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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1928

Page

4

Farm journals praise Hoover speech on farm relief

Agricultural leaders including George Martin of Farm and Fireside laud Hoover's address. Martin calls the farm relief portion an accurate analysis showing Hoover understands agriculture’s problems. Other journals such as American Poultry Journal, Breeders' Gazette, and Kansas City Star also applaud the message.

George Martin Farm and Fireside Hoover Martin American Poultry Journal The Breeders’ Gazette Kansas City Star Iowa Homestead Wisconsin Farmer Nebraska Farmer the Farm Journal Wisconsin Agriculturalist Kansas Farmer Cap

Massachusetts in 1932 Campaign Survey Highlights Religion and Prohibition

David Law rence profiles Massachusetts as a political bellwether with rising registrations for both parties. Religion and booze emerge as dominant issues shaping voters, while tariff and New England economics influence the contest. Campaigns push mass registration and turnout strategies ahead of the election.

Boston Mass Massachusetts Calvin Coolidge Bay State New England

A Thought for Today Spark Upward and Tribulation

A short devotional note cites Job 3:7 and Chapin about trouble and its effect. It contrasts the spark of life rising with the idea that tribulation harms only if it hardens, makes one sour, narrow, or skeptical.

Chapin

Squirrel hunting days recalled in foggy autumn woods

The writer recalls youthful squirrel hunting before school days, when dawn found hunters deep in Caves woods Mineral Springs Kens Run Lysander Lodi and Clarks Chapel. Shots rang each morning and afternoon as hunters waited near nut trees and crept toward quarry, then returned at dusk to clean gear and dress game.

Mineral Springs Kens Run Lysander Lodi Clarks Chapel

Welcome Back Students Return to Lively Athens

The Athens community awaits the arrival of students and faculty for the new year. The campus spread now reaches many city areas and sorority houses have integrated groups of young women into town life. Businesses benefit from the academic season as streets regain activity and the city feels the missing vitality when classes are in session.

Athens Old Town

Betting marks and speeches shape 1932 election outlook

Arthur Brisbane notes Wall Street bets on the race as brokers expect changes in November. Hoover gains solid footing in the South while Smith targets the farming West. Capper says the West favors Hoover. Raskob predicts Indiana Illinois and Ohio for Smith, expanding Democratic hopes.

Wall Street Hestert Hoover Smith Senator Capper Kansas West Hoover Mississippi Wisconsin

Industrialist critic cites prohibition impact on workers

Mr. Raskob criticizes his former associate Alfred P. Sloan Jr. and says industrialists favor prohibition because it bars their men from whisky but would oppose its effect in stopping whiskey, arguing the policy affects workers.

Mr. Raskob Alfred P. Sloan, Jr General Motors Mr. Sloan Prohibition

Mixed global woes fill a curious newspaper column

The piece weaves a Wall Street bear tale with a critique of usury and a Napolit an grave note. It notes Dante's ashes, Voltaire, and a Glasgow science gathering discussing electrons and life origins while reflecting on death. The tone blends finance, culture, and science.

Air mindedness grows with exposure in Ohio hills and river towns

The writer notes that rural Ohio areas near Gallipolis and Lake Erie remain unfamiliar with airports while cities in more aviation used regions grow accustomed to planes. Residents lack airfield access and only gradually recognize air travel's importance as airports become civic needs.

Ohio Gallipolis Airor Lake Erie

Hoover signals farm relief through broad economic program

The article notes that O. K. Hancock believes farm relief should come from a broad economic plan, not a single bill. Hoover’s stance earns support from twenty editors across multiple states and thousands of farmers considering his approach.

O. K R. Hoover Farm Oe Hoover Farm Relief Ram

Darwin memorial gains permanent Down House stay

Twenty six women scientists will meet top minds as the British association secures Down House in Kent as a permanent memorial where Darwin wrote his Origin of Species. Darwin would be pleased, for his true monument remains Origin of Species.

British Association Kent Darwin

Tunney Recounts Louvre Visit for Thrill of a Lifetime

Gene Tunney, the champion heavyweight, after visiting the Louvre, described his trip as the thrill of a lifetime. He noted Americans wander from the Venus of Milo to Winged Victory and Rubens’ works in the galleries above.

Gene Tunney Louvre Rubens

Tale on Louvre name roots and royal hunting lodge

The author notes that the Louvre name originates from a royal hunting lodge called Louvrier. He explains the stone palace housed French art treasures and sits on the Seine near the island, linking a king's path to today’s Paris landmark.

Tunney Louvre Seine Aris

Wisconsin Republican Primary Landslide for LaFollette

Robert LaFollette wins Wisconsin Republican primaries by about two to one, aided by the Cromwell legacy and his own persistence. He vows to return to the Senate and serve effectively, if needed as a stalwart and useful presence.

Robert LaFollette Cromwell Wisconsin Senate

Health and Sunlight Do and Donts From Dr McCoy Advice

Dr Frank McCoy answers readers questions on sun exposure diet and health. He warns against overexposure to sun and supports measured tanning with direct sunlight. He suggests rest periods after overheating and notes sun rays can aid certain conditions. He offers to send exercise charts to readers who write with a stamped envelope. He covers grape storage methods and sciatic rheumatism treatment options.

McCoy

Montreal is Manhattan's week end Paris

Notes from a New York correspondent describe a Canadian vacation toward Montreal and Ontario wilderness. The piece wanders from Boston ends to St Denis street revels in Montreal to back roads near Peterboro and a quirky reporter turning a farm into a camp, with map lovers and travelers as central figures.

New York Canada Montreal Manhattan Paris Papa al Smith Heath St. Denis Street Rosie O'Grady George M. Cohan Ohio Buffalo Toronto Ontario Peterboro Canadian National Files Ike Waltons Youngtown Akron Lima Toledo Cleveland Way Cities Pennslyvania Pennsylvania Missouri Connecticut Jersey

Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskie

Q and A style piece presents questions on Babe Ruth sale year James Branch Cabell education and wheat harvest by combined harvester. It notes Ruth bought by New York from Boston in 191% and Cabell studied at William and Mary College with French Greek teaching brief. Two thirds of the crop harvested by machines.

Babe Ruth New York Ruth Boston James Branch Cabell William and Mary College

Local Option petitions reach 4300 signers in county vote push

At the Anti-Saloon league headquarters late last night 4,300 signatures were secured on petitions seeking an election on county local option. The item caps a week of activity alongside local notices of community events and updates from Columbus and Athens.

Anti-Saloon League

New England Confederation Meets Under Winthrop in 1643

On September 7 1643 Commissioners of the New England confederacy held their first meeting with John Winthrop as president. The date marks early colonial coordination among settlements for common defense and governance.

New England Confederacy John Winthrop Hawaii John Greenleaf Whittian

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