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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

4

Twenty years ago local notes and departures

Mr. Conrad Josten traveled to Columbus on business. Miss Wilhelmina Deissle visited her brother L. L. Deissle in Logan. Fred McCoy visited Glouster Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wolfe left for Lakeside for a few weeks outing. Jack Quest stayed with relatives in Nelsonville. A. B. Roe began a business trip to Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Grubb announced the birth of a son born Tuesday July 10. Mrs. Sheldon returned from Columbus after a week with her daughter.

Arthur Wolfe Lakeside Melvin Grubb

Verboten in America and German Militarism Parodied

A humorous American correspondent mocks German words like verboten as seen in U S cities and notes blue laws, street conduct restrictions, and prohibitions on horns and crowds. The piece contrasts German strictness with American resistance to prohibition and ends with a Liberté statue image titled Verboten.

America Gena Germany Bartholdi

Correcting Misconceptions on Revolutions and Minority Roles

The writer argues that both the American and Chinese revolutions show minority active factions, while the majority seeks law, order, and peace. He contends that public support favors stability over radical change, and that revolutions hinge on minority influence rather than broad mass action.

China Lsrans

Book Reviews Sink Into Formula and Dullness

The piece laments modern book reviews for dull English and formulaic beginnings. It argues reviewers focus on literary history and philosophy rather than the book itself, urging straightforward compact reporting over highbrow analysis.

Troy Samantha

London Interest in Tiny Baby Alice Seabrooke

Arthur Brisbane notes London interest in a 3 week old girl named Alice Seabrooke, weighing one pound ten ounces, who has gained four ounces since birth and improved from fountain pen feeder to spoon feeding. He contrasts harsh ancient views with the potential strength of a sickly baby, citing Voltaire as an example of needing attentive care.

London Alice Seabrooke

Little Isaac Newton Born Tiny Weight and Wit

The passage notes that Newton, regarded as history's greatest mathematician, weighed under two pounds at birth and was deemed dull by his arithmetic teacher. He reportedly told his mother he doubted the problems were serious, as he could solve them instantly in his head.

Newton

Marshal Foch Predicts a New World War

Marshal Foch warns of another global war within fifteen to twenty years that will be larger and more deadly, affecting people worldwide. He states air power will be decisive with airplanes fighting not individually but in serried masses.

Marshal Foch

Hope for Common Sense Across Nations to Avert Fate

The speaker urges that intelligence and influence exist in every nation to prevent a world threatening fate. They warn that a grim prospect may arise if collective wisdom is not applied and call for action to avert disaster through shared responsibility.

Foch not a war theorist but a warning for air war

The speaker argues that if a world air war looms, the nation should prepare despite objections from older ladies and others. He questions priorities, urging focus on domestic needs over foreign naval matters like Britain’s cruisers and French submarines.

Coolidge Foch Britain

Railroads Consult ICC On Adding Aircraft Transport

Five major railroads seek guidance from the Interstate Commerce Commission on expanding into air cargo and other transportation modes. They argue government mishandling of projects and suggest distancing federal policy from air travel plans.

Interstate Commerce Commission

FTC says Zukor and Lasky conspired to monopolize cinema

The Federal Trade Commission claims Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky are conspiring to monopolize the motion picture industry. The report cites many others including Fox, Loew, the Schencks, L. B. Mayer, and Laemmle as seeking to produce top pictures and secure the largest theater network.

Federal Trade Commission Adolph Zukor Jesse L. Lasky Fox Loew the Schencks L. B. Mayer Laemmle

Motion picture men run world, urging government to focus on flying

The writer argues that film industry profits and promotion of U S goods require less government meddling. If government matched industry success in aviation as Zukor and Lasky did in film, the nation would be safer and less ridiculous.

Zukor, Lasky

Judge Rules Seven Kisses a Year Not Reasonable Love

A court rejects the idea that a wife's seven kisses annually amount to reasonable affection. The judge remarks the case shows affection but calls it not legally sufficient, noting the emotional closeness cited is not clearly defined as marriage duties or legal commitment.

Lindbergh urged to stack funds for aviation push

C. C. Pyle suggests Charles Lindbergh should earn as much as possible in the coming year and save it, mirroring what Pyle did for football to support aviation efforts.

C. C. Pyle Lindbergh

Prince of Wales Sees Abie's Irish Rose Dispatch

A dispatch notes the Prince of Wales finally appears in newspapers for attending Abie's Irish Rose, avoiding a mishap as he remained mounted during the visit.

Prince of Wales Abie

Women Spend Near Billion On Hosiery Last Year

Women spent almost a billion dollars on hosiery in the previous year. Despite the heavy outlay they reportedly got a run for their money with frequent wear and tear and evolving fashion trends.

Mid-Ocean Easing Field Sees Forward Ward Rally

A mid ocean easing field rally boosts forward play as billboard men press the attack in a fast paced segment. Forward ward drives through rival defense, spurring a surge in scoring and tempo as the teams contest control.

The Need of Vacations and Re-creation in Life

The article argues vacations are not merely escapes from weariness but chances to gain new viewpoints through travel and nature. It recommends balanced year round living, two to three weeks in open air for mental and physical renewal, and returning to nature as a source of prime recreation and health. Dr McCoy answers health questions via the Athene Messenger with self addressed stamped envelopes.

McCoy Athens Messenger

Romany Marie’s: Last Greenwich Village Resort Recounts Style Shifts

By the Way in New York visits Romany Marie’s in Greenwich Village, recalling its candlelit tables, artist sketches, heavy Turkish coffee, and a mix of bohemian styles. The piece notes Marie’s influence on fashions from bobbed hair to peasant blouses and sandals, tracing cultural changes tied to the village.

New York Greenwich Village Rudolpho la Boheme Marie Washington Square Christopher Street

Marchand the Village’s Picturesque Old Detective

From table to table goes Marchand a last village figure wearing a gypsy sash and buffalo bill inspired costume. He plays a comic villain and gypsy fortune teller flashing a magnifying glass as he prophesies palm readings with eerie flair.

Marchand Rough Rider

Tiny Tim Sells Psychic Candy Reaches Hollywood

A village oddity named Tiny Tim sold candy tailored to personalities and temperaments along local haunts then took the soul candy trend to Hollywood. He reportedly prospered and was seen in a luxury limousine on Hollywood Boulevard about a year ago.

Polly McDougall Street Tiny Tim Hollywood Hollywood Boulevard

Broadway gag shows actor ill after days away

A Broadway actor reappears at the theater doorway after an absence looking wan. A friend approaches and asks about his condition. He replies that he is recovering from a very bad case of Scotch, delivering the joke with a dry humor.

Avery

Diabetes diet and morning lip swelling questions answered

W R PD explains there are no specific foods that cause diabetes and recommends temporary reduction of starches and sugars in treatment. A reader asks why the upper lip swells in the morning. advice is to check teeth for pyorrhea or abscesses. Another inquiry asks for a diet for a two and a half year old with rough red cheeks and irritability. the answer suggests four milk feedings daily.

Third party movement faces cost leader and viability hurdles

Washington July 13 The piece outlines reasons third party efforts struggle: high organizing costs, lack of a clear leader, and slim chances in a first election. Borah and Norris are discussed as potential leaders, with Owen backing a Democratic-Republican coalition.

Washington Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League A. Smith Borah Norris Nebraska Willam Allen White Moses LaFollette Coolidge al Smith Spe Manly Robert L. Owen

Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskin

This column answers queries on historical figures and geography. It notes Flavius Josephus born 37 AD died about 95 AD and mentions claims of spurious works and exaggeration. It cites Giovanni Verrazano visiting New York in 1524 as the first European explorer. It explains Louisiana’s Sugar Bowl region lies in a Mississippi bend and is a sugar-producing area. It states private gold coinage is prohibited by the U S government.

A. Flavius Josephus Christ Josephus New York Giovanni Verrazano Louisiana Sugar Bowl United States

Feeding guidelines for a baby with vegetables

The text describes feeding schedules with ten ounces of milk at each feeding and recommends serving a good size dish of minced spinach carrots string beans summer squash or celery at the second, third, and fourth feedings. It also suggests including one raw vegetable alongside the cooked portion.

How Can Women Keep Well to Get Up Singing

Mrs Belle Thompsn of East Lake Tennessee shares a testimonial about Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash helping her sleep eat and regain strength after years of poor health. She reports improved energy to care for her three children and says the letters are true and answerable. The advertisement notes the medicine has been used for over fifty years.

Belle Thompson Georgia Belle Thom 44Th St. East Lake Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham Jenwie Boturemay Union City N. J

Buckeye Certificates of Deposit Offered With Investor Protection

Your Money Safe In The Buckeye Certificates of Deposit issued for large or small amounts. Inte st from date, malled or compounded semi annually, THE B00 neches over 75,000 customers, resources over. 000, paid in and $6,000,000 and reserve and surplus $1,500,000, for the protection of all investors. Protects all members by $4,000,000 cyclone and windstorm insurance, which blankets 95 per cent of its mortgages. Has surety bonds and other insurance totaling $1,400,000.

Also Mentioned on This Page

United Press Robinson Crusoe Conrad Josten Columbus Wilhelmina Deissle Logan Mr. L. L. Deissle Fred McCoy Glouster Jack Quest Nelsonville A. B. Roe Cincinnati Sheldon A Bonaparte Arthur Brisbane Voltaire Australia James Cook Gosh All Frank McCoy By the Way Gilbert Swan W. R. PD Bessey Braucher Captain Cook Tahiti Cook New Zealand New South Fles Crates Sosa Rodney Dutcher Messenger William Allen White Basil Manly The People’s Legislative Service White Frederick J. Haskin Buckeye State Building and Loan
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