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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
4
Washington columnist argues permanent world peace seems unattainable as imperialism and arms races fuel conflicts. He critiques disarmament bids and anti aggression pacts, notes limits of the League, and contemplates Anglo American cooperation shaping a long termijn balance of power.
A brief inspirational note presents Titus 1 15 reminding the pure mind yields pure actions and a George Herbert line urging the mind's sweetness to shape the body and attire for daily conduct.
The essay argues American towns have grown faster and noisier over the past twenty years. It contrasts dusty peaceful small towns with modern brick streets and radio stores. It notes loss of old virtues but suggests new ones will emerge as progress continues.
A Miss Lillian Locke survey of wages and prices shows that working girls dress well on 22 a week, spending 210 yearly on clothing. Budgets cover coats dresses hats shoes cosmetics and grooming, revealing wise buying as the key.
In East St. Louis a man struggles to start a stalled car as horns blare behind him. He bangs the hood with a crank, curses the machine, and finally walks away, illustrating a moment when temper flares and supremacy is asserted.
Athens dominates as a growing motor route hub while plans advance for a tourist camp and an airfield. Local backers view the venture as a profitable promotion for the town and a sign of progress, noting the lack of established landing fields in the surrounding hills.
Miss Grace Shannon of the YWCA discusses Kemal Pasha era reforms granting Turkish women divorce rights and less religious schooling, while a Montequieu tale imagines a harem paradise. The piece also cites Dr. Mayo on microscopes versus telescopes, and notes Beethoven, Milton, and Paderewski overcoming disability.
The piece notes Russia offering Bolshevik communism to China while the nationalist government declines, returning passports to Russian consuls. It argues traditional Chinese culture and Confucian values resist Soviet ideas, with only a few Western-educated students promoting radical notions.
Lindbergh appears puzzled as Mexico stages a public spectacle. A courteous envoy urges locals to act as their hosts do while cautioning Americans to heed home opinions, especially on Sundays.
Intelligent Mr Tex Rickard says Jack Dempsey will fight Mr Tunney again next summer amid talk of rising prize seats and Suspected fakery. The Tri State Colorado River commission may start Boulder Dam work with Arizona and California benefiting from irrigation and power, while immigration limits and tax cuts stir national debate.
A father faces changing allowances for his son’s college year as financial, time, and parental roles shift. He balances budgets while supporting independence and study needs. The article explores how allowances evolve with aging, college demands, and family dynamics.
Two cowboys from the rodeo show opened fire inside a Chicago hotel drawing amused gasps from guests as chaos erupted. Police investigated the incident and no serious injuries were reported.
A local Oklahoma City event staged a turtle race attracting a modest crowd. Spectators joked the race offered steadier pace than betting on a turtle in a horse race and enjoyed lighthearted competition.
Dr McCoy says true anemia is rare and secondary anemia occurs with diseases like tuberculosis cancer and surgery. He explains blood tests show hemoglobin levels white cell counts and red cell changes and notes diagnosis by blood counts is essential.
Mrs W M E asks about her husband with a stubborn stiff neck that improves briefly with ointments but returns in a day or two. The advice suggests rheumatism or vertebral misalignment and recommends osteopathic or chiropractic treatment at the next occurrence.
United Press dispatch details Santa Claus recruitment on Manhattan streets during a harsh Christmas season. Men from unemployed ranks, many midlife and worn, are slated to play jolly gift-bringers for $3 to $4 daily. A scout recalls aiding a struggling family before the man’s lift to temporary work.
A column presents Q and A on crop forecasts market effects and global factors. It covers objections to early crop reports, how foreign output influences prices, and the risk of unsettled markets. Also questions on Defender of the Faith title origins and the Paris dressmakers openings. It notes 75 percent of Federal employees are under Civil Service and invites readers to submit inquiries.
A garbled border word and clue list cover literature, geography, and history. It mentions Bun Bun, Luther Burbank, Columbus first land, Slavic speakers, and various cryptic prompts for a long mixed puzzle.
On the Hamden to McArthur road a car driven by Paul Wilbur skidded into a concrete bridge two miles east of Hamden. Dana Bush suffered a minor cut. Wilbur was slightly hurt. The car was badly damaged and towed to Wellston for repairs.
In Columbus a meeting of the Republican State Central committee will be called in early January to endorse Senator Frank B. Willis for the Republican nomination for president. Fred W. Warner, the committee chairman, expects a unanimous endorsement. The plan follows Charles R. Frederickson's letter urging committee members to back Willis.
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