Thought for Today on riches and honor fooling prosperity
A brief aphorism notes that wealth and status can reveal foolishness, reminding readers that character matters more than material success in prosperity.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1928
Page
4
Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy Explains Liver
This reader advises on liver function including its size location and blood supply. It outlines bile production the role of glycogen storage and the pancreas interaction with diabetes in a Q and A format with medical guidance and dietary tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCoy
Honduran Politics and Development In Tegucigalpa Amapala
An American observer describes Honduras politics as controlled by a small educated elite while revolutions follow elections. Dr. Colindres, a progressive reformer, wins the presidency on a liberal platform promoting roads, rail, and foreign investment. United Fruit backs conservatives, while Cayamel and Standard align with Liberals. banana exports and a nascent coast-to-coast railroad loom amid limited transport and education growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amapala
Honduras
Tegucigalpa
Central America
United States
Nicaragua
Vincente Mejia Colindres
Colindres
U.S
United
Cayamel
Standard
United Fruit
Cuy
Honduran
Atlantic
Tela
Press Critique by Osborn on News Standards
Columbia University professor Osborn criticizes the press as enemy to genuine education. He argues journalism should elevate ethics and educational content, reduce crime bias, and meet public demand for informative, stable news amid wartime changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enry Fairfield Osborn
Columbia University
Osborne
Remai
Colleges of Journalism
Press
Do Your Children Mind You
A reflective opinion on parental discipline comparing past and present youths. The author argues discipline is essential, cites varied family outcomes, and urges parents to maintain control and avoid overreliance on schools. It emphasizes affectionate yet firm guidance and personal accountability for child conduct.
Arkansas Collapse Ends Bitter Referendum Fight
A shaky campaign ends as Arkansas voters settle a heated referendum battle. Officials announce the result after months of conflict, with key figures from both sides acknowledging the outcome.
What Kind Of Year Will 1929 Be For World and Nation
The passage ponders the outlook for 1929 with questions about world peace and the United States. It likens hopeful vows to a half-hearted pledge and references cautionary figures to gauge the era ahead. It reflects general sentiment rather than specific events or actions.
The Individual and Nations Face Their Own Problems
The speaker asserts individuals must solve their problems with will power and that nations similarly know what to do but fail to act. He notes Europe should stop fighting, and Americans should mind their own business, yet most do not. The passage emphasizes inaction despite knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Prosperity hinges on action and vast wartime spending
The piece declares a bright outlook for American prosperity tied to wartime spending and Hoover's arrival. It argues that money will flow and business will boom while pessimists face downtrodden days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Spaniards Tossed Copper From Cerro De Pasco Mine
Historic records note that Spanish miners discarded copper when transporting silver from Cerro De Pasco on Lamas, a practice once deemed worthless but now recognized as a multi million asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerro de Pasco
Lamas
Sugar mill bagasse becomes building material and paper
In sugar mills the problem was to get rid of bagasse the ground up cane from which sugar had been taken. Now excellent building material is made of that waste and Hawaii is starting to make paper from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Brain Waste Sparks Debate on Thought and Creativity
A reflection asserts most brain activity is idle and urges moving beyond mere recall. It claims many minds do not produce new ideas, remaining in repetitive memory rather than creative thought.
Ants and Insects as Predecessors of Humans
The speaker argues that insects have thrived for millions of years and that humans are only 12,000 years from the late Stone Age. With tens of millions more years, ongoing deepening complexity and inherited knowledge could lead to remarkable future achievements.
Wasp Craft and Future Humans in Fabre’s Insight
A mud wasp is described by Fabre as performing delicate surgical work beyond a skilled man. The text envisions newborn humans 50,000,000 years hence mastering mathematics beyond Newton and music beyond Beethoven and Bach combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fabre
Newton
Beethoven
Bach
Distant Observers Note Mars Catastrophe Inspires Curiosity
Scientists study a fictional Mars disaster with the Zhang Institute reporting a global famine in China and a silent human impact. The text contrasts perceived distance with actual disruption, highlighting a critique of indifference amid catastrophe.
Uncle Sam withdraws from shipping to curb honesty fears
The text notes Uncle Sam removing from shipping due to distrust of officials and fear of competition with a government purse. It says Britain dislikes competition with the government plus its purse and is not afraid of American shipping men, whose opinion is small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Sma
Shipping battle over Cuba trade prompts rate war
Our ship owners built a tourist trade with Cuba aided by Prohibition. The Line shifts to a New York Cuba winter run to capture demand. The American Ward Line slashes rates by 25 percent in retaliation. British lines operate cheaper through economies of scale and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
America
New York- Cuba
American Ward Line
Auy Peene
Becaues
Grapefruit Usually More Acid Than Oranges
The answer states that grapefruit generally contains more acid than oranges. It advises noting acidity differences among citrus fruits. The question about drinking orange juice in the morning and then hot lemon water half an hour later is not addressed beyond acidity considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgea
By the Way in New York Gossip on Broadway figures
Gilbert Swan surveys New York entertainment circles noting Marianna Gorecki Mischalska known as Gilda Gray visits Milwaukee, Eddie Cantor funding a summer camp, Maugham called Bill, talkie sibilance fixes, and Carl Van Vechten’s Hollywood satire. It covers financial blows to Philip Goodman Rainbow show and George Jean Nathan’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Marianna Gorecki
Carl van Vechten
Talkies
George Jean Nathan
Philip Goodman
Goodman
New York
Laurence Stallings
Quiz style trivia questions and answers
A mixed set of trivia entries covers duck pin ties per 200 games lapis lazuli color and origins dates kinds, world population 1928 motor vehicles 29.7 million and per capita ratios, plus examples from Abyssinia and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
United States
Abyssinia
Panama Canal and World Facts From Early Education and History
A historical quiz excerpt notes the French losses on the Panama Canal project totaling 22 189 men over nine years. It states 96 percent of American elementary pupils are in co educational schools and identifies the U S Secretary of State as director of foreign affairs. Perry's Victory Memorial at Put in Bay is described as 352 feet high and funded by multiple states and the U S government marking the 1818 Lake Erie battle. Sugar cane has grown in the Philippines since early times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
de Lesseps
Isthmias
Panama Canal
United
Philippines
Johnson Beats Burns to Claim World Heavyweight Title
Jack Johnson the Negro from Galveston Texas defeated Tommy Burns to win the world's heavyweight championship, ending Burns's hold after Jeffries relinquished the title. Other items note Mrs. Worstell's Piedmont trip, Merwins visiting from Pittsburgh, and a local epidemic causing 300 pupil absences. Chubb and Noss attend the state charities convention in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney, N. 8. W
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Tex
Burns
James J. Jeffries
BE. W. Chubb
Mary Graham Noss
Columbus
Association of State Charities
Albany couple guests of Athens relatives Friday
Dr and Mrs EB I Stanley of Albany and their children visited relatives in Athens on Friday, staying with the family and enjoying the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. I. Stanley and
Albany
Athens
Schlosses Celebrate Christmas in Nelsonville
Mr and Mrs Edward Schloss spent Christmas afternoon and evening as guests of Mr and Mrs H Rosser in Nelsonville observing holiday hospitality and visiting with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schloss
H. Rosser
Nelsonville
Ten Years Ago School Closures Sweep County Districts
Ten years ago a flu like malady spread through southern townships with all schools closed in Lodi Carthage and Canaan districts affecting pupils and teachers alike in a swift wave of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Carthage
Canaan
Sugar industry origins traced to Chinese influence
Immemorial notice suggests the sugar industry likely began with Chinese influence as many early implements originated from China. The article continues on Page Ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Belgium King’s Brussels entry cited by four American firms
Captain Rafael Athens was among four American companies that accompanied King Albert of Belgium into Brussels on November 27, a fact confirmed by a letter Mrs. R. R. Johnson received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafael Athens
King Albert of
Belgium
Brussels
R. R. Johnson
Troop Train Passes Through Athens Bound for Camp Sherman
A troop train of 18 coaches carrying hundreds of soldiers en route home passed through Athens last night bound for Camp Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athen
Camp Sherman
Trenton Surprise Captures Hessians in 1776
Washington’s forces trapped about 1000 Hessian troops at Trenton on December 26 1776 a pivotal American victory. Subsequent notes mention 1817 Andrew Jackson ordered to campaign against the Creeks and Seminoles, and 1863 Union Rosecrans moving from Nashville to confront Bragg in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Washington
Jackson
Rosecrans
Nashville
Bragg
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Allah
Mars
By the Way
Channing Pollock
Victor Herbert, Jr
Charles Schwab
Roger Wolfe Kahn
Otto Kahn
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Kahn, Jr
Young Kahn
Io Mia Liars
Philippine Islands
L. G. Worstell
Piedmont
W. Va
F. E. Rathburn
Erwin Merwin
Little Daughter
Pittsburgh, Pa
J. T. Merwin
Thurman Morgan
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Geriy
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