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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
6
Premier Ramsay MacDonald arrives in Washington with the aim of securing a naval understanding with President Hoover prior to any public agreement. The trip is framed as a gesture between English speaking peoples, with success dependent on preexisting terms and domestic reception remains uncertain.
A Bible verse from Colossians warns that wrongdoing will be judged without respect of persons. A moral note cites Glanvil on justice as distributing to each according to its nature, urging reflection on ethical conduct.
A long discussion on road safety highlights human factors in crashes. It notes 65 percent of accidents stem from operators and that pedestrians contribute a third of mishaps. It praises highway improvements like grade separations and pedestrian tunnels as cost effective safety measures. It mentions Ohio University stadium drainage and seating plans ahead of the 1929 football season.
The Southeastern Ohio community anticipates the near completion of a large outdoor stadium. Workers from carpenters to masons have labored all summer, with California red wood seating installed and athlete facilities nearing finish including dressing rooms restrooms showers and heating systems.
An advanced thinker foresees nationwide electric power links from coast to coast with large dams and turbines. He predicts electricity will heat and cook homes within years, criticizes coal waste, highlights powdered coal uses, and notes river and mountain power projects expanding to supply towns and cities for decades ahead.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railway held its annual employees golf tournament in New Haven Connecticut. President John J Pelley tied for top honors with a low gross 78 while Jack Garrity a Shore Line express fireman posted a low net 67 showing the sport’s democratic appeal.
A New York book dealer spots a Poe first edition in a cluttered Fourth Street stall for a dollar. He later learns its value could reach $75,000, with offers of $20,000 and even $75,000, only for the dealer to die broke as his fortune vanished. The tale ends as the shop's assets go to cover his funeral.
The excerpt notes Russia acquiring two American factories a watch plant and a clock plant and plans relocation to Russia. It argues immigration laws hinder bringing skilled workers and hints at exporting machinery. It mentions John Ringling owning large circuses and references to aviation progress and police reorganization in New York.
The passage notes temporary profits from outsourcing machinery to foreign labor markets and shrinking exports. It cites U S shoe machinery sent to Argentina reducing New England footwear trade by millions annually. It mentions Japan once punishing silk worm movement. silk worm control remains with Japan.
Dr McCoy outlines pyorrhea progression from gum inflammation to jaw bone loss and tooth loosening. He recommends tartar removal, proper occlusion, chewed diets, gentle brushing, salt and lemon rinse, gum massage, UV treatment, and avoiding rough brushes while stressing dentist supervision.
Baltimore vies to be the world aviation center as $500,000 buys a site for all metal passenger planes and a 1of acre municipal airport is planned. Private air ports and factories rise in Oakland Los Angeles and Cleveland while air cities expand amid new belt of roads and air industry.
The letter asks if non perspiration methods can control odor and the reply warns against blocking natural elimination through the pores. It states the body detoxifying system should not be harmed by such products and notes risks of blocking pores.
A reader asks about Civil Service Commission exam types and staffing needs. The reply cites 1 560 examination varieties, 440 000 annual positions, and 250 000 examined yearly with about 40 000 appointed. Boulder Dam is planned at Black Canyon on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona.
The Ames Bern consolidation and bond vote become a focal point as residents react to land tax concerns. A letter cites a Coal Company land dispute, threats over voting against the bond, and calls to defend ballot liberty amid local political tensions.
A new law allows admission of immigrants arriving before June 3 1920. The text notes slow caseloads due to no clerk hire funds, delaying processing. It also answers a Q about Andre Citroen who built a grenade factory in wartime then converted to an automobile plant producing around 1000 cars daily. The Q about New York City population cites 1850s growth to over a million by 1860.
This piece outlines common wording and pronunciation confusions for learners. It corrects usage such as not saying bea utiful and explains mispronunciations and misspellings. It also defines mature and mobilize with example usage by Toby's word mobilize.
Officials expect construction to start by spring on a $100,000 government building. Local families plan visits and trips as schools enroll 1,132 students after the first week. Citizens note delays in regional travel and business growth in Athens County.
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