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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1925
Page
4
A devotional note quotes Exodus 33 14 and Jean N Grou urging quiet trust. It emphasizes resting by giving oneself wholly to God and faith as the source of calm.
A Seattle man on his 99th birthday learns he has inherited 3 000 000. The piece muses on wealth versus life abundance, weighing money against youth and aged wisdom, and questions whether wealth equals happiness. It argues both ages and money carry value when aligned with life’s richness.
A column denounces California elementary schooling for reducing study to 12 subjects plus three local options, arguing the plan overemphasizes book learning and personal conduct while neglecting real world topics like science, tools, and modern trades. It laments the exclusion of practical, hands on education and the recognition of current technologies.
A speaker notes that both professionals and laymen favor a method, yet questions why practical preparation for life has seen no change despite major civilizational shifts. The reflection contrasts modern life with enduring habits.
A health commissioner argues that workers have more leisure time now and must use it wisely for rest and self improvement. He says vacations are valuable but urges better daily and weekly use of free time to avoid wasted hours and to boost health knowledge and efficiency. He contends leisure quality matters more than shortening the workday.
King George and Queen Mary wore gray outfits at a Buckingham Palace garden party and were soon echoed by thousands. Three days later they greeted 5 000 guests in a sea of gray and mauve with the trend reaching distant lands as critics debate royal influence.
The discussion surveys legal limits on women lifting weights in five states, noting California and New York rules, plus Pennsylvania limits. A New York survey shows many injuries arise from heavy lifting in cleaning, serving, and store work, suggesting lifting strength varies by task and suggesting education on safe lifting.
A mimeographed letter from the Super Products Corporation headed by John E. Durkin promotes its price list for Gordon gin port and sherry with case‑lot discounts from 13 to 10 dollars for gin and 18 to 15 dollars for wine. It features a Circle exchange phone number and a government postal service stamp envelope.
A newspaper item describes pushback against prohibition with open booze in Manhattan and government propaganda spending. It recounts a big corporation head who, on vacation, refused to sign his name, had telegrams sent, and paid bills with cash, aiming to avoid signing until his return.
A playful reflection on the daily mail and its mix of cheer and sorrow. The speaker greets the postman with curiosity, asking if there is more to come and pondering the value of what is received.
A brief verse describes opening letters from a friend or relation about a summertime vacation. The reader notices the unfolding message and plays with the idea of thanking the mailman while acknowledging the recurring theme of bills and the demand to remit payment.
Advice on diet and exercise for proper weight and digestion. Emphasizes nutritious foods over bulky meals, regular eating, and avoiding excess fat. Recommends bread potatoes and oatmeal, vegetable soups, plenty of water, and measured exercise like walking and swimming to build vitality.
A Today dispatch argues most Americans regard the Bible as sacred yet the Constitution bars law favoring any religion. It contends the majority should show respect for minority faiths and sacred books as well, upholding equal treatment under law.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians denounce the Ku Klux Klan with utter contempt and demand the return of light wine and beer. Protesters note no one asks for whisky or the saloon to return.
The Ancient Hibernians praise the Jews and credit Hyam Solomon a Polish Jew as a financial mainstay of the American Revolution though underrecognized. The two groups unite to challenge the Ku Klux Klan in an unlikely contest.
The Paris Matin reports the Bolshevik government shot Prince Golitzine aged 76 and fifteen graduates of the Imperial Alexander academy. Golitzine was once the czar's prime minister. Sixty more graduates are exiled to northern Russia where hardship likely means death for many.
The writer likens Bolshevik actions to how the Romanoffs would have treated a communist school. He argues power breeds bad examples and notes the New Haven railroad’s mismanagement, claiming rates rose 40 per cent locally and 20 per cent inter state, while stock surged 50 per cent since January.
A brief note states that travelers must use the New Haven road and accept a required payment or tariff. The line signals a toll or fee policy affecting drivers on the route.
Washington July 27 The Soviet regime may flood the world with counterfeit paper money in a bid to devalue currencies. European reports claim imitational bills could bolster the Third International while diluting real money. The Russian information bureau denies the charge, noting counterfeiting would threaten trade and provoke global concern. French officials question how to prove a fake if it fools experts.
The government obligingly increases revenues while demanding farmers consume their own wheat. However no 40 percent price increase is compelled for farmers.
The excerpt notes that only a small New Haven railroad segment will levy over 1 million dollars annually in extra charges on commuters. It frames the change as an efficiency measure.
Lloyds, the British insurance firm, bets 7 to 1 that Gertrude Ed gerle will not swim the channel. Initially wagering ran 20 to 1, but American enthusiasm pushed the odds down.
A historic note recalls Northcliffe offering a 50 000 prize for crossing the English Channel and insuring against payout with Lloyds. When a flyer finally crossed, Lloyds paid the prize, illustrating how flight has surged ahead and now carries global reach.
In the Newark Ohio American Tribune a wry quip notes many women who swore not to marry the best man alive end up keeping their word after marriage. The line reflects playful social commentary on wedding vows and expectations.
A brief editorial line notes that words mean little and the best compliment to a cop is to let the belt out a notch, signaling tough stance. This reflective remark appears in the Marion Ohio Daily Star.
A quote from the Cincinnati Ohio Times Star notes that if everyone delayed confrontation like prize fighters, the world would be too peaceful. The quip underscores patience before conflict.
Martins Ferry Ohio Daily Times notes a tongue in cheek view that people who think they know all about their ancestors might favor the simpler monkey theory over a thorough genealogical investigation.
A Canton Ohio Daily News item notes a biologist claims ten million insect species in the United States but questions who conducted the count and how.
An Alton Ohio Beacon Journal opinion quotes a critic who defines an intellectual as one who can repeat the ideas of authors who supplied his few ideas. The remark reflects on credential and originality in thought.
The Canton Ohio Daily News notes macaroni manufacturers advocate a Macaroni Day and suggest enacting a law to prohibit its use to popularize the product.
The Martins Ferry Daily Times remarks that if construction time matches the site selection period, the new Ohio state office building would be ready for occupancy around 1975.
A brief quirky note from Youngstown Ohio Vindicator mentions a lack of excitement and even jokes about no assassination in Bulgaria this week in a light temper.
In Urbana Ohio the Democrat notes that Japan is not rushing to halt China's population reduction via the civil war plan, highlighting cautious regional stance and potential power dynamics.
Questions and answers piece notes Kansas Agricultural College inviting 1800 radio students to a notable 1920s commencement. It mentions radio taught courses and a claim of the first radio commencement in history amidst broader inquiries into world wheat forecasts and early women boxers.
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