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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1925
Page
4
A proverb and Samuel Taylor Coleridge style reflection warn that a stubborn mind harms wisdom and happiness. The lines emphasize that repeated criticism fails to bend a hard neck and that stubborn temper blocks progress.
Republican leaders nominate Mrs. John MacKee of Springfield as successor to Mrs. John Gordon Battelle as Ohio national committeewoman. She has supported campaigns nationwide, served at state headquarters, and worked closely with Mrs. Itelle, promoting publicity and campaign features. In Clark County she organized the first women’s division and led the seventh district committee.
The piece notes a renewed nationwide effort to educate the public about foreign policy akin to 1896. Administration leaders and Senate conservatives plan public speeches on the world Court and foreign affairs, emphasizing that democracies must understand global issues. the surprise may be that the packers of this school will be educated as well.
The piece argues leaders once lacked courage to act on global issues while the public now follows smarter, more informed views. It suggests that teachers must themselves receive better instruction to keep pace with advanced public reasoning.
The piece warns against panhandling pedestrians seeking rides on streets and highways as warmer weather returns. It notes many ride requests come from young men for pleasure or aimless trips, with risks of theft or lawsuits, leading motorists to abandon offering lifts.
Letters to St Petersburg Russia must use Union of Socialistic Soviet Republics. City must be Petrograd then Leningrad for Bolshevist honor. Moscow regime protests lack of international recognition amid postal confusion.
Washington April 14 The piece explains a trade practice submittal process used by industries to curb unfair methods. It details how a majority industry asks the Federal Trade Commission to oversee open discussions, define unfair practices, and issue resolutions or complaints enforceable by courts. It notes the commission can approve or reject industry definitions and that outcomes may avoid court action if compliance is voluntary.
A quirky column features Tom Sims musing on sportsmanship patience and social rituals. The piece blends humorous asides on gifting attire and moonlit romance with playful comments on timepieces and future plans.
A college professor and his wife visit New York for four days of theater with matinees midweek and a circus trip on Friday. An Illinois traveler recalls Bryant Park debris from subway construction and reminisces about the Crystal Palace with its vast glass floors and eight sided first level.
James W. Dean recalls Manhattan memories comparing the Radiator Building near Bryant Park to the burned Crystal Palace once managed by P. T. Barnum. He notes its black brick, gold top and nighttime glow, and laments faded circus poster vividness from his youth.
A scanned Q and A from a historical page covers topics from William S Hart’s Pinto Pony Fritz to brain growth by age and sex, oven heating costs, counts of U S Catholic and Methodist bishops, grammar of drive slow, government mail coaches, and social commentary on self and work.
Judge Gary says current times are right and business is strong with no cause for concern. He notes the recent downturn followed excessive speculation after the election.
Financial observers warn that overhyped expectations around La Follette’s campaign fueled a stock speculation spree. Once the perceived threat faded, the market faced a downturn as confidence collapsed and a broader slump spread through middle class investors.
A science claim describes mixing red pepper oil with gas to render it undetectable while burning. If the gas is turned on or leaks, the pepper oil causes violent sneezing and evacuation from the house for relief.
Researchers dream of alloys that resist corrosion and wear, aiming for an automobile that lasts indefinitely. The article notes current cars' longevity depends on proper oiling and maintenance.
The text notes Von Hindenburg declaring a presidential run while Germans resist. It quotes the Kaiser’s eldest son as uninterested in reclaiming royal titles yet willing to sacrifice for a stronger safer Germany, claiming his family’s wartime security record as a model.
The Oslo professor says a child’s fingerprints can prove the father, aiding New York’s support laws for illegitimate birth while France bans paternity tests under Napoleon’s birth policy. Avice on the ship Saratoga notes its 180,000 horsepower, unmatched by most power plants and wasted on the vessel’s engines.
The report notes the Saratoga project reached nearly 59 million dollars, described as a costly airship carrier in a nation lacking existing airship capacity.
President Coolidge emphasizes heavy tax burden as 15 percent of national wealth goes to federal and local taxes. Public debts push interest and sinking funds to about $100 per family yearly, with potential $1500 debt per family if prorated. C M Keys of Curtiss warns aviation needs public cooperation and local landing fields to enable future air service.
A playful notice describes how colored balloons delight children, with dads bringing home dozens, kids blowing them up high and bouncing them around, creating merriment in a home setting.
A short verse about a father shopping with children choosing blue red and white balloons. The kids cheer with thanks but the poem warns that children have too much trust in balloons and they may blow them too high until they burst.
Quotations from Ohio papers mix humor and sharp takes on public life. The snippets touch on dimples mischief underworld Dawes and Senate anxiety, reflecting a collage of editorials and wry commentaries from Akron Canton Newark Marion and Defiance papers.
A brief note from Defiance Ohio describes a cheap approach where a man asks a girl to meet him at a cinema in Crescent, outlining a simple social cue from the era.
A brief note from Youngstown Ohio Vindicator indicates Dawes expressing scant respect for the Vice President in a late 19th century political commentary.
In Marion Ohio Star reporting on a failed chase of Paavo Nurmi, an American rival finally stops his advance. The piece notes the obstacle was overcome by an American competitor, though details are sparse.
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes that young Frenchwomen in smoking robes are often mistaken for men. The paper adds a remark that contrasts this perception with a flamboyant action of burning a hole in the garment and uttering a fitting exclamation.
A terse note from Ak asserts that puzzles persist beyond crosswords and hints at parking ordinances. The remark frames daily rules as inescapable, playful in tone yet pointed.
A brief note from Youngstown Ohio Vindicator requests no statements about the author as it shares a latest photograph. The Urbana Ohio Democrat comments humorously that the bagpipe risks being replaced by the saxophone in Scotland, mentioning the tune The Campbells Are Coming.
A Canton Ohio News item notes the nuisance of wealth, pressed into awareness by outsiders who continually comment on or question affluence. The piece frames this intrusion as an ongoing social irritant affecting the well-to-do.
A short reflective line suggests calming steps in loneliness. The passage frames bath time as a soothing remedy for isolation, proposing a simple personal care routine to ease unsettled feelings.
A learn to swim campaign begins with a creative idea as organizers propose changing seats in a canoe to speed up teaching progress and engage participants in practical water safety.
A chaperone chooses rest mid event, sparking discussion about duties and boundaries. Observers note no apology was issued and the incident raises questions about oversight and expectations for guardians.
The notice warns readers to select experiences carefully since refunds are not available if satisfaction is not met. It emphasizes finality of purchase decisions and urges due diligence before committing to a service or product.
The piece notes rising interest in plastic surgery among practitioners while highlighting the perceived demand for spring clothing among women.
Mosquitoes adjust costs as some residents lower rates for seasonal visitors while others raise charges for peak season stays. Local sources note shifting pricing patterns reflect demand and nuisance concerns.
A city postman is struck by an automobile on the first day of the month. Neighbors report no sympathy as the incident sparks concerns over street safety and driver responsibility.
A reflective note on gardening urges perseverance amid temptation to abandon work. The speaker questions self discipline and the lure of easier leisure, emphasizing restraint and steady effort in tending a plot.
Mrs. Mann studies snakebite first aid for her children planning woods time. Advice includes restricting poison spread with a band near the bite and mouth care. It notes many snakes are non poisonous and aims to teach identification of venomous types.
The text questions keeping American flying machines at home in peace and in defense, asks why ships would carry airplanes, and whether they would be used to attack other countries or which countries would be targeted.
The piece playfully notes the season brings belt-tightening and coal dealers courting favors, with weather as the most discussed topic. It imagines farmers longing for a weed-eating insect to ease crops and costs.
A historically anchored remark notes that women and men are not equal and cites an incident of attempting to slap a woman on the back and borrow a dollar from her. The statement reflects attitudes challenging gender equality.
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