Confronting a Gun A Boy Scout’s Policy and a Nation’s Memory
The piece discusses Warner Corry, 15, who confessed to killing a policeman with three other youths during a swimming pool incident in a Chicago schoolhouse. It contrasts his Boy Scout record and lawful home life with his gun desire, exploring why mixed up adventure seeking can lead to tragedy and questioning societal guidance. It also reflects on Old Ironsides and a WWI era stance on wealth and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Corry
Earl
Schuyler Pearson
Chicago
Varner
Warner
Broadway Gossip and Eccentricities Through Time
New York notes reflect on Jolson, Chaplin, Fairbanks and other celebs amid Broadway rumors. The column recalls old carriage era quirks, Lottie Faust stockings, baby pigs as pets, and eccentric fashionable excess, with memories from Dr. Marcus Weintrob and Stanton Street rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Faust
Frederic J. Haskin Services Answer Reader Queries
The Athens Messenger notes a request answer service by Frederic J. Haskin, director, listing questions on topics from expeditions to South America to U.S. population, oil output, and historical phrases. It references the Pacarima Venezuela Expedition’s sponsors and mid August departure for a five to six month voyage.
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Frederic J
Washington
Terrér
Athens Messenger Intershadow Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Venezusia
Melt A
Pacarima-Venezuela
American Museum of Natural History
New York
American Geographical Society
New York City
New York Botanical Society
Orinoco River
Pichard Harding Davie
United States
B. C.A
Bureau of the Census of the
Amhurst
University of Oxford
James Hocking
James H. Hocking
Honest Tribute to Leaders by James J Montague
A poem notes that facial appearance shapes history, comparing Washington and Jefferson to less attractive rulers. It praises Mr Ghandl for steering crowds with ease, asserting real leadership is shown by merit and results. The piece lauds the dairy industry gains and the right leader’s impact without chasing reward.
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James J. Montague
George Washington
Jefferson
Hamilton
Tage al
Mr. Ghandl
Muat
Thought for today on Ecclesiastes 2 10
A reflective excerpt cites Ecclesiastes chapter 2 verse 10 about seeking desires and joys from labor. It presents a personal meditation on gratification, labor, and the portion allotted in life.
Cartoon explainer on Saintre de Saintre and the patch legend
The item recounts Saintre de Saintre a 17th century French marshal wearing a black patch over his right eye for 312 years as a vow after capture at Poitiers. It links a 1981 Quebec dock whistle incident of the Empress of Britain and a Calgary Alberta team of horses to a tale of sensational bravado. Tomorrow previews a feature on a man who worked in a ball park six years without serving a game.
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Quebec
Alberta
Canadian Pacific
Nation's Freight Bill Contested By Inter State Commission
The Inter State Commerce Commission faces a decision on a proposed fifteen percent freight-rate increase by U.S. railroads. If granted, the rise could add about six hundred million dollars to the annual freight bill, shifting costs to consumers as competition from buses, trucks, electric lines, and pipelines erode railroad traffic. Regulators are expected to favor targeted rate changes over a blanket hike, weighing the railroads' need to survive against fair competition with road and pipeline transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Union
Poison Ivy Prevention and Control booklet Offered
Poison ivy and poison sumac cause skin inflammation but most harm is preventable. Many people are poisoned because they fail to recognize and avoid the plants. Preventive steps along roadways and paths could reduce injuries. a booklet on POISON IVY explains detection and treatment, available via the Washington service agency coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Service
Doubt and discovery in a curious world
A column reflects on belief and mind in the universe as Professor Frost hints at two minds at work. It questions the value of vitamins and electricity, notes Russia buying cotton in Egypt, and critiques American attitudes toward other nations while musing on humanity and governance.
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United States
Russia
Lord Beaverbrook
Egypt
America
American Gun Club Three Day Shoot and Twilight Service
A three day afternoon shoot at the American Gun Club featured top daily shooters Clarence Way 41 NC Grubb 40 Fred Graye George Cain among high scores. A twilight banded program at the Athletic Field followed by prayers and scripture readings. July ivy poisoning warning issued. C C Mantz resigns from F C Stedman Company effective August 1.
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American Gun Club
Clarence Way
N.C. Grubb
Fred Graye
George Cain
Union
W. J. Cooper
C. L. Strecker
E. D. Murch
Independence for the Philippines thrust in Hoovers agenda
Secretary Hurley’s upcoming trip to the Philippines signals a push toward independence. With Democrats in Congress backing immediate freedom and business interests seeking tariff terms, a five year transition plan with a plebiscite after is discussed. Philippine and U S leaders weigh economic safeguards alongside autonomy.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
Patrick J. Hurley
Philippines
Congress
Hoover
Hurley
Posture lessons for children and adults in daily life
An expert urges better posture at home and in childhood training. He demonstrates wall and chair tests, shadow pictures, and abdominal and back muscle work to keep the body erect. Separate passages describe a fatal street crime where a teen is shot after being coerced into obedience.
Sping Plains and Athena Families Gather Amid Child Health Notes
Shade Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGee and a baby and Miss Vera McGee of The Plains joined Rev. and Mrs. Bart Cowen and family for Sunday visit. Articles discuss muscle toning in children, bowlegs and knock-knees, sun baths and cod liver oil, and the role of proper footwear and physician attention. Social visits include Miss Doris Cowen, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Swartz, Anna Swartz, and residents from Athens, Amesville, Pratts Fork and Burlingham.
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Oscar McGee
Vera McGee
The
Plains
Bart Cowen
Anna Colburn
Athena
Aulsa Buta McCullough
S. J. Smith
Wyatt Daniels
Holly King
Pratts Fork
Lib
Burson
Sylvia Giggafoon
Jer Grim
Burlingham
Frank Gold
Athens
Mr. Smith
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
OK & List
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United Prem Associations
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Aesit
Bett
Cartan
Ben Ies
Qld
Wen
Yankee
Atlantic
New England
West
Ohio
Maine
Massachusetts
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University of Wisconsin
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Messengee
Merald
Gorden &, Bush
Charles HB. Harris
Ong
Kewsstarke
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Logan-Pomeroy-Middlefort-Coulville
Aurbourding
W. Curlen Company
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Tillie
Charlie Chaplin
Clara Kimball Young
Lasky
Francia X. Brahman
Manhattan
Big Bugs
Douglas Fairbanks
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Metropolitan Daily
Coney Island
Pepy Dearbrew
Marcus Weintrob
Atlantic City
Dr. Weintrod
Old Stanton Street
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Tesema
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Richard the Third
Ripley
SOHN
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Chyna Chie
William Lindley
Canastoia
Cherra Punji
Assam
India
Rhode Island
SuLians
Frederic Haskin
Washington Letter
Nation
Athena Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, DC
Stampa
Stra
Frost
Yerkes Observatory
Napoleon
C. C. Mantz
Nation Department
F.C. Stedman Company
Herd
Joe Herrold
Herrold
Joe
Trier
Perkins
Keystone
Pete McLaren
Marieta
Ohio University
Mary Ward
Mr. Pugh
Athens & Hospital
H E
Ohio Forestry Society
Little Brown Brethren
Impa
Emilio Aguinaldo
Fiji
Nevada
Pystors Hawes
Missouri
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Capitol
Islands
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Hawes
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Manuel ¢Zon
Philippina Senate
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Farit
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Hem
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