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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
4
A short devotional note reflects on walking by faith and trusting a higher faculty than reason. The piece cites II Corinthians 5 7 and quotes Bailey on faith guiding perception over sight.
Wall Street loaned Sun Maid Raisin Growers of California 5.5 million dollars in February, signaling a cooperative era between finance and farming. The Sun-Maid group, with Sunland Sales Cooperative Association, demonstrates sound business setup and strong selling organization enabling large-scale marketing and bond investor confidence. This practical financing reflects lean business methods applied to farming and shows farmers can attract world funding when production and markets are aligned.
Washington reports reveal a broker sold fake documents linking Mexican and Soviet groups and a supposed alliance between the Mexican government and the Ku Klux Klan. The man says buyers believed the fakes were genuine, aiming to poison relations with Mexico and hint at war. The motive and backers remain unclear as tensions rise.
A passage argues for caution against being led by ordinary forgeries in deciding pivotal future directions for two great nations. It stresses the need for clearer illumination of covert influences before major policy choices are made.
The president asserts the U S is large enough to manage Chinese affairs alone and instructs the U S representative in China to demand apology and indemnification for harms to American lives and property. He rejects joint action with Britain and Japan, warning against a Chinese war.
A skeptical view advises against rash selling as brokers tout moderate bulges and bonds rise. It notes the 4 percent money market and new yearly peaks in railroad and pivotal industries while cautioning that even Carnegie’s disdain for steel stocks shows risk remains.
The piece notes a great merger among four British film companies totaling 12.5 million dollars and contrasts this with American cinema power. It also discusses Henry Ford's stance on stores and Ford's limited profit view on the Lincoln line, dismissing merchant boycotts.
The piece argues that civilization suffers from cheap distribution of essentials and that profit motives should align with accessibility. It contrasts farmer milk at four cents with consumer price of fifteen cents and notes that if General Motors operated on low profit per unit, a Chevrolet might cost four thousand dollars.
Describes Chicago's transformation from a muddy frontier town with a fort to a major metropolis. Notes include becoming one of the four largest U.S. cities, claims of a thousand income millionaires, and about thirty residents with over a million dollars in annual income.
The passage extols Chicago men who remain in the city after earning wealth and spend locally. It notes their belief that Chicago offers the world’s finest climate, a testament to local pride mingled with imagination.
The United States uses about 191 telephone conversations per person per year and accounts for 61 percent of world wire. New install rates exceed 2000 daily, with over 17.5 million instruments in service. Global totals approach 30 million, while Europe trails. San Francisco tops cities in phones per 100,000.
Gilbert Swan strolls Manhattan in the afternoon noting extravagant travel outfits on Fifth Avenue, luxury trunks, and pricey accessories. He recalls school outfits, sees taxis clashing with trucks, and observes a barge near the liners. He muses on grandma’s era, modern cosmetic trends, and the reuse of antique salved items in Madison Avenue shops.
Dr. Wm E Gilroy arranges a synopsis while Kroeshs provides sketches. The page features literary notes and illustrations by Kroeshs with Gilroy’s guiding outline.
General and Mrs. C. H. Grosvenor hosted Congress man and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth en route from Washington to Cincinnati. A fire destroyed the Dispatch and Butler buildings at Gay and High streets, Columbus, while regular editions were printed at the Ohio State Journal.
Rod ney Dut cher notes filibuster history dating to 70 years ago with 1858 Senate scene of Senator Clark dining through a long session. He also highlights M Paul Claudel's delayed credentials and a rising cadre of lawmakers venturing into Nicaragua and the Caribbean, shaping future policy.
A brief reference lists 47 cities with populations above 200000 and 19.7 as a key figure, noting urban density and growth context through the period.
A column answering queries on art purchases Negro banks the Mexican dead and other topics. It covers how to obtain a painting of the Constitution, number of negro banks, the meaning of Shasta, graves in Mexico, ladybugs in California groves, the Paisley Shawl era, wool quality, and twin biology.
Cline Pharmacy Co promotes Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a pleasant elixir to ease gas and dyspepsia. The ad claims rapid relief from fullness and chest pressure and offers a money back guarantee if not helpful.
Dr Caldwell announces Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for children avoiding gripes and sickness. The Monticello physician promotes a natural bowel regularity and offers a free sample bottle by mail order.
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