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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1928
Page
4
A compact daily note presents two maxims about foes and allies. The first claims that enemies shall lick the dust, echoing a Psalm sentiment. The second warns that a malicious enemy is preferable to a clumsy friend attributed to Mme Swetchine.
Miners leader Percy Tetlow notes U S output peaked at about 500 million tons ten years ago and has remained nearly flat. He cites overproduction, mergers, and substitutions cutting demand while some districts use no coal for electric power.
Wesleyan played Ohio Wesleyan strong in a 7 to 7 tie with the Michigan eleven at Ann Arbor. The Bishops out kicked out plunged and out played the Big Ten contenders, signaling that high intensity play may strain a team and affect future battles in the Buckeye Athletic Association. The piece questions whether development and pacing for upsets can harm later performances.
The piece portrays the United States as a vast business enterprise managed for every citizen. It outlines five key factors for success: a capable board of directors the Senate and Congress. effective executive heads. a skilled workforce. sufficient capital and credit. and a strong domestic market. It argues for protecting the home market from foreign competition while seeking fair world markets.
Secretary Wilbur orders two enormous dirigibles to be built by Goodyear, each carrying five airplanes for scouting at the world’s largest scale. The South’s industrial rise and tariff stance boost Republican support, with Hoover touring Tennessee and the region praising protective immigration laws.
Mr. Raskob notes the party now supports both high tariffs and high wages this year, signaling a shift in economic stance within the Democratic platform.
James Simpson head and owner of Marshall Field & Company in Chicago says he supports Hoover. He cites rising purchasing power and record sales this year. Simpson notes big business backs Governor Smith but fears he would unsettle business interests.
William W. Breck, a retired businessman, died suddenly last Saturday while playing golf. The 64 year old's death prompts reminders about heart safety for older players. a note on the Puritan airship landing on a Washington roof references aviation progress and post office efficiency under President Coolidge.
The report notes mail shifting to airplane transport and all first class mail soon flying. It describes Colonel Lindbergh's plan for a cross country trip using Pullman cars to Columbus then flights coast to coast with sleeping planes, promising an ocean to ocean journey in forty eight hours.
The piece notes New Yorks growth toward twenty million and about 125000 births annually with 1052 sets of twins. President Coolidge writes to the Italian Benevolent Society praising Columbus as a world renowned discoverer, while suggesting his uncle a Spanish Jew aided the expedition more than Queen Isabella.
Dr McCoy answers reader questions on fish as a protein source and digestion advising fresh fish selection cold storage and cooking methods. He urges leafy vegetables to balance minerals and warns against milk with fish while mentioning weekly menus for diagnosis and diet.
A reader asks about nervousness after various exercises lasting about ten minutes. The reply advises doing exercises earlier in the evening, at least an hour before bed, or before dinner, since doing them near bedtime can stimulate wakefulness and delay sleep.
A Manhattan trend turns outrageous as a forthcoming New York Town House plans a 31st floor dogs only area. A private reception room, veterinary staff, canine diet expert, private elevator, soundproof kennels, and visiting rules highlight the luxury pet living idea.
On October 1642 Harvard College held its first commencement. The same era saw Yiale College open after receiving its charter at Saybrook. Other notes recall Alaska’s transfer in 1867 and early mail routes to St. Louis.
Puzzle item lists clues and garbled phrases from a crossword page. It includes questions about explorers, Florida, Porto Rico, herbs, and various wordplay hints. The text preserves scattered clues and notes from a historic crossword column with partial entries and stray letters.
In Indianapolis and across Marion County the 1928 Indiana race shows a split pattern with Hoover behind the Republican ticket yet the governor's contest expected to be tight. Democrats want Dailey to win while aligning with Hoover locally, while Smith sentiment grows in Lake County and urban areas.
By the Wayy in New York twenty years ago Seth Low of New York City delivered a political address at the Athens Opera House to start the Republican campaign in Athens County. Squire E T Rose was a business visitor in Amesville. Dr J N Brown of Albany visiting relatives here. Mrs May Roe returned to Mansfield after two weeks with the Craig family. Postmaster B C Pemberton of New Vienna, ex supervisor of Athens State Hospital, visits the hospital.
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