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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1932
Page
4
A fragmentary thought urges applying strength to every task, noting no skill or device can help in the grave. A cryptic line ends with a $35 figure, suggesting a price or value attached to the saying.
In Nebraska a Dr Peter Christiansen claims a device corrects a cow digestive issue by perforated cringing to vent gas. The invention produces a whistling sound and aims to calm cows, with potential widespread use for farmers seeking comfort and efficiency.
The piece argues powerful interests push censorship to curb free speech and a free press. It cites economist Willem Z. Ripier and the broadcasting of his address as an example amid fears of monopolistic control and political interference.
The article endorses President EBryextt tie Soret's call to new Ohio University students to gather diverse information about people and events. It argues education should prepare youth for tomorrow by developing initiative in thinking and understanding human relationships through four years of study.
Millions move along Middle West highways as optimism rises while travelers abandon fear of winter. Filling stations report more tourists with camping gear and markets appear prosperous. Farmers fear for property and family safety as drifters and riders edge onto roads and rails.
A prominent college plans a course on family relationships as essential to education, arguing that graduates need skills to manage marriages, homes, and childrearing. The piece critiques current curricula for focusing on languages and sciences while neglecting human relations, proposing practical study of affection, respect, and domestic governance.
An analysis warns that crowded living conditions facilitate tuberculosis spread among children and families. It notes the risk rises in urban areas, urges safer housing and sanitation, and emphasizes the need to protect youths while outlining differing views on germ elimination and public health procedures.
The article notes to regions in central Africa free from tuberculosis and warns of the danger to native populations from contact with whites. It reports tuberculosis tests in Africa with low positive results and observes high tuberculosis rates in crowded northern city districts. It also states Chicago’s Mexican population has eleven times the city average rate.
The passage notes thousands heading to factory and car work, with crowds around large plants and a hopeful mood that times are improving. It references a belief that the Great Depression would end soon, despite earlier forecasts.
Yesterday’s cartoon explains Hydesville New York birthplace of modern spiritualism with the Fox Sisters as media. It notes the move to Lily Dale in 1916 and mentions a Berlin scientist linking lunacy behavior to a brain tumor in an ant. Tomorrow promises a Canine Magician.
A public forum editorial urges operators and miners in Southern Ohio to unite to regain markets, fund advertising for Southern Ohio coal, and base wages on coal prices. The piece warns against infighting and stresses common welfare and regional solidarity amid economic strain in 1932.
Editor Messenger notes economic experts warn of hardship as city residents move to the country. Many returners lack farming experience, raising concerns about winter prospects, public burden, schools, and shifting markets with middlemen taking profits.
Washington reports Roosevelt faces superstition and political risk as he campaigns to the Pacific coast. Analysts note the trip strengthens Democratic momentum while Hoover advisers debate emulating the approach. The piece traces western campaigning history from Bryan to Smith and concludes Roosevelt may not break the pattern.
Ten years ago today Miss Lucille Atcherson, the only woman named to a diplomatic post by the President, failed of Senate confirmation as secretary of the embassy fourth class. The special grand jury in the Herrin massacre case returned 42 murder indictments. WLW radio opened in Cincinnati as Horace Palmer flew in from Quantico to visit his parents in Athens Ohio.
Two hundred fifty guests attended the nuptials at the First Christian Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. M. E. Chatley officiating.
The Misses Iris and Pauline Fierce, Helen Edgar, Elsie Hall, and Thelma Bingman appeared on the program of the Pollyanna Class party held at the Christian Church last night.
Twenty years ago today a sudden burst of air piping on Baltimore and Ohio freight train No. 8 west of town caused a car to break. The Chillicothe wrecker was summoned to clear the line and two passenger trains were held up for a time.
The author argues mothers are not owed child love as gratitude. As children grow they reason and compare, seeking supports beyond early dependent affection. The piece reflects on how love evolves from baby clinginess to independent affection and judgment.
Prof. O B Skinner was appointed to the county board of school examiners by Probate Judge Lynch filling the seat from Prof O C Jackson of Nelsonville. D J Evans and A A Atkinson are in Dayton for a Masonic meeting. 723 Ohio University students registered this semester, up 18 from last year. The Innes Band will give a concert next Wednesday in Athens.
Editor questions why men Weber and others face fines while Gordon Bush faces no punishment for hunting out of season. Johnson reports Athens notes state law only penalizes taking game. no game was taken, prompting mixed reactions though Bush is mocked as an outlaw in mind.
Harold Worthington son of B Mo Worthington of Barrow Township was wounded by stray shot during a squirrel hunting party on a farm near the Worthington home. The pellets struck his arm shoulder and side causing painful injuries not judged serious. He was taken to a local hospital and later sent home.
An1900s style advertisement touts a liquid tablet and salve combo promising cure times of 30 minutes for head colds and headaches, three days for malaria. It markets 666 Salve as the head cold remedy and calls it among the most speedy remedies known.
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