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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1928
Page
4
A reflection notes that only a person with an unwavering pure soul can maintain moral clarity across life. The saying attributed to Alexander Smith emphasizes steadfast virtue and inner integrity as lasting guides.
An Italian submarine is stuck off Spezia and faces ruin until a rival commander ignores a rule and frees the sunken craft by pushing with his own hull. The daring act is praised and the commander is restored to duty with honors. The piece then shifts to urging use of Ohio coal to stabilize the market, highlighting the Hocking field and economic benefits of buying locally mined coal.
The piece critiques Cox and Smith campaign strategies, noting Cox’s cross country tour and union with Wilson on a plea for electorate support. It argues Cox failed to sway voters amid claims of a Republican slush fund and praises Smith’s divisions and missteps, questioning the prospects of victory.
The piece warns that winter will bring hardship in Ohio's mining regions as welfare agencies expect higher demand. It notes cold weather, scarce food, and vulnerable families facing hunger, with foreboding descriptions of bare gardens and misty mornings.
The piece debunks a circulating yarn that Herbert Hoover drank with Clarence Darrow, noting Hoover’s known abstinence and noting Governor Smith's alleged intoxicated box speech as another untrue campaign story. Fifty reporters saw the Smith tale as false.
Mr Hoover declines foolish chatter while a thoughtful candidate pledges to outline plans if elected. The piece recalls actions from history and notes Miss Sophia Curtiss's dinner for her horse Surprise, a tale newspapers will reprint upon her death at sixty five.
The article praises President and Postmaster General New for elevating aviation within the postal service. It explains that the post office treats flying as a separate important enterprise, not merely a minor add-on to trains and trucks.
The piece notes plans to raise air mail speed by 35 miles per hour reducing Atlantic to Pacific trips to 24 hours. It mentions an alleged alliance between Standard Oil of New Jersey and a German dye trust. Walter C. Teagle is cited. The American Railway Association observes plans for robotic street cars. Westinghouse and GE plan substitutes for mechanical labor. The piece argues against a future of cogs and free class disparity.
The passage suggests a robot conductor could call out street names collect fares and never strike while implying flesh and blood conductors remain safe for now. It frames a future tech solution versus current human workers in transit.
Germany renders a service to this country by sending a giant airship that will tour American cities. The voyage is meant to remind Americans that governments can promote aviation and are not reliant solely on private initiative.
Dr Frank McCoy answers reader questions on the sources of food plants vs animals and nutrition. He explains plant foods as the original digested energy source, notes on dairy and eggs, and the role of vegetables, seeds, nuts, cereals, and legumes in North American diets. He also answers queries on weight gain with fenugreek and remedies for sleepiness after meals and chilblains with daily hot and cold foot baths.
The note explains bloodshot eyes arise from reflexes tied to the digestive system. A disturbed stomach from bad food combinations is cited as a leading cause. The writer offers to send an article on Food Combinations if a self addressed stamped envelope is provided.
By the Way in New York notes Coney Island’s seasonal hibernation after summer crowds disperse. The piece contrasts the empty beaches and boarded stalls with lingering visitors and the autumn mood around the boardwalk. A Jack Dempsey show opening brings floral gifts amid a city scene of old fashioned shops and drifting rural visitors.
A compilation of Q and A on religion and patriotism with Governor Smith on oath and loyalty. It covers Lotta Crabtree's charity, broadtail fur origin, sinking of a weight, mock fried oysters, Pasteur biography, weights, and tiger versus lion. Notable answers include Smith denying conflict between office duty and religious belief and various factual clarifications.
Massachusetts towns held a convention to consider the coming of British troops as tension rose in the colonies. The brief record also notes 1777 General Howe entering Philadelphia and 1779 John Adams being appointed to negotiate with Great Britain.
The article describes Colorado as a competitive state in the 1920 campaign with Governor Smith favored in cities like Denver and Colorado Springs while rural areas lean against him. It notes reactions to Smith's water power stance, tariff talk tied to beet sugar, and pressure from power companies and local politicians. It mentions Hoover’s camp and the Denver Post’s neutral stance amid Prohibition and the Klan issue.
Mrs Samuel McCune returns home after month with mother Mrs Cora Dwinell in Chillicothe. Mr and Mrs John Preston back from visit with Mr and Mrs W R L Sterritt in Charleston West Virginia. Wo mans Suffrage delegates named Dina C Snow and Mary Friburger with Ida Putnam and Nelson as alternates for Columbus convention September 29 30. High school team tied Nelsonville 10 10. Athens County assessed 39000 for war relief. O B Sloane hosted niece Mrs D Curtis Reed of Pomeroy. Justice of the Peace William J Warrener in Coolville for County Grange meeting. Frank Moler Gallipolis announces birth of daughter Mary Frances first girl in family.
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