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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
4
A compact, combined quotation contrasts biblical and literary lines about lawyers. The piece juxtaposes Luke 11 52 with Shakespeare's famous line about killing all the lawyers, framing legal themes through classic references.
The piece argues heating from a burning house is impractical for neighbor warmth, noting building materials and furniture are costly fuel. Experts say half the loss could be saved by more careful and sensible use, with coal deemed cheaper and more plentiful.
A tribute to Tom Marshall praising his public service and modest approach, highlighting his commitment to duty while not taking himself too seriously.
A Supreme Court ruling upholds trade association activities as lawful when not openly fixing prices but court opinion notes dangers from price uniformity. It warns that associations may enable anti competitive behavior through information sharing and coordinated action.
The Supreme Court unanimously held that Oregon's 1922 act requiring eight to sixteen year olds to attend public schools unconstitutionally interferes with parental rights. Justice McReynolds stated that parents may direct their children's upbringing and education and that the state cannot standardize children through public instruction alone. The decision signals potential fate for Tennessee's anti evolution law and broader liberty protections.
Henry Ford reports air freight costs at 8.125 cents per pound for a 285 mile Detroit to Chicago route. He notes the rate is higher than land or water, yet promising for certain goods. Plans exist to expand planes, suggesting air transport may handle valuable items like banknotes, jewelry, and delicate machinery.
The United States Children's Bureau surveyed 22,067 live births and 818 still births in eight cities to understand infant mortality. It cites causes from prenatal to gastric and respiratory diseases, notes higher risk for bottle-fed infants, and shows August births fared best while June births fared worst. It finds girls healthier than boys, premature births at higher risk, and variations by nationality and paternal earnings.
The piece describes a monkey in a cage observing a gallery of oddities including Kookoo the bird lady armless writer and a fire swallowing Indian. The narrator suggests pity for the displayed figures while praising the calm monkey’s decorum and implied kinship with the reader amid themes of superiority and restraint.
Investigators from the children's bureau conclude that maternal age does not markedly affect infant mortality except for first births. They report higher rates for mothers under 20 or over 40 and that mortality rises with each additional child due to economic pressure, while Holmes suggests birth strain weakens a mother. The high infant death rate prompts concern among officials and child welfare advocates.
The speaker notes a noble public reading with Rev. R. D. Daley present for most of a lengthy period. The writer suggests deeper, more deliberate readings of Job and Isaiah, yet values the Bible reading as better than none.
In Thibet a pagan priest uses a prayer mill to grind out 10 000 prayers for a donor. The prayers are believed to do good though sincere heart prayer is considered better.
President Coolidge says no war is visible on the horizon but cautions that if war comes it could loom just above the horizon with airships seen dim and gray flying high in the sky.
A small cloud seen in the east signals a student parade through Pekin streets after noon yesterday. Chinese students shouted denouncing the killing of strikers in Shanghai and aimed at entering foreign legations while chanting Is the British and Japanese.
The Cincinnati Ohio Times-Star notes that Samuel Untermyer, a prominent lawyer, acts independently by aiding the public even when not hired. It mentions his stance against labor leaders in New York and his critique of big employers, reflecting on his broader impact. It also includes a quip about Americans spending 18 percent of life waiting in line.
The text argues that Chinese hatred falls most on Japanese, with Britain and Germany behind, while they dislike Westerners less. It claims Asians hate other Asians more than Europeans and notes a Mohammedan in India would rather kill Hindus than British.
General Mitchell told New Jersey aviation officials that the United States is organized for defeat and lacks a formal air force under colors or by law, signaling vulnerability to an air war.
The President believes no war is on the horizon yet insists on maintaining several American fighting planes visible to the world to deter foes and earn respect abroad. The stance emphasizes deterrence through readiness and global perception.
The text extols French qualities, describing them as industrious and economical. It notes their habit of saving part of earnings and asserts France has enormous resources and a strong desire to pay obligations.
The creditor could seek businesslike settlements with Francé and other European debtors under the given conditions. Such negotiations would benefit both creditor and debtor by fostering cooperative repayment terms and preserving commercial relations.
After 1870 Bis marck demanded five billion broncs the French public offered more than ten times the amount to the government. The French will pay and stand ready to support national obligations.
Washington June 5 The public health service claims credit for extending life spans but the author questions the value of longer life when society needs people as assets. He cites overcrowding concerns in China and notes France and Italy may only nominally settle war debts to the United States. Mayo, Ford’s engineer, argues private owners won’t operate war ships due to poor material.
Invitation to a group of children to go camping at a shady cool spot by a winding pool. The write up promises lush shrubbery and trees and describes knee deep water along the bank. Students are urged to pack their luggage and head out today.
A playful poem verse invites families to enjoy a camping trip. It imagines wearing old clothes, rowing and fishing, and finding shade during hot days. The speaker urges sharing the idea with dad to experience the summer pastime.
Advice urges planning vacations as part of health and energy management. A change of scene and new activities refresh body and mind, with options like country trips, visiting smaller cities, hobbies, or altered work tasks. The piece emphasizes rest, recreation, and diverse pastimes to renew mental and physical energy.
In a 1923 to 1924 press Q A we learn a New York City station averaged 17 000 letters a month, rising to 54 000 in January this year. Other items note refrigerator cars at 125 000 total and traffic safety breakdowns from the Bureau of Public Roads with 47 6 percent leaving the road and 33 4 percent in vehicle collisions.
TOM SIMS reports that a professor asserts society girls are ignorant while others counter that professors are ignorant, prompting a contentious exchange on campus views and gender profiling.
A daredevil leapt from a high altitude in Philadelphia using a parachute, surviving the free fall. The stunt grew riskier without the chute, highlighting the peril of extreme skydives in the city.
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