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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1925
Page
4
A feature urges year round cleanliness and civic campaigns in towns as spring cleaning shifts from a season to a habit. It praises orderly efforts for streets parks and general upkeep, envisioning broader community life and faster communication methods. The piece ends noting the Age of Miracles is now.
The article discusses President Coolidge declining a handshaking reception to allow a group address. It argues the choice serves visitors and efficiency, emphasizing his grasp of human nature. The piece contrasts “we” versus “I” in shared experience with the president.
Three feats of X ray transmission linked New ark and Chicago. An expert captures the bones of a living hand and sends the image telephonically to the distant city. The report highlights rapid advances in medical imaging and long distance communication.
Miss Lucille Anderson of Columbus is named the first woman to join the American diplomatic service as third secretary of legation at Berne. The piece notes women as diplomats with multilingual skills and questions if they could be too effective in higher posts.
John Coolidge names his father Calvin Coolidge and his occupation as lawyer in Amherst College filing. The piece notes the humility of political power and that permanent home and work lie in a small New England town, underscoring American freedom and opportunity.
Washington and across the country bakers face scrutiny over bread costs with claims of profiteering as Army bread sold at 2 cents a loaf is contrasted with retail prices. Advocates cite government subsidy mechanisms and army operations while defenders note thin margins for private bakers.
A New York columnist argues the city offers unique material due to its large population. He recalls working in Jasonville Indiana for three months in many roles, noting that local figures stand out there but would blend into New York’s crowd. where you sit shapes what you notice.
A lively scene in a Broadway vaudeville house features a one armed cornet player in a jazz band. The performer’s missing limb has not slowed his musical impact as the audience enjoys the show and a girl dances in the shop foyer.
Tee Stanley of Old Home Town notes that city life at night seems driven by people's search for pleasure. He adds that cops and taxi drivers stand out as the few showing responsibility by looking after those seeking entertainment.
Each night a melancholy girl stands in front of a Forty second street phonograph shop listening to a repeated jazz record from a loud speaker. She usually carries a small bag of candy and taps her fingers to the music.
The State and city would supply land tax free and delivery wagons while building bakeries and equipping them. A baker would count loaves and draw a salary from a public fund, avoiding inspectors. The question remains what it costs the average city baker to produce a loaf retailing at 10 12 or 15 cents.
The mammoth Pennsylvania Station, built a decade ago, faces plans to remove Long Island Rail Road traffic due to rising New York passenger volume. Several hundred thousand people pass through the Long Island gates each hour during the evening rush.
A street faker on Seventh Avenue sold a claim of the cheapest manicure set in America for five cents. Onlookers noted the buyers bore bruised fists suggesting rough handling or poor quality items. James W. Dean quotes the scene and exposes the misleading bargain.
It is said that the intelligent Southern Pacific railroad men own or control that bus line. Those western railroad men realize that it is wiser to go along with the people, than to oppose them.
The author argues bus wear on roads should be funded by rider earnings. Omnibus lines should be encouraged everywhere and in cities replace outdated streetcar lines, with stronger emphasis in larger cities.
The piece argues railroads must accept growing competition from buses and future airline routes. It predicts a free atmosphere for air travel and notes the omnibus line as an established long distance transport. It mentions travel from San Diego to Seattle along the western coast.
Leonid Kop, Soviet ambassador to Japan, will soon present credentials to the Japanese regent. He will hoist the red flag beside Japan’s foreign office in the former imperial Russian building. Japan and Russia, as well as China and Russia, have drawn closer through a secret treaty and ambassador exchanges.
Lenin in his final message instructs the Bolshevik government to detest and refuse recognition of Russia's enemies abroad. He declares the United States a dangerous foe to Russia, urging firm stance amid ongoing conflict.
The speaker calls for a government to monitor Russia and Japan’s cooperation while abandoning any claim to dictate other nations’ governments. Emphasis is placed on tending to internal duties and tackling domestic tasks.
report describes a terror climate in Bulgaria following the Sofia cathedral blast. British MPs in the London Herald claim torture to extract confessions, with six thousand arrested in three days in one city. A reservist captain shot himself and his wife amid repression.
The speaker claims exaggeration and truth in a case, asserts no responsibility for any country, and states they are beyond world courts. They say no European authority can reach the president, and that suppression is planned amid tensions between Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
The piece notes Greek mobilization and ministerial tensions with the Jugo-Slavian government threatening war while Britain pursues cautious, profitable entry. It highlights Britain's pound rising to 4.81 percent, the highest in a decade, signaling market confidence.
Cardinal O Connell returns from Rome praising Italy as in better condition and on the road to prosperity. The remark catches the eye of Mr Lamont of Morgan and Co now in Italy weighing a possible heavy loan to support the Mussolini government. Cardinal O Connell has rare opportunities
Washington, April 27. The piece discusses Washington as an irresponsible city preoccupied with pleasure, referencing the Scott divorce case in Alpena and remarks by Vice President Dawes on Senate rules. It also notes department findings on meat cuts and roast varieties, urging housewives to learn meat classifications for economy.
Mr. Mann of Anytown argues suspenders will not regain use due to widespread 60 stooped shoulders. He links rounded shoulders to reduced lung capacity weaker muscles and deformity. He urges readers to check posture in a mirror and begin straightening immediately.
An airship landed in Bellville Illinois with no rudder and no crew aboard nearby. The odd incident drew onlookers as officials investigated the cause and safety measures after the abortive voyage.
Questions reveal President Coolidge stands five feet ten inches tall and weighs 155 pounds. The discussion then shifts to the origin of queer baseball terms with sports writers described as continual in their use.
A statement asserts that any money lent to Italy will be used to improve Italian welfare rather than finance war. The speaker emphasizes understanding business conditions and the goal of aiding civilians, not arming aggressors.
The Los Angeles landed at its Lakehurst hangar early yesterday, 20 hours 43 minutes after departing Bermuda, with mail and thirty passengers aboard, confirming that flying is real.
Two airships exist but only one will be used at a time due to limited helium. If Edsel Ford and his father are satisfied, they will demonstrate that hydrogen can be as safe as helium in their dirigible with an all metal gas container.
A report declares an all metal dirigible will weigh less than cloth bag designs. The metal gas container eliminates many compartments and claims no leakage danger. Made from 94 percent radium aluminum, the craft is praised as an excellent conductor and reportedly safe in lightning.
A reader asks about literary slang in journalism origins and defines a flaw in emeralds as a rarity. Other questions cover cheese with pie digestion, weather stations numbers, organ size versus volume, living costs in Paris, and energy conversion when a wound watch spring is exposed to acid.
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