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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1925
Page
4
A concise reflection cites 2 Peter 1 10 urging diligence to make your calling sure The note adds that failures stem from lack of diligence rather than lack of means attributed to Alfred Mercier
Scientists explained a pillar in Chicago’s new union store shows a reddish liquid that resembled blood. Analysis found rotted plant matter mixed with iron oxide from ancient formation, debunking miraculous claims and noting the odd coincidence with Rome’s legends.
The piece muses on a Brisbane editorial prophecy that specialized eyesight will develop, with one eye reading for close detail and the other for distant vision. It wonders about brain size, telescope use, and the idea of two eyes alternating words or serving cross word tasks.
The Canadian National Railways announce locating dictionaries in all library equipped cars to aid crossword puzzlers crossing the continent. The note recalls days when train library users did not need dictionaries.
A quotable line contrasts statesmen who value correctness with the belief that a president becomes infallible once elected. The remark notes how power can warp judgment when in office.
Radio broadcasting is described as the safest method to reach an audience among various communication forms. It emphasizes direct reach, broad accessibility, and enduring clarity as key advantages for public messaging.
A witty line explains that columnists write to reach the end of the column, hinting at the craft of shaping a piece from start to finish. The remark frames writing as a process aimed at completing the planned column.
British economist Sir George Puish notes America has become a leading banking nation and must also be a major trader. He cites that in a decade America lent more than Britain had in centuries and lent to keep nations from starving, with the world paying for its surplus. Now America must buy to collect interest and repay loans.
Britain increases air defense with sixty one squadrons and over 100 million dollars planned for next year while seven new units join eighteen home defense squadrons. The United States proposes under 40 million dollars for air service amid interdepartmental disputes over spending and control. public urges a clear national air policy and parity with major powers.
The piece notes Secretary Slemp’s retirement and claims Coolidge runs a smoother White House due to innovations by Slemp, Clark, and others. It highlights the four key aides aiding daily duties and the shift to morning appointments to cut needless meetings.
The piece discusses Rockefeller support for German scientists, a Soviet Russia Japan China treaty forming a Europe Asia alliance, and US friction with Russia and Japan over capitalism and Asian inclusion. It predicts future air lines and notes India’s scientist proving invisible light and Japan limiting hair styles for young women.
The article extols Forster Clark Welliver and a cadre of White House staff who shaped President Coolidge’s administration. It highlights Forster’s decades of service, Clark’s intimate access, Welliver’s fact mastery, and their combined efficiency, amiability, and influence on policy and speechmaking enhancing the president’s steady governance.
The remark cautions that safety relies on providence for vulnerable groups. It notes Asia faces troubles and warns that teaching masses to hate abroad could drive hostility closer to home.
The piece contrasts China’s rail chaos and Japan’s heavy Parliament security with U.S. Congress pay raises and a fragile home defense. It warns that if major American cities were bombed or gas attacked, 2,500 police would not suffice to shield officials, implying broader vulnerability.
The airship Los Angeles completed a twelve hour trip from Lakehurst New Jersey to Bermuda aboard with helium gas. Authorities say the dirigible travels at about sixty miles per hour and presents comparable safety to rail or sea travel.
The piece muses on education’s practicality, contrasts British and American mindsets, and notes Brenner border realities after the war. It cites Sir Esme Howard on Anglo American peace and comments on travel freedoms and passport controls in Europe.
The passage lists auto race dates across multiple cities in 1925 including Los Angeles Fresno Charlotte Indianapolis Altoona Syracuse and with inconsistent spellings and dates. It also includes multiple questions about filbert nut cultivation, child labor industry employment statistics from 1920 Census and a note on console table terminology.
A dense listing of radio programs across multiple stations with times. Entries include Lambert Operette Secret at 10:30 PM on WGBS New York and various performances, talks, and music features across WANG Richmond Hill WOR Newark and others through late night.
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