Fragments and Philosophers Stone Quotation Pair
A compact reflection notes gathering fragments to avoid loss. An ancient saying links frugality to wisdom, invoking a monkish line about living within means and a biblical verse about John.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
4
Masses gain from wide automobile ownership says AFL official
AM. ALTH OF THE MASSES ATHEW WOLL vice-president of the American Federation of Labor says the latest official figures show one automobile for every six persons in the United States. He notes the tone is one of rising purchasing power and widespread savings. He adds that a nation where people are well off is invincible and cites high wage earners’ share of savings. He also comments on New York stories about a barber shop run by ladies with a tone of bemused astonishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Mable
New York
Kansas City
Tragedy Stalks a Lone Hermit in Oklahoma
An old hermit in Ingersoll Oklahoma, living in a shack with his cat and dog, kills a boy after his dog is killed and pleads for execution. He seeks death rather than life, and faces electrocution at the state penitentiary on March 15. The case is framed as a stark critique of civilization and social fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll
Okla
Myo
Pois
Oklahoma
Her
New York Embraces Unusual Lady Barber Trend
A New York observer notes newspapers’ excitement over a woman who runs a barbershop for male patrons, seeing it as a sign New York is catching up with evolving trends. The piece suggests the novelty and social implications of a female barber serving men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Archbishop Leads Catholic Faction in Mexico War
The war office reports Archbishop Orozco Y. Jimenez of Guadalajara at the head of devoted followers bearing the banner Viva Cristo Rey. The government warns the troubles may continue for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexican War Office
Orozco Y. Jimenez
Guadalajara
Christ the King
Coolidge Frames Mexican Question as Property Confiscation
President Calvin Coolidge states the Mexican question asks whether American citizens' property in Mexico can be confiscated without compensation. He answers no, a reply he says will suit the average American. The remark underscores U.S. stance on property rights amid Mexican tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
President Coolidge
Mexico
Coolidge
Tobacco ad chief urges women targeted smoking appeal
George Hill of a major American tobacco firm argues women smoke and advertising should be built to appeal to them. He forecasts a flood of "lady's cigarette" campaigns and says success hinges on strong visuals and the words THEY BEAUTIFY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hill
Big American Tobacco Company
Hill
Mind over matter claims and medical cautions
The article questions Christian Scientists claims that mind power can affect physical illness. It cites Mr. Boyd testing drugs on fifty students with half receiving real medication and half milk, and notes beliefs in hypodermic saline cures. It warns mind over matter won t cure cancer or heal teeth or broken bones and cautions against overreliance on mind power from local doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Seventeen year old swimmer strikes it rich in vaudeville
George Young after swimming the Catalina channel hits the vaudeville circuit earning $1,009 a night. He plans to buy his mother a Beverly Hills house with a pool and projection room rather than a small California bungalow. The piece notes big fortunes and court awards for stars and a condemning view of fame and aging. Charlotte empress dies after influenza and insanity during Mexico upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Catalina Channel
California
Beverley Hills
Howard Gould
Charlie Chaplin
Gould
Chaplin
Charlotte
Maximillian
Mexico
Viner Co
Wayne
Ind
Letter sale echoes Poe and Franklin in brisk auctions
A January 18 1927 sale saw Edgar Allan Poe fictional figure’s letter bought by James F Drake for 3600 dollars while a Benjamin Franklin correspondence about the 1754 peace treaty fetched 1900 dollars. The whimsical pairing highlights high value placed on historic letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Allen Poe
James F. Drake
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Maps for Aviators Demand More Accurate Air Charts
Washington reports rising demand for aviation maps as pilot navigation shifts from sight to charts. Col. E. Lester Jones of the Coast and Geodetic Survey urges up-to-date topographic maps showing elevations and features, noting only about 40 percent of the U.S. is currently covered and promising rapid, long-term improvements within ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce
Coast and Geodetic Survey
E. Lester Jones
United States
Colonel Jones
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Edgemont
The
Eighth Avenue Seeks New Name Amid Subway Rush
In New York City the once notorious Eighth Avenue begins shedding its hard edge as a new subway advances. The area, tied to gang history, sees cranes, rock heaps, and rising businesses signaling a future transformation toward a more polished, modern corridor.
New Name Sought for Old Street in Manhattan
A column notes proposals to rename a historic stretch of Manhattan, with many urging a true Main Street label for New York. It describes Eighth Avenue from Greenwich Village to the uptown belt as a mix of aging shops, second hand districts, Greek coffee clubs, and near Broadway theater zones, hinting at changing times ahead.
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New York
Eight’ Avenue
America
Eighth Avenue
Greenwich Village
Questions and Answers Quiz on Weights and Places
A reader Q A quiz covers birth weight of elephants 160 to 200 pounds a 700 count of religious works in 1025 and the 132 square mile Virgin Islands. The Washington Monument bends slightly under a copper wire 174 feet long with a suspended plane t vessel. Arlington graves total 364606.
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United States Zoological Park
EB. A
The
Virgin Islands
Washington
Arlington
iF Closethad Convenience and Service Qualities
The article praises iF Closethad for its convenience and outstanding service. It highlights reliable availability, responsive staff, and a user friendly ordering process that enhances customer satisfaction and trust.
Ohio University Teams Suffer Defeat as McArthur Edges In
The Ohio University second basketball squad fell 23 to 19 to McArthur High School at McArthur. Athens hosted a Science Club talk by Dr. Oscar Crisman on a United States University concept. Athens sees new Ath ens Physical Culture club with basement quarters in the Athens National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
McArthur High School
McArthur
Science Club
Oscar Crisman
United States University
Athens Physical Culture Club
Athens
Athens National Bank
Ten Years Ago The Establishment Of A Great Con
A fragment notes the creation of a great con ten years prior, with brief hints at its scale and impact. The incomplete text references formation and public attention but lacks specific names places or outcomes.
Akron Defeats Ohio University In 28 22 Matchup
In a tight contest at the Ohio gymnasium Akron University edged Ohio University 28 to 22. The Athens county board of education issued a complete course of study for village and rural schools compiled by County Superintendent Alex Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron University
Ohio University
Santo
Ohio Gymnasium
Athens County Board of Education
Alex Root
A Lesson on Life in Nicaragua
Rodney Dutcher outlines Nicaragua with its borders Honduras and Costa Rica. He notes Managua as capital and Leon as the largest city, describes climate by region, and lists exports like coffee sugar and bananas. The piece covers agriculture education government military and foreigner rights under the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicaragua
Honduras
Costa Rica
Managua
Leon
Nicaragua’s Government Structure and Presidential Rules
Article outlines Nicaragua’s 1911 constitutional framework with a Congress of Senate and Chamber of Deputies. It explains department representation, deputy and senator terms, age requirements, and election mechanics. It notes presidential selection by majority vote, with Congress or joint session in case of a tie, and a similarly chosen vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Congress
Classified section fuels local economy
A concise look at how classified ads in the newspaper support local commerce, jobs, and services. Readers buy and barter, while sellers reach nearby buyers, sustaining small businesses and community exchanges.
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