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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1931
Page
4
A feature essay contrasts the Empress Eugenie hat with postwar domestic life, exploring its cultural impact on women and the shift from housework to leisure fantasies. The piece links fashion to broader social change and touches on gold rush aspirations as a metaphor for continuing quest and economic hope.
Cedar Creek Township south of Hammond Indiana rules restrict aid to those with cars and dogs. Officials state automobiles and dogs are luxuries during financial stress and hard working residents without transportation should not fund others. Exceptions may apply when a dog is a family companion or essential to a child or elder.
Gilbert Swan reports on a summer cider renaissance along New Yorks waterfronts where hard cider and rough waterfront bars attract slummers from uptown. German names appear in eateries, street signs glow with cider, and predictions foretell a shift as stevedores and sailors drift from old hangouts to newer harbor spots.
A Q and A feature from the Washington information service explains manifest destiny in Cuba Mexico and Nicaragua as the United States duty to maintain peace and protect Latin American interests. It defines superheated steam and notes Panama mountains around 4000 feet. It also answers questions on automobile collision dynamics and road safety.
The verses compare James boys Captain Kidd and European robber barons, noting their notoriety and crimes. It contrasts pirate and noble depredations with modern crooks, claiming today’s criminals surpass past outlaws in severity as history’s pages are read.
The Canadian boom town of Churchill stands as a seaport project on Hudson Bay with a new railway to connect the northwest to Europe. Grain from western ranches would ship from Churchill, cutting costs and boosting Canadian wheat's world market competitiveness, a shorter rail haul than the Montreal route. LINDBERGHs visit to the new.
A Confederate officer born in 1835 defied his name Coward by pursuing a military career. Rising from captain to major and colonel in the Sth South Carolina Regiment, he fought in Lee’s battles and gained fame as a valiant officer. Promoted brigadier after the Watard, he was later named Superintendent of the South Carolina Military Academy in Charleston.
Frederic Haskin notes tariff interest revives amid postwar depression and elections. Women show fresh engagement as the National League of Women Voters publishes a comprehensive tariff study, signaling shifting party alignments beyond traditional GOP protectionism versus Democrat free trade.
The Athens Messenger promotes a new booklet titled Famous Love Affairs, noting readers' curiosity about famous partners from Aber Jard and Heloise to Victoria and Albert. It highlights tragic undertones over romantic endings and invites readers to mail for a copy with ten cents.
Woodmen of the World members from across Ohio gathered in Columbus at the State Fair grounds for the annual encampment and field day. Officials estimated between 15 000 and 20 000 members would attend the two day meeting.
In Ponca City a Baby Ponca title was awarded to Jan Lew a two year old blue eyed girl from a field of seventy seven unmarried ladies under five. Sponsor Lew Wentz oilman presented the prize in a seaside style pageant reflecting the era’s flair.
News notes report farmers discovering a method by Kuliling hens to eliminate costly feed bills, boosting egg production concerns. Leo Schaeffler named chief engineer at American Tin Plate Co plant in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Athens Country Club hosts Lancaster golfers with luncheon and dinner. Moose installs two chapters in Athens with around 100 members. Clergy appointments include Rev C L Strecker returning to First Methodist Athens and Rev F M Evans named Marietta District Superintendent. TWENTY YEARS AGO items recap Stewart to Athens travel, Ohio University attendance, and Do mestic Science Department entry. Road tax talks follow a move by the attorney general. A mother’s request leads to the Cincinnati wedding of Roberta Tucker and Wilson J. Welch.
Washington column discusses the British dole and its impact on unemployment relief, contrasting with American proposals. It traces England’s early compulsory insurance, wartime shifts, and postwar costs, noting differences in funding, governance, and social aims between nations and potential U S policy responses.
A concise guide on vitamins and nutrition from starches to proteins fats and sugars. It explains energy roles for starches fats and sugars, tissue building by proteins, mineral and vitamin sources, and the importance of a varied diet including vegetables fruits cereals dairy and cooked foods for growing children.
The piece contrasts New York City’s postwar credit strength and a 145 percent loan for three months with federal loans of 800 million at low interest to ease an emergency. It notes Roosevelt’s 1932 campaign stance against a twenty year loan and argues about public vs private railway ownership and gun control proposals amid gangsters. It also touches Mexico joining the League and Monroe Doctrine debate with St Frederick Pollock cited.
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