodney Dutcher reviews how repeal of the eighteenth amendment would take effect immediately per ratification court rulings and executive proclamations. He notes tax cuts in the NRA period, foreign liquor embargo remarks, burlesque code definitions, and government graded turkeys for Thanksgiving with a Chestertown speech lacking a prepared text.
The new motor law in Michigan could bar individuals who fail to pay automobile accident judgments from ever driving in the state. In New Orleans, preparations are underway to host out-of-state visitors for February Mardi Gras events and the Shushan Airport dedication. The report notes that autumn leaves cause slippery surfaces as they dry after moisture and frost. Through late September, 208 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred, far more than other fatal incidents.
The Messenger prints a reader letter from Athens noting it is too late for political meaning and expressing astonishment that any citizen would oppose the need for a water softener.
Albert C. Deem, 19, died from a gunshot wound caused accidentally by his twin brother Delbert while they handled a new pump gun for a rabbit hunt. The incident occurred Sunday as the parents, Moses E. and the family, were at church. Funeral services were held yesterday in Parkersburg.
A Kansas judiciary committee recommends a statewide vote on repealing the 52 year old dry law. Led by Rep. S. C. Bloss the committee urged the Legislature to permit a popular vote on a repeal amendment.
In Asbury the district gathered for Mrs. John Shuler's funeral at St Pauls Church with many relatives attending. Visitors from Wheeling and West Virginia joined locals while the revival at Asbury M E Church concluded. A Globe turnip weighing eight pounds was grown on George Niggemeyer’s farm.
A cryptic theater feature asks who the man pictured is and pairs clues with numbered phrases. It hints at roles, titles, and terms from performance and stage craft, inviting readers to solve the themed puzzle across multiple cues.
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