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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
4
A compact excerpt presents a biblical hedging line about earthly pleasure followed by a Swift quip praising bold eating. The two items mix moral reflection with humor attributed to Jonathan Swift, inviting readers to consider appetite and courage.
A Connecticut bill to tax cats and kittens failed amid heated debate. Supporters called cats valuable rat controllers, while opponents argued the measure unfairly targetted pets. The piece weighs economic and ecological angles and questions whether humans or vermin would suffer more if cats were taxed away.
Critics question the influence of Mother Goose on children citing faults in the old verses such as immorality cruelty and falsehood. Dr Wini Sackville Stoner argues these rhymes fail to drive juvenile crime and many adults doubt any lasting harm from early readings.
In a 1925 University of Chicago booklet titled Men the costs of professors’ salaries are contrasted with spending on ice cream and cosmetics. The piece defends professors as essential teachers researchers and thinkers who deserve proper facilities and living wages amid campus expansion.
A brief note applauds the enduring charm of Mother Goose as a guardian of whimsy and rhythm. The passage defends imagination against modern neglect, highlighting its appeal to innocent children and its lasting, if altered, place in culture.
The Allied control commission accuses Germany of not disarming materially or morally. Berlin is said to retain more arms than allowed and to maintain an ante bellum staff for its army. The piece compares Germany’s actions to Prussia before Waterloo and notes Allies will keep pressure on the Rhine bridgehead until reparation issues and European stability improve.
The article argues that the wealthiest and most populous states and cities bear the largest tax load, a point framed as a longstanding complaint about tax equity and fiscal policy.
Washington officials press standardized automobile plates to aid identification of hit and run motorists. Uniform size, location, illumination, and color are proposed to speed police recognition, reduce errors by witnesses, and cut costs for states and manufacturers.
The report urges uniform identification of reckless drivers to aid motorists and pedestrians. It recommends reporting violations to authorities and emphasizes cooperative action among manufacturers police, traffic clubs, and motor groups to improve highway safety.
A collection of Q and A items answers various topics. Billy Sunday preaching in Memphis then Newport News Virginia dates, Garet Garrett real name Edward Peter, parrot training method, salt use with ice for ice cream, best electricity conductor silver, star shower 1833 visible from Great Lakes southward, Judge Lindsey Denver Juvenile Court born 1869 notable reforms, gooseberries banned due to blister rust, England broadcasting stations about 20, damp tobacco weight 10 to 20 percent more than dry.
The text laments British child labor in mines and chimney sweeps, noting deliberate starvation to keep children small for work. It contrasts Britain’s protection of children with the United States, arguing the U S should do likewise. It ends with a remark on eyesight and the role of eyeglasses and science such as the telescope.
A dense listing of radio programs across multiple stations in New York and other cities outlines scheduled musical concerts talk shows and orchestral performances for Friday evenings. Notable entries include Waldorf Orchestra Crino Trio Joe White tenor Beaux Arts Orchestra and Lido Venice Orchestra with time slots from 7:30 P M to 10:38 P M and various college and club programs across Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit and Chicago.
Governor John W. Martin of Florida says he will push for a ship canal across the Florida peninsula. He notes broad interest from Chicago lake cities New Orleans gulf coast California and Henry Ford of Detroit.
Governor Martin proposes a canal across northern Florida from Tampa to the Atlantic via Lake Harris and Lake George, connecting to Jacksonville. The route would shave about two thousand miles from sea journeys for vessels starting at the Mississippi mouth or other gulf ports.
A proposed inland waterway would connect Lake Michigan to the Gulf via the Mississippi Valley, with a Florida canal offering a quick Pacific-bound shortcut. Advocates note lower costs and direct access for Chicago and lake cities, while Governor Martin defers route decisions to the people.
California, Oregon and Washington show interest in Governor Martin's enterprise proposing a canal through Florida to create a water route for lumber fruit and other Pacific coast products to reach Atlantic coast ports.
Henry Ford is described as a doer of the word, not a hearer only, aligning with Bible commandments. The note highlights his interest and active stance in applying religious principles to his work and philosophy.
Mand plans to deploy ships from the lakes into the Atlantic heading to Jacksonville and then around Florida to Gulf ports. He seeks a shorter passage and is described as a man who favors shortcuts.
Florida senators seek cooperation from Michigan Illinois Ohio Wisconsin Louisiana Texas California Oregon and Washington to spur national government action in digging a canal. They argue it could cut fifteen hundred miles off the water route between New York and New Orleans.
The speaker argues the country lost cash customers in war and must rely on interstate trade. Proposes a Florida ship canal, Chicago to the gulf via Mississippi, and a Great Lakes ocean canal from Buffalo through New York. Notes France and Germany dig canals while the United States does not.
The document mentions an income tax explanation that is not expected to be seen until tomorrow. The phrase “Answer given to morrow” signals an impending response or clarification from authorities. The tone suggests a scheduled disclosure rather than an immediate release.
For deep chest colds apply hot towels over throat and chest to open pores, then massage Vicks briskly for five minutes. Spread thickly and cover with a flannel cloth. Vapors carry medication to air passages and lungs and inhalation continues overnight.
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