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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
4
Preparations were underway for the annual convention of the union miners of Ohio to be held in Columbus. Officers for the coming year would be elected.
A brief quotation notes that people demand justice yet should fear it, citing Ecclesiastes 7 and Mme Swetchine. The reflection links human urges for fairness with the weight of true justice.
The interview with Thomas Edison expresses strong faith in American youth. He says today’s young people have better morals than earlier generations and would choose the same career if starting anew. He urges youth to pursue a purposeful path and avoid past mistakes.
A contemporary researcher argues that throughout history the archetype of bad men is blond rather than dark. He cites figures such as Buffalo Bill Frank and Jesse James and Billy the Kid along with red headed Judas to support the theory in a provocative piece.
Mrs. Sarah Jane Taylor, aged 92, lives on the western plains and counts 308 living descendants through eight children, 50 grandchildren, 189 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Her life spans four generations and she reflects the stark contrast between wealth and toil.
The piece notes Latin and Greek lose appeal among students, while campaigns claim classics can build useful skills for drug clerks and coffeehouse chains. It mentions a new Latin Primer translating popular songs and medical prescriptions to spark interest, though most recall of Latin remains playful.
The line reads Dido et forte dux, likely rendered as Dido and a strong leader by chance. The phrase suggests Dido and an unexpectedly powerful commander figure in the context of Virgil's passage.
Arthur Brisbane extols the transcontinental journey by rail praising Pullman cars and American railroad builders. He notes seamless comfort from New York to the Pacific and vivid scenes across New Mexico with snow capped peaks, deep gorges, and waving Indians inviting travelers to healing climates.
Western editors follow the Canton Ohio courtroom where Pat McDermott stands trial for shooting Don Mellett Canton editor. Mellett had attacked the bootlegging gambling ring and was labeled a nuisance by opponents.
News from Newton Kansas reports the acquittal in the big oil case. Emil J. Steinheuser of Brooklyn and New York, who manages cross country trips and represents eastern sentiment, says he is glad for it and notes the country could not run without those big men.
An anonymous Colorado College co ed presents a blunt essay in the voice of Madame Sevigne. She argues that the more she observes men the more the comparison to dogs seems apt, delivering a bold critique in plain language.
A Colorado girl critiques men in her essay printed in the TIGER college publication. She mocks a young man's courting style and declares that men are fools, suggesting a future Euripides could craft another Bacchae to fit the era.
Britain paid the United States 67.95 million dollars in interest and 25 million dollars in principal on war debt this week. To date 642.83 million in principal and interest has been paid. Despite economic troubles and strikes, Britain is portrayed as responsibly meeting its financial obligations and business minded.
A playful meditation on aging and persistence. Vignettes compare Father Time to a harvester, porcelain shattering unexpectedly, and in each image a stubborn or exuberant character refuses to quit. The tone blends whimsy with wry observation.
A 10 year span ending 1902 saw 1289 reindeer imported from Siberia to Alaska, now over 350,000 animals across 110 herds with about 125,000 killed for food. Government surveys note white ownership and Eskimo cooperation needed for scale, highlight three uses: food, clothing, and transport. Meat production rose notably in 1918–25, with prices and breeding stock values given. Reindeer meat is not venison, but fine, tender when properly handled.
Gilbert Swan notes the festive contrasts in Manhattan where Standard Oil Building and other giants glow with Christmas color while a Santa outside begs for meals for the poor. He observes unemployed or hurried workers, the disparity between wealth and need, and the uneasy sight of charity amid corporate power.
Chillicothe Dec 20. John Hickman formerly of Athens County was sentenced to die in the electric chair on a date to be set by Judge Peter J Blosser for the murder of Policeman Dan Garrett. Montrose Hickman found guilty of second degree murder will have a Friday hearing on a motion for a new trial.
A Swiss scientist posits that the nerves guiding musical response originate in the feet. The claim suggests a direct link between lower limb nerves and musical perception or expression.
New York grill room managers chose to hold a special New Years celebration on Monday since the holiday fell on a Sunday.
A dense listing of radio time blocks across cities notes orchestras, concerts, variety shows, and musical programs on stations in New York Chicago Los Angeles Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Toronto San Francisco and more. Entries specify city station and program type with occasional dance tunes and educational segments.
Rodney Dutcher analyzes potential effects on Mexican American commerce if diplomatic ties end. He outlines three dangers internal revolution, boycott, and intervention, noting trade flows and the resilience of commercial relations under shifts in policy. He cites oil and mining interests and compares past diplomatic frictions with Britain to illustrate trade continuity despite severed relations. He provides historical export and import figures to frame the economic stakes.
A scanned Q and A feature covers several trivia items. It notes 10,000 men playing professional baseball in organized baseball, cites George Michel as English Channel record holder at 11 hours 6 minutes on September 10, 1926, quotes Kipling’s The Vineyard, states oil refineries average 4500 barrels daily, describes seven racial types in India with regional distributions, lists dialect and ethnic groupings, and mentions a new field-glass attachment for spectacles.
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