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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1929
Page
4
A newspaper editorial riff on journalistic details compares flight reports to missing engine names and suggests more precise reporting. It urges safer roads in Athens County with sidewalks where lacking and emphasizes strict enforcement of the new school bus stopping law to protect children.
An editorial warns that horse drawn vehicles on public roads at night must have lights or reflectors to warn approaching drivers. It notes cars travel fast and illuminate only briefly, urging pedestrians and drivers to exercise caution on highways. The piece then shifts to praise and urge ongoing support for the Salvation Army in Athens under Captain Richard Benton, stressing the need for continued community funding and involvement.
Franklin “Frankie” Dwyer, once famed for palatial liner cabins and high-stakes swindles among international gamblers, died in a modest Broadway lodging. Time and age dimmed his cleverness, and the once-glamorous confidence man died a lonely figure amid Manhattan transient lodgings.
The passage portrays Frankie as a suave, ingratiating liner figure who used charm to run a private game with dexterity. In the end, time exposed the racket, leaving him alone with little money, despite his lavish charity to many, a trait shared by many down on their luck.
The passage argues that sixty million bushels could be shipped directly by water from Chicago to Liverpool, saving Middle Western farmers the railroad haul costs unless middlemen block the advantage.
G. B. Shaw voices views on sex reform criticizing middle class morality and Austrian nudists who gather in public. He argues nudism dampens sex interest while Victorian attire hides all but a woman’s exterior, framing a clash of moral standards and decency.
A fragment argues that clothing defines sex appeal and morality. It contrasts a circus performer in tights with a singer in a skirt, claiming the latter is immoral while the former is acceptable. The text frames dress as a moral measure and hints at public double standards.
Cardinal Bourne spoke to a large audience at Royal Albert Hall in London. He addressed the World League for Sex Reform and replied to its teachings during a centenary celebration of Catholic emancipation.
The cardinal urges control of strong instincts and passions, stating they serve a single purpose in marriage, namely the creation of children within wedlock.
The Cardinal denounces all extension of facilities for divorce and birth prevention. He claims women’s fashion makes self-control harder for men and women.
M F Morrison aged 24 and Walter E Willmot aged 21 previously of Elizabeth New Jersey were executed by hanging in West Virginia state prison for the murder of Frank Bowen who lent them a car. Details note their ages at death.
The widow urged execution of Morrison as the sheriff refused. Morrison, with rope on his neck, bade farewell and said he had nothing more to say.
Willmont, standing with a noose around his neck, added that he had nothing more to say. The grim scene concluded with authorities carrying out the sentence as observers recalled his terse statement.
Violet Willmot, 15, was granted a one hour visit with her husband before execution. Willmot ordered a large breakfast including spaghetti, two chicken legs, mashed potatoes, bread and butter, lemon pie, ice cream, and black coffee. Morrison demanded three cigars.
Dr. Frank McCoy discusses grape origins and varieties from Vineland to California. He describes grape storage, the grape cure, and juice diets, and notes sugars and tartaric acid in grapes. He answers readers on iodine foods and a case of a young underweight woman with a suggested treatment focusing on abdominal structures.
The text notes Morrison's body is embalmed and will be laid to rest in the prison cemetery. It poses a grim question about reunion after death, suggesting some believe eternal punishment. The tone reflects grim speculation on fate beyond the grave.
Twenty five years ago flight was doubted but Captain Rickenbacker invited friends to try General Motors all metal Fokker. The plane weighs 13,800 pounds and carries thirty passengers with a crew of four. It flies at 160 miles per hour.
The Dornier X, a three deck all metal airship, weighing thirteen thousand pounds, will soon cross the Atlantic carrying 100 passengers.
An English flyer reaches 368 miles per hour and Bleriot predicts 750 mph. Experts say at 1,000 mph planes could orbit Earth with the sun overhead. The piece asks if the government should create a separate air department to oversee this advancing field.
The piece argues that American mail contracts should favor American ships, noting Britain uses this approach and accusing British interests of conspiring to exclude American vessels. It claims Britain shuts out American freight in several regions and urges the United States to imitate this preference for domestic ships, including in Egypt.
A baby’s legs may cramp and draw back at the knee for reasons such as muscle fatigue, dehydration, or cramping due to rapid growth. Babies should be checked if cramps are persistent, severe, or accompanied by swelling or fever.
The text argues that business now hinges on national competition not individuals or co operatives, cites Russia accusing a shipping trust of wasting large sums, claims harsh punishment for convicts would deter graft, notes US war efforts spending on ships and planes with little return, and observes lack of executions with profits funding yachts, while comparing to Prussia.
Gar Woods set a speed record at Miami Beach Florida on March 23 1925 in Miss America VII averaging 5.12 miles per hour over six one mile trials.
The text explains birds cannot fly backward because feathers point backward and air resistance would prevent progress. It also notes Alaska's coastline surpasses the Atlantic and Pacific coasts combined, giving figures in nautical miles: Alaska 4128, Atlantic 1773, Pacific 1671. It mentions cemetery perpetual care and Elsie Ferguson returning to stage duties with a forthcoming play.
Major George D. Ahern warns that privately owned forests could be exhausted in 20 to 25 years leading to widespread adobe housing in communities. He cites rampant overproduction and fires, urges a national forestry commission, better reforestation, and urgent timber conservation across states.
The source states that Alaska is the sole part of the United States with tin deposits. It identifies Alaska as the only U S region where tin is found.
A compact column outlining common language errors and guidance. It covers misused terms like Madame President and Madam Chairman, mispronunciations such as patri ot, misspellings cinnamon with three ns, and lists synonyms for dishonest conduct. It presents daily word Incumbent as a duty or obligation and notes usage examples.
Common Pleas Judge J. M. Wood directs Clerk Ales Nelson to assemble a panel of thirty three jurors for the October term. Presbyterian Church women invite all city ladies to a free cooking school Monday afternoon in the church dining room with Prof. Deblets in charge.
James F. Robbins departed today for Charleston West Virginia to conduct business engagements and meetings with local contacts.
Mrs. D. J. Evans vice president of the Southeastern District of Federated Clubs departs for Logan to attend a Friday meeting of the Women’s Clubs in that city.
Former Ohio University coach M. B. Banks releases a popular 90 page book titled Modern Football with detailed gridiron play notes for coaches and players. Judge Virgil Falloon, who completed work at Ohio University six years ago, has returned from Falls City with sisters Kate and Fern who will enter the university this semester.
Mrs Hal Murphy has returned home after a visit to Logan. She was away for several days and is reported in good health.
Mrs. Anna Tinker is spending the week visiting her son in Cleveland, enjoying time with family and exploring the city.
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