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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1925
Page
4
The article argues flies thrive only where filth exists and a clean home, including yards and outbuildings, is essential to keep them away. It warns against open garbage, accumulating cans, and nearby pig pens or cow barns that attract flies.
A collected rant discusses relaying Bible readings and the danger of treating scripture as mere words. It contrasts Tibetan lamas and Koranic schools with magical texts, then shifts to critique taxation and residency rules, arguing for uniform federal inheritance tax and divorce residence laws.
Florida officials pursue inheritance tax strategy aiming to attract wealthy residents by offering favorable legal residence considerations. Officials emphasize residency rules and tax implications to draw high net worth individuals to the state.
The piece argues President Cocinge cannot travel as an ordinary passenger. Railroads demand a special train for safety and timing, making a regular journey impractical and costly. The author suggests special treatment would be cheaper and notes the President must use extraordinary means to reach ordinary rights.
In New York City schools pupils use ordinary white soap and sharp tools to model figures, yielding varied results from child figures to animals and even reproductions of famous works. The method develops talent among eight to ten year olds and offers a low cost, accessible path to sculpture, with several students entering contests and some producing surprisingly refined pieces.
A New York writer describes a West Coast style playboy at a basement night club. He pays $112 for drinks and sandwiches for four dancing girls and four men, then smiles as the party continues, noting the club’s formal dress rule and the shift from seedy to chic venues.
James W. Dean reports on nightlife where clubs hire hostesses at 25 dollars a week plus commissions while many rely on unpaid flappers. The piece notes cheaper concert hall rentals during the off season and a new 600 seat auditorium renting for 85 dollars.
The editorial notes a 1924 debt relief effort by Democratic contributors and outlines John W. Davis promising to keep party control while Smith and McAdoo seek to run the 1928 convention. It suggests Frank Hague could block Smith and that a Smith McAdoo clash may reemerge.
The Tennessee legislature, after prohibiting evolution, is urged by a secrecy society to extend bans to teaching that the world is round or that the sun revolves around the earth. The move would be seen as consistent with the prior policy.
The passage argues against studying evolution during a 21 day period inside a hen's egg. It warns that a curious student might wonder if the earth itself is a giant egg in which life develops through evolution.
A philosopher hen stubbornly insists the chick is fully formed within the egg from the moment of laying. The scene frames a debate on evolution versus creation, with the hen as devoted mother defending a literal interpretation.
A semi official announcement states W. J. Bryan will not act on a proposal to pass a law against teaching that the earth is round. The note signals political stance without specifying backing or timing.
The speaker argues as prosecutor that questioning the law may violate it. He notes years of study shaping belief that the earth is round despite flat appearance and cites scripture about four corners as supporting evidence for his stance.
Writer Jance Thompson who worked in New York and lived in France died and requested cremation in Marseille with ashes sent to Los Angeles. His works include Eat and Grow Thin and writings on love. The piece notes his views on love and self sacrifice. The report also mentions the Supreme Court upholding the criminal anarchy law in Gitlow case.
Brandeis and Holmes dissent as Gitlow case notes argue no immediate danger to overthrow the government. Holmes warns against risks while acknowledging strong nation finances. U S government bonds rose with treasuries selling at 197.10 after bond drives.
The government released 125.9 million dollars in three percent certificates, the smallest wartime issue, provoking finance officials' disappointment. Critics claim radicals threaten to overthrow the government, though such statements are met with concern given Morgan’s caution about not selling the country short.
Judge Gary advocates a simple diet and lifestyle at the Birmingham steel company hospital. He prescribes plain food, plain preparation, regular light exercise, ample sleep, and no worry to promote health among employees.
A reflection on maturity notes that a man reaches a turning point at fifty. Knowing what to do is easy, but acting on it is hard, and without action the next fifty years may not improve.
A jumble of wry quips and observations covers work pay city life baths and romance. Snippets note a cash theft stamps a crime and a jailhouse wit about manners and virtue. The tone mimics a bustling newspaper page of assorted gibes and cheeky opinions.
A contemplation suggests greater public incentive to achievement if successful men appeared to enjoy life more, implying perceived fulfillment could spur broader ambition.
Special Messenger Writer notes the confusion over billions in war debt between Washington and Europe. The piece contrasts 1,000,000,000 and 1,000,000,000,000 figures, then shifts to how Americans and foreigners in China perceive education and treatment of Chinese people. It argues Americans are harsher to Chinese abroad, prompting Chinese youths to return home unsettled and seen as Bolsheviks by foreign observers.
A playful description of making lemonade from lemons with steps to roll squeeze and sweeten in a pitcher. The scene emphasizes warming sun and a simple home recipe, capturing a casual, old time tone of a domestic tip.
A playful set of kitchen instructions describes mixing lemon juice water and ice to create a refreshing ice cold lemonade. The narrator notes stirring until a paste forms hints at the approach and mentions the common presence of water in drinks. The result is a soothing drink ready to be poured and enjoyed.
A West Virginia miner writes to urge wage scale adjustments to relieve unemployment and high living costs in the bituminous fields. He argues the open shop, not wages alone, has driven hardship and warns of winter unemployment if no settlement is reached. He cites regional unemployment figures and calls for unity among miners, merchants, and officials.
A mosaic of jagged phrases on love money matrimony and history. The lines mix proverbs and odd imagery mentioning goats lambs and stuttering, creating a playful if cryptic snapshot of sayings. No clear narrative or identifiable events emerge from the fragmented text.
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