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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1925
Page
4
The verse reflects on folly and foolish instruction versus wisdom. It juxtaposes a biblical proverb with Kabir’s line about unwise guidance and cleansing charcoal white. The meditation contrasts knowledge wasted on fools with the value of true understanding.
The piece argues capitalist France uses the franc as a warning gauge to avoid a market hurricane, while communist Russia lags in commodity testing. It criticizes peasants lacking tools and access to business in a world where business is a crime, saying they should be allowed to rent land pay wages and sell goods for money.
The article argues that Japan will not mobilize its civil and military resources despite rumors, calling such a move inappropriate and unnecessary. It notes U S Japan naval limits prevent aggressive action and that attention should focus on the size of the French army due to financial implications and peace concerns.
The line suggests a conditional scenario not applying to Japan. It notes that neither condition is relevant to Japan. The wording implies a discussion about shared risk or obligation and excludes Japan from those terms.
The piece argues British investors benefited from overseas rubber ventures in the East Indies despite cycles of losses and gains. It notes wartime stress and development risk, yet forecasts rubber exports to the United States could cover war debts, asserting Britain’s solvency through rubber imports without barriers, while hinting at a rising market return.
An editorial argues universities should not ban cars for students on moral or class grounds. It contends automobility reflects American democracy and wealth signs, noting cars are common for workers and students and that restricting them would be illogical and un American.
Washington bakers push for a half cent coin to let bread prices adjust with flour costs. Langendorff Leads bid citing consumer relief and fairness, while critics warn of slot machines and church plate implications.
The New York governor vacates his Oliver Street residence near Five Points and Tamany Hall. The block, once hub of political influence, now houses St James rectory and medical offices while historic sites and nearby tenements reflect the old Bowery district’s rough past.
James W. Dean notes Governor Al Smith gives up his Oliver street home despite sentiment, living at Madison Avenue hotel for economy while earning ten thousand dollars a year. He contrasts the East Side’s poverty with the ship era history and critiques nearby Roosevelt Street as unattractive.
The speaker declares a busy season of romance, with lovers ready to marry and June weddings anticipated. He exudes cheer and readiness, promising to hear I do from couples and to bring joy, laughter, and lasting happiness for brides and grooms.
A collection of brief editorial sayings from Ohio papers. Noted lines touch on circus managers marriage cleverness lemonade and social grins. The items reflect early 20th century humor and regional attitudes without a single narrative event.
The author argues that the decision may invite extortionate price fixing and excesses if manufacturers overstep, but asserts prices will stay stable and wages fair without advantaging mean employers. The emphasis is on relying on quality goods and capable salespeople to drive business.
The passage argues for stable post office and railroad rates and cites a Supreme Court decision voiding Oregon’s compulsory public school law. The ruling allows private and religious schools to operate, aligning with broad public approval.
The speaker argues parents, especially mothers, must decide their children’s schooling and religion. If parents fund optional schooling and ensure core practical education, there should be no government meddling or interference.
Advocates urge concentrating funds on public schools and keeping other education lines separate. They insist public schools should be the focus of public funding and policy, while alternative education methods receive less or no public support.
The former vice president and governor Thomas R. Marshall has died. He was known for speaking plainly and inspiring trust and loyalty. He also referenced Indiana laws restricting horse racing and betting during his governorship.
Governor Marshall states there will be no betting and expresses belief in the pledge while offering assistance to enforce it. He emphasizes integrity and pledges cooperation with authorities.
A spokesman vowed to send militia to the track to arrest anyone making or taking bets, detailing they will deploy enough forces to enforce the action. The facility, however, failed to open as planned.
Aged testimony highlights female influence as Mrs. Alexander Norbert of Illinois confessed to killing her husband and later set fire in her cell, dying by self immolation. Mrs. Elizabeth Storaci of New Jersey, mother of eight, murdered her husband by pouring boiling olive oil over him in bed.
A reflective note on how women influence men’s behavior through resolve and moral example, arguing that women’s determination drives men toward better conduct and often makes them regret their prior faults.
Financiers lament workers on railroads lack old time loyalty and enthusiasm, noting the absence of direct contact with the men who drive the industry. They argue distance from workers breeds distrust and questions how basing judgments on paper slips can reveal real dedication.
In a pension ceremony yesterday the Pennsylvania road retired 95 workers. Five devoted 50 years or more to the road, and forty five served 40 years or longer. The piece argues railroads should mirror this loyalty to their workers to reduce trouble.
The Laura Spelman memorial established by Mr. Rockefeller in memory of his wife spent last year six million five hundred eighty thousand dollars in useful public work.
In earlier times money flowed to placate divine justice, but today it supports the living. This shift marks a practical improvement as resources fund relief and welfare instead of ritual expenditure.
The Rockefeller gift of books to ten universities is praised as intelligent and gratifying. The books will assist earnest students in their work and contribute to human knowledge and happiness.
A concise look at how wealth concentration can fuel tension and harsh language in households and communities, exploring moral judgments and the social strain that accompanies rising riches.
Washington lawmakers sense a rebound against overbearing moral regulation as polls show fatigue with punitive laws. Drys foresee a rollback as general anti excess grows. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League insists the league targets only the saloon, while Deets Pickett of the Methodist Board calls tobacco prohibition widely opposed.
The piece notes growing ridicule of restrictive laws as Prohibition fails to stop liquor use. It cites the coal guard raid on rum running, Detroit to Windsor beer resumption drawing laughs, anti tobacco gestures, Florida lawmakers banning the word flapper, and Tennessee’s anti evolution case aiding liberalism.
Friends of the rejected child labor amendment blame anti regulation sentiment for defeat. Proponents admit misinterpretation and concede society’s rights over the home were overemphasized. The amendment was turned down overwhelmingly.
The piece argues lawmakers across Congress and states may ease regulatory strings if voters demand it, noting many are not eager regulators and will repeal laws they oppose. Prohibition is harder, as the Eighteenth Amendment resists quick repeal, but the Volstead Act could be altered or struck down, with debates on constitutional validity.
Tom Sims reports a straw poll showing a majority favor new hats soon. King of Bagdad has salary cut in half and advocates say a strong union is needed. Nebraska girl tops spelling across five states, not learned as a stenographer. Britain returns to the gold standard as do our dentists.
Liangling Chang is reported as possibly named the new Chinese consul connected to a fire wagon posting. The article notes ambiguity about the appointment and the exact role within the consular or municipal fire service.
Police in Boston deploy tear gas amid office clashes. The atmosphere heats as uncomfortable chairs symbolize mounting strain in official spaces.
Health note warns thin individuals at age 50 have one twentieth the diabetes risk of the fat and that diabetes is ten times more common in overweight people. It cites symptoms such as weight loss thirst and skin eruptions and stresses physician care and strict diet guidance avoiding sugar and white bread.
A 1920s Q and A style snippet explains blues as a term used for mixtures of major and minor chords with blue notes, tied to syncopated or discordant sounds. It notes players with many blue notes were valued and likens the vocal or instrumental “blue” tones to animal or train sounds.
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