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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1929

Page

4

Self Help for College Students Offers Guide to Costs

Washington report details a 136 page government guide from the Bureau of Education on funding a college education. It cites average annual costs around 700 dollars, tuition 184 to 154 dollars, board and room 108 to 650 dollars, and 547 dollars as the minimum for 36 weeks. It notes many students self support, loans totaling about 4 million dollars yearly, and common part time jobs from trades to office work and vending services.

Rodney Dutcher Washington Uncle Sam Federal Bureau of Education Walter J. Greenleaf Bureau Greenleaf Bureau of Education United States

Logan Elm Day in Pickaway County Honors Northwest History

A historical column urges attention to the Logan Elm in Pickaway County as Ohio History Day events unfold October 5 under the elm. It links the site to the 1774 Point Pleasant battle and the opening acts of the Revolution, nuclear to Northwest Territory settlement. The piece warns of liquor crime and a growing underworld influence on city governments, urging action.

Logan Elm Ohio Ohio History Day Association Pickaway County Northwest Territory Alleghany Mountains Mississippi River Virginia Lord Dunmore Pickaway Plains Andrew Lewis Point Pleasant Athens Lewis Kanawha Hocking River Hocking Dunmore Chief Cornstalk Chief Logan Logan Mingo Cornstalk Washington Northwest Hill Country States

Meet the Underworld Fire Rumor Shocks Detroit Club

After a deadly fire at a Detroit night club killed seventeen, police investigated an ugly rumor that a bootleg ring with revoked liquor privileges set the blaze. The rumor is very probably false, as authorities consider the fire likely accidental, yet the rumor’s emergence holds significance.

America Detroit Jesse James Meet the Underworld FTER

Call for uniform traffic rules in Ohio drive

A coalition of organizations seeks uniform traffic regulations across Ohio. With the legislature out of session for months, reform groups plan to draft a coordinated code. They cite varied local rules for street cars, signs, lights, and parking as causing arrests and confusion. The Hoover Committee model code is suggested as a basis.

Ohio Hoover Traffic Committee

Luck and breaks shape fortunes of famous Americans

New York reports that about 72 percent of renowned figures credit luck for their opportunities. Lothrop Stoddard’s research notes scientific discoveries often stem from chance, from Roentgen’s X rays to Goodyear’s vulcanizing. The piece cites Edison, Rockefeller, Ford, Schwab, and Carnegie, illustrating how chance launches success and how breaks can propel careers.

New York America Edison Rockefeller Baskop Ford Lothrop Stoddard Stoddard Fortune Morgagni Roentgen Goodyear Eles D. W. Swann Joan D Hunter Schwab Andrew Carnegie Steel King Carnegie

Ford to Produce New Tractor in America Soon

Henry Ford is expected to introduce a new type of tractor manufactured domestically. Federal Prohibition Commissioner Mr. Doran expresses shock at leaders who deem liquor drinking an evil for workers but tolerate other inconsistencies.

Henry Ford America MR. Doran Prohibition Massachusetts Illinois Ohio California Minnesota Oregon Colorado Washington New York North Carolina Mississippi W.T. T

Prohibition and Industry Conflicts Amid Labor Strife

A late article cites a prominent steel maker claiming prohibition prevents strikes by keeping workers away from alcohol. It alleges industrialists prefer workers drink water to stay compliant, while bootleggers supply liquor. Farmers favor prohibition to deter farmhands from leaving town.

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy Weekly Menu

McCoy outlines weekly menus with breakfast lunches and dinners including poached eggs mushroom soup roast meats and fresh vegetables. He also answers reader questions on pulse variation fat formation and tonsil removal noting normal resting pulse and how improper food and overeating can alter heart pressure. He emphasizes non fat forming foods and reducing cereals oils and fats while offering dietary guidance for women with tonsillar issues and rheumatism.

Prohibition Divides South and Reform Pushes Back

Frank B. Shutts notes on Florida’s stance against prohibition as a social rift persists between Southern support for legal abstinence and white elites who resist. He cites fruit crop prospects in Miami and a looming tropical storm near the Florida Coast. Russians abolish Sunday holidays, plan five day rest cycles, Lenin death marked amid revolutionary celebrations. Russia aims for 24 hour work with eight hour shifts and constant factory operation.

Frank B. Shutts The Miami Herald Florida Miami New York Jupiter Mark Twain Lenin Russia

Ringling Buys Major Shows in Record Deal

John Ringling completed one of the largest show-business deals, taking over the Sells-Floto, John Robinson, Al G. Barnes, Hagenbeck-Wallace, and Sparks shows in a purchase reported to exceed two million dollars.

A. Mr. Ringling Sells-Flote John Robinson al G. Barnes Hagenback-Wallace Sparks

Daily Study In Correct English Word Of The Day

A compact note teaching usage and pronunciation with examples. It lists common errors such as sickly climate becoming unhealthful, Tulip pronunciation, and common misspellings like Article neteal. It defines falliate as to cover with excuses, extenuate, and urges expanding vocabulary daily.

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Legion Band to Organize in Athens Armory

News item notes the American Legion Band will be formed Tuesday at the legion meeting in the armory. Musicians with naval and army band experience will join to create a distinguished Athens military band. Dean Veigt to speak at county mass meeting Wednesday at First Methodist Church. First Presbyterian Church to offer repairs after weeks of work, with reoccupation tomorrow. County Engineer Fred Tf Baker and Mrs Iuker depart for a Westerville motor visit to relatives. Twenty years ago, Athens High loses 39 0 to Marietta_Hich. Athens Business College falls to Ohio University 5 0. F P McVay hosts oyster supper for team.

American Légion Legion Armory Athens Dean Veigt First Methodist Church Marietta Hich Athens High Athens Business College Ohio University

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