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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1927
Page
4
A brief quotation page presents verses from Ecclesiastes and Shakespeare about influence and temptation. The lines warn that associating with bad company or touching pitch defiles one. The item offers reflective sayings in a concise, period-appropriate voice.
A reflective essay argues that George Washington remains a towering, semi legendary figure in American memory. It notes wide discussion and new books renew interest while rejecting both reverent hero worship and harsh demonization. Washington’s role as founder endures despite time.
Athens county Department of Public Health orders all dogs tied for sixty days to curb a mad dog threat. Sheriff Williams directs a deputy to shoot any dog seen at large as several does were bitten Monday. Public danger rises if precautions lapse.
The All-Canadian Ship Channel Anada revival proposes a 449 mile waterway from Georgian Bay via French River and Lake Nipissing to the Ottawa River and St. Lawrence. It includes 28 miles of canal with 23 locks and could power hydro plants, drawing Ontario and U S interest and affecting the St. Lawrence joint development plan.
Arthur Brisbane writes a satire about Aimee Semple McPherson fake drowning scandal and her New York gospel tour to night clubs. He mocks the devil and Billy Sunday comparisons while noting McPherson’s stance on theater and cosmetics in youth culture.
A message from Michael Friedsam of New York City to the New York state Senate argues that the Baumes law sending habitual criminals to life jail will be unnecessary if education reaches its highest purpose and broadest development. The note presents a solemn view of crime waves and social reform.
The quotation frames public schools as the nation’s beacon offering light and hope. Education is described as a remedy against crime, superstition, and vice, likened to sunlight that cures social ills.
Sports writers hailed Maloney and Delaney as magnifiicent gladiators while photographers captured their refined sides at home. The crowd of 19,590 paid 201725 to witness the fight, with some tickets selling for 100 dollars beyond the regular 22 dollar price.
The French Canadian DeLaney real name Ovila Chapdelaine uses a shortened ring name. Maloney, real name Maloney, won the fight, reportedly because he weighs about thirty pounds more than Chapdelaine.
Thirteen young men at a Baltimore university form an anti death by own action club to counter a perceived tendency among students to kill themselves. They plan psychology courses and study habits of thought to help peers avoid self harm. Some compare running away from life to fleeing in battle.
A public statement urges recognizing death by one’s own hand as cowardice and disgrace. It stresses that true courage means facing battle and rejecting self destruction, condemning those who would abandon their courage.
A telephone operator walked away with a substantial casino prize after selecting the winning numbers. Her win showcases how quick luck can change a day.
A compact reflection notes that work and leisure share appeal and challenge. The piece hints at balance, hints of humor, and the everyday tug between productivity and rest. It reads like a light musing on workplace culture and personal attitudes toward labor.
Article outlines a shift to manufactured gas for home heating as coal and oil costs rise. It recalls early gas use in towns with cooperative wells and flaring street lights, then notes advantages of self regulating gas systems and industry push to expand domestic gas heating.
Writer Gilbert Swan analyzes the New York stage's push toward nude displays and explicit language. He cites modern plays, raided productions, and night club gigs as examples of sensationalism aimed at attracting audiences, with police intervention noted for provocative shows.
The carrier of the thurible in a church procession is called a thurifer. Historically the role was always filled by a dedicated officiant who carried the censer during rites.
The article notes Governor Cox signing the Reynolds presidential suffrage bill. It discusses Austria-Hungary’s war position, U boat decree, and U S requests. Railroads rush food to Manhattan amid New York shortages. Also reports DAR colonial tea, Beta Theta Pi gathering, Ohio University beat Parkersburg UMC A 26 to 17, and Bryan’s Columbus address before 1 000 at the Board of Trade.
Washington observes a brewing wet and dry clash within the Republican Party as Butler and Borah threaten to flood the next national convention with their oratory. The party remains officially dry while intra party tensions and potential planks on law enforcement loom, with a large 1928 presidential plurality in mind.
Libelous letters are being mailed to local residents in Littlehampton England again, after a three year lapse. The anonymous notices accuse people and generate alarm in the town.
Renewed movement of the mountain on the right bank of the River Asche has caused heavy damage in several villages. No further details on casualties or exact locations are provided.
Advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a modern method to slim without exercise or diet. It claims glandular causes and widespread success over 19 years, urging readers to buy Marmola boxes from druggists and share results.
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