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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1926
Page
8
A long opinion piece attacks the Republican primary system, arguing direct voting dilutes merit and invites blind choices. It lists several state race candidates and laments the spread of cynical candidate access while warning of foreign and domestic political risks.
Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon asserts that raising surtax rates on large incomes will bring more tax revenue to the United States. The claim appears in a Washington, DC context as a discussion of fiscal policy and federal taxation.
Washington reports the U S army adopts a final roll collar on coats and overcoats for improved comfort. The shift aligns with British and other styles, aided by tax relief measures and a broader modernization of uniforms and gear.
Q and A explores whether banks commonly act as executors and trustees for estates comprising mortgages stocks bonds real estate and insurance. It notes that money management firms take charge of beneficiaries' finances, and discusses historical military uniforms and other Q and A topics.
Editors preview a new serial they deem the finest offered to Messenger readers likely to outshine The Yellow Stub. With many readers relying on ongoing stories the staff seeks feedback to deliver the most entertaining material and gauge approval.
A historical note recounts the July 21 funeral of financier Russell Sage in New York. The column rubric touches on prior headlines and a snapshot of various local and university events, including school conferences, editorial staff changes, and campus performances, with references to Ohio university alumni and regional happenings.
Richmond era reminiscence sketches Manhattan life with a boa constrictor display sale and hotel scams. The column notes a reading department store window sign about a two crate shipment priced at 195 dollars while detailing carfare funds, counterfeit checks, and confidence games at New York hotels. It mentions Holt Williams and a tale of a purse loss on Long Island with the floorwalker uncovering the victim.
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