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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
4
A reflective note links Isaiah to America’s growth and Lincoln’s legacy. It recalls Fisher Ames praising the nation and a legend about thrushes in Illinois refusing to sing on his death anniversary, ending with admiration for Lincoln’s enduring story.
Athens city council weighs whether to repair East State Street and Lancaster Street with sheet asphaltum or brick on concrete. Chamber of Commerce poll shows 29 of 30 business leaders favor sheet asphaltum based on a tested sample near the Weihr property, citing durable, smooth surface and low upkeep.
A tribute extols Lincoln as the personification of the American character. It traces his humble origins, self made rise, and presidency, praising his humanity and humor while pondering whether such a flawless figure could be real or fiction. The piece ends mid thought amid Lincoln’s triumphs.
The piece notes a 7.5 percent wage increase for 22,000 railroad workers and predicts about 3.3 million dollars annually to be spent by workers' wives. It warns against Wall Street bears and advises restraint, citing a volatile stock move from Wheeling & Lake Erie.
The Montana Senate votes in favor of a constitutional amendment banning child labor amid concerns it could be lost due to profitability. The piece argues such decency would help all states, akin to the impact of ending slavery, while noting some states faced greater sacrifices.
The piece condemns child labor as robbing both current workers and future generations of opportunity, arguing it defies Christian warning about angels before the Father. It notes the broader harm to society and youth when children are compelled to work instead of limiting their innocence and growth.
A witness stated Ford could have continued without Ford and was not essential. Sousa, the bandmaster, claimed anyone could lead the band briefly. The Ford company was bolstered by Ford's industrial genius and by his immunity to pressure from high finance.
A century ago Captain Hugh Reid planned a Wallace Bruce memorial and left one thousand pounds to grow. It has now reached eight thousand pounds enabling the memorial to be built. The donor intended long-term growth and charitable remembrance.
A dollar invested at the start of time with compound interest would today exceed a lump of gold as large as the earth. The message urges saving and prudent financial growth through compounding.
The group notes billboards celebrate women smoking, asserting a trend toward visible female smoking in public advertising. The comment signals growing media presence and cultural shifts in stage and screen circles.
An old saying notes too many romance matters end up in court rather than mended in heart. The quip suggests public disputes over affection and fidelity were common social jokes in certain eras.
Three hundred seventy eight robbins have been observed in Chicago so far this year marking a notable trend in the local avian sightings and prompting attention from bird watchers and city naturalists.
In a chic display of 1920s flair, women embrace bold silhouettes and shimmering dresses as the era’s fashionable standards rise. The scene showcases daring hemlines, bobbed hair, and spirited social energy redefining modern style.
National experts warn the current year will see about 25 009 traffic deaths and more than 0.9 million serious injuries if trends persist. A Washington area case illustrates the danger as a 55 year old man drives into a passing train at a guarded grade crossing, killing four relatives and a neighbor’s wife.
The piece notes Vanderbilt box sales at 260000 with a 1/35 theater stake, plus a 136000 stock exchange seat. It also surveys rising prohibition era accessories and chorus girls as bond depositors. Then it shifts to a traffic safety report: 1926 fatalities rose about 5 percent, with 23000 killed and 7000 injured nationwide, citing pedestrian risk and driver responsibility.
Questions cover mule hay needs and a mule weight. Sousa traces modern wind band roots to Central Europe in the Middle Ages with traveling minstrels. Other items discuss Malay girl name Timar meaning tin and safety razor blade production numbers. Silver dollars coinage status noted with minting ongoing in San Francisco.
A long ago note recalls Coolville residents hoping for a Parkersburg Pom eroy and Gallipolis traction line through the village. Other items mention Leslie White of Broadwell killed by a Pennsylvan ia track wreck at New Lexington and a Welsh choir in Athens.
William J. Bailey, a Civil War veteran and guide with Major Reno’s troops at Little Bighorn, seeks $126 in compensation for his horse shot during the 1876 battle. A Senate bill, introduced by Senator Lynn J. Frazier, would reimburse Bailey after records confirm his ownership and losses.
Dr. W B Caldwell of Monticcito NL argues against frequent purges for seniors. His Syrup Pepsin laxative supposedly regulates bowels gently without griping, strengthening bowel muscles and aiding natural regularity. A 60 cent bottle is offered with a free sample by mail.
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