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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
4
A reflective scripture verse appears with a quotation from 2 Samuel 14 14 about human frailty and the inevitability of death. The line frames a devotional thought comparing life to water spilled on the ground.
The piece argues that France should pay reparations but will not, while U S business interests would press for action if it increased sales. It asserts that debts will be settled in a related way and denounces the idea of using us as German reparations collectors. Politicians in both nations are said to follow game rules, not idealism.
An American engineer H C Pfaff unveils a light efficient steam engine for aircraft claiming long life and low fuel cost. The piece also discusses radio's rise against theater and Frohman’s view that competition will spur better plays and broader artistic offerings.
The public considers steam propulsion as a potential step toward modern transportation. A new drive could be powered by flexible engines easier to operate than gasoline motors and cheaper to run per mile for fuel and upkeep.
The article discusses a beauty system shared by a Follies actress emphasizing health, cleanliness, and restraint. It cites a claim that nine of ten American women could look equally beautiful by following rigorous habits of exercise, strict meals, eight hours of sleep, and simple off stage dress.
Washington ledger details European debts to the United States, noting France's large bill and the looming February 9 expiry of the World War Debt Funding Commission. It outlines funded portions, amortization rates, and the push to extend the commission to manage negotiations with Britain, France, and others.
The article notes chagrin in the United States over France delaying negotiations and discusses a possible U S note to France for a clear intent. It explains American policy favors annual payments in full while avoiding undue taxation, and seeks to keep debtor incomes sufficient to develop resources and sustain trade to ensure eventual full repayment.
A compilation of brief questions and answers covers elements and atoms, Robert Todd Lincoln’s role, largest and smallest U S counties, state legislatures in session, Christmas waits in England, rubber tires on concrete, mineral composition, Admiral Dot and Major Atom, Sarah J Hale’s magazine, subordinate clause tense, and locomotive coal gas explosions.
The piece laments slow national progress in aviation while noting rapid London Berlin air service at 4 hours and projections of transatlantic flights in 20 hours. It contrasts adventurous schemes with a call for bold development and investment in air travel.
The record notes that 8000 years before Christ thumb and finger prints were used for identification. It cites Chinese practice of using prints to identify laborers paid off, highlighting early forensic and administrative use.
Mr. Bogren, a Navy expert, asserts that no two humans share the same fingerprints or brains across thousands of years, and he links this to human change and progress.
An observer notes that of more than four hundred million dollars spent since the war and about one thousand million during the war, only twenty airplanes are deemed fit for service, highlighting waste and graft in military spending.
Sugar, oil and railroad firms push massive mergers creating vast industrial units. Analysts foresee single entities dominating sectors like steel, though Judge Gary’s conservative stance may curb such consolidation.
The speaker claims machines cost about seventy million dollars per unit for average machines and argues Europe builds them for 1800 dollars. They say a country spending 400 million more will see Calvin Coolidge acquire flying machines, suggesting starting with 1,000 abroad where the craft are known to fly.
A public figure cautions that large ventures require public oversight to prevent hidden deals. If citizens fail to monitor one big concern they cannot police multiple smaller ones. The remark emphasizes transparency and vigilance in economic policy.
The passage argues that high overheads arise in wasteful competition. If ten milk wagons and five baker wagons from ten companies arrive on a block, residents would pay for eight unnecessary wagons, while the pub Ne covers the entire bill.
The market mostly rose yesterday with railroads leading gains as cotton and wheat prices followed. Call money fell to 3 percent, signaling ample liquidity. Investors await further moves as speculative activity cools and stray bears watch for momentum.
Elmer Schlesinger of Chadbourne Stanch Levy says the coming year will be a boom like no living person has seen. He cautions to avoid selling short and warns against reckless moves in the market.
Henry Ford loaded 3,000 automobiles on his ship Oneida in New York harbor yesterday and sent the load to Jacksonville New Orleans and Houston. The message notes Ford as a business man with vast industrial resources and hints at upcoming developments such as an all metal Ford airplane.
Large crowd attends Sunday night prayer meeting at the M E church. Mrs. Join Jackson ill with pneumonia. Caster Bobo made a business call in Athens Monday. Mr and Mrs Will Jackson of Columbus return home due to his mother’s illness. Joe Wilbur of Mineral stayed with his parents over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lustre Bobo visit their parents.
The lawyer cites a long standing tradition of sealing documents using the phrase hereto and seal, claiming the practice dates back to ancient Egypt as part of the formal closing of deeds and agreements.
The text notes a family returning to Akron with their sister Ruth Bobo accompanying them to seek employment. It mentions Mrs. Flossie McLain’s illness and that Caster Bobo and Luster Sickles are running a saw mill on the E. R. Hugg farm near Mineral.
In Dublin area, Irish farmers armed with face protectors form a rough line of defense against hornets. They advance in a disciplined, military pace as they scour the fields, aiming to end hornet intrusions.
In a countryside effort with a singular aim, authorities push to remove every hornet nest in sight. The campaign emphasizes rapid, organized action to reduce hornet threats to farms and communities.
Pauline Frederick, stage and screen actress, wins a divorce from her third husband Dr. Charles Rutherford, a Seattle physician. The actress testified Rutherford deserted her. her true name given as Beatrice Rutherford.
Comprehensive listing of programs across stations from Navy bands to orchestras and stories. Includes timings for Philadelphia Chicago New York Pittsburgh Buffalo Oakland and more with orchestras, recitals, children's programs and news notes. Notes potential schedule changes and late adjustments.
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