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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
4
Obscured text shows postal and advertising notices from The Athens Messenger. Mentions subscription rates in Ohio and a short blurb about obituary notices and card of thanks services. References offices and mailing details at Fifth Avenue New York and Detroit advertising operations.
An editorial condemns the rising toll of hunting accidents in Ohio and urges daily practice and firearm education. It argues that gun clubs serve as schools for safeguarding life, turning inexperienced shooters into safer, better marksmen through regular training and responsible hunting traditions.
The Manchuria crisis hinges on railroad control shaping economic life amid Chinese, Russian, and Japanese interests. China now owns about 1800 miles of lines, Russia 1100, Japan 700, with parallel routes feared to shift trade and power. Public understanding struggles as observers note Japan seeks to block parallel lines and protect investments in ports and rail alike.
Ames W. Gerard former ambassador to Germany urged in a speech that the United States keep a 500000 man army and an adequate navy with a resolve to sit tight and mind his own business. He argued the plan is simple but defining what counts as minding his own business could be the main challenge.
New York insiders note that old stage and society names drift back into the spotlight in the city’s nightlife. Evelyn Thaw and Evan Burrows Fontaine surface briefly, while others fade as clubs reopen in former mansions. Old Gotham palaces become modern party spots with names like The Mansion and Club Napoleon taking center stage.
The document presents trivia and explanations on topics from music history and motion picture persistence of vision to canning and currency star serials. It includes Q and A entries about The Old Oaken Bucket by Samuel Woodworth, motion picture timing, freezing canned foods, star-marked currency serials, and the Panama Canal history.
Ten years ago Lodge began 46 Thursday dinners at the Armory while the First Christian Church hosted 300 old members and Elks for a 6 o clock meal. The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra visited Athens for the second time, 80 musicians. Paris was regaining prewar outward appearance. In the year 1 100 hunting licenses were issued in Athens County. The Hocking River canal project altered the river’s course benefiting Richland Avenue residents during high water. The Shannon sisters bought the Wilson Flowers property on South Cemetery Street. Athens High beat Parkersburg Athens 6 0 in football. Old U men claimed a 2 0 win using football rules. Bell Telephone planned telegrams to small towns formerly served by quiet railway telegraphs.
Twenty years ago Joan H. Preston and her family relocated to the D. B. Stewart home on South College Street marking a longtime family residence in the town.
The Washington Navy Yard ceased to be a Navy Yard in 1886 when Whitney converted it to a Naval Gun Factory due to shifting river depths. It is now a manufacture hub for guns naval armament and optical instruments with a Commandant and Superintendent of the Naval Gun Factory. Tomorrow features a one legged golfer who shoots a 74.
A verse praising ultraviolet and Roentgen light as weapons against mosquitoes and disease germs. The poem predicts humans will conquer pestilence as beams daily cast into stagnant pools reduce insect populations. It ends with a call to optimistic scientific thinking.
The article argues praise boosts effort and self respect while constant fault finding harms development. It urges rewarding attempts, not perfect results, and cautions against harsh discipline or nagging as children grow from toddler to ten years old.
Washington, D. C. The day after a Ludington line passenger plane crash, planes filled the sky near Hoover airport and Bolling Field. The piece argues flight safety versus public fear, noting high safety percentages and pilots keeping crews occupied to preserve morale after the fatal crash.
A column notes ongoing psychic sessions where a secretary and others were set free to diagnose hearts. A woman asks if now is right to invest, and the psychic answers. The piece remarks that the law could not object to such advice.
Cornell University reports mental trouble arises from brain colloids that turn too watery or thick. Drugs show promise in correcting these imbalances and restoring consciousness, as in a man cured from an eight month stupor in four minutes. The text notes no universal cure but cautious hope, even suggesting malaria mosquito bites could cure paresis.
Guglielmo Guico forty eight? wait twenty eight, an active Brooklyn gangster, killed by twenty two bullets while dining with a noncriminal companion. He had avoided petty extortion, profiting by absorbing earnings from smaller gangsters and once shared with Giuseppi Pirana the clutching hand who was killed two years ago.
Germany appears to mimic England by moving away from the gold standard. German exporters are said to collect payments in gold and leave the metal abroad rather than bring it into Germany, signaling a shift in monetary policy.
The piece argues that U S policy cannot ignore events in Europe and Asia despite traditional isolationist instinct. It notes Gerard's advice and questions how bankers and exporters with worldwide ties can remain oblivious to international developments.
The Athens Messenger presents a detailed up-to-date map showing Japan, China, and Soviet Russia in Asia. It highlights Manchuria and Soviet territories, aiding understanding of current events. Available only through the Washington Bureau for ten cents with a coupon.
Information Bureau notes a request for a copy of the new map of the Soviet Union, with ten cents supplied in coin or stamps and the sender providing a street name as part of the order.
A home kitchen guide explains how to make fluffy pumpkin pie with a well mashed filling. It details pastry tips for a flaky crust using lard or a lard butter mix, and provides a recipe with pumpkin, milk, eggs, brown sugar, spices, lemon rind, and method from boiling or steaming to baking.
A short devotional note quotes John 10 13 about the hireling fleeing due to lack of care for the sheep. The reflection invites readers to consider loyalty and stewardship in leadership and service.
Washington at night reveals a city of illumination with the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial brightly lit. Floodlights on the Monument and dome use high wattage reflectors, while the Lincoln Memorial glow comes from slanted ceilings and street lighting.
Senator Roy S. Copeland discusses when tonsil and adenoid removal is advisable for children. He cites a 10 year study of over 4,000 cases showing fewer colds and related conditions after surgery, while noting no effect on bronchitis or pneumonia and urging consultation with a family physician before proceeding.
A reader asks if blood pressure 110 is extremely low and about ringing in the ears. Answers note low but not critical pressure, causes include nasal catarrh and middle ear issues, and advise nasal and throat care. For details, request a self addressed stamped envelope to repeat questions.
In the last week the Reichsbank suffered a loss of eighteen million in gold. Germany’s export trade is flourishing, especially flour, yet the Dawes Plan and private lenders in Germany and England may have to operate with less gold than anticipated, affecting hundreds of millions in expected gold flows.
A description of Ivanoe Bonomi or the Italian foreign minister Grandi highlighting his role as embodying modern Italy’s power and energy of ancient Rome.
The passage reflects on historical ties with Italy through explorers and inventors like Columbus and Marconi and contemplates European aims. It references Napoleon’s Mediterranean policy, Mussolini, and the idea of Italian influence aided by Russia to reshape the region.
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