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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
4
A collection of aphorisms notes the biblical prophecy that vision and hearing will be restored. It contrasts ignorance born of pride with the harm of blind pride, citing Issa and La Rochefoucauld on knowledge, remedies, and human fault.
The piece links Vachel Lindsay and Lucifer to inspire humane acts and cites Dr. Hugh S. Cumming on pellagra among convicts. It argues that criminals can reform and that prevention through early detection, research, psychology, and wise law is possible, though future-based.
A News dispatch notes many states frown on anonymous reports to federal agents as a method to enforce prohibition. Citizens largely favor prohibition but dislike covert surveillance. The piece laments spying as unworthy of self-respecting individuals.
An institutional report cites inadequate discipline, home disharmony, and poor school conditions as main causes of trouble in children. The author urges mothers to devote constant, active involvement to reading, playing, and guiding their children, warning against shifting blame or superficial welfare activities.
Fragmentary notes describe a juvenile court lesson on procedure and possible improvements. Mentions Dr. Adolf Meyer of Johns Hopkins University and a reference to Chicago.
Secretary Hoover proposes a 10000 mile inland waterway system. If enacted, it could rival Roosevelt's Panama canal for national service, with water routes supporting infrastructure as flying machines lessen canal reliance.
A call urges using waters already rushing to the ocean for navigation irrigation and power, noting the flood could be redirected. It claims Secretary Hoover wields great influence with the President and suggests they could secure a lasting “write in water” honor that outlasts stone or bronze.
The author argues Britain seeks naval supremacy while the United States must acquire command of the air. He criticizes battleship disarmament, praises industrialists Ford and Rockefeller as pivotal in building flying machines, and invokes Jacques Coeur to urge swift, independent flying development in America. He cites Colonel Mitchell's plain truths as supportive insight.
The record heaviest lamb weighs fourteen pounds at Robert Magee’s Michigan farm. A 500 pound bear cub weighs only ounces as the mother sleeps through late winter birth. An Italian doctor argues maternal diet could yield lighter stronger babies and easier childbirth. The heaviest baby is not necessarily the best.
Investigation finds Ohio's state university faculty not guilty of teaching communism or red radicalism to undergraduates. The report reassures supporters who see dangers in suppressing ideas by silence.
Washington hosts numerous State societies that foster home-town ties among in-migrants. Vermont, California, Ohio, and others maintain monthly events, dances, or talks. Notable features include California preserving Joaquin Miller’s cottage and Ohio's January 29 banquet honoring Presidents from Ohio.
A light verse about a young girl called Sister, described as a prized child by her father. The speaker praises her sweetness, cleverness, and constant activity, noting how she brightens the neighborhood and returns home each night. The piece ends with a humorous aside about misidentification during a broadcast week and a general remark on vocalists.
In New York clubs push escapist themes to attract crowds. A Fifth Avenue venue features a perfume room with Oriental decor and a Hindu performer, while brokers compile lists of regular patrons to target with lavish invitations. A top name broker reportedly holds 300,000 names as the scene booms.
The writer argues there is no danger in exploring Communism or other ideologies in class. He says human selfishness undermines communism and urges letting college professors present diverse ideas from Zoroaster to Gandhi without world-movement guidance to foster independent thinking.
A Chicago editor muses on whether an elementary classroom shapes fully formed intellects and whether adults reach maturity readily. The passage contrasts mature minds with new ideas making little impact, likening the mind to rubber tires on concrete.
A plain note explains hooks exist to hang coats hats mufflers and other wearables in the house. It highlights the daily task of picking up clutter and urges remembering their purpose to keep entryways tidy.
A dense roster of radio schedules lists stations from Cleveland to Denver with 6 to 12 nightly performances. It highlights orchestras, studio programs, dance tunes and vocal acts on WGN WTV etc, noting times and cities for each performance.
WBBM Chicago presents 4 vocal and instrumental. 8 orchestra and soloists. 12 Nutty Club. KFI Los Angeles 7 et al band. KTHS Hot Springs Arkansas classical 10 trainer 11. WEAF New York City 9 18 Charles Hackett tenor with Myron Jacobson accompaniment.
The speaker muses that weather sameness would hinder conversation. They joke about wearing a hat for five years if it can be reblocked cleaned and swapped in a restaurant for a new one. The tone is reflective and playful.
A man warns that flirting is dangerous at home even if his wife accused him of flirting. He stresses boundaries and advises staying clear of romantic behavior to avoid domestic trouble.
A court scene features two men brought to trial over a minor dispute. The judge, a kind fellow, suggests settling out of court after hearing both sides. One man refuses to fight, complicating a peaceful resolution but leaving the matter unresolved.
Q has Dawes any business interests beyond banking A He is involved in gas business in Seattle Jacksonville Mountain Clemens Staten Island Lit-
A reader Q A column discusses camera images rainbows and notable photos by G A Clarke Aberdeen Scotland in Clouds and Proverbs and Paradoxes. It also covers auto race blisters on hands with De Paolo at Indianapolis and explains the Union Jack adoption linking England Scotland and Ireland with 1801 flag design.
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