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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1928
Page
4
Washington nov 20 a veteran political note surveys how small vote shifts could have changed elections across history. The piece highlights cases from 1836 to 1916 showing how a few thousand votes in key states might have altered outcomes and notes the enduring fascination with the electoral college and close results.
A religious meme quotes St Matthew 18 6 warning against offending children and notes Samuels Smiles idea that childhood mirrors influence later life. The two lines present moral guidance and a view of childhood shaping the future.
The Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs divides a new campaign led by Mrs. M. Brayton Graff to curb water pollution. Prizes total 110 in gold for the most effective club efforts across the state, aiming to raise public sentiment and mobilize action against stream pollution harming fishermen and ecosystems.
Athens Countians weigh making the new South Bridge a memorial to General Charles H. Grosvenor. The proposed bridge would honor his service, mark the site where white settlers met the Indians, and serve as a gateway on a federal highway linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico and toward the Ohio University stadium.
The piece praises President-elect Hoover for touring South America before inauguration to learn the region. It argues his knowledge of Europe and Asia is strong, but South America requires study. The article stresses that 60,000,000 people live there and that reducing ignorance prevents misunderstandings that could cause trouble, calling the trip a public service.
A pair in Springfield participate in a marathon dance on election day and are driven to a polling place to cast ballots then return to the dance hall. The noted stunt highlights voter spirit and the quest for civic input on national issues.
Arthur Brisbane reflects on Franz Schubert’s 100th death anniversary praising his genius and influence. He notes Schubert’s poverty, early training, prolific output from youth to death, and friendships with capable peers. The piece links his curiosity about new friends to their potential merit.
Friends and colleagues gathered yesterday to remember a devoted community figure. They celebrated his enduring legacy that inspires beauty and motivation from beyond the grave.
Advocates note Schubert was the thirteenth of fourteen in his family. His mother Elizabeth Fitz stood firm against limiting births, shaping a larger view on family size.
Brokers sold more than 31 million shares over five and a half days last week, averaging above five million shares daily. The movement covered stocks across the market, signaling robust trading activity.
Exchange authorities prepare for a surge in trading days marked by high volume and dollar signs. The column warns that ordinary investors, especially gamblers, risk harm if they ignore prudent caution during market turmoil.
The excerpt warns that many inexperienced individuals especially women seek tips from the ignorant and may regret it when consequences become clear like a late realization. It frames advice as a caution about poor judgment and timing.
The piece argues that public school funding rises with national prosperity and is a crucial engine of growth. It cites increases from 500 million in 1910 to 2 billion last year, praising education’s future impact and quoting Professor Shayer of Columbia on growth tied to school funding.
At Ras Taferi’s coronation the king of kings and Lion of Judah titles were celebrated as Ethio pia, Abyssinia, holds a grand royal feast. The aunt performed the crown ritual behind a curtain amid sacred scenes, while a small air squadron could quickly end the Lion of Judah myth.
The speaker cautions that a broader power could destabilize America’s wealth and questions the public’s judgment while noting the Stock Exchange’s prolonged prosperity. The tone hints at looming military danger and insufficient awareness of risk.
A New York report reveals a large bootlegging operation mixing denatured alcohol with malt water in bathtubs to produce a smoky flavored liquor sold as high grade Scotch. The adulterated product reached many households, deceiving consumers seeking quality.
Answers on wealth and diet, stimulants, and detox plans. Dr McCoy discusses fatigue, toxins, and the dangers of stimulants, recommending a ten day to two week acid fruit fast and avoidance of stimulants. He cites Franklin's almanac as health philosophy and covers arthritis versus rheumatism, stating treatment via diet, exercise, massage and hydrotherapy.
A young mother asks if zodiac signs govern when to wean a baby and requests a specific date from an almanac. The inquiry notes she was told to consult a zodiac almanac for weaning timing.
By the Way describes New York Citys Chinatown losing drama to peace among tong factions and rising tourism. It notes merchants pushing harmony, detectives narrowing trouble, and Americanization widening with chop suey shops phonographs and holiday costumes. It traces Bowery nearby pressures rising tourist buses and urban encroachment alongside portraits of Jimmy Walker George Gershwin Tex Guinan and other figures in passing vignettes.
On November 20 1767 colonial import taxes were reduced. In 1781 Virginia's delegates were authorized to cede western lands to the federal government. In 1866 the Grand Army of the Republic held its first national encampment in Indianapolis.
The document presents a quiz of questions and answers on early American cotton mills race biology 4 H and explosive behavior. It cites Slatter and associates 1808 as the first US mill, Sweden for race biology, 4 H meaning Head Heart Hands Health, and explains explosive action with powder and dynamite details.
Mrs. Carl Berry left today for a few days visit with friends in Columbus. Miss Ida Bougher left this morning for Chicago to visit her brother Will Bougher and other relatives until after Christmas.
B F Matthews, an architect from Igma and former Nelsonville resident, surveys the location today to submit pencil sketches for the proposed Masonic Temple.
Mrs Edith Lust Hartinger of Pomeroy recently visited her aunts the Misses Meredith in Marietta and attended the Farmer Bosworth wedding before Wednesday evening. She was hosted by Judge Wood and family on Thursday and returned home that evening.
A jointly funded Chauncey road built by the state county village and adjacent property owners is opened for use. Contractor Fred Beckler led the construction and hundreds of motorists are expected to use it tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs J R Harvey host a guest from Columbus, Mrs A A Pelle, during the visit.
Mrs E G Silvas traveled to Columbus yesterday to visit her son Paul who is stationed at the Columbus barracks.
Answers discuss the Society of Friends relief efforts during and after the War in France Germany Holland and Russia plus reconstruction hospital and destitute relief. They note Petersborough New Hampshire as the oldest continually operating free public library begun in 1833 by Rev Abiel Abbott. Also audio frequency is the radio term for 20 to 20,000 cycles per second.
The bill sets five commodity specific stabilization funds for cotton, wheat, corn, juice, and hogs. Funds are financed by levies on marketed units and loans from a $250 million revolving pool repaid with interest. Funds remove or withhold surplus via cooperatives or processors if cooperatives are unavailable.
Puzzle fragments list a mix of clues and garbled words including Raven cry Necks scarf star flower and many broken terms. It reads like an OCR page with scattered entries for across and down clues and partial word fragments.
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