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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1927
Page
4
A retrospective notes Knights of Pythias initiation of fifteen men and a Jamestown exposition plan. Lydia M. Armstrong resigns as Athens county children's home matron. George Beasley named superintendent. A fifty couples dance in A C club rooms and billiard parlor at Nelsonville.
Leo E. Pierson argues capital labor and management must harmonize to drive productivity. He notes 36 million shareholders and $20 billion in savings banks, with executives as hired managers serving labor and the public. He warns poor management harms returns and employment, urging high efficiency.
A young man jailed for slapping a co ed after she broke a date. He says she told him he meant nothing to her and she did not want to see him again. The column notes that many young men fail to accept a date may be changed or canceled.
W. E. Creed of Pacific Gas and Electric notes the shift from city based, self contained power systems to a regional network. Large companies now interconnect transmission lines, serving dozens of towns and spreading distribution over broad areas beyond municipal boundaries.
Paris fashion arbiters push color in evening wear and undergarments sparking American backlash. The piece notes royal blue evening suits and blue crepe de chine underwear, recalling a domestic shirt maker’s tinted garments that allegedly caused fatal locker room incidents.
The piece portrays the early postwar lay of power where Britain, America, Russia, and Europe weigh options on China. It notes Britain’s war-weariness and cautious leverage over China, Lloyd George's warning, and Chinese readiness for action amid global tension. It compares potential conflict to a struggle between 400 million Chinese and a vast foe, underscoring futility of fear and death.
In 1928, McAdoo attacks Governor Smith with sharp remarks in New York. Smith will respond with strong words. President Coolidge laments the clash but remains composed as he reads about the dispute.
The speaker argues New York state attempted to void the Constitution to modify Volstead’s law. He contrasts “once a law always a law” with Gaulish Caesar era ideas and notes Americans reserve the right to amend or repeal laws when they become irksome.
The piece notes the party confronts repeated divides over alcohol and religion in a modern race. It recalls Blaine’s 19th century clash with Reverend Burchard and suggests a renewed bitter contest as Democrats confront internal tensions over these issues.
Testimony from Miss Agnes Guilfoyle, 14, says the accused “Red” Moran seemed the perfect gentleman while on trial for murder. Alienists call him insane and say he killed a policeman in an epileptic fit. Moran claims a holdup is his only thrill and the DA suggests he faces the electric chair.
Senator Jim Reed argues the residential spokesman may be Coolidge, implying a broader inquiry could reveal political affiliation. The remark hints at Republican links and potential investigations among senators.
Health guidance from Chicago dentists promotes alfalfa as a nutritious addition to meals. The piece raises practical questions about incorporating the plant into daily routines and whether other forms like smoking are advised.
Women across states undertake a survey of criminal courts focusing on trial cases acquittals convictions and sentences to assess the system. They study policing juvenile justice and prosecution with a detailed guide to court structure duties grand juries bails and bonds to inform reform discussions led by figures like Chief Justice Taft.
Gilbert Swan reports on stenographic pamphlets and ballads linked to high profile cases selling in Manhattan and distant towns. He notes Browning Peaches, Hall Mills, Gerald Chapmen, Rudolph Valentino material, and shockwave music trends from Broadway to the South and Midwest.
Albert Shaw, of Brooklyn and Denison University, begins his tenure as president with a public address to the student body in Granville tomorrow at noon to officially open the second semester of the college year.
In Washington on February 1 Rodney Dutcher comments on senators and alcohol, noting few drink openly, many carry flasks, and executive sessions reveal self-control limits. He nods to Lausanne treaty talks, Cyrus Woods IPC appointment, and Frank Smith Illinois, with Lansing quietly observing from nearby.
A reader Q and A column covers Mocha coffee origin, the term Gooses for goose, cleaning coral beads with borax, Elbert Hubbard on the Lusitania, US millionaires in 1924, and Kellogg's religious affiliation. The piece offers brief factual answers to varied trivia questions.
Secretary of State A Franke Kellogg reports a lone burglar held up three Columbus gas stations last night, stealing about $100 in loot. The incidents occurred within the city as police investigate the string of robberies.
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