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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1927
Page
4
An article argues that guaranteed employment for workers is unlikely due to high turnover in manufacturing. It notes 40 000 disappearances from 196 000 entries over two years, with many firms failing or consolidating. Capital is not secure, making stable jobs a difficult promise.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports about one million individual stock holders and as many bond holders in American railroads, with insurance firms and fiduciaries also heavily invested. It is estimated that fifty million people are directly affected by railroad investment returns and the failure of railways to pay fair returns would impact a large portion of the population.
Arthur Brisbane argues true heroes are gentle and compassionate, citing Commander Byrd and companions returning to the U S and posing for photographs with a wounded French soldier. He contrasts this with warnings about oppressive government, citing Confucius and Bolshevik ideas, and muses on the dangers of tyranny.
Margot Asquith's claim that very few ladies are gentlemen is discussed as a sharp ironical remark. The piece contrasts male and female traits, cites historical and literary opinions, and notes a Missouri penitentiary duel and revivalist Aldine Utley. It weaves in health columns and a New York travel column.
Frederick J Baskin answers readers on topics from newspaper circulation to New York landmarks. He notes Le Petit Parisien as the world’s largest circulation paper, describes South Ferry access to the Aquarium, and comments on timing for repairing the White House and the nature of overtures to operas.
Everett Parker of Huntington West Virginia returns home for a brief stay with his parents Mrs A E Price leaves for Columbus for a two week visit Miss Clara Amy Fra Agnes Wright and others are weekend guests at Mr eins home near Columbus Mr Harley Moler of Fort Ben Mr Jamin Harrison visits with his parents L G Worstell return from Philadelphia Mrs O G Jordan Fred McCoy and Lois Nichols travel from Wellston to visit the Kings in Wellston Athens and nearby towns share travel and family updates.
In Washington on July 28 criticism swirls around American diplomatic handling of Haiti and Wood’s Philippines return. The piece contrasts Byrd and Navy perception with calls to limit executive power and notes pressure as General Leonard Wood faces renewed attention and potential reassignment.
A table of Q A items covers whether thunder is lightning with thunder, a quote about loving Elizabeth Hastings, pronunciation guides for Nun gesser and Coll, and a comparison of U S railroad mileage to world totals. The Pennsylvania Railroad claims over 250 060 miles would circle the earth ten times, outpacing all railways in England and Ireland.
A fragmented line lists nations including land Wales Canada France Italy Austria Belgium Switzerland Argentina Japan Australia and South Africa. It notes the balance remaining is 13 mor n twice that of China, signaling a disputed or unclear balance of power.
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