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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1926
Page
4
A verse from Ecclesiastes laments the grasshoppers and the end of life. Seneca adds death as punishment or gift, noting it has been a favor to many as mourners fill the streets.
The Lorain city council votes to ban all dances modern or suggestive, excluding traditional dances. Critics call the ruling a relic of the 19th century while praising women's tennis and advancing views on gender terms in sport.
A Kentucky bill bans teaching any evolution theory that denies biblical creation or claims human descent from animals. Fines target teachers and employers of those doctrines, reflecting a broader clash with scientific teaching and alternate economic theories as Ohio State professors defend exposing methods over advocacy.
A call for the United States to file and publish treaties with the League of Nations in Geneva. The practice, already common among nations, is framed as courtesy and good faith to aid correspondents, statesmen, and historians, aligning with long standing international ideals.
A garbled passage discusses the Philippines and Iran in terms of adoption and manifest destiny, implying debates over self government and colonial reach, though the text is unclear and fragmented.
Arthur Brisbane notes that time and distance seem mental concepts to some thinkers. He argues floods and plagues, and personal tragedies like a child struck by a car, provoke lasting horror when they occur near us. The piece emphasizes empathy and immediacy of distant suffering.
The piece contrasts Cartes moving Tutankhamun artifacts to a museum with Bolsheviki looting Romanoff tombs, noting the same act prompts differing judgments. It argues time and distance shape views on stealing from royal tombs and questions moral distinctions between past and present plunder.
Professor Dibble of the Carnegie Institute of Technology says it will soon be possible to broadcast heat waves as we broadcast sound waves. He envisions burning coal at the mine and oil at the well while vast piles of slash heat distant communities, delivering warmth to millions.
A serious scientist asserts that icebergs drifting southward threaten ships by creating icy currents that lower surface temperatures, but they can be destroyed at their source to curb danger.
The passage envisions humans wielding vast power to control Earth by harnessing solar tides and atmospheric systems. It claims fertility and climate would be directed by human will, with deserts and swamps subject to manipulation.
Senator Williams of Missouri says joining the world court would compel the United States to enter the League of Nations and share its responsibilities. The stance reflects a shift among some lawmakers toward keeping the U.S. out of the court.
The note ponders if Calvin Coolidge will back the idea that the United States needs European guidance. It recalls Washington who believed the nation could self govern and should avoid European entanglements, noting population comparisons with today's New York City.
The piece argues for keeping U S policy independent of a European court or League of Nations amid hostility to Americans. It cites Ocala Florida where seventeen masked women whipped a woman, left her unconscious, and she was treated in a hospital, with no arrests cited. It adds an aside about women’s expected lifelong fidelity and a quote on forgiveness from Schopenhauer.
The account claims Peary took a single companion on the final 120 mile push to the North Pole a Black aide cited as essential for language hut building and dog team handling while Peary allegedly preferred to be the sole white proposer of the historic achievement MacMillan counters with a different view noting the aide’s skills and cheerful conduct in the expedition context
Local notes cite corn harvests of 149 bushels and growing interest in professional football as Red Grange draws large crowds and public attention. The mix shows farm results and athletic fame shaping community excitement.
The Navy reports increased airplane based weather observations at Anacostia to improve upper air data. Daily flights with aerological observers begin, using aerographs to record temperature humidity and pressure while notes on clouds are taken. Forecast centers broadcast twice daily and the effort aids research into storm behavior and forecast accuracy.
Charles P. Stewart notes Liberia may soon be a key rubber supplier to the United States as American interests back large scale development. He observes Liberia’s American origins, current financial oversight, and the anticipated influx of Americans working there and visiting.
In New York a reporter warns visitors about pricey night life near Carnegie Halls. A visit to a local cellar coffee cost $1.60 per cup and $2 cover, plus $7 for coffee and table. Billy Rose's Fifth Avenue club charged $10 per person for its opening, with patrons turned away. Moral: bring a sizable bank roll.
The piece notes a 45 minute dancing record by a Boston girl and a prize for tango in 1914. It reports high prices for Maxfield Parrish works and Cezanne sales at the Quinn collection, while Liberia’s social divides and a colonial-era hierarchy are described amid commerce in rubber and ivory.
Charleston endurance contests surge in night clubs with Harriette, a performer from Gertrude Hoff man’s lineup, setting a record by dancing for a short, unspecified duration.
Western and Pacific time bands feature orchestras, vocal acts, and soloists at 6:30 pm to 11 pm. Stations include KDEA WLW WIZ WHE WABC KGO and many others with varied programs such as orchestras, dances, piano solos, and international broadcasts.
A light verse about old fashioned baby rocking and humming to soothe infants. It notes fathers who cannot sing yet try anyway and finds humor in the draggy monotone that calms a tired child. The piece ends with a wry reference to jokes about originality.
A witty mix of proverb and floral nods suggests residents once guarded by glass walls now choose peaceful expression over harsh remarks. The line hints at local tensions and a culture of careful communication.
A brief note reflects on marriage as a lesson about love, suggesting some people only learn what love is by tying the knot. The remark hints at social attitudes toward romance and commitment in a reflective tone.
The speaker argues revenge is rarely sweet and warns that seeking payback benefits the wrongdoer more than the avenger. It suggests letting harm pass preserves self respect and avoids joining the wrongdoer’s lowered moral level.
A family debates what to call their dog as a pet. The hound, alternately named Pete Trixy and Cutey in quick succession, ignores the family quarrel and remains unmoved by the 70 fret.
A collage of quotes from papers notes a triumphant look suggesting Florida success or secret Charleston training, while a Cincinnati Times-Star remark questions life as a comic strip. A Zanesville Signal line wonders why girls leave home and cites men leaving due to taxes.
Investigation reveals cross word puzzle words challenged the group dubbed dear things who pursued the task with unusual expertise in a local effort described by Toronto Tribune reporters.
A short note from Defiance Crescent News describes a rural scene where two boys abandon farm chores, seeking an easier path and less labor, highlighting themes of rebellion and youthful examination of duty.
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