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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1932

Page

4

Thought for Today on Toes and Effort

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.

Whistling Cows Boosts Nebraska Farm Innovation

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.

Nebraska Peter Jonanna Christiansen Bosrr

Free Speech on the Air Faces Censorship Threats in America

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.

Willem Z Riper Barvers Amd Wits Securities Snational Ereeteselcg Ctpetyr Reteset Ripiey Radio Trust Cwntrise Teen Canada Metlomaiocrete Menece Pulcweting Big Businese

We Agree With This Advice From University President

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.

Ebryextt Soret Ohio Univeretty Ac Sobooty Dmtor Bryan Jearz Ts Peeret Cibi Wriver Allks Doctor Bryan College Halle

One Way To Become Optimistic On The Open Road

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.

Middle West Hitcn

Family etiquette and the college course for home life

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.

Crowded Quarters Bad For Tuberculosis

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.

Tuberculosis Rates Across Regions Highlight Health Gaps

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.

Central Africa Africa Chicago

Record of Optimism Amid Industrial Revival

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.

Wren

Cradle of Spiritualism and Ant Lunacy Highlighted

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.

J. For Hydéesville New York Margaret Matie Fox Sisters Hygesville Fox Cottage Hydesville Lily Dale Robert Staeger Berlin Staeger Rudolph Brun Zurich Turer

Better Messenger Calls for Unity to Save Southern Ohio Coal

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.

Better Messenger Cking Pomeroy Otter Fields Southern Ohio Ohio Hocking Valley

Why Farmers Worry

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.

Messenger Hocking Valley

Roosevelt Defies Jinx with Coast Campaign Trip

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.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Pacific Coast Ibis Roosevelt West Hoover Charles Evans Hughes Hughes San Francisco de Bryan McKinley Taft James M. Cox Harding Davis Coolidge Smith

Miss Lucille Atcherson Denied Senate Confirmation

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.

Lucille Atcherson Senate Congress Herrin Fiest Athens Horace (Hokey) Palmer Marine Corps Ohio University Quantico J. A. Palmer College Street

Marriage of Doris Fuller Nye and Charles Floyd Wood Worth

Two hundred fifty guests attended the nuptials at the First Christian Church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock with Rev. M. E. Chatley officiating.

Doris Fuller Nye Charles Floyd Woodworth First Christian Church M. E. Chatley

Pollyanna Class Party Hosts At Christian Church

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.

Iris Pauline Fierce Helen Edgar Elsie Hall Thelma Bingman Christian Church

Piping Burst Halts B&O Freight West of Here Twenty Years Ago

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.

Baltimore & Ohio Here Chillicothe

About Your Children by Olive Roberts Barton

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.

Olive Roberts Barton

Athens School Officials, Band to Perform in Athens

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.

O. B. Skinner Athens City County Board of Jude Lynch O. C. Jackson Nelsonville D. J. Evans A. A. Atkinson Dayton Ohio University Innes Athens Toll

Hunting Out of Season Allegations Stir Athens Debate

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.

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Hunter Hits Boy in Squirrel Hunt near Barrow Township

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.

Marietta Harold Worthington B. Mo Worthington Barrow Township Worthington Barrow

Liquid Tablets Salve Claims Quick Relief for Ailments

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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