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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

4

Prohibition Moonshine Domination In Home Breweries

Washington report notes illicit stills push alcohol supply as industrial alcohol tightens. Moonshine grain spirits now supply most bootleg liquor, with pure but rough products replacing factory derivatives. Smuggling declines but persists. prescriptions and sacramental wine remain secondary sources for liquor.

Krodney South Middle West Mountain States Iowa Kansas

A Thought for Today Passages on Happiness and Quiet

A compact reflection contrasts Proverbs guidance with Rochefoucauld on happiness. It notes that contentment lies in simple, quiet meals over conflict and that happiness comes from loving what one has rather than chasing others’ approval.

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Progress in Air Shows U S Lead in Aircraft Production

The United States leads in aircraft production and will widen its margin as aviation becomes a public utility linked with railroads. European airlines rely on subsidies, while Americans export many planes. The trend favors small factories and possible mergers with some failures expected in the near term.

United States Europe

Safety on the road through uniform motor vehicle rules

The article argues that automobile safety relies on engineering, regulation, and responsible driving. It notes cars are still new to traffic safety and stresses uniform regulations across state lines to curb reckless and financially irresponsible drivers, preventing cross-border travel from fragmenting safety standards.

Byrd Expedition Aims For Weather Prediction Advances

A fragment discusses using exploration data to forecast seasons and economic impacts. It notes the Byrd expedition as a starting point for possible weather prediction gains and warns of unknown potential benefits from improved forecasting.

Byrd Antarctic Expedition Offers Promised Meteorological Gains

The Antarctic trek by Commander Byrd excites public imagination with its romance and peril while radio updates enthrall the world. Experts predict valuable meteorological data and broader understanding of polar air and water currents will emerge from the present research.

Antarctic Equator Byrd

Naval arms talk framed as national virtue and danger

The piece argues Hoover and MacDonald must reach a naval agreement to avert a looming crisis, portraying the conference as a pragmatic act rather than idealistic self sacrifice. It cites European distrust of the United States and coins the claim that cutting fleets serves American interests, not altruism.

Hoover MacDonald America Japan Milton Bronner Bronner Uncle Sam Atlantic United States Brenner England

New Urban Vision Proposes Tower Plans and Land Use

The piece contrasts existing multi million dollar buildings with proposed zero to thirty or forty story projects. It argues that future skylines may be torn down and rebuilt as new plans emerge. It contemplates waste in land use and hints at a new religion guiding development.

New York

New Humanist Society Promotes Atheist Religion In New York

The First Humanist Society of New York, with 106 members, rejects God Heaven and sin, claiming a supernaturalless creed for those who attend no church. Leaders argue religion lacks interest without sin and note few sermons mention sin amid many speakeasies.

First Humanist Society of New York New Shelton National Bible Institute

Health and Diet Guidance From Dr Frank McCoy

Dr Frank McCoy outlines a condensed list of foods by category including good proteins non starch vegetables and sugars with notes on digestion and future articles on food combinations and quantities. He answers reader questions about left shoulder pain potential heart or lung causes and the role of fainting spells with medical caution and suggestions for professional evaluation.

Frank McCoy

Michelson and Einstein Clash Over Science Versus Faith

A.A. Michelson, celebrated physicist and Chicago University chief scientist, touted as far ahead of Einstein, challenges old Testament methods with practical demonstrations. The piece notes rising crime with 116,000 auto thefts costing $51,000,200, and reports Florida fruit fly eradication after $5 million spent. The War Department plans rabies vaccination trials and compulsory dog vaccination in Ethan Allen, Sheridan, Riley areas for ten years.

A.A. Michelson Chicago University Michelson Einstein Michy WAR Department Storts Ethan Allen Sheridan Riley

Quoted Minister Cautions on Social Ailments and Fear

The Rev Dr John Falconer Fraser warns about societal faults and the idea of fear as a reform tool. He argues quarantine lapses fuel crises reports and suggests economic incentives may reduce personal distress more than religious fear. He climate discusses England’s dog issue in passing.

John Falconer Fraser

Irish Republic money dispute ruled. refunds ordered

On May 12, 1927, Judge Peters of the New York Supreme Court held that neither the Irish Free State nor the Republican Party were entitled to funds donated by subscribers to the Irish Republic. The money, deposited in two New York banks, was to be returned after legal expenses. receivers J. E. Murphy and J. L. Buckley were appointed, and final settlement timing remains undetermined.

Peters New York Supreme Court Irish Free State Republican Party Irish Republic Harriman National Bank Guaranty Safe Deposit Co New York City J. E. Murphy J. L. Buckley King Philadelphia Chicago

Moon Phases Explained and White Russia Location

The text explains how the moon's illuminated half causes its phases as it orbits Earth. It asks where White Russia is and states Trussia borders Poland with Minsk as its capital, located north of Ukraine and west of Moscow.

China A. White Trussia Poland Minsk Ukraiian Republic Moscow

Athenian Lodge Takes Dr. Tinker Lot in Real Estate Deal

The Athenian Lodge Knights of Pythias becomes owner of the Dr. Tinker lot on West Washington Street promising street and city improvements. Election of Athenian Club officers results in J. M. Foster president Brad Hutchinson vice president and W. F. Hurst secretary treasurer. Frank B. Carpenter visits Athens. F D Forsyth from Cleveland starts as Bank of Athens cashier. Mrs. Helen Lawrence heads to Ithaca New York. H D Henry travels to New York City for the school year with daughters. William Burk and wife return from Canton after two weeks visiting relatives.

Athenian Lodge, Knights Of’ythias Dr. Tinker West Washington Street Athenian Club J. M. Foster Presencr Brad Hutchinson W. F. Hurst F. D. Forsyth Cleveland Bank of Athens Forayth Athens H. D. Henry South College Street

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