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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1927
Page
4
A quotation from Malachi 4 2 and a saying attributed to Mrs Jame son link fear to evil as a guiding motive. The two lines present a religious verse and a moral remark. This note blends scripture with proverb style in a historical page fragment.
Lindbergh is hailed for groundbreaking trans oceanic flight feats and the boost to commercial aviation. The piece notes prize offers for further trips, world flight talk, and influence on international sentiment, finance, and national pride. It lauds intangible inspiration and enduring impact beyond tangible awards.
The piece recalls strict social rules from the old days when young women could not stay out after 1030 pm. It notes a coeducational Evanston institution allowing dates to last until 1 am twice weekly. The column questions whether society is nearing Edison’s four hour sleep ideal or perdition and concludes progress is swift.
Dr. Jabez North Jackson of Kansas City argues a middle class hospital with moderate prices is the cure for mounting medical bills. He says charity wards and first class private hospitals price care beyond the reach of the average citizen, who prefers predictable, affordable treatment and debt freedom.
Commentary on how modern zeal for uncovering dirt exposes the past to scrutiny and erodes its chastity, suggesting a clash between historical preservation and contemporary sensationalism.
Two American aviators complete Atlantic crossings in a single hop each. Lindbergh reaches Paris and Chamberlin with Levine nearly reaches Berlin, challenging the belief that airplanes pose little threat to national security. The feats prompt military and naval officials to reevaluate their theories.
An analyst questions the odds of success if five thousand foreign aviators, fully supported by their government and unlimited funds, undertake a hostile mission in the opposite direction. The piece weighs risk, mobilization scope, and possible outcomes.
Cyrus H. K. Curtis warns in his evening paper that two recent flights signal a growing threat. Military officials say the flights cloak a unitary menace and underscore the urgency of robust air defense measures.
A fragment hints at a dramatic flight near Berlin by Chamberlin at twenty thousand feet revealing a shift in defence thinking. It notes that battleships and coast guns seem outdated amid aerial prowess and hints authorities realized air power's impact on strategy.
The text warns that a hostile European nation could send a thousand to two thousand bomb dropping machines westward across the Atlantic today and within forty eight hours New York Boston and Washington could be wiped out.
Insurance data show golf ranks third among dangerous sports with 451 accidents last year. Other injuries include 12 cases from sharp instruments like bottles at the 119th hole. The commentator notes a paradox that one man dies from lack of exercise while playing golf.
Chamberlin and Levine ended the longest nonstop flight on record in Emisleben Saxony Prussia the birthplace and death place of Martin Luther On the wall they glimpse a mark said to be made by Luther throwing his inkstand at his den The narrator then asks what Luther would think if he could see a bird landing in his town from the air
Mrs. Ada Sawyer Garrett aged seventy four is taken to a hospital after living on 37 cents a day to avoid poverty in old age. She owns six million dollars in property including 1.5 million in cash, as shown in court. She is declared incompetent.
A reflective line suggests gender bias in judging a person who pursues wealth versus intellect or spirit. The quote argues that if the subject were an old man, famine of intellect and spirit would be overlooked, and no interference would occur.
The committee says three kings will attend Chicago’s centennial celebration in 1933. The monarchs are not too busy and are expected to find time to participate.
A magazine writer argues the husband is no longer essential to raising a family, provoking questions about domestic roles and division of labor at home. The remark prompts scrutiny of traditional expected duties and who handles chores like washing dishes.
An Illinois city saw Legionnaires directing a blaze at Vice President Dawes, a move that could draw Senate scrutiny. The incident highlights political tensions and security concerns surrounding the administration.
A remark attributed to a fashion commentator quotes the idea that women will go to extreme measures for style, sparking debate about societal pressures and gender norms in dress and beauty.
A physician explains that fat does not indicate health and weight should be individualized. He outlines two types of obese patients, emphasizes proper diet and exercise, and criticizes drastic dieting and ineffective tonics while urging careful examination to determine normal weight.
Old notes describe a planned baseball matchup between Ohio University and Otterbein College. Other items note gradual activity at Sunday Creek mines in the Hocking district, an Athens township commencement at the Athens High School room, and a free meeting of the retail clerical union at the Wilhem Block.
Ten years ago a fire leveled the Hocking Valley coal bunkers and elevator at Nelson. The era’s shock included debates over military wristwatch wear as unmanly in some circles. In Athens County, the Red Cross reported about 600 members while Ewing Hall hosted Flag Day services by the local Elke's Edge.
Readers share experiences with weight reducing diets and the impact on health. The piece invites honest stories about benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing that age is not a barrier to improvement and promising further reporting in radio and newspaper columns.
The Athens Messenger invites readers to send health questions to Dr. Frank McCoy through the paper with a self addressed envelope for a reply.
Dorthee asks about dry coated tongue and constant itching suggesting possible liver derangement or diabetes. The answer recommends urinalysis at a lab to check for diabetes and related conditions. Mrs Co. C asks about waking to urinate multiple times. includes age and weight data for assessment.
A reader asks about frequent urination linked to fat around the bladder and potential kidney infection. The answer cautions weight loss may relieve symptoms and infection, if present, may disappear with fat loss. Another reader reports stomach bloating from any food and is advised to reduce starches and sugars, eat eggs and greens, and consult a diagnostician if bloating persists.
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