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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
4
A compact reflection contrasts moral rightness with straightness, citing Saint Matthew and Herbert Spencer. It ponders how the direction of action mirrors the nature of lines, suggesting unity between ethical choices and geometry of paths.
Old Floodwood pupils earned praise for attendance despite obstacles. A girl rode a horse to school after an injury and another reached school by buggy when the horse went astray. Two children, despite losing their home in a fire, attended school on the final month day. Only a half day was missed.
The piece argues against dependence on coal, urging diversified production to revive the Hocking Valley economy. It cites New England textile decline, coal strikes hurting wallets, and potential in clay, coke and by products. It calls for local investment and external expertise to exploit new resources.
A historical notice laments bad sidewalks and dim street lighting in Athens. It argues sidewalk maintenance and lighting strain city finances, prompting residents to pressure owners and officials for safety improvements.
The author notes that some homeowners neglect sidewalks, causing inconvenience or danger to neighbors. They argue such poor walks reflect badly on property owners civic responsibility and suggest rumors reveal neighbors true opinions.
The piece urges early Christmas buying, arguing stock speculation has created ready cash but warns of tight future choices. It touts wealth growth and safety of giving, noting a nation that earns twenty billions more than needed can sustain a boom, while warning against overextension.
The article notes a rise in life insurance from twenty billion dollars fifteen years ago to nearly one hundred billion. It highlights prosperity and growing financial security reflected in the expanding policy totals.
Standard Oil of California along with Standard Oil of Indiana and Standard Oil of New Jersey join the billion dollar club. The government broke up the giant years ago, and its fragments now exceed a billion in value each. Railroads face grade crossing removals as buses expand public highway usage. Regular motor bus mileage reaches 270000, surpassing rail route mileage per a Dominick and Dominick survey.
Railroads may construct express roads for cars buses and trucks above their tracks through crowded suburbs with no grade crossings and charge tolls. The Pennsylvania New York Central and Long Island Rail Road could collect millions a year in tolls.
General Atterbury of the Pennsylvania leads a start in air travel with flying lines. C. E. Mitchell of National City Bank and partners have bought a flying company with factories and numerous routes. The piece notes rat bite fever as a rising disease linked to rats and advocates focusing on pest control to save billions.
The article notes sharp month by month increases in mail order sales as nationwide retail outlets expand. It mentions Martinelli's song broadcast by radio and perceives Atlantic and Pacific chain stores hiring him to sing, signaling aggressive marketing.
Sears Roebuck under General Wood opens two new mail order branches and nine teen retail stores while selling coal in carload lots. Montgomery Ward reports eight million customers in this and foreign countries. The small store keeper must think hard.
Scientists from the American Institute report in New York that baby boys die more often in infancy than girls. They say the fault lies with the ductless glands giving boys a weaker start even before birth.
Fragment discusses how emotions affect ductless glands and illnesses. It cites fear and anxiety as diabetes triggers and anger raising blood pressure. It includes a reader question on poor circulation and heart trouble with guidance to diet and exercise.
Gilbert Swan notes a shift in New York from street duels to professional bodyguards linked to racketeering. He contrasts old fisticuffs with modern protection, cites police patrols in the fur district, and observes how the guard system touches business and culture, including the Lower Fourth Avenue book belt and budding writers like Louie Bromfeld.
Mrs. K P asks about erysipelas cause. The answer asserts erysipelas mainly stems from inflammation of the intestines. A permanent cure relies on removing all alimentary canal irritants. The expert notes a possible specific microorganism involved.
On November 27 1778 Washington began winter quarters at Middlebrook New Jersey. In 1890 U S population reached 62 622 260. In 1904 the United States and Germany signed an arbitration treaty.
A set of brief Q and A items covers topics from fancy dealing in auction bridge to helium discovery and time locks. It notes the dealer distributes cards one by one, confirms 470 child guidance clinics in 31 states, states Hereford cattle hair waves naturally, and cites 1889 helium discovery by Hildebrand.
A jumble of crossword clues mixed with partial letters and stray fragments. The readable items include hints about vertical and horizontal words such as a soft mineral used in melting powder and a thick shrub, with various definitions and wordplay notes.
President elect Hoover tours Latin America aboard the Maryland and eyes a foreign affairs secretary candidate Henry P Fletcher ambassador to Italy. Col W J Donovan of New Jersey is named possible attorney general, while Andrew Mellon may keep treasury. Julius Klein and Jesus Barnes vie for commerce. Ray Lyman Wilbur eyed for agriculture successor as Jardine weakens.
The Columbian Liberty Bell was cast in 1893 at Meneely Bell Company Troy New York. It weighs 13 000 pounds with 88 inch mouth diameter and 75 inch height. It was a duplicate of the Liberty Bell in Independence Hall and used the same moulds. The cost is unknown.
Thanksgiving social notes list visits across Nelsonville Glouster Bremen and nearby towns. Families hosted relatives including the Bethels Cornwells and Alderman Phillips with gatherings in Hebbardsville Nelsonville and Marietta. TEN YEARS AGO item recalls the German fleet surrender and influenza deaths near New Marshfield.
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