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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1928
Page
4
A brief, attributed reflection linking resisting evil to freedom from fear. The text hints that rulers without accountability invite proximity to temptation, while divine judgment remains the ultimate measure of actions. The tone is admonitory and moral.
The article extols Herbert Hoover for breaking Allied food blockades after World War I, enabling relief for Germany and other Central Powers facing starvation. It credits him with saving European populations and American agriculture from ruin, asserting Hoover sacrificed his life for agriculture and humanity.
A Marietta Times report notes the Kiwanis Club of Parkersburg launches a view to create a West Virginia state park on Blennerhassett's Island. A mass pageant next month could raise funds and highlight history from Christopher Gist to Harman Blennerhassett and Aaron Burr, with a bridge proposed to ease access.
In Detroit Thomas F Logan urges balance between radio and print ads. He warns advertisers against relying mainly on broadcasting, calling radio a powerful adjunct and extension of printed salesmanship, not a replacement for the printed page.
The fragment hints at people who have observed others approaching to assist one another. It remains vague about who the actors are and what exact actions they perform. Further readable context is needed for specific names, places, or events.
Arthur Brisbane notes the Prince of Wales' Africa trip as a high profile advertising mission for the British empire. He highlights Africa as a major source of gold and diamonds, Liberia’s independence push, and imperial strategy across French and Italian holdings. Otto H. Kahn backs Hoover while favoring Smith on prohibition and touts Republican prosperity.
Doctor and educator Dr. Harry Van Dyke urges votes for Governor Smith and denounces injecting religion into the race as a political issue.
An exhibition in London showcases Eric the Robot a life sized wooden and metal man machine that rises to its feet extends an arm to hush spectators and delivers a speech. Its shiny body and slanted yellow eyes, lit by electricity, unsettles onlookers.
The article recalls how England fenced the new cloth-making machinery with forts to protect it from angry workers, arguing machines would not starve the workers. It notes historic fears of automation and asserts no danger of machines replacing toil.
The article argues machines boost prosperity by raising worker value. It notes a comparison where an ox team earns one dollar per day while a locomotive era worker is valued at ten dollars, illustrating how efficiency elevates wages and productivity.
Brokers enjoyed a strong week with 22,840,391 shares traded and 100 stocks at yearly highs. A stock exchange seat nears 500000 and may hit a million, while bears lament the market’s vigor. Treasury operations on Saturday reach two billion dollars as Liberty Loans progress. Public spending and school openings add to the busy financial scene in New York.
The article argues unreliable clocks exist alongside Seies reliable watches and clocks, suggesting an opportunity for energetic advertising. It notes cotton textiles lag behind silk and rayon, with cotton men failing to defend their market. Cutting wages and laying off workers is deemed a poor substitute for active advertising strategies.
Edward C. Stokes says Governor Smith, if elected, would change the prohibition law despite opposition. He claims Smith could appoint Supreme Court justices aligned with his views, potentially undermining the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment.
Dr Frank McCoy answers readers on childhood food dislikes and appetite behavior. He explains taste development from birth, the role of sweetness, and how to encourage healthy eating without scolding. He warns against overreaction and suggests gradual exposure and positive reinforcement for vegetables and dairy. He includes sample Q and A about ulcers and cucumbers with ice cream, and guidance to seek professional help for nervous issues and willpower loss.
G H asks how to treat mouth ulcers that persist despite doctor prescribed tonics. He seeks non prescription options and remedies for ongoing oral sores.
In New York City the idle actors prowl Broadway between 48th and 50th streets, boasting big talks and trick hats while managers assess their class. Mid Central Park a famed lion draws tourists, with photographers lining up as park staff add a hay ramp for safe play.
A compilation covers currency circulation by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and bank redemptions, telephone industry capitalization, weather causes of Los Angeles rain patterns, concrete surface preparation for painting, Red Cross Braille production, and Primo de Rivera’s rule in Spain with early government structure details.
David Lawrence begins a nonpartisan, four year style survey traveling across at least 20 states to gauge candidate strength. He emphasizes that electoral votes determine outcomes, not the popular vote, and outlines his focus on states likely to favor Governor Smith and the shift of battles east of the Rockies.
Charles H. Grosvenor of Athens is chosen as delegate-at-large to the Republican Club annual convention in Cincinnati. The city plans a seven-district fire alarm system with C. E. Norris assisting in installation. Mr and Mrs Henry O Bleness embark on a month long western trip visiting Missouri Denver and Cheyenne.
The text notes approximately 40 000 chain grocery stores in the United States run by 2328 firms and cooperatives. It discusses electricity meter tampering and how the Bureau of Standards notes fraud is prevented by sealed meter cabinets used by larger utilities.
The customer cannot reach the wiring to the meter without breaking the seal and violating safety or regulatory requirements. No alternative access or bypass is currently available, delaying service or inspections.
September 18 marks several events such as Columbus and crew observing birds in 1792 and the Continental Congress retreating to Lancaster in 1777. 1793 saw the Capitol cornerstone laid by George Washington, while 1862 details include Lee crossing the Potomac back into Virginia.
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