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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1926
Page
4
The readable lines offer a meditative, ceremonial voice invoking love and loyalty with biblical allusion. The text blends sorrowful praise with solemn sentiment, hinting at friendship and mortality in a formal, old style.
A U.S. citizen bought a jade green vase in Paris last June. Packing, shipping, and duties tripled the price, and a New York broker billed $7.01. The embassy later provided the full case history, highlighting risks of buying abroad and the empire’s evolving relations among self governing states.
The piece questions the new Italian law taxing bachelors and spinsters, noting Mussolini argues it fair since spinsters cannot marry and bachelors could wed. It reflects on age old penalties in history and compares to other nations. The tone satirizes the idea and its social implications.
The British family of nations declares all members free and equal with a figurehead king as head. A committee says no constitution for the Empire is needed, only to state that dominions are autonomous communities within the Empire, equal in status and not subordinate to each other.
Serbia mourns prime minister elect Nikola P. Pachitch who died before resuming government duties. The long serving politician shaped Balkan policy and carried influence through years of service to Serbia and its people.
Major Coupal, physician to President Coolidge, notes some Egyptians had false teeth found in Nile mud. He explains Greek-made teeth were rare and that even Washington era dentistry was crude. The ancients aged without false teeth or glasses, leading to the era being called “The Hateful Road.”
Washington officials announce a two month trial of new State Dept passport regulations allowing consular officers to issue passports directly to eligible Americans abroad. From January to November this year 167,602 passports issued, with 175,000 projected for 1926, amid four preferred classes and five others awaiting Washington approval.
Report notes the Japanese emperor is recovering from pneumonia with improvement in condition. The government keeps a cordial stance toward the United States as officials express hopes for a swift, complete recovery and stability in diplomatic relations.
Dr Brown tells the Union college alumni association that colleges err by not instilling discipline. He argues that students aged 18 to 23 are treated as men though they are often still boys and need stronger character development to succeed.
A first year cadet, A. J. Van Leeuween, attempting to stand rigid during drill at West Point, suffered a fatal neck injury from overexertion while trying to please superiors. The incident underscores the academy’s disciplined regimen.
The article notes that young West Pointers are admired for discipline but emphasizes that agility of mind outshines rigid posture in great military leaders. It cites Napoleon and Frederick the Great as examples of slouchy postures to illustrate the point.
Saturday’s earthquake shook Chile with strong aftershocks felt in multiple towns. Chinese observers attribute quakes to the earth dragon turning in his sleep as the crust continues settling, sinking here and rising there after a thousand million years of activity.
The piece notes the high volume of commercial flying mileage credited to President Coolidge and Postmaster General New for supporting air mail routes. It cautions that mail carrier flights alone do not strengthen national aerial defense.
Citizens build planes to enable profitable mail carry as a non governmental aviation effort. The statement argues this is not a government program to promote aviation and emphasizes private initiative.
The text notes Japan recently ordered in England twenty five flying machines of 1000 horsepower each, asserting that private enterprise wasn’t relied on and that no price is too high for national safety, as even a U S state could buy Japan.
A reflection suggests those who pursue work will easily find partners to share leisure. The piece links diligent effort with social opportunities and personal fulfillment in a lively, period voice.
In New York on a snowy afternoon the city falls into a rare calm. The white blanket muffles traffic and reshapes streets while skyscrapers glow like silver tips and the urban din gives way to a serene, almost countryside hush.
Gilbert Swan reflects on New York after a light snowfall. The city glitters like a white Broadway, then reveals hard labor as 8 000 to 10 000 workers shovel streets. The giant city mood shifts from dazzle to busy renewal as shade and sound return.
A set of quiz style Q and A items explains blind dates lime stucco origins in Mesopotamia and the dogwood name. The questions cover meaning of blind dating ancient walls stucco preservation and the etymology of dogwood with concise expert answers.
A dense listing of radio programs across cities and stations detailing orchestras, concerts, talks, and operas from 6 PM to 4 AM. Entries include New York WEAF and JZ, Detroit WBZ, Philadelphia WCAU, Chicago KYW, Pittsburgh KDKA, and others with varied musical offerings, talks, and performances.
Washington reports the $60 million rivers and harbors bill faces Senate debate as Illinois river deepening and Cape Cod canal purchases draw fire. Support argues national defense and jobs. opponents warn of water diversion and white elephant private investment.
The exchange notes no automobile road through the Niagara Gorge as in the Belt line trip. A second item explains spoilage of top sauerkraut layers due to surface scum of yeasts molds and bacteria and the need to remove it. A third item debunks the equinox storm myth, stating no increased frequency or severity around equinoxes and tracing the idea to 1748.
Postmaster General New announces a new flat air mail rate of 19 cents per half ounce effective February 1, 1927. The move comes despite opposition from western air mail carriers. The article notes a discussion on substitutes for potatoes with rice suggested for meal planning.
The Bureau of Home Economics suggests using rice to supplement and extend the flavor of pricier foods, especially when potato costs rise. The advisory highlights rice as a cost saving measure to stretch meals during inflationary periods.
The United States Department of Labor reports steadily falling unemployment in the Rhine provinces of Germany, with declines among coal miners metal workers machine builders and textile workers as demand improves across sectors.
Postmaster General Newman saluted 360000 postal workers for their year end dedication in handling Christmas mail. The message was sent to over 50000 postmasters nationwide commending self sacrifice and fidelity in service.
The Department of the Interior designates roughly seven square miles in the Sierra country of Yos Emite National Park in California as a perpetual reservation. Flora and fauna will be preserved in their primitive state.
The article notes that twice as many children now reach adulthood compared with those from fifty years ago, reflecting improvements in health and living conditions over time.
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