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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1926
Page
4
A columnist argues the current generation is franker and less stealthy than the past, praising its openness while warning that respect for law, especially regarding prohibition, is waning. The piece urges targeting wealthy bootleggers before harassing home brewers and calls for reform in so called better citizenry.
The nonpartisan National Civic Federation led by John Hays Hammond launches 11 000 meetings dating from mid September to mobilize every qualified voter in November. Backed by American Legion women's clubs and chambers, the drive aims to counteract low off year turnout with a broad campaign on issues like prohibition farm relief and world court entanglements.
An odd vintage ad urges readers to discard rouge and embrace natural beauty. It proclaims vegetables and fruits as beautifiers and mocks cosmetic products while recommending sleep and healthy eating to prevent wrinkles.
Jack Dempsey praises Chicago detective sergeants as his night and day bodyguards while he trains for the bout with Tunney. He says he would hate to have anyone disturb his rest during delicate preparations and notes many Chicago residents fear bandit activity.
The speech argues that Middle West farmers must access cheaper water routes to remain competitive with the Panama Canal. Canadians ship wheat to Europe by sea saving freight costs, while American ships pay canal fees and farmers financed the project through taxes.
The text argues Mr. Hoover’s waterway and low freight idea would charm farmers but rails will block any competition and soon bar public use of highways for omnibus routes. It predicts railroads will win the fight.
The memo discusses upcoming controls on air route bidding with vested interests, noting that once routes are mapped and the government assigns mail passenger and express rights, competing parties will be warned off. It signals potential changes and warnings as developments unfold.
Investors returned to optimism with a bright close last Saturday. Leaders continue upward momentum as confidence rises and the summer lull fades, signaling a strong start to the new week.
The article claims a scheme by Mr. Hoover, approved by President Coolidge, will use private capital of 109 million dollars to fund moves intended to make farmers prosperous, promising relief for the poor farmer despite wary skepticism.
Europe lags in poverty while nations fight and Britain sells advertising space on postage stamps. Post office cancellations bear ads, bringing in cash but not pleasing newspapers, nor guaranteeing advertiser pay.
The passage argues that giving full power to the King is foolish, comparing it to a hive where drones lead. It claims black bread eaters lack nation saving judgment and cites the French Revolution as example where white bread eaters did the work. Belgium is urged to seek a clever banker from Frankfurt.
A German inventor proposes a small wrist worn apparatus for personal protection. A light touch from an offender triggers an electric discharge of 1,000 volts at low amperage, delivered by a concealed battery. A button activates the device, though it would be ineffective against a determined robber.
A lighthearted remark compares the surprise of opening bills to parachute jumpers experience. The joke centers on the common dread of monthly charges and the universal habit of paying on time.
A thief in New York took a silver plate engraved with the Ten Commandments, a daring act that sparked questions about motive and literacy as authorities investigate the unusual theft.
A humorous note suggests that owning a beat up car relieves worry about damaging a luxury limousine, framing the contrast between a mere flivver and a prized vehicle.
A London woman marries Marmaduke in a union highlighted as a brave choice. The event reflects personal resolve and traditional ceremony during a period of notable social shifts in the city.
The Department of Labor reports a decrease in living costs in 31 of 32 large cities for the first six months of 1926, suggesting a temporary halt to rising prices. It notes ongoing prosperity, strong exports, and falling automotive prices as factors in stabilizing costs despite broad economic growth.
President John Heybler of the National League will depart tonight for Pittsburgh to personally study the suspension of Adams Bigbee and Carey from the Pirates team amid the club’s recent turmoil.
Miss Sadie Courtright, 27, was sentenced to ninety days in prison after being found guilty of driving an automobile while intoxicated in Columbus. She was arrested after her vehicle collided with another car last night.
A New York Times style exposé describes how touring visitors are roped into fake Western experiences and Broadway style party scenes. It details how steersmen and organizers recruit unwary tourists, skim profits through night clubs and supper clubs, and how victims end up paying via inflated bills and headaches.
In a twenty year old report the article notes a new ruling by athletic associations allowing forward passes in football. It mentions related university and local news items including appointments at Ohio University and civic concerns on Cemetery street.
Lawrence and Sean were selling the lots in the Sycamore Heights addition of North Hill.
Contractor Bart Davidson progresses on water mains to the reservoir while the board considers a successor to Superintendent O B Skinner. Candidates include Prof J H Comstock and Prof Geoffrey Morgan of Ohio University, with Morgan not yet applying. Several board members are away from town and expect returns for the meeting.
Local health office requires all residents who visited regions with infantile paralysis cases to obtain a travel health certificate. The document confirms exposure risk and ensures follow up with medical screening if symptoms arise.
W R Campbell has served as official guide at the State War and Navy building under sixteen secretaries of state and fourteen secretaries of war. He recalls guiding many famous visitors across decades, noting the building’s rich history including Jefferson Davis, Lincoln’s coffin, Fort Sumter, and the German surrender flag. He emphasizes discretion in discussing visitors and events from his long career.
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