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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1926
Page
4
A compact contemplation urges discipline of the self aligning heart and body. The text quotes Paul on self control and Browne on conquering inner impulses, urging personal captivity to achieve higher restraint.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio valued Athens Home Telephone at 400000 dollars and outlined plans for future finance to support upgraded equipment possibly an automatic exchange. A Rhinelander Wisconsin fire destroyed its plant on December 21 and left 6500 residents without service for 31 days, crippled business and social life, and showed the urgent need for a fireproof facility.
Nebraska finally takes possession of the $250,000 estate of the late John O Connor who died 13 years ago. Claims from more than 1000 persons to share the estate have been disallowed by the courts. O Connor died without kinsfolk or a will, with hundreds asserting relations as children or widows.
A letter from Congressman Martin L. Davey criticizes federal employees as time killers and buck passers. He argues government red tape and weak leadership hinder efficiency and urges businesslike reforms while noting capable personnel exist but are stymied by entrenched authority.
Writer tours the Sacramento valley from Oakland to Rio Vista Isleton Ryde and Walnut Grove praising its unending potential. He highlights vast farms vast green hills levee systems water from the Sacramento River and immense production in pears asparagus and other crops.
The Ward Baking company led by W. B. Ward and his brother built a national bread empire from a Rochester start in 1910 11 and Buffalo 1913. The Ward trio with General and Continental form the Big Three controlling many plants from coast to coast and into Canada with daily bread output in the millions.
An evocative reminiscence describes the vanishing of Manhattan’s famed midtown mansions, prohibition era saloons, and Temple Emanu El minarets as developers replace them with sleek apartments. The piece laments a shifting skyline and the erasure of a slower, older world amid rapid modernization.
Gilbert Swan laments urban ruthlessness in Manhattan, contrasting old world landmarks with a relentless modern drive. The piece frames New York as a symbol of civilization’s decay and renewal, urging reflection amid ceaseless tearing down and rebuilding.
A compiled timetable lists stations from Newark to Los Angeles detailing daily lineups. Highlights include WEAF New York with Vincent Lopez and Chandler Quartet, KPO San Francisco orchestras, WGN Chicago concerts, and numerous regional hours for orchestras, vocalists, and dance programs.
In Washington on February 25 Fiorello LaGuardia argues air forces decide war outcomes. He, a WWI veteran and Italy crown knight, says surface armies cannot progress against air control and outlines an envisioned U S air force structure with training planes reserves and full combat groups. He advocates stopping wars but notes ships and carrier roles fade in importance.
A tired father faces a playful child at the door asking to play. He longs for rest but must entertain the youngster as blocks scatter and supper nears. The comic scenario ends with the father resigned to joining in the game for a dad’s duty.
A fragment hints at the value of a summer vacation bringing small positive changes and comfort. The text suggests many people lack the time or means to take a break, while advocating rest as beneficial amid daily pressures.
The speaker urges readers to plant flowers despite winter plans. Flowers please the Mrs and beautify the world. He warns that neglecting planting is a missed double opportunity and encourages starting now.
Statistics attributed to professor Ofergosh claim more drivers lose judgment than run out of gas on the road. The statement frames cognitive errors as a larger cause of incidents than fuel depletion.
The family bought a second hand auto and found fault with it. Mother and sister disputed issues while brother complained of something else. Yeathed kept the car and ran it to satisfaction. One day the car started knocking.
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