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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
4
A historical editorial argues that radical labor in San Francisco denies non-union workers the right to work. It warns that forcing union membership risks despotic control and broad social harm, urging equal protection under law for all workers.
The mid winter graduation of a Western city high school drew sharp critique from the principal who told the crowd the class had paid too little attention to academics. He suggested that overemphasis on football and parties led to mediocre schoolwork. It is unclear what the exact school situation was.
In Naples Vincenzo Gemito, once Italy’s famed sculptor, resumes work after years of obscurity. The government allocates 109000 lire to support his studio, reflecting Mussolini’s regime and its impact on the arts. The piece frames the dictator’s role amid praise for cultural revival.
President Coolidge hosted a Texas political leader for breakfast and, in light conversation, the topic centered on Rebecca Bradley, the Texas co-ed who robbed a bank. The anecdote shows even leaders discuss current events in informal settings.
The passage notes that when discussing America's present prosperity the average man cites improved manufacturing, better banking, high wages, and efficient advertising, all with railroads still essential. It points to increased railroad efficiency as a key contributing factor in the era.
A Washington tax suit highlights Henry Ford's genius as the real asset behind his wealth. It argues that while raw materials and manufacturing can be bought, Ford's mind transformed vast iron ore into a two billion dollar fortune. The claim emphasizes that much depends on distinctive brainpower.
Henry Ford recounts a single meeting with John D. Rockefeller in Florida. Ford arrived in a borrowed Firestone car, had it washed, and was admitted by Rockefeller’s hosts who said the industrialist would join golfing at exactly twelve minutes past twelve. Ford says the encounter clarified what made Standard Oil.
The remark compares a rumored Rocke feller and Ford fortunes to Heine's visit to Goethe. It notes Heine forgot his prepared speech upon meeting Goethe, and suggests the two American financiers likely spoke of Florida climate rather than large fortunes.
Saturday night observers watched Jupiter and Venus in the western sky near a close approach of about four hundred million miles. The pair, though far apart in size, showed Venus brilliantly due to its nearer distance, illustrating how closeness can mislead perception. The article notes Browning’s trial seeming more significant than Hastings, Brown, or Joan of Arc.
In a Wall Street Friday surge driven by speculative maneuvering around the Wheeling & Lake Erie railroad, John D. Rockefeller’s large stake helped the price climb to 69 dollars above recent quotes. The note warns selling Rockefeller stocks short requires caution and a guardian.
Washington says the McNary Haughen farm relief will pass with southern Democratic support despite prior lobbying by farmers. A year ago the bill faced heavy opposition with few backers aside from wheat and corn farmers and Republicans viewed as unlikely allies.
It notes two men who conquered the Catalina channel and adds an odd plan where a 10-year-old girl would swim across with anchors and towing a boat, implying a bold accompanying stunt.
A Department of Commerce survey notes Sumatra’s rubber boom transformed its economy. Rubber dominates investment, exports, and U.S. purchases, with 1925 prices at $1 a pound and U.S. buys rising to $65 million including indirect exports. The report suggests policy lessons for developing a Philippine rubber industry.
In New York on February 7 the gossip notes that famous musicians including Chaliapin Rachmaninoff Caruso Kubelik Ysaye and Pola visit small ethnic eateries near Carnegie Hall and Aeolian while many others seek out secret favorite spots. The piece recalls Rossini’s Paris dining and the perils of American cafe fare for touring artists. Gilbert Swan.
The term frank derives from old French meaning free and was used for mail sent by officials and privileged persons without standard postage. It explains why certain officials can send letters without the usual postal charge.
Seventy members and guests gathered at the home of Doctor and Mrs. J. Merwin for the Pallas club’s twelfth anniversary. The Ohio University basketball team lost 21 to 16 to O. M. U. on the local floor at the Ohio University gym. The Athens Reading club met with Doctor and Mrs. C. W. Super, topic Japan. The Elks held a banquet with a two hour musical program followed by dancing. Freshman basketball players challenged the Armory Ohio University series winner for the city championship. Local fans urged allowing the high school team to join the tournament.
Ten years ago the Athens high school basketball team fell to Zanesville with a 20 point margin in a strong contest.
Washington report notes senator-elect Frank J. Smith from Illinois is accused of pressuring political favors and possibilities of courting a Supreme Court challenge to be seated. The piece frames Smith’s tactics as a high-stakes power struggle within Republican leadership and Illinois party dynamics.
During the first four months of this year 179 persons were killed and 6613 injured in traffic accidents in London. Police and city officials note ongoing danger and call for improved road safety measures.
The Buckeye, founded in 1896, remains led by original incorporators including the President. It boasts no investor losses, conservative policy, and loans secured by first mortgages. It cites bonds and insurance protection, a $1.5 million reserve, and total resources over $33.9 million. Certificates pay 5 percent, interest semiannually or compounded, with no renewals required.
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