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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1925
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalm 94 19 and Ruth on comfort for the soul. It contrasts created comforts with divine consolation, stating God is the lender not the owner in life’s trials.
The York station WAEF run by American Telephone and Telegraph pioneers simultaneous nationwide programs via a mix of radio and wires. The plan would push from metropolis outward to East West and South building a regular system with shared wavelengths and fewer high power stations in a region.
Canada asserts self governing power by joining the League at Geneva under the Covenant, independent of Britain, with Dublin support for separate membership and voting. Britain opposes but must acquiesce as Dominions gain real status, signaling Ireland’s push toward an Irish Free State. Curfew cure fights youth crime with bed by 10 pm rule and family reports, aiming to reduce late night offenses and job losses.
The discussion centers on whether Ireland's treaty with Britain is a purely domestic issue or a matter that should involve the League. Ireland, a League member with its own Assembly vote, may push to adopt a Canada style approach. Britain may eventually concede.
The House approves a new Public Building bill that sets aside 25 million dollars annually for six years for federal building projects. The Treasury and Postmaster General would allocate funds with congressional oversight on specific items, shifting from district driven proposals to merit based planning and reducing patronage. Rivers and harbors funding could follow a similar expert led approach.
The remark questions if future conflict will erase nations and expresses hope that the next war might. The statement reflects wartime rhetoric about global annihilation and leaders’ optimistic fears.
The era of conflict proves crushing with costs mounting, likened to the burden of automobile expenses, highlighting broad economic strain faced by the public.
A comic artist adds a final k to the opening word sic transit stirring debate over spelling choices and humor value in the strip. Readers weigh whether the tweak enhances wit or muddles the phrase.
Experienced operators profited from recent wheat market moves as prices fell, insiders said. Greenhorns gained some knowhow from the volatility, with traders noting the downturn favored veterans.
A historical column notes the proliferation of special days from Armistice Day to Thrift Day and beyond. It introduces a proposed World Day by bakers, aiming to tell the bread-winners the baker's story and unite bread-eaters nationwide under a novel observance.
A 1920s emphasis on Tell the World Day shifts from generic ads to a science of bread promotion. Experts urge clear messaging about white bread and nutrition, framing ads around vitamins, calories, and wholesome sandwich ideas to educate doctors and the public.
The article highlights criticism from physicians and dentists on dietary campaigns and nutrition science. Director Barnard of the Baking Institute argues for evidence based changes and stresses education must reflect latest nutrition discoveries. A Tell The World Day Conference feature includes a Dough Club of Chicago dinner representing the baking industry’s upper crust and a note on wartime aircraft production abroad.
The speaker urges the nation to recognize the gap in air defense, arguing the United States ranks fifth globally and would face destruction without stronger protection. He cites Russia’s advantage from a single Western Europe order and hints at a Japan tied by a secret arrangement.
The text asserts President Coolidge alone holds the authority and responsibility to address a dangerous national issue. It claims Weeks would support, Congress would fund, and Coolidge would bear full accountability if the nation stays unprepared.
A critic argues the United States is badly unprepared for war and vulnerable to air attack. The author claims the nation is bitterly hated in Europe and Asia, could lose major cities quickly, and warns Bolshevik influence would back such acts with Russian cooperation. He urges heed to air defense.
The text argues Europe should not trigger actions yet warns of a possible air attack setback within three weeks that would leave the nation reliant on others. It criticizes past war spending on useless machines and notes American fliers borrowing foreign aircraft to fight in western Europe.
The author argues a successful attack on the United States would settle Europe’s debt issue. It would be worth ten thousand millions of dollars to indebted nations, or, if repayment fails, would wipe their liabilities and preserve their honor by converting them to cash.
The piece warns that a few million dollars worth of modern fighting airplanes could secure the nation, while an enemy air fleet would devastate the economy and trigger drastic tax and confiscation measures. It urges those in control of capital to recognize the danger, noting economy can be pushed too far.
The text argues the nation is unprepared for a potential air war and warns that surprise would be disastrous. It places responsibility on President Coolidge as head of the army and navy and as the chief authority over the military secretaries.
A critical reflection on doomsayers who claim apocalyptic events and the imagined revival of extinct beings. The passage likens such predictions to a dinosaur stepping into an academic setting in Paris to be studied.
A Reformed Seventh Day Adventist named Mr Reidt warned of a world ending event tied to a cloud seen in the heavens. He claimed only the pure would escape and intended to ride the cloud with 144000 brides. The predicted celestial event did not occur and he remained with his family.
The text argues that a selfish superstition aims to save oneself at the expense of family and that Puritans held heaven would be more blissful if miserable souls were roasting in hell, reflecting harsh moral contrasts.
The author contrasts ancient rich men who left fortunes to religion with modern wealthy individuals who endow colleges, hospitals, and science. He argues the notion that divine providence accepts cash bribes is dying out as philanthropy to public institutions grows.
Observations show Alaska highs reaching 100 degrees at Point Yukon and a low of 76 below zero at Tanlana.
A compiled schedule lists numerous stations and programs for Wednesday February 11. Entries detail show times, orchestras, singers, lectures, and talks across New York Chicago Detroit Cleveland Montreal Toronto Havana and other cities with programs from 4:00 PM to past midnight.
Listings detail programs from Welw Cincinnati and Madison Chicago including Selinsky Quintette, mixed quartet with Milner and Lang, piano pieces, talk by Iman, opera style performances, church service, North Dakota Night, Frank's Orchestra, and University lectures with times ranging 6 PM to 10 PM across WPC, WHA, WMAQ stations.
Pacific coast stations list a string of shows and performances in San Francisco and Portland areas. Highlights include St Francis Orenest at 4 00 PM and final news at 4 00 PM plus Seiger's Orchestra 7 00 PM and Geneamos' Orchestra 8 00 PM. The Mikado staged by Franklin High School at 8 00 PM and Hickmans Orchestra late night.
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