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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1928
Page
4
He who receives a good turn should never forget it and he who does one should never remember it. The line reflects a philosophy of gratitude and humility in acts of kindness.
The Ohio river towns of the Pomeroy Bend embrace a river centric homecoming theme to mark history making events on the Ohio. A pageant on the stream is proposed to celebrate childhood memories and the opening of a new bridge over the river.
The piece notes that national debate over the Volstead Law shapes the coming election with small towns favoring prohibition while city dwellers lean toward modification. It predicts a regional clash as Hoover supports enforcement and Al Smith aspers state rights, foreshadowing statistical analyses after the vote.
The new dean of men Dean Johnston spoke to Rotary Club members about his role at Ohio University. He pledged to guide male students through diverse daily challenges, emphasize sincerity and fairness, and address issues from academic capacity to work load and independence. He warned against abandoning students to state support without guidance and stressed shared responsibility of educators and parents for youth futures.
Dean Johnston asks Athens residents for cooperation in his youth betterment program. Those familiar with his efforts praise the favorable impression he has made and expect substantial dividends from community support.
A lively account notes the Yankees beat the Cardinals four straight with Babe Ruth homering three times in the final game. It also covers mayoral actions against poison whiskey, police crackdowns on speakeasies, and the Supreme Court allowing Canadians to cross the border for work without passports.
The Albanian king faces a political choice between Mussolini and Mohammed’s legacy. A Mohammedan now, Zogu may convert to Christianity and wed an Italian princess, living under Mussolini’s influence in his palace. The strand of prophecy and Twain comment colors the decision.
The American Association for the Advancement of Atheism demanded a high powered NY station but did not secure it. The piece notes the absurdity of allowing atheists to speak and questions the reach of voices traveling the world via ether.
A meditation on a Bacon proverb about God and time reveals deeper uncertainty. E G Grace of Bethlehem Steel argues higher wages reflect better living standards and prosperity. he contends the big man’s share rises with labor costs above the minimum.
The article notes polling places open 5 to 10 30 p m with one day exception and argues that with women voting the hours should be changed as mothers juggle supper bedtimes and listening to husbands complaints.
The writer cites John Galsworthy and Emerson on unselfconsciousness and happiness, notes fashion narrowing women’s clothing, suggests divorce-law reform for loneliness as grounds, and adds a cheeky quote about a mother and father.
Readers may forward wealth and Net will queries to Dr McCoy who will handle correspondence via stamped self addressed envelope for paper contact.
A medical column outlines diabetes causes and symptoms, noting sugar in blood and urine and tissue breakdown. It discusses kidney involvement, pancreatic function, and liver effects, plus age and gender patterns and risks with surgeries. It also includes Q&A on raw beef and fasting orange juice regimens.
A reader reports right arm shaking during drinking and shaving, hindering violin work. The doctor suggests occupational neurosis from violin playing, plus diet, rest, massage on the arm and upper back, and chiropractic or osteopathic care to restore nerve tone.
Salem sent out one hundred fifty eight privateers or ships of war in support of the Revolutionary cause. These vessels were owned under the effort led by OH A.
A fragmented Sydney style crossword reads like a jumble of clues and misprints. The puzzle mixes math terms river names and household items with stray phrases and garbled lines.
In Louisville October political brief, Derby era analysis shows Smith expanding momentum in Kentucky. Eastern coal criticism, anti-Catholic tensions, and moonshine era critics hurt Hoover and aid Smith. Negro and liberal voters drift to Democrats while western Protestants weaken. Governor Beckham backs Smith amid church influence, with Smith visiting Louisville to boost turnout.
In Wellston J Halliday Cline was a business visitor. R D Williams returned to Columbus after Athens, following Republican committee activities. I M Foster visited Columbus on business. Sheriff vote favors King 187 to 31 to 8 for Brewer. King praised in a brief acceptance. W F Jourden came back from Sandusky after a week of business. Ten years ago world war headlines and personal trips noted. Influenza cases in Ohio total 40 000 and rising with reports from several localities.
This Date in American History covers wood types for shafts and discusses pyrite production in 1926 at 166 559 long tons valued at 616 668 dollars. It notes the buffalo nickel first circulated February 12 1913 at Fort Wadsworth and lists historical dates from October 1 to true details about Bangkok population 1 630 000.
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