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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1927
Page
8
A fragmentary verse-like passage cites a line about ruling with a rod of iron and notes from a Voltaire-inspired view on firmness. The text includes a biblical reference and a terse aside about divine sides and stability.
Analyzing China’s rise of nationalism, the piece argues that a new national spirit, born from oppression, could transform China and influence global affairs. It warns outsiders to beware and notes historical parallels with colonial unrest and revolutionary movements.
A Cleveland church advertises a bond issue claiming annual gross income of $40,000 with $10,000 in operating expenses. The message suggests the church could ease its debt burden and grow financially, provoking reaction from wary church members.
Bonafide offers from Southern power companies for the future development and operation of Muscle Shoals are before Congress. Committees have recommended acceptance, but months are wasted as uninformed individuals express views. Meanwhile Southern states suffer and taxpayers lose millions that would go to the federal treasury if lawmakers acted.
In Glasgow 95 percent of new houses have gas devices. Other cities show similar adoption. Smoke and soot damage London by about 25 million dollars yearly, excluding health effects. US engineers and health authorities push gas and coke as economical to cut losses, saving hundreds of millions in large cities.
The column surveys the nation’s booming economy with rising wages and car ownership, contrasts political nominees including Coolidge Mellon and Hoover, notes views on a second term, and references Andrew Carnegie’s steel profits and Royalty criticisms. It blends stock reflections with social commentary and historical allusions.
The article discusses Jugo-Slavia fearing Italian progress and Hungary ties amid rearmament. It notes a large army, reserve officer training, rifle production, and 200 aircraft planned, with Britain and other powers depicted as unsettled by smoke and policy shifts.
In Washington D C government departments employ artists chiefly in the Agriculture Department which maintains a staff of 50 to 73 brush and pen artists. They paint fruits vegetables and scenes like blister rust to illustrate agricultural publications and aid farmers, bridging use and art to create economic value for the country.
In New York Broad way, Charlie Chaplin enjoys a riotous welcome at the Lambs Club annual gambol as colleagues joke about his wife every week while Sav Ziegfeld and others attend. Fred Stone’s daughter Dorothy also appears among the bright lights, hinting at a Montgomery and Stone tradition continuation.
A fragmented OCR piece mentions Johnny Held a cartoonist who recently ran for a local post and subscribed to a clipping service. He receives a bulging envelope with headlines about a murder and a trial, prompting disbelief as the narrative shifts to other images and names.
A mixed QA style item discusses import values for candy and maple sugar, a safety question about thunderstorm stance, a GE engineer warning on danger when under a storm, and a query about Madame Schumann-Heink's maiden name.
A recap notes Rev. Charles Herald's Presbyterian church addresses on "The Church" and reelects Athens Home Telephone directors. Farm institute talks engage growers, chamber welcomes business. Sugar Creek cinders road resurfacing planned. Athens and Marietta high schools debate with Marietta winning both sides. East Side PTA meets for business under Rev Wilcox. Ten years ago civic road project on Athens Amesville route proposed with county and landowner involvement.
Washington reports examine China’s situation as Cantonese nationalists seek a unified state. Experts note China’s linguistic diversity and weak central communication, rail networks, and need for foreign loans. Past warlords and provincial governors show fragmented power and external debts shaping the nation’s path.
The text notes a person born July 15, 1801 in Lieben near Prague and references her Er nestine Roaster as a maiden name. It discusses baptism by sprinking or pouring, origins in early centuries, and the memorial cent pieces minted in Philadelphia or San Francisco.
In Lowerville on January 28 five people including three schoolgirls and two men received Pasteur rabies treatment after a mad dog bit Edith Watson while awaiting a street car. Percy Farmer, Mabel Dice, two girls at North Side school, and janitor Fred Lantz were also bitten before the dog was shot. The head was sent to Columbus for examination and reportedly showed rabies.
In Brigdeport Conn a Milford resident Harry Butterworth may face paying for a new hydrant after his car driven by his son burst into flame and rammed the hydrant causing water to flood the street and extinguish the blaze. The incident occurred as both occupants jumped from the vehicle. Separate note mentions Shakespeare works for the blind in 46-volume Braille set in the British National Library.
Eugene M. Pullen, a carpenter from Manakin, offers a non surgical cure for rapture claiming a personal recovery without operation. He provides his address and urges readers to contact him for full information and possible relief from the condition.
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