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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
4
A quote contrasts a lying tongue with truth and warns that flattery leads to ruin. It cites Proverbs 26 28 and adds Daniel Webster noting falsehoods clash with truths and often quarrel among themselves.
The article portrays Luther Burbank as a transformative horticulturist who crafted hundreds of plant varieties through careful selection and controlled experiments. It frames his work as ordered evolution, blending natural processes with purposeful direction, and notes his complex stance on God.
The president highlighted Latin America as the home of early colleges printing presses and newspapers, with Mexico singled out for cultural innovations. He urged more mutual respect to ease Anglo American tensions, noting the nineteenth century is America's and the twentieth will be Latin America's.
The piece argues for returning German seized property to its owners after the war. It notes many suffered losses and stresses no need for blanket retaliation. It states Berlin is reportedly willing to pay American claims and urges prompt restitution of security held.
A humorous note on home gardening contrasts seasoned farmers with amateur gardeners who harvest fresh peas beans corn and melons in summer. It highlights the delight of early summer carrots and parsnips despite imperfect lettuce and melons, noting the simple pleasures of home grown produce.
In light talk about the hobbyists, the author notes that many mock novices who lack a yard come to casual dinners when invited in warm months. The piece contrasts pride in small plots with neighbors' envy and appetite for a simple garden meal.
A concise reflection on jazz as a flexible art form where musicians can begin anywhere, shift tunes, or connect multiple pieces, underscoring the genre’s spontaneous adaptability and creative license.
The columnist notes a persistent chill across New York and other regions with the coldest June 4 on record. He suggests ancient ice ages were caused by heavy cloud cover, forcing animals and people southward, and argues the human race benefits from enduring harsh cold as a test of fitness.
The passage reflects on dependence on the sun amid strange weather and cites Genesis creation verses. It contrasts light creation before day and night lights with the later creation of the sun and moon and stars on the fourth day.
Men once believed the sun served humanity alone. Telescopes reveal mountains of flame leaping into space and vast abysses of fire that could melt Earth. The sun appears to be self contained, while we are mere hangers on, affected by sunspots and strange rays.
The passage reflects on Earth's longevity spanning hundreds of millions of years and humans existing for at least 500000 years, with lower animals earlier. It invokes reliance on Providence for continued persistence through time.
Plato would have witnessed the inauguration of Ignatz Moscicki as president of Poland. In the Republic he states no perfect government until philosophers become kings or kings philosophers. Dionysius of Syracuse heard of the quarrel between him and Plato.
The text contrasts Moscicki and Lenin as high ranking philosophers with business figures, noting Aristotle’s disdain for money makers and his classification of merchants as slaves in government. It argues that current governance is dominated by financiers.
The text notes Lenin’s government remains strong and hints at what Philosopher Moscicki might achieve in Poland. It reflects on human and mob psychology as a puzzle for chemist philosophers, suggesting broader debates over leadership and collective behavior.
John D. Rockefeller, set to be 87 next month, played nine holes in forty four strokes showcasing continued concentration. He credits resilience to not letting anything bother him and notes his son supports him while a nest egg remains for a rainy day.
The 1926 calendar drops National Defense Test Day with opposition from pacifists and pacifist groups expanding on college campuses. Enrollments in citizen training camps rise, while efforts to cut funding mount, and religion and women’s groups split on preparedness. Memorial Day reactions and the Indianapolis Speedway race highlight shifting public priorities.
In New York City the piece argues that youth fuels urban renewal as Old Trinity Church on Wall Street loses ground to skyscrapers. It notes the 1697 charter, fires and rebuilds, and the tombs of Fulton and Hamilton in its graveyard while engineers reinforce the old stone with modern steel and concrete.
In hard times the author argues against letting worries ruin health. He suggests maintaining calm despite troubles and recommends reading Epic poems, citing the Stoic tale of Prometheus’s patient slave as a model for composure under pain.
The article warns that Niagara Falls is eroding upstream and could collapse due to the cliff wearing away. It cautions that this would end hydroelectric dividends and the value of Niagara’s electric power.
An old editorial argues for using all Niagara water for nighttime power generation and storing surplus for peak hours. It suggests this would reduce rock wear and relieve long night shifts, though it warns of potential risks and calls for future planning.
A reflective piece on clowns performer life and hidden sorrow behind smiles. It questions whether the cheerful act justifies the pain behind a forced grin. Also includes fables and a humorous anecdote about a young man boasting of marriage skills.
Washington dispatch notes lawmakers prepare support boosts for colleagues facing tight races in 1926. The system drafts candidates from safe districts to bolster doubtful ones, with outsiders highlighting a rival's past record and promising future deeds. Local issues vary by region as parties hedge bets.
The article notes a proposed shift at Johns Hopkins University under President Frank J. Goodnow to cut the first two undergraduate years to focus on research. It highlights the Page School of International Relations as a key new development and cites aims to apply research methods to world problems.
A short note states that certain swamp beetles possess four eyes. The observation notes an unusual anatomical feature among swamp-dwelling insects.
The British amateur championship uses no qualifying round and conducts eighteen hole elimination matches until two finalists play a thirty six hole final. The U S version combines medal and match play tests, making it a severer challenge for amateurs.
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