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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1927
Page
6
A clipped mix of a Bible quote Matthew 24 28 and a Shakespearean fragment notes eagles gathering and a line about men dying and worms not for love. The readable text includes biblical and theatrical language with misspellings and quotation marks.
Lead editorial recounts Athens police killing fifty to sixty dogs amid public outcry and disputes over value and legality. A caller demands compensation and threatens court action while officials defend following orders for public welfare. Matters include licensed and unlicensed dogs and varied breeds.
Glenn Frank president of the University of Wisconsin argues for an educational experiment where a daily newspaper is the sole textbook. He believes four years of guided reading with teachers could produce better informed graduates than traditional methods. He urges reading newspapers wisely and linking news to broader life understanding. A mix of brief notes follows on local incidents and curiosities.
California shines with rainfall and a booming economy as hotels fill and real estate buys surge. Wall Street activity remains strong, with bears retreating and a noted wealth shift toward Rockefeller fortune discussions. International tensions loom as Britain protects nationals and Moscow moves in. The vivid Shanghai scene contrasts with Western finance as a giant Chinese executioner image reflects era fears.
A turn-of-the-century discussion in Washington debates installment buying as a driver of growth and prosperity versus a potential snare. Proponents including Gino Walker argue it expands consumer access and raises living standards, while critics worry about overextension and wasteful spending.
A sensational report traces how Parisian fringe displays ignited a wave of risqué productions along Broadway. Directors defended it as art while audiences flocked to see progressively scant attire and provocative tableaux in a string of venues downtown and midtown.
A historical critique of vaudeville style shows in Manhattan, noting changing display methods from modest reveals to topless or gold daubed outfits. The piece reflects on audience reactions and the advertising lure of risqué performances, with mention of lobby talent and evolving stage decor.
A rough reader questions and answers page discusses reading habits about cartoons, asks about Woodrow Wilsons favorite dish, and notes that The Big Parade scenes were not filmed in France. It includes names like Dr Lehman and Mrs Jaffray.
News notes from twenty slars ago report Chubb of Ohio University serving as judge in a Michigan collegiate oratorical contest. Also: Athens officials convict coal miners for drunkenness, Ralph Bingham entertains at Athens concert, sorority receptions, two American women die at sea aboard the Laconia sinking, Germany’s stance tied to neutrality, Athens high school music event, and President Wilson gains foreign affairs powers with two limits.
Rodney Dutcher reports on the Great Mace as the House of Representatives symbol of authority. The mace, four feet high with ebony rods and a silver eagle, rests beside the speaker’s desk and has rarely been used in recent decades.
Regular sermons at M P church. visits with relatives in Albine and Columbus. Grange supper at Summit Grange. Harvey Nichols funeral in town. travelers from Trimble visit due to illness. Mrs Mery Baughman guest. Nora Frink and two children visiting relatives in Carbondate. Mrs Hailand Green staying with her mother in Athons.
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