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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
4
A brief devotional citing Proverbs 13 18 and Hosea Ballou on reproof. It contrasts shame for the stubborn with honor for those who heed correction, urging gentle administration of rebuke to guide behavior without fear of repetition.
The article discusses a proposed billion-dollar soft coal merger uniting major West Virginia and Kentucky producers with possible inclusion of southern Ohio bituminous fields. It claims aims of efficiency, standardization, and market control, amid antitrust safeguards and potential federal oversight. A parallel note mentions openness to naval armament limits and European treaties, framed as an American program unlikely to win broad congressional support.
Washington reports indicate the United States will participate in the proposed arms conference on a self respecting basis. The administration seeks full American participation while avoiding entangling European commitments and preserving Congress authority over ratification and funding.
William Green of the Federation of Labor says fascism mirrors communism in aims and warns of Mussolini’s law penalizing speech abroad. He argues Italian immigrants in the United States face forced allegiance, possible property confiscation, and persecution for naturalization as a trait of fascist regimes.
A recently recovered person offers guidance for friends who visit the ill. She urges talking about cheerful topics not illnesses, keeping visits short, and avoiding self-conscious remarks about appearance. She urges visitors to imagine the patient’s position and act accordingly.
Miss Isabel Craig Bacon, an American storewoman and Simmons College alumna, is invited by Paris Chamber of Commerce to join the permanent Faculty of the Prince School of Store Service. She has trained as an educator of sales staff and will assist in examinations and development plans for the school.
A fragmentary recount describes octopus pieces that, when separated, each become an octopus. The Uncle Sapa figure instructs one to lie there as the pieces grow into independent octopuses, now talking in the hundreds of millions. The narration asserts the octopuses are doing better.
A local warning describes a Tennessee whiskey allegedly laced with lye poison ivy and tobacco juice, cheaper and quicker to make than corn whisky, singeing the tongue and mucous membrane and deterring evolution talk by killing higher apes before they become men.
Reports say vast New Siberian gold fields are open to Russians only and are immensely rich. Analysts expect as much as five hundred million dollars in gold to be added to Russia's supply, potentially shifting the global gold balance toward Bolshevik Russia.
If KRusela equals him as a gold owner, Uncle Beam’s standing would be challenged and tensions rise. The remark hints at rival authority and potential shifts in influence.
A New York window display reveals a deceptively plain brief case that hides three pockets a silver flask hip pocket and a refill station. The ad touts it as perfect for a weekend but implies a concealed set of features for discreet use.
A humorous clash reports a speaker deriding wrist watches as effeminate and sissy, claiming youth will carry on hip fashion this winter while others defend the trendy timepieces as a practical, modern accessory.
Our famed baseball hero known as the king of swat appeared at the Cotton Club in a pe opera cape and high top-piece, dressed in immaculate evening attire. Mrs. Babe Ruth accompanied him.
Harry Thaw continues to stir chatter on the night club scene with every appearance and gift, from a diamond bracelet to a quarrel, keeping his controversial profile in the spotlight.
The passage questions how Russia and its rulers will react to abundant gold wealth. It raises whether wealth will curb liberal reforms and push Moscow toward conservative, high finance governance. It hints at broad implications for state power and policy.
The piece notes rapid growth of night clubs with 41 padlocked in one night yet none dented the overall spread. It cites figures showing continual openings run by diverse owners from John Doe to Andrea De Segurola, former Metropolitan Opera darling, now leading Lido Venice.
A Q and A collection answers several general knowledge questions. It cites the American Telephone and Telegraph data on world telephones as about 25,982,000 on January 1, 1925 and 76,114,000 miles of wire, notes the Dipper’s motion as apparent, explains submarine radio limits, lists record throws for lacrosse cricket and baseball, states bees can usually pull free their stinger, and describes pearl essence from fish scales used to coat beads.
A quoted remark attributed to Joseph Pulitzer mocks Brisbane's finances and opinions, suggesting money would alter views if ever obtained. The fragment presents a sharp policy joke rather than a reported incident or outcome. The text lacks verifiable context or sourcing.
Parents wading flood waters with crying babies find solace as their children are already qualifying as radio announcers through a reflective moment reported by the Zanesville Signal.
The Chicago News sold for fourteen million dollars, signaling caution to investors. The piece warns against buying stock in new newspaper ventures, suggesting such investments may lead to financial disadvantage.
A concise line from the Cincinnati Times-Star highlights how even skilled detectives downplay their own abilities, using wit to frame their craft as artful and elusive.
Canton News comments on a scientist remark claiming sleep is akin to intoxication and jokes about laws forcing citizens to stay awake, reflecting a satirical urban issue.
The new owners state Samuel Insull has no interest in or control of the paper and will not own stock. The piece notes Insull's Chicago utility influence and suggests he might perform better recruiting readers than a committee, which cannot run a newspaper or nurse a baby.
A witty line from the Newark American Tribune notes the humorous parallel of a man and his wife visiting barber shops, their spellings differing yet meaning the same activity. The quip underscores language quirks in everyday life.
The prompt asks to correct the sentence but the source text is a quotation from the Youngstown Vindicator. The corrected version should preserve the reported speech with proper punctuation and attribution. The line should read She is the most popular girl in school,' said the professor, and leads her class. However the attribution and quotation marks require careful placement for clarity.
A humorous note from the Fostoria Times about a young driver jokingly asking if batteries are charged, and instructing to put one in the car to charge it to dad. The item captures a lighthearted, eraSpecific quip reflecting roadside humor.
A Tribune report notes how pricing psychology makes the 14.98 figure appear far more economical than a round $15, influencing consumer perception and buying choices.
A brief item cites a quip about curing a cold attributed to Ak ron Beacon Journal. The line humorously claims a cure and reflects a newspaper’s play for readers.
Washington scenes unfold as the House considers cutting off liquor to embassies and legations. Diplomats fear loss of access to high power beverages once permits end, risking dry hotels or bootlegging, with guests urged to behave and possibly be expelled if rules are breached.
The text states that diplomats may retain the stocks of wet goods they possess to consume and share with friends. It warns these supplies will not last long even with large pre stocked stores.
A dense list of radio programs across stations from WEAF to KNX detailing orchestras, soloists, lectures, dinner music and dance programs. Notable names include Gregory Tucker John Richardson Fannye Block Arline Smith Sarah Snyder Robert Fraser Esther Nea Laughlin and Jean Goldkette's orchestra.
A speaker recounts an attempt to wake without an alarm by keeping a constant mental reminder of rising time. Despite belief the mind would wake them, the plan failed and they still slept past the desired half past six, needing external wakefulness.
A humorous verse about breaking sleep with an alarm watchfully rigged to wake on time. The speaker recalls sleeping through a ringing clock until he learns to go to bed earlier and thus rise promptly each morning.
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