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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
4
The Athens Messenger and Herald Printing offers weekday afternoons with a Sunday edition. It serves Athens and surrounding counties in eastern Ohio and includes staff from The Newpaper of Athens. Subscription rates listed: weekly 18 cents, yearly 6.30, six months 2.80, ten weeks 1.00, four weeks 80 cents, one week 20 cents.
Letter urges moving the Ohio School of the Air broadcasts to evening slots so older residents can learn. The writer notes many seniors enjoy daytime programs and want series highlighting Ohio geography history and industry to deepen local knowledge and pride.
William Trafant Foster and Waddill Catchings argue business men cannot escape forecasting. They say profits come from forecasting, or lucky breaks, and all decisions weigh future outcomes. Risk is inherent. even doing nothing is a risk, and statistics underpin every choice.
A historian note argues difficulties breed progress as a city thrives when residents contribute time and money. It urges citizens to care, support local causes, and pursue opportunities, warning that waiting for handouts yields nothing.
A brief analysis notes a sudden Japanese push into northeastern Asia with Mukden's seizure and railway control, seen as part of a 1910s plan to detach eastern Siberia for a Japanese influence. It warns that Tokyo might renew attempts if opportunity arises, citing earlier 1916 and 1918 indicators.
A New York columnist recalls first night crowds at Broadway premieres. Young women vary by age chase autographs and thrills, praising the Sadie Jones and Sammy Smith crowd who live for the street life and first night magic.
A cartoon notes a 149 decree appointing Francisco Bobadilla to try Columbus for venality cruelty and royal rank. Bobadilla sailed in 1800 and reached Haiti in October where Columbus was tried and convicted and sent in chains to Spain on the caravel La Gorda.
An amidships quiz presents questions and answers on organized baseball origins and famous curiosities. Topics include the formation of organized baseball, the King George income cut, Strongheart the dog, and the Rosetta Stone discovery with names and figures scattered through Q&A prompts.
A farmer laments rising costs and falling prices for wheat oats and feed while observing cattle and dairy economics. The text weighs how uplifts or crop surpluses influence prices and questions who benefits when prices drop, hinting at broader economic struggles in agriculture.
A brief column reflects on honor inspired by paternal figures and a promise linked to a cherished memory. The piece hints at family ties and moral guidance shaping daily life in a contemplative tone.
The Washington Letter notes that government officials seek methods to eliminate winter work interruptions in construction. Industry leaders propose reorganization, heating fixes, and steel use to maintain year round output, with cold weather countermeasures learned in wartime. Frost protection, hot water concrete mixes, shelters, and proper temperature control could keep foundations and brickwork from freezing.
A booklet on recipes for canned foods from wen Nice Braseels aproute and Tost is offered. Readers are invited to send six cents or stamps to The Athor Messenger to obtain CANNED FOODS, with over two dozen recipes including sprouting dishes and white sauce with grated cheese.
Washington officials enclose a stamped copy request for the booklet RECIPES FOR CANNED FOODS. Director Bures and Prederic J. Haskin in Washington, D.C. oversee the enclosure of the LUX CENTS opinion stamp for the copy request.
A fragmentary report notes Senator Bora warning of gold standard limits amid looming conflict. It references a 14 to 1 ratio and heightened fears of economic strain. Two major strikes in Nevada are announced, and police discover a wide gold vein as investigators test a suspected hoax.
The readable lines reference a mix of figures and phrases about a golf camp restaurant keeper and a wager. Mentions include a fourteen to one crop, Remutision Parr, Bryan's sixteen to one, and a line about the world willing to try anything once.
The article proclaims the country possesses abundant silver and gold, stressing its capacity to produce vast amounts of both. It argues that wealth underpins national power and supremacy, noting a large reserve behind ongoing diplomatic efforts and supporting policy stability.
vague text fragment hints at papal guidance and potential institutional changes. context references Peres and encyclical themes, suggesting forthcoming policy shifts in church administration and doctrine interpretation.
Colonel Edward Ortor Jr of the Columbus Chamber speaks at the Athens Chamber luncheon predicting a bright future for Athens County driven by coal and natural resources. Traffic advisories urge travelers to avoid heavy congestion by leaving early on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Edgar L. Ervin of Pomeroy met with Hon H C Claypool in Chillicothe about federal action to place ice piers at Pomeroy and Middleport to guard docks and wharfs. He announced plans to run for Congress in 1912. Baseball fans filled New York for the World Series opener Giants versus Athletics on October 14, with all seats sold and revenue around 200000. A W Allom upgraded fronts of two North Court Street rooms once used by A B Scott Novelty Store and removed tin awnings at the corner of North Court and Mill Street. J J Crumley of Wooster visited to pursue farm interests east of Athens.
Washington boasts multiple police forces with distinct roles. The Metropolitan force of 1,341 polices the city under district commissioners, while the Capitol police of eight answer to Congress. White House, Park, and Public Building Guards supplement federal protection amid a broad network of enforcing agencies.
A tired Hilda resists chores until Aunt Jean proposes a game turning dishwashing into a pretend rescue mission. Dressed as Mrs Fauntleroy they act as helpers for Mrs O Grady, teaching children to use imagination to cope with work and fatigue.
The Pope urges cessation of war preparations and help for the poor. He says the Redeemer will count as done unto himself what is done for the needy. He asks bishops to combat armaments through preaching and prayer and warns that the world’s troubles rise from war and inequality.
Five great scientists Jeans Beington Miltikam Mime and Lodre shared views on physics astronomy chemistry and radiation. The discussion touched on a catalogue of topics and the conduct of the atmosphere under extreme temperatures up to fifty million degrees.
Fragmentary lines discuss energy or radiation and the idea that the emitted energy cannot be captured or contained. The text names no clear event, person, or organization, leaving the exact claim and context unclear.
A sweeping reassembly vision declares the universe must die to end all things. It foresees the scattering of atomic electrons and the cessation of gold, silver, and all matter as the cosmos falls asleep forever.
A fragmentary excerpt portrays Milaaran as claiming the universe can wind itself up using cosmic rays. Eddington argues the universe must explode. The piece toys with vast cosmic scales, contrasting tiny suns, countless worlds, and the limits of human understanding.
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