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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1927
Page
4
A fragment notes a comparison from Proverbs about soft speech turning wrath away and cites Junius as saying railing can relieve the mind. The text discusses anger and indulgence with a quotation style typical of early proverbs.
A penniless Russian’s million dollar experiment funds photomaton machines now in 11 cities. Queues form as people seek eight posed pictures in under a minute, feeding egos with personalized fashion, writing, and color tips from quick, individual readings.
Explanations of why London clubs thrive among travelers describe indoor living in a sunless city. The piece links club life to sun deprivation, lamp fires, and a human need for companionship driven by perceived weather norms.
The American Chemical Society showcases a complete wooden and cotton costume priced at 25 dollars, arguing even if indistinguishable from a 500 dollar gown, real attire remains preferred. The piece contrasts national living standards with disdain for cheap imitations and notes inconclusive Grand Anse Quebec dispatches about newspaper staff injuries from thrown tableware.
Our advice to the men of the American Legion going to Paris is to take along a couple of cases of water. They may want to take a few extra supplies for the journey and stay prepared for travel conditions.
A New York state section hand learned of a $500,000 inheritance but completed his shift after the news. The tale hints at possible publicity aims and his composed reaction amid the surprise.
A playful line prompts discussion of political sentiment in a tongue in cheek fashion, mentioning familiar figures and the idea of a crystalized outlook. The brief hints at public mood and media framing without asserting concrete events or participants.
Henry Ford 64 says life interests him as he tackles a new car project and other ventures. News notes a giant all metal passenger airplane designed by Ford with six air cooled engines, to begin construction in sixty days, supervised by chief engineer Mayo and Edsel Ford.
General Motors and other big concerns may enter super airplane work, challenging Ford who pursues aviation for safety rather than profit. The nation seeks fast planes to deter air aggression, with a forthcoming test of Lieut Williams’s blue and gold racing plane, powered by a Packard engine of 14200 horsepower aiming for 300 mph.
Lieutenant Williams plans to fly a seaplane and a land plane to break two world records, 258.5 miles and 278.48 miles respectively. The column extols light powerhouse engines, humor about weight, and rails at government waste while urging action and repeated campaigning.
The article notes Queen Marie of Romania desiring to retire and find rest in a convent amid grief. It contrasts her fatigue with memories of Charles V and quotes Cardinal Granzella addressing Philip II about a father’s abdication and his later repentance a year after.
A new society named the Irish Jews of America has been formed in Brooklyn. The community notes they are awaiting reactions from the Irish Lithuanians about the development.
A couple cites equal strength of mind as the reason for their divorce. The remark prompts readers to wonder how two people with equally strong minds could have chosen to marry, reflecting on compatibility and social expectations.
A report notes two young men were arrested in Los Angeles for piloting an airplane while intoxicated. The article humorously warns that soon someone may be pinched for a left turn around a skyscraper.
A fragment notes a poet once said love comes to all but claims the line was not written about a summer resort, implying misattribution or confusion over the source.
Dr. Frank McCoy urges vacation rest to recover from overwork and overeating. He notes mental work drains energy and suggests a 30 minute nap, a cold shower, fresh clothes, and a light, well planned meal for easier digestion and rejuvenation. Firms benefit from scheduled rest periods and overwork risks collapse.
Gilbert Swan profiles former prizefighter Young Griffo once adored by crowds. Now a heavy, aging figure drifting along Broadway at night, he recalls past wealth and fame while reluctantly watching new champions crowd the streets and theaters.
The columnist offers weight loss guidance via weekly menus and suggests using noontime starch and fruit meals to reduce weight. Lima beans are not explicitly labeled fattening, while plum use is advised alone at noon. A reader asks about foot sweating and the response advises against suppressing perspiration and recommends a general approach to body pore function.
Green, head of the American Federation of Labor, visited Percy Tetlow in a Charleston hospital on Saturday. Tetlow, president of District 17 United Mine Workers, is recovering from injuries after an automobile accident and Green then left for Washington.
Dr Edwin Chubb and family voyaged to Monaghala Pa for weeks. W F Mercer left for Niagara Falls for a few days. Wheeler and Jaenette Dew visit grandparents I L Preston in Nelsonville. Nellie Copeland travels to South Norwood for a week. Florence Carr returns from a Marionetta visit. Born today to Charles Kircher and spouse a son. Ohio war quota to rise as allied forces push toward Belgian coast, gaining trenches and prisoners.
Washington reports the protestant war over prohibition reshapes politics and party strategy. It notes candidates must address the Volstead Act, cites a wet bloc talk in the Republican ranks, and describes enforcement pressures and political interference claims as two administrations exit key posts. Tomorrow's dispatch promised field reporting.
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