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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1926

Page

4

Saturday's Pick Best Pick Ego Radio Listing

Radio schedules list multiple stations with concert and orchestra programs. San Francisco Philadelphia Cleveland Schenectady Los Angeles feature dance tunes and symphony performances across evening slots. Programs include Little Symphony orchestras theatrical works and novelty acts.

San Francisco Calif Little Symphony Orchestra WIP Philadelphia Cleveland Ohio WGY Schenectady N. Y Tous Los Angeles N. S

Radio Listings and Music Programs Across Cities

Radio stations list evening programs and orchestral acts for cities including Kansas City Portland Denver and Los Angeles. Entries include WDAF KOA KGW KPO KFI KHJ with notes on time slots orchestras and vocal acts.

Pacific Time KGW Portland Ore Concoért KPO San Francisco Calif KFI Los Angeles KHJ

Thought for Today on hospitality and morality in schools

A reflection urges kindness to strangers citing Exodus and notes genuine hospitality from the heart. It laments lack of evangelism in high schools and asserts moral regrowth should come from youths in schools, not outsiders. It observes some mischief in high schools but denies viciousness, attributing it to street corners and pool rooms.

When to Spank

An educator advises spanking as a tool for young children to deter bad or dangerous acts. It is argued to be effective mainly up to age five or seven, with the method offering negative effects but no positive encouragement. For positive outcomes, reward desired accomplishments to make them pleasant.

A Representative Senate Closes Debate on World Court

The piece argues for cloture in the Senate to end prolonged debate on the World Court. It asserts a large majority favors the Court and urges final passage of the issue to proceed with the revenue bill. It contends minority obstruction undermines representative government and defends majority rule.

Senate Arguemce

War-Worship in History and School Texts

The piece notes indignation toward Superintendent McAndrew over claims that school histories overemphasize war. It asks why histories don’t balance Washington’s statesmanship with his military exploits and highlight peaceful growth eras and post Civil War development alongside battles.

McAndrew Chicago Public Schools George Washington Constitutional Assembly United States

Proctor Suggestions Aim to Steer High School Youth

A New York grand jury urges appointing proctors to advise high school students to stay on the straight path. It also calls for limiting expensive jewelry in public and banning toy guns. The panel argues these steps could curb robberies and curb material temptations among youth.

New York Grand Jury Simon

Uncle Sam and the World Court and the League

Arthur Brisbane questions when the United States might join the world court and League of Nations and at what cost. Henry Ford asks if America will subordinate its constitution and Monroe Doctrine to a European court and accept external enforcement of economic boycotts and war decisions.

Arthur Brisbane Sam World Court United States League of Nations Henry Ford Dearborn League Congress

Henry Ford Question on World Court Probed

Ford raises queries about submitting Asiatic immigration to a world court. Japan plans to present the issue once the court is functional. He also questions whether the southern states will submit Confederate bond payments from the Civil War to the world court.

Henry Ford Japan

Diplomatic Strain Echoes in Global Court Rhetoric

A speaker notes that questions fail to move policy as the nation faces a world court stage and awaits a clearer view of European diplomacy, signaling that understanding will advance beyond prior knowledge.

League Prize Opens for Architecture Competition

The League of Nations offers 120000 francs for an architectural competition. American architects are barred since the U S is not in the League yet. The prize equates to about $4800, a sum that American entrants can endure.

League of Nations

Paris crowds applaud Marcelle Par isys critic of France

The article notes loud nightly applause in Paris for Marcelle Par isys who denounces France as bloodthirsty and stingy. She claims French girls are taxed to pay debts to stubborn Americans, and says Europe does not love the United States. The world court will see the mockery when he sits as its joke.

Paris Marcelle Parisys France Europe

Turin Bulldog Defeats Circus Elephants in Odd Parade

An Italian bulldog from Turin charged a group of circus elephants, striking a trunk and sending the five pachyderms fleeing in panic. One elephant wedged itself at a stairway entrance as witnesses watched.

Alexander Turin

Confident Bulldog Compared to British Colony View

The speaker contrasts a bulldog’s self confidence with the nation’s lack of confidence under the current administration. George Washington is cited as possessing confidence, asserting that this nation is not a British colony.

Bulldog George Washington

Religious clerics clash over prayer in public schools

A mixed group of Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish ministers debated injecting religion into public schools. The discussion ended in a quarrel when a compromise proposal to read the ten commandments aloud daily was floated.

Religion sparks clash over public schools in meeting

A National Security league member calls Thou shalt not kill pacifist propaganda while Catholic and Protestant members claim their faiths were insulted. Atheists smile as debate asks to keep religion out of public schools and politics.

National Security League Jesus Christ

Private School Bias Alleged in College Admissions

Dr. John Lester argues snobbishness governs admissions with private school applicants favored over public school grads. Private school entries rose 23 percent while public high school applicants fell 20 percent, provoking a critique of democracy and notes that many graduates end up behind in real life.

John Lester

Radio progress cited as major 1925 advances

Washington reports the Navy lists three key 1925 radio advances. The Fourth National Radio Conference, short wave communication, and a new wave propagation theory promise cheaper sets and broader use. Experts foresee standardization, cross industry cooperation, and long distance viability with some limits.

Washington, D. C T. A. M. Craven A. S. Nw Navy Department Hoover

Lightning Strikes Dawes Quietly in Radio Row

Washington notes the vice president Charles G Dawes faced a radio speech misfire as he attacked the Senate. He apologized after naming Senator Copeland and Senator Reed, then claimed he meant no one, leaving him in a public perplexing bind.

Dawes Sen Jim Reed Senate Hoyle Missourian Senator Copeland Copeland Reed

Beggar Population in New York Hits 4500

In New York City the beggar population is estimated at 4500. The article notes diverse methods of alms seeking, including ragged attire and occasional money found on beggars. Though some use cars and motor homes, public awareness has grown and well-off beggars are increasingly rare.

New York

Beggars in the City Tell Hard Luck Tales for Gains

The narrator notes how beggars in the city exaggerate their plight to obtain aid and sympathy, describing his tactic of avoiding pity lines and delivering a practical response instead. He claims the ruse often works and reflects on the social dynamics of begging and deception.

Moocher Uses Old Money Gag On Broadway

A Broadway passerby, calling himself Jay, asks for a dime he vows to repay a thousand years hence. He admits using the age old line because new schemes fail, and he notes papers have run many tales of money plots.

Broadway Jay Frank

City Begging Funds Spark 1922 Donation Figures

Police records suggest as much as 36000000 dollars were donated to street beggars in 1922. A panhandler once earned about 50 dollars a day while a part time worker could net 26 dollars in an afternoon. Wealthy districts like Wall Street and Fifth Avenue appear to attract most of the largesse, with spotters noting high takings from various beggars and “cripple” actors.

Wall Street Fifth Avenue New York

Radio Broadcast Schedule Highlights Across Cities

A dense listing shows 8:30 concerts to 11:15 p.m. across stations from Lansing to Los Angeles. Entries include orchestras, soloists, vocal and instrumental programs, dance tunes, and international test programs with many stations in Chicago New York Philadelphia Cleveland and more.

Dcotra Are Lansing Mich Orchestra MCA Cazenovia N. Y DEA Tadenerem WBZ WCAE Pittsburgh WBBR Staten Island WRW Tarrytown WGBA Miami Fla Richmond Hill Washington, Dc Central Time Wbbm Say Chicago WOAW Omaha Neb WMAQ Ill WHT INI Wenr Kyw WCCO St. Paul Minneapolis WFAA Dallas Tex KFNF Shenandoah WMBB WLW Cincinnati Ohio WLIB WHAS Louisville WORD Chicago, Ill WLM Nashville WGY Schenectady KDKA WRNY York City Philadelphia Wea Springfield Mass Detroit WEAF New York City Edward Bowes Capitol Family Capitol Theater New i “Y. Ses WCAP WJAR WTA Atwater Kent Radio Hour Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink Florence Hardman WEEL WOR WCAKE WOC Meas Art WEAR Saat WTAG Warne Oy Hartford Stud Tim Word Ropu WBBM Til Calengo Studio St. Louis Orches Who Des Moines KPRC Houston Davenport Ltyle Symphony Orchestra Kansas City

The Very Idea by Hal Cochran Commuter

A narrator laments city air and seeks country life for his wife and three children. He relocates to a rural home, praising open spaces for kids and noting the strain of commuting on family life and health. The piece ends with a humbling quip about doctors and company.

Old Saying Sparks Reflections on Gender Roles

A quip about marrying and gender expectations prompts readers to consider societal norms. The remark highlights enduring themes of romance, identity, and cultural constraints in past communities.

Honest talk about meals and a thoughtful wife

A speaker asks what meal a good wife should prepare and plans she makes all day. The narrator admits not being hungry and reflects on appreciation for his partner’s effort behind the supper.

Fables In Fact On Corns And A Bright Side

A humorous tale about a man troubled by corns who finds relief after a solid week of no pain. He learns to see a bright side even while confined to bed, suggesting that misfortune can bring unexpected comfort.

Questions and Answers Trivia from a historic page

A collage of Q and A items covers trees used for poles, the Viceroy of India, mango cultivation, birth weights of bear cubs, the meaning of Hohenzollern, details of the Betis plane, repairing Sheffield Plate, Know Nothing motto origins, severe Florida storms, and patent fee refunds.

American Tree Association India SC. WL C. A Edward F. L. Wood E.L. A Florida California Hohenzollern Hohenzolliern Castle Zollern

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Athens Messenger American Newspaper Publishers Association Gadd Dies Associated Daiiies International News Servics W. Bush Publ H. Harris Ihie Soiese Homsenl Popes Wabash Avenue Egypt BY Frederic J. Haskin Graven Craven A. Hoyt Taylor U.S. Naval Reserve Force E. O. Hulbert U. S. Naval Research Laboratory Bellevue D. C National Research Council Earth Charles P. Stewart Messenger Washington Charles G. Dawes Charles G United States Senate Eastern Time FICR Cleveland, O Eee Cinatical Sta. & Hot Springs Ark Hal Cochran Sheffield Plate Know Nothing Party General Putnam Weather Bureau Tandon Schools
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