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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1931
Page
4
An analysis argues that Russia’s collapsing church stems from internal rot not external restrictions. It contrasts Orthodox decline with Communist substitutes like social service and science and urges Western religion to strengthen its own internal life to meet modern social forces.
A moral essay argues that a car amplifies a driver’s traits from impatience to selfishness, turning minor faults into dangerous, scalable actions at speed. It compares the driver to an enlarged photograph showing every flaw, urging self control behind the wheel.
A travel writer observes Manhattan gypsies trapped by summer heat and dwindling finances. Families shelter in a dirty Third Avenue storefront reading room, revealing their poverty, lack of gas, and inability to move. The piece notes their once romantic image fades as they endure city life.
Frederic G Gaskin presents an Athene Messenger Information Bureau offer claiming free services from a Washington based organization for two cent inquiries. The text notes a question about theater fires and lists disasters in Petrograd Canton Trenton Vienna with high death tolls, asserting Iroquois had fewer deaths than several others.
James J. Montague argues science brings benefits and comforts yet fuels warfare and death. He contrasts caveman weapons with gunpowder and modern arms, noting science both aids progress and devastates humanity, while conceding the value of scientific advances. He urges balanced view of scientists’ role.
The Boys Turn Builders federation reports 250000 members in 134 cities show less interest in stamp collecting. They favor making things such as model airplanes toys and radio sets. The shift is viewed as healthy teaching practical craftsmanship for later life.
A brief inspirational line cites a Bible verse about endurance and salvation. The excerpt uses a classic wording from Matthew 26 1 and presents a faith reflection suitable for a daily parish page.
Ten years ago Athens elected mayor T. B. Roush over Charles H. Slaughter with 279 to 182 votes out of 479 cast amid scarce women voters. The item also notes Lou Tellegen and Geraldine Farrar, prewar US German trade data, Masonic Temple sale talks, Ohio grain losses, and local events in Athens County.
Twenty years ago Postmaster Bryson received orders to establish a postal savings department. The note marks the federal push to expand savings services via post offices and reflects early efforts to widen financial access. The move aligns with broader government programs of the era.
In Central Sahara, Fachi rises as a salt city with walls and ramparts of solid salt. Beri Beri tribespeople inhabit the shadowy streets once noted as desert robbers. Desert Batley of Philadelphia performs daily harmonica and cigar acts near the City Hall Court Yard. Tomorrow features The Mountain on Ice.
Frederic J. Haskin notes that since 1492 about 64 million people have died in the United States while the living reach 124 million today. He contrasts American mortality with ancient and medieval plagues, wars, and pestilences, arguing America’s land remains the freshest and least buried by the dead.
The Athens Messenger offers CAREERS FOR WOMEN, a booklet outlining opportunities in aviation, radio, law, acting, banking, science, advertising, and architecture. It explains where to look, how to create chances, and how to qualify, with ordering details and a six cent cost.
A star item notes Mr. Doherty's company buys a half interest in The Kansas City Journal-Post to counter The Star in a price dispute. The mention recalls Col. Nelson, once seen emerging from his pressroom near Sixth and Delaware, eager to clash with opponents.
A concise reflection on Doherty and the varied nature of human ability. The text recalls Leonardo da Vinci’s multifaceted talents, noting a letter to a Mohammedan potentate that mentioned painting and flute playing alongside bridges and fortifications.
On Friday eleven hundred Italians left New York aboard the Conte Grande heading to Italy for the winter. The piece notes that in Italy a family can live on about $23 a month including wine, while twenty five dollars a month would not cover the overhead of charitable relief to the poor here.
John M. D. Silvestro, grand master of the Sons of Italy, urges Mussolini to erect a George Washington statue in Rome to honor the 200th anniversary of Washingtons birth. Mussolini, aware Frederick the Great valued Washington and liking those who finish what they start, may proceed with the statue.
A heavy rainstorm swept the Philippine Islands easing a harsh drought. Officials note the typhoon arrived just as the dry spell had threatened crops and water supplies, bringing relief though potential flooding concerns remain.
Washington dispatch notes unions warn wages may fall as railroads seek a blanket 15 percent rate increase amid revenue losses and 350000 unemployed workers. Executives refuse joint talks on unemployment, boosting talk of wage cuts or rate hikes and even government ownership ideas. The IC C decision due early fall could temper or inflame tensions as unions vow strong resistance.
The Boys Club Federation study finds boys favor collecting over building, with interests in coins stamps autographs cigar bands and strings. Collecting fosters curiosity and self taught learning, turning hobby into informal science through geology geography history entomology and botany.
The text argues that famine in the Philippines could spark independence movements, challenging American responsibilities and markets. It notes some Filipinos promote full independence yet seek duty-free access through the customs house, claiming they misunderstand U.S. stance.
Doctor Lingelbach of Columbia University argues democracies fail as uneducated people seize power leading to dictatorship as seen in Italy Turkey and Russia. Henry Ward Beecher replies that Christianity and democracy have never been tried and criticizes shallow majorities in modern governance. England is closest to democracy but still imperfect.
Sending oil through pipelines is old. A new system would send refined gasoline via a single pipeline about 1400 miles long from Texas to Chicago at an estimated cost of 1 700 000 dollars.
The article notes centrifugal pumps at the pipe start and every fifty miles reduce evaporation and ease handling, marking a major improvement over tank cars. It warns railroads face hard times, yet improved methods may bolster the next boom.
Herndon and Pangborn, American aviators eager to reach Tokyo, shortcut over Japan’s fortifications and took photos. Seized by Japanese authorities, they await questioning with possible release of the aircraft after diplomatic discussions.
The Belgian King ends his vacation in Switzerland to discuss President Hoover's proposed moratorium and urges diplomatic and editorial writers in Belgian newspapers to keep quiet until further instructions. The King notes that silencing writers may withhold important information.
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