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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
4
A reflective line from a Bible verse and a follow up by R Cecil urges readers to avoid speaking ill of others. The message highlights resisting dislike and choosing careful, respectful words in daily interactions.
A National Electric Light association speaker argues that true emancipation comes from freeing women from drudgery through electrification of the home. Machinery lifts labor but must be used to expand productive work for women, inside or outside the home, paid or unpaid.
J H Barringer, first vice president and oral manager of National Cash Register, made a 3000 mile eastern tour and observed relentless road development. He notes that cities are pushing into rural areas as America’s old order changes, and isolated countryside regions are being drawn closer to urban ecosystems.
The speaker notes that farms are not dying and suggests towns will benefit from closer proximity. They express optimism that farmers may be spared from back-breaking drudgery, hoping for an improved future, possibly around the year eighty.
In Dayton Tennessee Rev Howard G Byrd quits his pulpit after congregants threaten to disrupt the church if a modernist speaker is allowed. He refused to back down on his word and resigned, choosing principle over his job.
A French maniac during the Bastille Fourth of July commemoration began shouting from a fourth story window and threatened the world with a revolver. A calm policeman talked him down, inviting him to drink beer, and the man surrendered. The piece uses the incident to advise restraint and simple redirection when dealing with disturbed individuals.
Washington reports on Florida abolishing income and inheritance taxes to attract residents, drawing parallels to the colonial parceling of land. The piece traces land grants, Virginia claims, the Connecticut Western Reserve, and how tax policy shaped growth, noting Florida’s wealth and population surge since tax repeal and recounting Franklin as a lost state between North Carolina and Tennessee.
A collection of humorous maxims and social observations about pickling vinegar dogs wealth laziness and modern figures like Dawes. The mischief of hot days and cold shoulders and the oddities of money and hair growth surface in a playful tone.
More American automobiles are sold in Australia than in any other country. The report notes strong demand for US made vehicles across Australian markets and hints at expanding dealer networks to meet growing sales.
In 1924 the per capita consumption of milk in the United States reached 54.75 gallons, an increase of 6.75 gallons over the 1918 level, reflecting growing dairy use across the nation.
In New York City July displays tease a shift toward bright color and daring styles for men. Window scenes feature yolk-yellow and red sweaters, riotous bathing skirts with light gray trousers, bold scarves, paisley patterns, and purple silk robes, prompting nostalgia for traditional rugged outdoor attire.
The piece notes stores on Broadway displaying colored silk underwear for men in bold shades. It jokes about men adopting women's fashion, mentions Earl Carroll's publicity and nudity defense, and recounts his recent courtroom and sensational moves with chorus girls. It also covers Henry Ford’s ocean fleet plans and wage views, arguing for higher seaman pay.
Professor Wilhelm Eitel argues the earth is about 1.2 billion years old, based on radioactivity across rock strata. Fundamentalists reacting to the figure confront the contrast with a 6,000-year-old Earth concept.
In the universe one billion is a small unit as some suns lie so far from Earth that their light would take millions of years to reach us. Light travels 1586,000 miles per second, a rate that far outmatches our daily heartbeat.
S Davies Warfield, president of the Sea board Air Line, opened the first Florida railroad crossing the state’s west coast, linking major coastal towns and expanding regional transport and commerce briefly described in the report.
The east coast at West Palm Beach shows remarkable growth with vast territorial development and increased traffic capacity proving its usefulness. The expansion spurs economic activity and supports further infrastructure investments.
The Seaboard Air Line plans a new extension from West Palm Beach to Miami subject to ICC approval and local cooperation. The expedited Florida railroad across the state aims to relieve congestion and is expected to be ready for the busy autumn season.
The Seaboard will carry passengers from the North to Florida with a significant time saving. The statement suggests California citizens and Union Pacific may take interest and spur imitation as railroads rely on regional prosperity. The text notes transcontinental lines overlook opportunities to shorten long runs.
Washington July 21 Ex traterritoriality becomes a linguistic hurdle even for officials and editors as discussion of extraterritorial rights in China dominates state department talk. The piece notes pilots like B W Fleisher and quotes a letter urging China policy action while lampooning the word’s difficulty and a proposed simplification to extraterritorial rights.
A London newspaper criticizes American policy, arguing the United States is heading for trouble by how it treats European creditors, framing the issue as national decline and moral judgment.
A heartfelt message honors mothers and fathers as pedestals to aspire to in daily deeds. It urges children to show thanks through small acts now, with the idea that those acts define appreciation beyond words. The piece highlights family gratitude and ongoing care as a social pledge.
A light verse urges readers to repay parents with daily acts of kindness. The playful piece praises happiness from helping one’s mother and father and invites everyone to begin today and keep it going.
British labor leaders approve a plan to form one vast union covering miners railroad workers engineers shipbuilders and transportation laborers. The proposal would centralize power and complicate politics as a trade union potentially wields influence across railroads mines and transportation, raising concerns among statesmen.
Commentator notes that Britain has long muddled through crises and will likely do so again. It praises trade union leaders as statesmen who grasp public questions beyond daily pay, suggesting their influence elevates the empire above narrow labor concerns.
Rubber, controlled by Great Britain, climbed to 1.20 dollars on Saturday. Manufacturers urge action by the state department, though little can be done. A British backed rubber trust fixes US rates, presenting a tough problem. Firestone calls for higher domestic production, Ford begins experimental rubber plantations in Florida. Factories still need rubber.
The United States will learn from rubber prices that big business dominates the market. Individual competition cannot work against a nationwide enterprise backed by national power, signaling a shift toward large-scale corporate leverage.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports that Wise Crax notes Prohibition is more successful, with many conventions now mentioning only Canadian cities. The item highlights the change in focus and locale of gatherings in light of enforcement echoed by Canadian hosts.
The Marion Ohio Daily Star reports a blunt Allied ultimatum to Germany urging sincere good will, framed with stark wartime language and a strong demand for constructive steps toward peace and cooperation.
The publicity man who originated the Scopes trial idea got 300 dollars after asking 1500, a sign that Dayton Tennessee lacks appreciation according to the Canton Ohio Daily News.
Foreign bodies in eye nose ear or throat cause irritation and may require physician help. Do not rub an irritated eye. lift lid to view beneath either lid. use warm water drops. a dry clean handkerchief corner can help. sneezing can clear the nose. sweet oil or warm water for the ear. turning upside down or a back slap may clear the throat. Eating or drinking can aid removal in some cases.
The document lists varied Q and A items including industrial consumption of gold in 1923 totaling 69 292 245 with 40 013 175 of new material, questions on table etiquette chair placement, medley music laws, college endowments led by Harvard Yale and others, crab versus fish, commemorative stamps issue counts, and notes on presidential education from Lincoln to Johnson.
A concise note on balance and form, noting that while knees function well in swimming positions they draw attention when used in a swing or pendulum motion. The line hints at athletic poise and the visibility of technique in performance contexts.
A brief weather note states that the current conditions guarantee no snowfall before morning. The line emphasizes a calm forecast and the absence of snow overnight.
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