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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1925
Page
13
A compact excerpt notes that pleasant words heal and encourage, citing Proverbs 16 2 and a Chesterfield reflection on compliments as safe good breeding. It frames compliments as costless politeness that benefits the giver as well as the recipient.
The author argues newspaper front pages overemphasize sensational stories to satisfy readers. He acknowledges the mess but contends readers demand such coverage and suggests society may adapt as intelligence grows.
Amateur journalists from women's groups and a four clergy panel publish a test issue stressing good will and tolerance. They minimize crime news and ban prize fights and dance ads, but warn a newspaper must be a viable business with broad public support or it will fail.
The fragment notes public concern about the Rhinelander case and whether its presence in discourse serves the public good, reflecting a tension between transparency and sensitivity. The text hints at ongoing discourse about media coverage and moral implications.
The piece argues that in the South, party lines blur as votes hinge on race rather than policy. It notes Republicans align with the South on state rights while Democrats may neglect southern needs, but overall Southern allegiance is driven by racial bloc voting, not convictions. The text suggests a potential shift if new populations alter the race-based party dynamic.
Delivery men face confusion as apartment numbers and names at back doors are often missing. A public demand grows for numbering back doors, double numbering houses and apartments, and making numbers conspicuous perhaps by painting them on front or rear glass so they catch light at night.
The Washington Unit of the Women's Overseas Service League has issued the first pamphlet in a planned series. Do You owe These Facts Concerning the United States Army? aims to clarify Army structure and activities for citizens, countering misapprehensions about federal service. The group, formed in 1931, spans nationwide units and includes nurses, social workers, and veterans who served overseas.
A reader notes New England potential in tidal energy from the Fundy Bay while Maine leans on seed potatoes as a key export. The author projects Maine could earn millions monthly from these crops and tides, reducing pest losses and boosting prosperity.
Rumors suggest the administration will reveal a Mitchell aviation proposal despite opposition from defense and air force allies. Some say the plan faces internal doubts, with officials noting potential limits on flight capability and strategic impact.
New York a decade long veteran hackman known as Sippi or Bippi faced a loss of his horse drawn rig after race track horses failed him. He ended up on foot near the Broadway stage door with a cash gift from Al Jolson after recounting his tale.
The piece notes Broadway producers move back to single night shows to gauge audience appetite after a era of big deposits and long runs. It highlights George C. Tyler reviving the one night stand with Sheridan's School for Scandal to see if classic drama still pulls crowds.
Smithsonian notes male elephants have skull depths from 10 to 20 inches. Frequent English words include I and And. Daylight at noon is about a million times brighter than full moonlight. Otters are relatively rare but wide travelers in large waters. First homestead land was in Gage county Nebraska near Beatrice, taken in the law’s first year. Twentieth Century Limiteds pass between Bayview and Buffalo. Winter room temps should range 68 to 72 degrees with proper humidity.
Retired English countryman Samuel Honeybun faces murder suspicions as Sir Francis Lathrop is killed. Detective Adrian Klyne and Adela Larkin uncover a plot by Wilmot, alias Monkey Face, who abducts Adela and orders a coded plea for help. Adela mails a coerced letter but a mysterious reader stops the post. To be continued.
An Italian machine from Tokio to Rome and a planned California to Hawaii flight by the navy involved three planes. Two crashed during the attempt and the third would not start, delaying the mission.
Farmers pursue wild dogs blamed for killing sheep in Virginia as sentimentalists react to the hunt and culling activity.
Briand, head of the latest French government, will resume the debt talks. The United States should make settlement as easy as possible.
The text credits the French with teaching public men like Jefferson and Franklin to think for themselves and warns that forgetting this gratitude harms U.S. interest in France's prosperity.
The text critiques Governor Mrs Ferguson for arresting bootleggers with small quantities while implying greater immunity for those worth over five thousand dollars. It argues that five thousand dollars signals protection whereas five million implies immunity, reflecting tensions in Prohibition enforcement.
The Canton and Akron columns provide wry maxims about domestic life. A married man boasts of doing as he pleases and even the laundry. The Beacon Journal notes that troubles cannot be drowned, as they remain the wife’s constant company.
A Star newspaper remark notes the danger of fashion revealing outfits dulling attention as one piece bathing suits become common at beaches in Marion Ohio.
A brief note from Newark Ohio remarks on flappers sewing bright colored stockings for walking advertisements. The line implies public visibility as a novelty and draws readers to consider the fashion trend as a form of mobile advertising.
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In Cincinnati the Times Star notes a flapper complimenting a man on his tie and wishing for a dress made from it. Fostoria’s Times adds the playful remark as a brief social item from Ohio society.
In Defiance Ohio the local knocker’s blunt style is tolerated as part of the town’s character reflecting Crescent News coverage of a resident known for outspoken commentary about the community.
A Urbana Ohio Democrat columnist comments that with hunting season open the rabbit and the pedestrian share perilous crossing hazards as traffic remains busy and unpredictable.
A Martins Ferry Ohio Times quote questions men’s value and notes they pay alimony to spiteful women. The item reflects social tensions and editorial tone on gender relations.
The only manuscript of a new musical comedy by P. G. Wodehouse and Guy Bolton is missing in London. It held many adaptations for its stage presentation as a musical show.
A compact meditation on how love fuels daily life while fatigue colors routines. The piece links affection with rest, suggesting balance between passion and renewal.
Charles F. P. Stewart reports Latin American diplomats see the Rhinelander marriage dispute as a symptom of American color prejudice. They note white with a dash of Afro heritage might be acceptable abroad, while a union between a social white youth and a servant girl is deemed a bad mesalliance. President Coolidge cites expanding foreign interests and the need for justice, while the Chamber of Commerce links Locarno treaties to business stability and peace.
A man known to many pursued higher education and used the learning to rise in life. Though he earned a diploma, he remained eager to learn more, focusing on growth and achievement amid the world’s expectations and his own drive.
Fragmentary passages describe a figure who listens to others to grow knowledge and pursue success. The text emphasizes the value of suggestions and learning from others, portraying a character who seeks the right stuff to succeed.
In Chicago a local druggist has been robbed twelve times, a record cited amid a broader report on crime and urban insecurity. The note implies persistent shoplifting and burglary pressures without detailing suspects or outcomes.
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