Thought for Today on wealth and friendship
A compact aphorism notes that the poor are despised by neighbors while the rich have many friends. It warns that prosperity masks folly and that true character reveals itself when fortune fades.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1925
Page
4
Toleration and justice in a divided Christian world
The piece argues for toleration of Fundamentalists as Christians while noting the majority of Christendom rejects their view. It warns that swift, businesslike trials and certain punishment are essential to deter crime, but predicts lawyers and appeals may delay justice and provoke public emotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists
Dr. Fosdick
Christas
Auto sales rise to record highs in early 1925
The first half of 1925 shows higher automobile production and sales in the United States than ever before. This reflects broad prosperity and increased everyday happiness as more citizens enjoy the gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prompt Prosecution Shown In Chicago Hotel Robbery Case
Two Chicago gunmen were indicted by a special grand jury within 24 hours of the hotel robbery. The prompt action is praised as a strong deterrent to crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clothes Divide Morality In Congo Missionaries Reflections
Two American missionaries returning from the Congo discuss attempts to persuade Africans to wear clothes and react more to Western attire than African bare laws. They describe African garb as immoral while Western clothing they see as moral, noting one missionary is frank and innocent, the other sophisticated and suggestive. The pair invoke Shakespeare to argue morality is in thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Mad Dogs and Summer Heat Reflections
The piece argues that dogs snap in heat not from true anger but from discomfort. It compares canine behavior to humans in hot, humid days, noting irritability, flies, and lack of water as provocation.
Iodine and Food Supply in Goitre Prevention
A Washington discussion explains no single natural food suffices for all nutrition. iodine deficiency links to goitre, varying by region. Public health measures favor iodine supplementation through supervised programs, water, and fortified foods over medicated bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
C. B. Morison
American Institute of Baking
Morison
United States
Lake Ontario
Michigan
Oregon
Italy
Switzerland
Baumann
Row
Mr. Morison
Marine
Kimball
Akron
Ohio
J. I. McClendon
Minnesota
von Fellenberg
American Public Health Association
Health Office
Chicago
Louise Stanley
United States Bureau of Home Economics
Ancient Beliefs and Cruel Customs in a Grim Chronicle
The article recounts brutal practices and cannibalistic rites tied to warfare and death. It mentions an Egyptian king who admired mountains, pyramids built with a small burial hole, and savage tribes reportedly eating the dead or killing the aged as a practice.
Napoleon Lies in State at the Invalides Under Gilded Dome
The text notes Napoleon lying in state beneath a gilded dome at the Invalides, describing how a nation honors a man who killed many of his own countrymen, a paradox framed as historical note.
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Napoleon
the Invalides
Rousseau’s grave recalled as Napoleon’s followers ponder greatness
The quote notes Rousseau lies in a plain grave on Isle des Pins while visitors flock to Napoleon’s grave to reflect on greatness. It asserts Napoleon believed Rousseau’s influence made his own rise possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousseau
Isle Des Pins
Napoleon
Nobel Monument Awarding Great Minds
A fragmented reflection on Alfred Nobel creator of dynamite and his fortune funding a monument that rewards scientists thinkers and poets. The text juxtaposes Nobel's weapon with his philanthropy and hints at mortality and vast wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobel
Croesus
Booming City Leads to New Growth and Profits
A New York City observer notes the melting pot is bubbling as population streams push families into surrounding areas. He cites Brooklyn a gum and candy stand owner turned trader who built a library and four stores, selling for profit and expanding. Nearby developers parcel swamp lands into 20 foot lots with beach access, profiting from urban growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Long Island
Broadway Comic’s Family Spats End As He Heads For Matinee
A Forest Hills comedian lifestyles show a mix of wealth and domestic strife. He rushes to catch a New York matinee after a quarrel at home. A phone call reveals a playful jab as his son relays a stubborn message to his mother.
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New York
Wall Street
Broadway
Forest Hills
Sonny
James W. Dean
Father’s Day Mirth Hourly Bills Cue Monthly Celebration
The item notes Father’s Day is not widely observed yet but the old man gets a monthly chance on the first of each month when bills arrive. It mocks saxophone sarcasm as Americans tolerate varied expressions for personal liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio Times-Star
Fight is Certain to Come
Washington dispatch analyzes the push for congressional reapportionment based on updated population data. Urban growth strains rural representation, with states likely to gain seats while farm regions lose. proposals include expanding the House from 435 to 460 but face resistance over citification and rural influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Congress
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Leity
Solon and Croesus in the Fire Pit Tale
The passage recounts Croesus facing death by fire under Cyrus after attacking him. As flames rise he cries "Oh Solon, Solon," prompting Cyrus to ask who Solon is. Herodotus presents this ancient exchange as a turning point that delays Croesus's doom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Cyrus
Solon
Herodotus
The Death Question and a Mausoleum Plan
A reflective column critiques burial norms and ponders cremation as a tidy solution. It contrasts Esquimaux disposal of elders with modern plans for mausoleum housing twenty catacombs, urging readers to live meaningfully before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rockefeller
Sleepy Hollow
Daddy Days Echoes of a Father’s Regret Across Time
Fragmentary verse recalls a man’s longing as aging and memories of children fade. The piece contrasts gray hair and grown kids with a yearning to revisit the past and the comfort of the father role. The incomplete text hints at family moments and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis
Poem Reflections on Fatherhood and Fate
The poem explores how fatherhood shifts life perspective as children grow and leave home. It muses on happiness, pride, and the unexpected turns of fate that redefine a man labeled “daddy” as time passes. The voice notes the loneliness that can follow when offspring step into their own paths.
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Fate
Daddy
Dave
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