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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1928
Page
4
Seneca declares that a vile and abject creature is man who does not strive to rise above humanity. The quotation frames human potential as a moral imperative to transcend base nature.
J A Farrell remains untroubled while C E Mitchell expresses optimism ahead of the anticipated ship coming today. Local observers note the scene at the harbor with officials preparing for the vessel's arrival.
Arthur Brisbane notes the Graf Zeppelin’s departure from Germany marks a shift toward trans Atlantic commercial flight, despite a gale over the Mediterranean slowing the craft to 35 miles per hour. He contrasts this with the political squabbles of 1912 and cites hopes for future all metal aircraft and enduring national policy debates on tariffs and finance.
Dr Frank McCoy answers reader questions on rheumatic joint inflammation digestion and diet. The piece covers knee synovitis growing pains digestion and acidosis, soda in food, and Witch Hazel as a facial astringent with practical guidance.
Gilbert Swan notes in Manhattan napkin rings waning as antique collecting grows. He observes high rents and credit use among white collar workers, left hand use, and social pretensions on Broadway, ending with a quip about a Belasco contract.
A miscellany of Q and A on historical figures like Nancy Wakeman and Elizabeth Zane, along with queries about driving rights and the Commission of Fine Arts. Includes notes on Taft era actions, Lincoln Memorial completion, and Alaska versus Atlantic and Pacific coastline measurements in nautical miles.
In Missouri the 1924 campaign is described as three parts with St Louis and surroundings central, Kansas City second, and rural areas third. The piece notes Smith’s Prohibition stance appealing to wet cities, with various newspapers split in support, and mentions J. Hawes and Jewish and German voting blocs influencing the race. The analysis compares current dynamics to 1922 Reed race and highlights unprecedented turnout and polling logistics in St Louis and the state.
The campaign speeches of President Wilson promised to smash cruel trusts by lifting the tariff and inviting global competition. While other issues sometimes drew attention, the tariff question consistently dominated messaging and was used to boost appeal to voters.
This date marks Molly Pitcher born in 1844 and in 1776 Congress appoints a committee to build vessels for the navy. An 1888 entry notes U S recognition of the provisional government of Spain. In 1941 a crowd gathered in San Francisco for the Panama Pacific International Exposition opening in 1915.
A carriage driven by Mrs. A. L. Preston was nearly struck by an engine and car at the Race Street B and O crossing. A carriage horse saved the day in muddy conditions. Meanwhile Wellston and Athens High Schools played a scored season clash Saturday afternoon.
A scrambled crossword style puzzle lists multiple clues about heroes of wars and ancient deities. The grid includes references to Sun god Nile Mexica exiles and various wordplay prompts, with scattered odd spellings and partial phrases typical of a damaged page.
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