Thought for Today on darkness and hatred
A meditation on John 2 10 11 warning against hatred and moral blind ness. The reflection notes irritation gloom and the toll of animosity on character and outlook.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1926
Page
4
Reading Rocky Road of Writers and Lewis on Writing
The essay argues that most aspiring writers fail, citing Sinclair Lewis at Kansas University. It presents a recipe for success requiring immense native ability and five times harder work, while noting the unrest and richness the writing impulse brings to those who persevere. The piece cautions against despair for would be authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair ‘Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Kansas University
Lewis
Cabell
Cave Man Courtship Tactics Knocked By Judge
A young western man was sentenced to the workhouse after using so called cave man methods to pressure a girl into changing her refusal. The piece satirically notes such tactics are out of date and would meet with resistance from modern American women.
Northern towns praise Confederate leaders in memory services
An Alabama paper notes Gadsden services honoring Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. It laments Northern cities rarely honor these leaders and argues Americans nationwide can be proud two such figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Gadsden
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
South
Lee A Jackson
The Privilege of Paying
Senator Smoot of Utah criticizes a new revenue measure as unfairly denying citizens the privilege to support government. He notes the bill would relieve over two million people from income tax and suggests the proposal may later be revised to balance tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoot
Utah
Senate
Amawe
Direct taxation highlighted to share civic burden
The argument favors direct taxation so that many citizens feel the expense they bear and recognize their part in funding government. It cites the maxim Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also to emphasize personal accountability.
Edsel Ford and John D Jr Back Arctic Flight Effort
Arthur Brisbane notes Edsel B Ford and John D Rockefeller Jr join to fund Richard Byrd Arctic flight. The piece argues their joint effort signals a broader push for U S aircraft promotion driven by wealthy heirs who seek public service, prestige, and national leadership in aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brisbane
Edsel B. Ford
Henry
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
John D
Richard E. Byrd
Arctic
United States
Wells Question Sparks Thought and Resin Rule Change
Poultney Bigelow cites H G Wells as a thinker who stirs millions. The real news claims baseball now permits pitchers to use resin on their hands for better control, but not on the ball, a change praised by some and feared by hitters like Babe Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultney Bigelow
H. G. Wells
World Court
League of Nations
Joint Baseball Committee
Babe Ruth
Predicted Coal Strike Outcome and Public Opinion
The piece argues mine owners are favored to win the coal strike, though a hidden victory might appear as a compromise. It faults workers for rejecting arbitration, warns public opinion would condemn a pure refusal to bargain, and predicts a broader move to take decisions from labor and management in public-necessity disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Judge McCamant Dismisses Roosevelt as Not a Good American
Judge Wallace McCamant a Coolidge nominee for the ninth circuit declares Theodore Roosevelt cannot be considered a good American for advocating the recall of judicial decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McCamant
President Coolidge
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt death colors opinions on judge confirmation
A speaker argues that attacking a judge over Theodore Roosevelt ignores current realities as Roosevelt is dead. The piece notes opposition to Judge McCamant's confirmation hinges on Roosevelt views, reflecting broader debates on constitutional money and ballot rights.
Wisconsin farmer needs cash help not advice says Levitan
Solomon Levitan state treasurer of Wisconsin argues farmers prefer direct assistance over advice. He says if every bit of advice had cash value, farmers would pay the national debt. He notes farmers receive many opinions urging independence and self reliance while seeking government cooperation similar to railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Levitan
Wisconsin
Mr. Levitan
Serbian nobleman wed again at 83 in London
An elderly Serbian ambassador to London marries a second British wife at age 83. He credits long life to marrying a young, good woman who cared for him, and remarks that many husbands never realize what they owe their wives. He adds a pointed note that it would help if more men understood this earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tom Sims Sees Silence Silence as Harm and Humor
A terse, cryptic note cites Tom Sims on the perils of suffering in silence and social misreadings. It repeats a refrain about quiet pain and society’s quick judgments, ending with a fragment about attire and silence.
Standardization of Gages of Great Value Approved
Washington reports the American Engineering Standards Committee has approved a standard gage system to standardize limit gages. Twenty one experts led by Colonel Eugene C. Peck show how uniform gages will ensure interchangeable parts across factories, cutting costs for machinery, vehicles, tools, and electrical gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Engineering Standards Committee
P. G. Agnew
Dr. Agnew
Eugene C. Peck
Cleveland
United States
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
War and Navy Departments
Bureau of Standards
North Pole Showdown Sparks Debate Over Explorers
Washington debates the polar claims of Doc Cook and Admiral Peary after endorsements by Amundsen and Greely. Bartlett testifies to Peary’s orders, while critics question the evidence and motives, amid calls to reexamine the quest for the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Amundsen
A. W. Greely
Cook
Admiral Peary
Greely
National Geographic Society
Eden Musee Chess Automaton Revealed as Pillsbury Inside
In New York a dime museum showcase, the Eden Musee, once housed a famed mechanical chess player Ajeeb claimed unbeatable. The trick was Pillsbury concealed inside, guiding moves for onlookers. Walter McDougall, a newspaper writer, explains the revelation in his new book This is the Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
John D. Rockefeller
Henry Ford
Pillsbury
Eden Musee
Ajeeb
Walter McDougall
McDougall
Dime Museum recalls the mechanical chess player Ajeeb
McDougall recalls visiting the Dime Museum to face Ajeeb the mechanical chess wizard. Pillsbury’s wife supervised slow moves to pace the show and curb trickery. The crowd gasped when mischief surfaced, and Pillsbury admitted he feared exposure as the audience deemed the figure unreliably played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDougall
Musee
Pillsbury
Ajeeb
Pit
Questions and Answers: Birds, Fish, Beer, Families
Q Does coke smoke when burning A It does not smoke. Q Can fish hear J R M A Fish have no external nor middle ear but only an inner one. Various experiments point to the ear in fish as an organ of equilibrium. Q Is the blackbird a songster B E A The Biological Survey says the blackbird native to the United States does not have a good song. In Europe the name refers to the merle thrush. Q What is the food value of beer T i A Beer contains about 4 percent nutritive material while flour has about 88 percent. Q What is the average size of a family in the United States M A The Bureau of Census reports an average of 4.6 persons per family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
M. A
Bureau of Census
Radio schedule fragment lists numerous stations and programs
A chaotic listing shows stations across time zones with concerts orchestras and variety acts. Entries include cities like San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago and Detroit and programs such as orchestras operas and vocal performances.
The Very Idea by Hal Cochran
A light verse discusses candy safety for babies and highlights why parents hide delicate items like china and a darning basket. It ends with a playful aside about the Prince of Wales and a potential crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Cochran
Caruso Explains Why He Attends Jewish Synagogues
Caruso is quoted explaining Jewish chanters use a shifting melody and key changes, mastering vocal challenges in words rather than melody. He says he visits Jewish synagogues whenever possible to hear their ritual chant and vocal technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruso
On Time and Punctuality Urged by Speaker
A speaker urges punctuality, noting everyone is late for engagements. The idea of shifting watches so a 6 o clock appointment becomes 6 30 or 10 becomes 11 is proposed, but until then the call is to improve timeliness.
The Word Is Full of A Number of Things
A concise line notes how language reflects desires as many women seek many things. The remark underscores ambitions and multiple wants discussed in a social context.
Professor Solves Coffee Dilemma With No Cream
In a witty twist, Prof Oferfosh Lakes suggests ordering coffee without cream and without milk when cream is unavailable, turning a shortage into a clever workaround. The anecdote highlights improvisation in daily routines and humor in problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oferfosh Lakes
Did He Jilt the Girl or Marry Her
A reader recalls a fellow who once showered a girl with attention in love, then faded away. The response confirms he did not jilt her but married her, settling the question with a simple factual truth.
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