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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
4
A column notes Bruno Mussolini, elder son of Il Duce, answering a grammar question with I am the king and my father. The piece contrasts dictatorial egotism with prudence, suggesting the young Mussolini lacks tact and modesty and should learn grammar and manners.
A $159,000 marble staircase once installed by Judge E H Gary of US Steel was offered by house wreckers for one dollar with the buyer to haul it away. The item highlights changing tastes in design as European palaces moved from aspiration to oddity in American homes.
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine argues farmers gain from a reasonable tariff and warns against premature attacks. He vioces dissent with the idea tariffs don’t help farmers, predicting protection will favor agriculture as export dependence declines. Strong protection could stabilize the home market and reduce surplus.
Editorial urges Geneva World Population Conference to find future measures as world population nears 8 billion. Warns of looming overcrowding danger and the need for action years ahead.
Riots are anticipated in Vienna as former allies oppose Austria's fragmentation. They fear Germany may absorb the Austrians and resist German power growth. Mussolini is expected to move quickly to block any Soviet style government in Austria, with Hungary backing Italy to curb such a development.
A school scene has Mussolini's son quizzed on the imperative of the verb. He quips that two people who cannot be commanded are the king and his father, noting Mussolini cannot be commanded yet can command others in an emergency. The text recalls Napoleon’s Saint Helena remark on Europe’s future power forms after war.
Commander Byrd pursues a historic polar feat planning a South Pole flight and a prior crossing of the North Pole, targeting the coldest region on earth before year end.
In future centuries poles may shift as warmer conditions redefine poles. Arctic oil wells could supply nearby gas stations if future fuel use remains primitive like gasoline.
The writer notes that gas will become outdated like current lighting oil and warns against rushing to sell oil stocks. They observe slow change, with more sailing ships and working horses now than at Fulton’s era, implying gradual technological shifts.
For the first time since Guatama left his wife and infant, the high priest in charge of the Monkey temple near Sima is a European rather than a Hindu.
The temple appoints a 70 year old new high priest after extensive preparation. He spent two years in isolation beneath a tree in the temple grounds with only temple monkeys for company.
The fragment argues that Guatama founded Buddhism and warns that his teachings were corrupted. It claims Christianity is equally encrusted with superstitions, presenting a provocative critique of religious development.
The piece notes that long before Darwin people recognized familiar faces and manners in monkeys. It adds a humorous point that monkeys, being clever, never built a temple for humans nor appointed a monkey as high priest.
Police reporters in Persia face questions about a rising threat as narratives about veils fading gain attention. Officials urge caution while observers weigh social change and security implications.
Lita Grey Chaplin warns she will name four prominent Hollywood actresses in her lawsuit against Charlie Chaplin. The claim highlights a dramatic escalation as she seeks public disclosure of alleged misconduct and collusion.
In reply to readers questions about children's milk intake avoidant meals and diet, the doctor suggests a daily meal with milk as the main food, paired with non-starchy vegetables, as a luncheon option for three year olds. He also advises seeking hands on chiropractic evaluation for chronic leg numbness and states that a persistent cough warrants careful medical diagnosis to rule out bronchitis asthma or tuberculosis.
Citizens may mail health and diet questions to Dr. McCoy through the Athens Messenger. Respondents should enclose a stamped, addressed envelope for replies.
The article argues onions cause gas and headaches for some readers while dismissing health benefits, noting sulfur compounds irritate stomachs and increase digestive secretions. It compares onion use across Europe and America and advises readers with bad effects to stop using onions. A column by Gilbert Swan from New York visits focus on urban life and street scenes.
In Washington the summer dulls as officials relax and gossip swirls about President Coolidge. The talk centers on two banker camps over a possible third term, with international bankers opposing and domestic groups supporting. Butler and coalition ideas spark anti third term sentiment and tariff talk, while party dynamics loom.
Questions to the Washington Information Bureau discuss why Panama is called the Home of the Orchid due to climate diversity and orchid hunting since the 18th century. It notes Italy’s first South American treaty with Chile in 1927 and outlines the Jefferson design of Liberty Hall in Frankfort Kentucky.
A Baltimore style ad touts McCoy's Tablets as a flesh producer for underweight men and women in Atlantic City. It claims rapid facial hollowing reversal, improved appearance, and increased strength with a ironclad guarantee offering a refund after four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes if a 5 pound gain and health are not achieved.
Ohio State football teams of the past five years reportedly drew over 890000 fans in Ohio stadiums, signaling strong fan support and high attendance figures for home games across the period.
Dempsey fell into Lake George raising concerns about a possible training dive. Authorities and onlookers monitor the incident while hoping for no injuries.
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