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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1926
Page
4
A compact quotation mirrors Shakespeare about generosity and judgment. It notes that what is given to others tends to return in praise, even if the giver appears foul. The line emphasizes moral reciprocity and perception.
In a northern movie house the audience salutes Dixie with unexpected ardor as the civil war tune stirs memories of Gettysburg and Vicksburg. An automaker argues improved roads could cut car costs to eight cents a mile, saving about 1.2 billion dollars yearly at 15 million cars at 4,000 miles each.
The piece argues that Mexico is the main source of labor pelts and questions immigration policy as Mexicans flood the Southwest. It notes 150,000 plus Mexican laborers crossing the border annually, 2.5 million in the U.S., with 400,000 in Texas and 250,000 in California, and contrasts employer appeal with concerns about assimilation and race.
An educator argues that good disposition matters as much as talent and education. Temperament and health influence personal growth and material achievement, and the combination of a positive outlook with ability yields the best outcomes.
A fragment argues for spending money to improve travel, noting benefits such as saving travel time and comfort, bringing urban markets nearer the countryside, and promoting social intercourse among residents. The writer cites Gavin’s plan as a rationale.
The directory notes Greater Detroit reaches 1,561,437, up 162,587 in one year as the nation enjoys rapid growth. It claims population rise exceeds two percent and asserts business and prosperity grow even faster, urging gratitude.
The eruption of Popocatépetl terrifies locals as a belief lingers that a god is angered. Ancient priests might have sacrificed victims to appease the deity, a practice now rejected as modern science seeks to explain volcanic activity.
A joint legislative committee plans to amend the Volstead act but is unlikely to succeed. Prohibition will remain in the constitution, at least until those now in the cradle are grown. A determined prohibition minority opposes change even if a majority favors it.
Dick Sharp asserts prohibition is essential beyond virtue, noting modern machinery demands a dry workforce. He cites wartime evidence that flyers and workers often drank between flights, calling for sobriety among operators, repairers, and builders to ensure safe, capable performance.
A severely disturbed woman was taken to St. Josephs Hospital chapel for an exorcism in Latin. The demon spoke through her, naming Beelzebub as the possessor and promising to depart by 2 pm. it finally left around 5:30 pm, after which the patient began to improve.
A curious medieval miracle is described as occurring daily in the Middle Ages when demons were numerous. The piece notes the demon’s return to business at the old stand amid modern radios, cars, and newspapers, voicing irritation at changing times.
Congressman Berger of Wisconsin introduces a resolution urging President Coolidge to condemn Mussolini for harsh fascist methods against a religious political Masonic and trade union group. He argues governments should mind their own business and expects Coolidge to avoid dictating Italy’s affairs.
Fragment discusses an authoritarian stance toward a daughter and a punitive remedy described as a cotton implementation. The text uses archaic phrasing and contrasts with animal metaphors like bulldogs and wild cats to illustrate control and obedience.
Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work outlines a broad reclamation plan to recover 452 million acres of idle land across the United States. He urges converting neglected east coast soils and deforested northern lands into productive farms, stressing profitability, market access, and shorter transport routes.
Charles P. Stewart profiles Congressman Huddleston and colleagues LaGuardia Berger and Rainey as the House’s sharpest humorists. He notes Huddleston’s satirical praise of party harmony masks partisan critique, with Longworth and other speakers also delivering lively, witty remarks in Washington.
The text answers Q and A style queries about the Union Stock Yards in Chicago as the world’s largest livestock market with vast yard capacity. It notes Mrs Surratt’s approximate age at death around 48, and identifies Elizabeth Akers Allen as the author of a poem. It also discusses insect blood circulation and tracheal oxygen delivery in detail.
A New York scene recounts meeting comedian Frank McIntyre and recalls a headline writers moment. The narrator jokes about two fake obits and a departing tenant story as a playful behind the scenes look at press life.
Saw Harry Thaw perform again on Broadway with a ten day cadence while Ruth Con ley’s Charleston knee raises concerns about the turbulent dance scene. Mayor James Walker is noted for tickling the ivories during News paper Club events as Max Hoffman Jr. performs in theatres and night clubs continuing his family’s show business legacy. Rae Samuels, the blue streak of vaudeville, is recalled from a 15 year old Chicago discovery as Gilbert Swan signs off.
A dense listing of radio station call signs, locations, and nightly programming spanning multiple time zones. It details concerts, orchestras, studio segments, vocal and instrumental programs, and featured artists organized by station and regional time, from Portland to Los Angeles and beyond.
The piece describes a playful evening scene where a father and baby interact in a series of games. The baby calls for her dad and the father bonds through games on the floor, with the baby climbing and tumbling. The activity ends at bedtime with the father relieved and tired.
The Haberdasher notes golfers found standard knickerbockers uncomfortable for golf. Designers added four inches to the inside seam, creating the plus fours for a longer leg. Pilgrims were the Mayflower settlers from Holland, while Puritans came from England.
The piece muses on dissatisfaction and desire, urging acceptance of what one has. It reflects on wishing as part of life, noting even riches cannot fulfill all wants. It mentions bears in Chicago shedding fur as a sign of spring and ends with a playful observation about dumb animals.
Two speakers discuss a planned appendicitis operation for one of them next week. The exchange shows concern about the outcome and hopes for a smooth procedure.
A humorous note describes Willie trying to place a mud turtle in his sister’s bed after failing to find a frog. The quirky mishap highlights a playful, if odd, household prank.
Humorous note praises a husband who yields to his wife by keeping a cat at home. He even feeds the cat while the wife is away, leaving condensed milk and a can opener on the floor as an offering.
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