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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
4
Representatives at the convention highlight self determination in religion and national churches. The piece notes native Christian churches are generally national, not denominational, and reflects on public attitudes toward religion and business influence in the nation. It cites Norman Hapgood on business rule and the prominence of interests guiding nations.
A brief religious item presents two quotes. The first urges gracious speech seasoned with salt to answer everyone. The second notes the value of sympathy in conversation.
The status of the proposed federal child labor amendment remains unsettled as states question ratification thresholds and whether a majority can reject it. Supporters vow continued education to gain ratifications or reversals, while opponents keep hope alive, with public discussion likely to clear up misperceptions.
A cattle man claims saving $1000 by moving 700 cattle 125 miles from Higgins Texas to Owler Kansas by road rather than rail. The trend toward self powered transport is presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission to argue for lower railroad freight rates. Automobiles also move under their own power from Detroit and other hubs, cited as another reason to cut rail charges. The piece suggests freight rate reductions could benefit shippers and rails through higher volume, while using all transport modes increases efficiency.
A fragment notes that motor cars and livestock illustrate motive power and that even people may rely on their own drive more than machinery for profit. The lines suggest a reflection on efficiency and human effort in economic activity.
A reader asks who holds the Texas governorship, but the inquiry centers on family dynamics and privacy. The item explores whether political roles affect kinship judgments and domestic relationships.
An editorial tribute to Abraham Lincoln highlighting character over slavery or wealth. It recalls his contested era, enduring honesty, humor, and devotion to right, noting a Canadian family honoring him as a model of integrity for future generations. Lincoln’s example is presented as true American greatness beyond material success.
The government reports 322 foreign vessels tied to rum running on the Atlantic Coast, with 307 flying British flags. Norway follows with 10 vessels and France with four. The piece questions moral enforcement of other nations liquor policies and notes 22,000,000 letters entered the dead letter office last year.
In Washington Auditorium the Foreign Missions Convention of the United States and Canada met with about 3500 delegates and 500 leaders from the US, Canada, and overseas. The event featured no fundraising, rapid talks limited to twenty minutes, and wide attendance by diverse denominations including women delegates and a noon-to-evening schedule.
A collection of Q and A covering moon rainbows book fairs in Leipzig St Louis independence bass drum cleaning Dutch dialects in South Africa church bell size radio quiet hours airplane speed over dog sled absolute vacuum and Japanese statesman Ito along with earliest non Easter date March 21.
The article notes Japan ships gold to the United States and the yen at 25 percent below par while praising industry and hard work. It warns that failure of Japan's 500 aircraft a month program could devastate the yen and other aspects, contrasting Western views with Tokyo customs and a nudity controversy over Bodine's statue The Kiss.
The report describes the Grand Liama’s governance over Tibet and the vast number of Thibetan monks shaping religious life under the central leadership.
An essay arguing that modern America mirrors old French and British power dynamics with business as ruler. It critiques protection costs and taxation, cites Mrs. Ferguson of Texas promoting cotton with state funds, and proposes deductions for professional expenses as income tax policy, comparing machinery costs to human brain and body wear and tear.
Eastern and Atlantic time schedules list WEAF WCAF WFI WJAR WDBH WGK WEE with hour by hour shows including Lincoln Program Waldorf Orchestra Midweek services art lecture Ingram String Quartet Columbia Lecture Nora Helms soprano Cooley tour and Victor Hour featuring Rene Chemet Emilio De Gogorza and Victor Salon Orchestra 10:00 P M Silvertown Orchestra Vincent Lopez Orchestra and others across stations including WGY WIY WBZ WHAS KDKA and more in major markets Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit and Montreal listings
Central Standard Time listings show multiple stations with begin times of 8:00 to 10:03 P M and 5:30 P M across the network including WLW Cincinnati WCCO Minneapolis KYW Chicago and others. Program blocks include concerts orchestras children's programs farm reports and news with notes on rotation changes.
A late evening schedule item notes The Orpheus Quartette performing bedtime travel tales at Calgary 9 00 PM while CNBC reports final news and stock updates KOA Denver 6 00 PM.
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