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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
4
A brief meditation cites Hebrews and Milton on faith as substance and evidence. It urges readers not to demand proof to justify belief, noting true faith arises beyond empirical confirmation.
Compared with a year ago when welfare needs and shortages dominated the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys, now 3800 miners are at work, coal output exceeds 250 car loads daily, and valley merchants report brighter business. Belmont Field mines face order shortages while Hocking Field opens houses to returning workers under familiar employers.
A historical reflection on unemployment driven by labor-saving machinery in the United States. The piece notes factories and mills replacing workers with machines, the need for shorter work weeks, organized labor, and government study. It contrasts industrial progress with persistence of handcraft traditions overseas.
The text argues that not everyone fits as a consumer and calls for many well paid producers. It suggests organized labor accepts higher wages and notes experts find higher pay beneficial. It concludes that the goal is a sane economic solution.
Arthur Brisbane notes a fierce European storm with high tides sinking ships and flooding coast towns. Belgium reports 50 towns hurt and 100 killed as dykes fail.
The piece warns that aviation stocks can produce great profits but many early automobile names faded. It notes pioneering does not guarantee wealth and cautions investors to choose carefully amid rapid tech shifts.
Missouri Senator says railroads block the Mississippi River hindering midwest barge lines. AFL calls for stricter immigration laws, but the speaker argues such limits harm national prosperity by reducing available labor and wages rise with population growth.
The piece juxtaposes U.S. stance on world court with Milwaukee West Allis Presbyterian Church seeking a boxing class led by a former champion. Officials deny permit citing church status while clergy plan to proceed. It then contrasts Shanghai opium scandal with U.S. prohibition corruption.
A pro gambler surrenders in connection with the killing of fellow gambler Rothenstein and refuses to talk. If others present stay silent no conviction will be possible. The piece notes governments slaughter wildlife to balance nature and warns of deer starvation after predators and deer overpopulation. Northern Arizona reports 28 000 deer underfed with dying fawns due to food shortages.
The author warns that future men may face a population problem but believes providence will protect. Science keeps fragile bodies alive and decency prevents harming girl babies, suggesting that past drastic actions were once taken but are no longer acceptable.
Dr McCoy offers dietary cures for deafness linked to chronic catarrh and urges fasting and diet changes. He cites orange juice fast for relief and cautions against starches oils and fats for catarrhal deafness while noting blood toxins must be cleared. Questions address weight gain and pyorrhea with gum infections and stomach acidity.
Ralph J asks for the correct blood pressure in good health at age 68. The answer notes normal systolic ranges and cautions that a reading of 160 systolic and 1060 diastolic is abnormal and warrants medical evaluation.
New York observers note the annual Ragamuffin parade on Thanksgiving with thousands of children in rags begging for coins. Ottorino Respighi visits for The Sunken Bell at the Metropolitan, celebrated by Mme Elizabeth Rethberg and fans amid dress rehearsals and high backstage activity.
November dates mark key events from 1699 when William Penn reached his American province to 1776 Washington’s forces occupied Trenton New Jersey and 1782 negotiators signed a preliminary peace treaty with Great Britain. Also 1835 marks the birthday of Samuel Langhorne Clemens Mark Twain.
Question and answer column on topics from Gilbert and Sullivan misattribution to a Theodore Marge to polo pony breeds and Brazil land, plus definitions of shanghai and oil lamp history. Includes dates 1858 1859 and 1869 patent note.
The Interior Department shapes future welfare through conserving water power, timber, coal, ore, and oil. It maps public lands, classifies resources, and inventories energy potential, underscoring the secretary’s busy, influential role despite limited fame.
Local society column notes Mrs. E C Woodworth and others as dinner guests at Mrs G I Williams home in Nelsonville. Dr F P McVay hosted a banquet for the Athens High School football team at Star Restaurant with 26 guests including coaches and players. Ten years ago headlines cover German extradition and Ohio soldiers on the French front as Mr and Mrs Harry Foster entertain Columbus guests and families travel between Columbus and Athens.
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