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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1927
Page
4
Lausanne meeting seeks common creed for 87 Christian denominations
In Lausanne Switzerland representatives from 87 creeds gather to pursue a shared creed and church structure. Preparations have spanned seven years and aim to forge unity without forcing mergers, stressing the spirit of religion over ceremonial differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Coolidge
Sacco-Vanzetti
Laune
Switzerland
Jesus
Lausanne
Ccess
Naming the Next Age in Synthetic Times
The essay traces historical ages from the Paleozoic to the Cenozoic and lists many named epochs within the latter. It predicts a future synthetic age driven by chemistry advances and synthetic materials, imagining synthetic deaths and synthetic taxes as part of that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Chemistry
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Mayor Kendrick Skips Banquets Says He Attends for Courtesy
Philadelphia's Mayor Kendrick, leader of the Quaker City, reveals he averages 840 banquets annually over two and a half years in office. He attends to extend the official welcome and then departs, avoiding meals to protect his health. The piece notes similar social demands in other large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ayor
W. Freeland Kendrick
Philadelphia
Kendrick
Atlanta
Legion
Chapman
City official overburdened by banquets and duties
The piece laments excessive official duties, arguing city leaders should balance social obligations with essential administration. It criticizes attending six banquets weekly, urging a halt to allow focus on governance.
Vienna builds grand bath house in socialist city plan
Comic artists note Vienna's municipal bath complex costing one million dollars. It features underground Roman Irish baths, roof sun and air baths with flowers, mud baths among flora, plus electric salt and violet ray baths. The piece also argues female college graduates delay marriage and fretfully questions societal goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Vassar Plans Summer School For Parents And Children
Vassar College announces a new summer program to train mothers and fathers in child rearing. A dedicated building will house the program and living quarters will be provided for husbands attending the lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vassar
Express ferry to ship Colonel Rogers from Long Island to New York
Colonel H H Rogers will commute by a new 75 foot express ferry built in Germany. The fast yacht will have three Zeppelin motors of 420 horsepower each turning 1 400 rpm. His daughter will fly from New York to Paris for a cure on Rue De La Paix, faster than her father travels to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel H. H. Rogers
Long Island
New York
Germany
Colonel Rogers
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Canada tourism boom and wartime shifts cited
The piece notes a rising influx of tourists and growing business prosperity in Canada, expecting continued yearly growth. It claims Canada abandoned prohibition as a failed policy and jokes about a motto urging Americans to see Canada en route to the United States. It also flags concerns about Germany’s growing military potential and Russia’s rising strength amid Western Europe's reliance on Germany as a buffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
America
Russia
Europe
Germany
British clergy court shocking views on religion
Dean Inge claims Saint Paul was inspired by epilepsy and remains at Saint Pauls. Rev Dr Charles Gore argues Adam and Eve symbolize every man and says Christ did not descend into hell but ascended. The piece closes with a tired division about generational change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Inge
Saint Paul
Saint Paul's
Charles Gore
Oxford
Hell
Presidency Reversal Hints After Cabinet Warnings
The article hints at a possible reversal of the President's renomination stance following Mrs Coolidge's observations on the White House remodel. It also notes renewed activity by the rum fleet against the coast guard after the naval disarmament conference failure.
Oklahoma man and catfish clash ends with sardine scare
A lighthearted report notes an Oklahoma man armed with a sardine can faced off against a 100 pound catfish. The encounter left the man unscathed while the fish remained a humorous focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy
Dr McCoy offers guidance on dieting and summer comfort. He advocates for moderate food intake with focus on quality, recommends raw vegetable salads, emphasizes vegetarian possibilities, and stresses hydration, light clothing, early walks, and cool showers to stay comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
The Hidden World of New York Crime Lords
In New York a broad network backs crooks from Sing Sing to Broadway. Cash bail, large bonds, and discreet backers fuel gang activities from petty theft to large scale heists. Notorious figures like Gerald Chapman reveal a vast, intertwined underworld with connections and silent enforcers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Chapman
Underworld
Whittemore Gang
Whittemores
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
Bernt Balchen born in Norway has recently taken out his first American citizenship papers. The largest beet sugar factory is at Spreckels, California with a rated capacity of 4500 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernt Balchen
A. Balchen
Spreckels
California
Still Warn of Dictators By RODNEY DUTCHER
Rodney Dutcher warns of drift toward dictatorship in the United States noting parallels with European regimes. He cites military rulers in Chile and Mexico term limits changes in Cuba and pressuring Congressional power. He argues direct primaries and executive overreach threaten democracy and cites constitutional concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
United States
Congress
America
Italy
Chile
Mussolini
Borno
A. F. of L
Machado
Cuba
Havana
Mexico
Obregon
American Constitutional Association
Woodrow Wilson
House
Senate
Answers From The Public Inquiries Page
The excerpt presents Q and A items on production capacities of sugar mills and refineries followed by a naval history fact. It lists the Deutschland as the first commercial submarine to cross the Atlantic in 1916 and cites U S production shares for automotives in 1926. It also notes sunlight and illumination values for Neptune. The remainder records social visits by residents to Columbus and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Manapi
Crockett
California
Atlantic
United States
Co. H. R
Neptune
Naval Observatory
Earth
Morehead Family Visits Fortsmouth and Middletown
Hamden residents Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Morehead travelled to Fortsmouth this week and joined Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morehead and son James before moving on to Middletown to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Morehead
Fortsmouth
Fred Morehead
James
Middletown
Bruce Reed
H. E. Calvin
Topeka
Kansas
Margaret Calvin
Miss Calvin
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