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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
4
The piece muses on rapid technological progress from air travel to radio, noting how signals and conversations travel instantly. It touches on terms of office, public sentiment, and the idea of counting political terms as longer or shorter than official time.
Leslie M. Shaw argues against an open shop while Calvin Coolidge remains constitutionally president. The piece supports banning concealed weapons, noting the American Bar Association and House actions, and suggests total prohibition everywhere for public safety. It contends peace officers should use rifles and that even criminals would seek armed pistols.
A satirical riff asks what happens if standardized tests like Binet become a qualification for public office. It mocks a hypothetical candidate Bill who boasts no schooling and invites constituents to tell him how to run the city, questioning merit and expertise in leadership.
An article explains how US postal orders allow sending money abroad without leaving the country. It details the flow of orders, exchange settlements with foreign postal services, and how the Post Office avoids cash transfers while earning a foreign exchange gain of 429047.87 dollars in the past fiscal year.
Hull authorities recovered a bean-bag later found to contain a time bomb in a bank lobby. The thief, Dexter Lane, identified as an anarchist, had joined a game of catch with William and Ralph Winters from Hull.
Actuaries claim life expectancy rose by ten years in fifty years due to infant care and overall longevity. Quick answers cover topics from Long Island potato variety to California gold discovery, Japanese and American air forces, floating illusion origins, and Christmas decorative sawdust dye safety.
The piece notes lingering zeal for royalty even in modern times. It cites the Prince of Wales and the allure of noble titles drawing American fortunes abroad. A Chinese sage advocates restoring the young Manchu emperor, arguing a king with foreign blood governs with less interference.
Reports from Bedford Massachusetts say cotton manufacturers cut wages by 10 percent for 32000 workers. Unions are voting on a strike that could lead to a lockout, disturbing a reportedly prosperous year.
The writer condemns American buyers demand for English goods and notes English patriotism favors domestic wealth. It argues for more American made products and wages for American workers, urging appreciation of American opportunity.
The Rev. Dr. Van Dyke aged 72 and his 29 year old daughter will travel from New York to New Zealand to pursue trout fishing. The journey highlights a specialized sport excursion involving a clergy member and his family.
A commentary asserts New Zealand offers the best trout fishing in the world, noting an aging, educated reader of 72 pondering life priorities. It argues ancient instincts drive humans to distant catches, even as telescopes suggest nearer pursuits.
The Turkish hero Halli, famed for capturing General Townshend and ten thousand troops at Kut, is now shown to have rejected Britain's offer of ten thousand dollars.
The text notes a supposed bribe of 10 million to release Townshend and his men and questions how Mayor Hylan might gain 60 million yearly by raising New York streetcar fares to 8 cents, contrasting the two figures and noting the heroic refusal.
The United States and Mexico will discuss fair division of Colorado River waters. The text states rain falling on U S territory is owned by the U S people while rain that falls on Mexico should belong to Mexico, and notes irrigation needs of U S lands depend on river water.
Policy statement urges using all Colorado River water for power and irrigation within United States soil. It allows possible exception for water already allocated to power or irrigation enterprises developed in Mexico.
Listings for January 14 across WEAF Boston Detroit and more show multiple music acts orchestras and lectures. Entries include cantata and soprano performances at WEAF and WMAQ with a noted note on possible minor schedule changes.
The program lists acts at 4:00 and 6:00 and 8:00 PM on the Pacific Coast Standard Time, including Francis Orehaetre, Menem Hawi, and Paris Amiste with Wolohan's Californians. An orchestra and various musical numbers fill the evening lineup.
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