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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
4
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The article argues youth require education that trains thinking and adaptability to meet rapid industrial shifts. It urges teaching to think, master emotions, and concentrate to handle unforeseen changes rather than rote facts.
The author argues for clear thinking, responsible leadership, and acceptance of conditions as the path to solving widespread unemployment and economic ills. Leaders must think sanely and act beyond re election, or the nation will follow false idols and fail to remedy systemic problems.
In Library Square New York a professor-esque magnifier notices a real cliff dwelling Indian tepee perched on a ledge in the city center. A Winnebago descendant Redwing claims ties to cliff dwellers and seeks rooftop or upper terrace space to observe New York from above with a campfire. Hotel Governor Clinton manager A C Allan exchanges telegrams about accommodating the tepee and its occupant.
A Q and A section explains dope as a viscous cellulose nitrate solution used to shrink and tauten aircraft fabric. It notes that opaque dope protects fabric from weathering, increases tensile strength and tear resistance, and maintains tautness under varying conditions.
A 79 year singing record is noted for M. Francois Danguin of Ternand in the Lyons diocese. He joined the choir at fifteen and remains active in the parish church. The archbishopric of Lyons verifies his long service.
The Washington Letter notes 9,655,000 gross tons of idle shipping worldwide, up 16 percent from January and 77 percent since 1930. American flag vessels face higher costs from the La Follette Act, while Britain benefits from longer trade ties. Japan leads among active fleets, and U.S. shipbuilding shows a rare gain due to Shipping Board loans and mail subsidies.
Poem honors vitamins for guarding human life against microscopic germs. It recalls their unseen, unheralded battle during historical disease eras and laments that gratitude fails to match their quiet, steadfast service. The speaker praises their relentless defense and laments the inability to fully repay their sacrifice.
The text credits leaders in thought and statesmanship with possible progress by blending new and old ideas. It argues that recognizing needed changes and considering features from other systems could counter pessimism and show that the future can improve beyond present gloom.
The Athens Messenger promotes a new booklet on foot care stressing health risks from neglect. It explains how minor foot ailments can affect overall health and offers the pamphlet for six cents including cost and postage, with a coupon to order by mail.
A communication from Information Bureau director Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C encloses six cents for a copy of a booklet titled CARE OF THE YEET Name Street. The note references a pamphlet on care and uses formal enclosure language typical of a brochure request.
Stalin listens as a speaker claims Americans laid aside hoists to hire more workers while Russians build cranes and typewriter factories. The piece notes mutual exaggerations about conditions and recalls Russian wartime stories about German cruelty.
A brief devotional note quotes Proverbs 19 9 about false witnesses and liars facing punishment, emphasizing moral accountability and truthfulness in everyday conduct.
Italy reports a merchant fleet of 3,261,000 tons with 767,000 idle. France records 3,504,000 tons with 546,000 idle, showing France better off in idle capacity.
The text argues success would bring Russia greater wealth and conservatism, claiming money is the remedy for radicalism and the Communists' plan to divide dissolves when there is real division. It extols Stalin as a powerful unifier while noting Trotsky's expulsion.
Dr E W Chubb spoke at the Kiwanis Club noting Roger Babson's view that the nation is in a ten cycle pattern with a fifth cycle marked by a real estate decline and a sixth phase of abundant money. The report ties to 1904 Athens events and local figures including Beaton and Evans while recalling a 20 year ago fair and other Ohio University notes.
The B and O Railroad long ran a Stop Look and Listen warning for drivers at grade crossings. From 1917 to 1920 the campaign preceded 4 350 deaths and 12 750 injuries as the effort failed to eliminate all crossings.
Rod ney Dutcher recalls Nelson Rounsevelt publisher of the Panama American who led a civilian revolution in Panama and built a press empire while battling US agencies. He printed thousands of proclamations during the uprising and pushed reforms in Canal Zone health and courts.
A reader argues smaller classes offer teachers more chance for individual work but real gains depend on pupil IQ and motivation. The writer notes cost and taxes hinder reforms, recalls a businessman's admission that personal effort drives learning, and stresses home interest as the key to study beyond textbooks.
The speaker argues Russia’s industrial recovery or collapse affects America and world prosperity. A strong Russia could provide new buying power and peace, while a total collapse might leave dangerous material, skilled aviators, and weapons capability that could threaten capitalist cities.
The passage recalls Europe’s reaction to the French Revolution. Burke opposed the revolution and mourned Marie Antoinette, while Fox praised the era’s consequences. It notes Napoleon's rise and the eventual emergence of a new French Republic, with history marking its record by 1914 and beyond.
A compact expression urges broad support for efforts to free millions from unspecified constraints. The message emphasizes collective goodwill toward liberation endeavors and the hope for a favorable outcome.
The speaker condemns Russia for its czarist rule and propaganda and argues that strength, not spiritual defense should prevail. While decrying Russia’s religious stance, the text says domestic belief rests on truth and does not require external defense or intervention.
The passage argues against overreacting to a Stalin message advising a chosen representative to minimize talks with Japan and telegraph the Soviet Union often. It urges studying Russia’s experiments and cautions that world events shift gradually, driven by mass selfishness rather than sudden changes.
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