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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1925
Page
4
A compact quotation page notes Ecclesiastes line urging youth to remember their creator before hard years arrive. It adds Goethe’s remark that a nation’s fate rests on the views of its under twenty five.
Organized labor expands into banking with Locomotive Engineers owning 16 banks and Amalgamated Clothing Workers running three banks in New York Chicago and Philadelphia with profits and services aimed at thrift home loans and fair deposits. The piece notes broader support and limited competition while contrasting capital punishment debates.
A new anti death penalty movement seeks abolition in all states. Organizers plan coordinated efforts to end capital punishment, reflecting a long term trend. Sporadic relapse echoes post armistice crime spurring fresh public demand for executions.
A fragment notes National Advertising Representatives board location at 601 Fitties near Robert and Wabash Avenues in New York and South Street.
Harvard Medical School experiments show German synthetic methanol is as poisonous as American wood alcohol. Methanol, being pure and cheap, is tasteless and drinkable, making small sips deadly, larger amounts fatal. Sellers of such beverage alcohol become murderers.
Rev. Fred Bridgman, an American missionary in the Transvaal, and his aide halted a potential riot in Johannesburg by screening a two cent American reel comedy. The improvised screen and movie machine drew laughter from native strikers, averting the rampage, a relief amid debates on movies and public morals.
An official U S delegation will join a 10 day Pan American road congress in Buenos Aires starting October 3 to discuss highway building across the Americas. The party sails September 3 from New York aboard the Santa Ana, visiting Panama, Peru, Chile, Brazil, and returning via Santos, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.
A traveler in New York reports that three days away feels longer due to the abundance of sights elsewhere. The piece notes that one does not need to stay in New York to meet a true New Yorker, who appears ubiquitous wherever he goes.
A travel vignette aboard a cross country train on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls captures New York chatter and a loud fellow passenger invoking 1905 to claim twenty years since viewing the falls. A steward is asked to lower the public address system as the scene shifts from roar to quiet.
A Chicago anecdote notes New Yorkers ride atop buses for thrills. A Windy City bus conversation recalls admiring the lake but preferring the Hudson River for its steeper shores, reflecting playful city contrasts.
On a Hudson River journey near Albany, a group of pinochle players marvel at the river’s size and beauty. One player remarks how large the Hudson seems while another adds a comment about its prettiness as bidding reaches 350.
The writer argues for government control of mining, notes Moishe ber Yudelman’s Brooklyn death and an ethical bequest for prayers in Jerusalem, and praises Ford’s plan to supply government and commercial air mail machines. The piece also jokes about bath tub history from 1842 to today, framing progress through advertising.
The piece notes Lloyd George on the opposition bench attacking Bald win over yielding to threats. Bald win counters that it is easier to be rattled into a fight than into peace. It also mentions Britain’s tax burden as a quasi bribe to mine owners and calls for practical statesmanship.
Henry Ford acquires all stock of the Stout Metal Air Plane Company and plans a Ford scale flying machine venture. He will pursue the air industry with a strong, unhampered partnership to propel aerial business across the United States.
A tersely phrased reflection notes the paradox of lateness and readiness, suggesting a paradox where being late to action yields quiet vigilance and unexpected advantage. The saying contrasts different times of day to imply strategic timing.
A brief clipping notes two sayings from Ohio papers. Mans field Ohio Journal cites a line about talk being costly. Cincinnati Times Star adds a remark on men who cannot write making a dollar mark in the world.
The Akron Beacon Journal jokes that the real hassle of travel is not the entourage but the detourage, a witty quip reflecting a lighthearted take on trip companions and crowding.
A cryptic Marion Star line notes the convenience of a revolving door, implying less friction for exits and entrances. The snippet hints at a broader discussion on building design and accessibility without naming specific locations or figures.
A Youngstown Vindicator item notes a man wishes for a broader vocabulary to convey his approvals beyond phrases like perfectly darling. The snippet reflects casual opinion on expressive language.
The Canton Ohio News editorial cautions motorists that repeated near misses at railroad crossings will eliminate careless behavior as drivers learn to stop for trains.
Defiance Ohio city brief notes a de tour on a local highway, as reported by the Crescent News, highlighting route detours and traffic guidance for motorists.
A Martins Ferry Ohio Times note asserts that modern feminine attire disproves the idea that people who do things by halves never make a good showing, citing style as evidence of effort and presence.
The column quips about a dearth of talkers as the moonlight shows many empty gas stations. It argues the US blames others, and a town’s ambition falters without big leaders. A substitute for gasoline is sought with shoes as a joke.
Fragmentary quotes about gender relations and virtue form a terse, philosophical snippet with no identifiable人物, organizations, or events to anchor a headlines-style summary.
Washington August 10 Politicians press for a 1928 renomination for President Calvin Coolidge with fixers like Dave Mulvaney and J W Taylor promoting his strength. They say he owes the party a run and would win, while critics warn luck can change. William Jennings Bryan is praised posthumously for honesty and steady influence despite repeated defeats.
The piece argues Coolidge’s strength may hold in 1928 but warns public taste could shift. It notes his appeal rests on a popular political shop selling ultra conservative goods, a trend that has dominated for eight to nine years and may hinge on luck if the style endures.
The Commoner noted at Dayton that if Bryan had lived he would push a nonpartisan campaign to base American government on a literally interpreted Bible. He would have energized the effort with evangelistic zeal and political tact, making the issue a major 1928 campaign factor.
The fragment speaks of fear and blame, a self reflection on human nature and air. It hints at disillusionment with how things go wrong and a plea for understanding before recognizing a broader truth. The excerpt ends with a note that a man will open his eyes and see things as they are.
HAL COCHRAN'S Daily Poem reflects on personal worth and persistence. The narrator notes life as a brief spell to live and the world as a stage where each person measures themselves against their actions. The piece ends with a tempered appreciation of the world as a decent place.
The national amateur will be played by match play as in the usual format for the championship, but the qualifier is limited to sixteen players. This restriction has sparked criticism that it shifts emphasis toward medal play used in the qualifying round.
The fragment suggests themes of balance between paying and collecting but lacks identifiable people, places, organizations, or events to form a factual news item with strong entities. No readable context to craft a full card.
A reflective note on daily errors being reassessed as a new day arrives, emphasizing renewal and the chance to correct course. The line hints at human fallibility and forward momentum without specifics.
A concise aphorism urges humility in praise and cautions against boasting about one’s background. It argues that true merit should be proven by actions, not by claiming noble origins.
In Chicago two burglars gagged a barber during a daytime robbery and fled without talking. Police described the crime as a typical burglary and pursued witnesses for details.
The article urges moderation in meals and regular walking to prevent heart disease apoplexy and diabetes. It notes modern workers eat heavy lunches, smoke, sit long hours, and rarely exercise, leading to widespread health issues. Walking and light activity are promoted as keys to energy and better health.
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