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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
4
A devotional note presents two quotations: a biblical line from Ezekiel about weariness with lies and a moral proverb about every lie bringing one to a precipice, attributed to Reade. The brief item frames contemplation on truth and integrity.
The Athens County line of pioneers loses ANOTHER. Keeton, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cather, dies at her Idaho home. Her life echoes the westward restless spirit of Southeastern Ohio families who homesteaded in Dakota, braved harsh trails, and helped shape the Northwest Territory.
A San Francisco high school student aged 16, studious and fond of philosophy from Plato to Santayana, killed himself. He cited the futility of life after being deeply influenced by philosophical writings. Will Durant is cited as noting philosophy can befuddle oneself methodically.
A three day Ohio conference of forty five scientists concluded the European corn borer remains as serious a threat as ever. Control aims for crop safety, not eradication, with federal agencies operating and farmers urged to follow strict government guidelines to prevent spread.
Gilbert Swan recalls New York’s famous crowding at 9:39 PM as over a million people flood a 16 block area. The scene blends carnival energy with risks of congestion, theft, and street hawkers, while police and taxi traffic manage the rush.
The author argues that living through joy and hardship reveals life’s grandeur and nobility beyond bookish gloom. Experience counteracts despair, showing that tragedy can illuminate greatness, as Shakespeare proves in his tragedies and philosophy cannot match life’s lessons.
The text notes Mr Mellon's work boosting national prosperity and paying billions toward the national debt. It highlights his continuepaygo stance avoiding wartime debt for future generations and cites Ramsay MacDonald in Congress stressing the need for no war and strong financial restraint.
The text argues that only united and highly protected nations like the United States and Britain can deter war on a world scale, requiring overwhelming force including air sea and chemical weapons. It also notes aggressive competition among mail order firms with Sears Roebuck offering prepayment of postage and freight to attract customers.
Edward Price Bell a longtime Chicago Daily News correspondent is credited with convincing Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald to visit the United States. Bell urged Hoover to pursue better Anglo American ties and reduce naval spending, arguing a war between the nations was possible if mistrust persisted. He coordinated with British leaders and reported the idea to Hoover, aiding the trip arrangement.
Health and diet tips from Dr Frank McCoy include corn as a versatile staple and its various preparations. The article discusses corn dishes from cornbread to tamales and cornmeal uses with baking powder guidance, plus reader questions on digestion and breathing exercises. It weaves in nostalgia with references to historical figures and places.
A daily study notes misused phrases and pronunciations and urges expanding vocabulary. It highlights impartial meaning unbiased and just with examples from a teacher’s attitude toward pupils.
The piece argues prepayment of freight harms buyers by hiding charges in prices and urges clear freight accounting. It marks October 21 as Edison’s light anniversary with a proposal to dim lights worldwide for a minute. It also reports Chicago’s 96th pineapple toss tied to a bomb aimed at stock broker C. H. Mearty amid police book-secrecy concerns.
A mixed set of reader questions and answers covers topics from Christian fish symbolism and a man who reportedly walked the Mississippi on pontoons to fire discovery, Hollywood strongmen, singing sands, cathedral curiosities, French and English money sizes, chow chow origin, and college attendance trends since World War I.
Congressman J. M. Foster arrived in Athens shortly after eight this morning on a week’s leave from duties in Washington D C. The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association will meet at Ohio University Friday and Saturday for its annual gathering.
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