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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
4
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Historian writes that Daniel Webster's call for Christianity remains a guide for nations and individuals. He contrasts Western reliance on Webster with Soviet efforts to suppress religion, warning Russia may soon heed Webster’s words.
A preliminary report by a noted publisher of directories analyzes Pittsburgh as a representative industrial center. It finds 96 percent of families have steady income, widespread savings, and reduced installment debt, arguing past gloom may overstate distress and that demand and recovery will resume gradually with improved confidence.
A brief meditation noting a cheerful, fearless stance with the phrase it is 1 be not afraid attributed to Matthew Mar
The book Famous Songs and Their Stories by James J. Geller reveals incongruous origins for hits like Silver Threads Among the Gold and The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo. Origins include a Wisconsin farm paper space filler and a horse trade in Central Park, with later fame by Danks, Rexford, and Jose.
An inquiry column from The Athens Messenger offers free Washington information services via Fr ed er ic J. Haskin. It answers varied questions on topics from art education to windmills in America and the Caucasian race.
A reflective poem describes changes in a rural area as a baby grows toward marriage and a neighborhood is torn down for a highway. The speaker notes familiar places altered by progress, a creek diverted underground for a railroad station, and ponders the passage of years.
Burns of the Association of Community Chests and Councils says 227 American cities can handle winter unemployment relief locally without federal aid. He notes this may reduce need for federal contributions in nonreporting cities, emphasizing that the unemployed must be helped regardless of funding source.
Historical notice records Sunnyside Gas Company laying a two inch main from the station near the Minear residence to serve East State Street. Principal stockholders listed as J. A. Lovell of Marietta and Dr. Le Fever of Gloucester. Hunters license law not in effect permitting hunting without license.
Cartoon notes Billy Burton who drove 168 hours handcuffed to the wheel in Schenectady sponsored by a local newspaper. It mentions Strang Nicklin fined $25 for a 1905 homer and his move to Chattanooga. Also recalls Napoleon Bonaparte as a Brienne pupil and his last school notes. Tomorrow feature previews a piece on making music from matches.
The United States expands public recreation with more cities employing play leaders in 1930. Unemployment shifts workers into civic roles as 24,949 leaders oversee playgrounds, pools, and golf facilities. 38.5 million spent on public recreation amid rising demand and new land donations.
The Athens Messenger reports a nationwide vote produced a booklet of America’s favorite poems chosen by readers rather than experts. Classic poets like Longfellow and Bryant top the list, alongside newer works from Kilmer Kipling and McRae. A coupon is included.
Police describe a pirate-style assault on a wounded man, with a linked murder of Collins. A Scottish socialist paper edited by Tom Johnson mocks the King and Prince, while they cut their incomes and royal staff wages amid growing class tension. Clarkson Cowl and Donald Hearn Cowl mark the fourth generation of the James A. Hearn firms in New York.
Washington observers say party leaders will weigh more than money as they choose 1932 convention sites. Hoover and Roosevelt likely influence picks with Chicago and Cleveland named, while Democrats eye Chicago Cleveland San Francisco and Kansas City for a tough year.
Two women discuss taking their sons Tom and Harry to barber and shoe stores. Tom acts out, prompting a dramatic fit, while Harry finally gets the black and white shoes he wants. The piece warns about the power of suggestion and public scrutiny.
The Hearn store celebrates 101 years, expanding from a city of 160000 to a metro of over 7 million. The New York American reports a full eight page ad section with 17000 lines. Cleveland’s Higbee store opens costing 15000000 dollars, employing 3700, with 5000000 worth merchandise, advertising ten pages daily to attract customers.
A prominent American banker argues private ownership outperforms government control, citing the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railroads. He notes CN with 250 million in gross receipts and 26.5 million net, CP with 181 million gross and 62 million net, to imply public ownership would lag.
A financial comparison shows Pekka and Santa Fe with 13 000 miles of road earning 226 million dollars and 72 million net after paying 18.3 million in taxes while Canadian National pays under 6 million in taxes. A banker notes bonds of the publicly owned railroad might not sell without Canadian guarantees. Commentary criticizes beer policy and warns of many speakeasies, while Mexico’s three year loan moratorium on usurious lending is highlighted.
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