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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
4
A brief reflection features lines from Issa and Richter about aging and fading like leaves. It contrasts the lengthening shadows of old age with the promise implied by morning, offering a contemplative mood.
The essay argues that editors and reporters strive for accuracy and avoid printing falsehoods, despite public doubt. It notes many lies come from sources and praises the effort to uncover the truth, citing a Don Marquis quote about skepticism toward newspapers.
The article urges farmers to focus on self help by growing enough for home use first. It promotes producing oil and stock feed, gardens, grain, hay, and keeping cows hogs and poultry, so cash outlay reduces. It argues success depends on determined, long-term implementation.
A vivid, imaginative piece compares giant birds to a forthcoming era of aviation. It cites a 1000 foot high Detroit mooring mast, a modern Sinbad tale of vast birds, and Eddie Rickenbacker predicting house sized airplanes within about twenty years as ubiquitous as cars.
The British government sent Christmas greetings and a payment of 92 950 000 dollars in December to discharge part of the war debt. This follows Sir Austen Chamberlains pledge to make no complaint and meet obligations.
A historical snapshot notes China has endured 30 civil wars and 194 mutinies, with democracy described as ill fitting. Analysts suggest remedies include ending combat and adopting a New Year resolution to quit fighting as a path to peace.
Arthur Brisbane critiques U S involvement in Nicaragua under Latimer and Diaz, cites Borah probing meddling, and blasts a high naval build plan. He argues immigration, prosperity, and a strong economy rely on European migration and busy farms, urging practical leadership over grand plans.
A report cites 61302 women employed in railroad work nationwide. The piece notes societal shifts and humorously envisions courting female brakemen at depots.
Records from the Department of Labor show stronger immigration enforcement, with coast and land border patrols boosting seizures to $946,400 in value and 5,550 arrests. A total of 106,904 aliens were deported, the largest yearly figure, while 46,755 aliens were involved in board of review cases across crimes, moral turpitude, and other admissibility issues.
In New York Dee notes the Times Square Christmas tree after Christmas as crowds crowd Broadway. The tree contemplates its uprooting from nature to be a garish sign amid advertising and a city of bustling crowds and street children.
A narrative poem by Gilbert Swan portrays a tree with a Bethlehem star on Broadway, lamenting the contrast between urban lights and the quiet forest. The speaker questions why children must endure harsh, aging lives among crowded streets and artificial noise.
The Athenian clubs held a dance in their quarters in the Cline building Friday with about twenty couples attending. County Treasurer E C Woodworth reported the day’s tax collection peaked at 25000 dollars for December.
The radio schedule lists stations and programs from Chicago Detroit Kansas City and other cities. It includes orchestra concerts variety shows children's hour book reviews and vocal and instrumental programs with times ranging from 6 O clock to 9 O clock.
A reader Q and A section covers projectile visibility, the Messiah as Handel’s oratorio, Australian racial naming in immigration stats, magnet life, and Canada’s gendered population estimate. Data include 16 inch gun flight time, magnet lifespan, and Canada’s 9,864,200 population ranking fifth globally.
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