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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
4
The fragment shows unclear names and scattered terms likely from a sports or local notice. Readable elements include New York and a figure or name Rigg F. The text lacks a coherent event, date, or organization to confirm a specific item.
A concise reflection cites John I 4 8 that God is love and asserts loving as total. Leon Gozlan echoes the idea that to love is everything and love itself embodies God.
News accounts note President Coolidge will likely spend his summer mostly at work. Correspondents reveal few leisure tastes, saying he walks for exercise but does not hike hunts play cards or study nature. He reads little and conversations seem not his recreation, leaving work as the probable main activity.
The essay discusses pedestrians as anachronisms in an age of cars and streetcars. It notes the social disapproval of those who walk and the dangers of shared roadways, urging future provision of affordable sidewalks to separate foot traffic from vehicles.
The article urges walkers to face oncoming traffic when no footpath and to show responsibility by dodging vehicles. It advises pedestrians to walk on the left in their direction, carry lanterns or warning lights after dark, and encourages generosity toward motorists to resolve conflicts.
A leading American merchant defends thrift against critics of saving. He argues saving cushions the economy during downturns, citing mills in Pittsburgh as an example where thrift reduces the shock of low trade. He warns against stinginess but supports prudent spending to create a rainy-day margin.
County councillors in Yorke Ontario discuss creating multiple bird refuges starting with 500 acres in one township. The plan aims to turn the entire county into a single sanctuary where birds are safe from harm and nests undisturbed.
A nationwide efficiency push traces savings from Agriculture Oceanic and other departments. Methods include reusing surplus boxes cutting chair caning costs installing dictating machines and diverting work to in house staff. The Commerce Interior and Treasury departments report wage and supply savings plus interagency cooperation.
Three time Wisconsin governor and four time U S senator La Follette ran for president without party backing or funds and still drew votes from over four million Americans. The era saw wheat prices rising, a factor the author says would have doubled his support otherwise.
A Wisconsin representative suggests reactionary views fade with LaFollette's death. The piece argues Wisconsin will honor LaFollette by supporting his widow's senate candidacy, reflecting the state's esteem for him in life and death.
In New York City on June 22 the Lim erick Society of America held meetings to discuss the hobby of composing limericks. A contest used the line There was a young fellow named Bryan and Berton Braley won with a humorous quatrain.
New York consumes and moves a vast butter supply daily, with about half a million pounds used each day. More than one fifth of U S butter production passes through the city, sourced from 30 states and also Canada, Holland, Australia, South America, and Scandinavian countries.
Ben Bernie, famed orchestra conductor, gains a $2500 weekly fee to conduct overtures for a Broadway film theater and serve as master of ceremonies introducing the picture. His rise mirrors a personality formed before an unseen audience.
The columnist Tom Sims reflects on love and restraint, noting that romantic bliss can temper indulgence and that merit often guides what people receive in life, while acknowledging the world’s uneven balance of fortune and reaction.
Quote reflects reverence for bootleggers as a satirical take on illegal liquor peddling and its broad social footprint, implying widespread influence and power in underworld and wartime economies.
A tradition notes Rip Van Winkle’s 20 year slumber as a cautionary tale of time passage. The anecdote reflects on memory and change over decades in American storytelling.
A compact examination argues that most conflicts arise from indifference rather than overt clash. It suggests apathy in response to issues fuels disputes, while awareness and action can prevent escalation and promote resolve.
The article notes that the inferred fuel or consumption among New York residents mirrors the city’s vast scale, illustrating how population-like demand signals urban magnitude and energy use.
James W. Dean reports that the married vaudeville duo, once partners, failed on stage with new partners. The husband recently left Ludlow Street Jail after alimony issues, while the wife had jailed him for failure to pay. They split salaries, he continued alimony, and this week they separated for good, he says.
The explorer aims to resume polar travel if funding allows, seeking to be the first and only man to stand on both Earth poles. He already discovered the South Pole, while Peary reached the North Pole first. Amundsen hopes to reach the North Pole again to mark two dates on his tomb.
A provocative exchange questions cruelty by comparing the suffering of a lamb to a Black person being choked, asking which is the more pitiful sight and highlighting race and violence in moral judgment.
Lincoln Ellsworth financed the expedition and flew as observer. He saved Dietrichsen and Omdahl from drowning in Arctic waters, a deed that likely spared the entire crew from entering the Arctic circle and perishing.
Malaida daughter of the Italian king is said to be engaged to Prince Philip of Hesse. A papal dispensation will likely be required. the German prince is Protestant. Such a union would have been highly significant twelve years ago, linking the Italian crown with the Kaiser.
A commentator notes that all sunburn remedies prove effective yet none fully satisfy the need for relief. The remark highlights the persistent challenge of finding a universally reliable cure.
A reflective saying appears as a proverb-like line about irreversible choices and destiny, implying a path with no easy return once started. The phrase echoes themes of consequence, resolve, and fate.
A vague note suggests a skeleton from the past is concealed within a book in the ink archive. The claim hints at hidden history connected to a cached manuscript and a cryptic clue. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
A man who married last June calls his partner the supper sex, a playful twist on their relationship. The comment sparked amusement, reflecting a lighthearted, private joke within their union.
A short aphorism warns to value neighborly kindness yet guard possessions. It counsels prudent sharing and clear limits to prevent disputes and preserve harmony in community relations.
The piece notes tensions when the boss returns from fishing and remarks on missed details. It mentions streams dragged for someone who misjudged depth, and ties poor brakes to auto crashes and bad timing to business failures.
A brief, unclear note describes a person referred to as honeyman finishing an event by the time he teaches that salads are not food, with no further context or identifiable facts.
A reflective piece urges readers to start early in forming healthier routines as the new year approaches. It emphasizes choosing practical goals and building steady habits rather than drastic changes.
A terse quip questions saccharine sweetness and suggests a person may not rest until midday on a weekday. The remark highlights a lighthearted take on taste and timing without naming individuals or places.
A compilation of archival quips from Ohio papers notes harsh traffic complaints, skepticism of evolution, and holiday myths. It parodies old sayings about horses, Darwin, aviation, and Santa Claus in a period voice.
At dawn Saturday in Chicago Willie Sam was hanged for killing a policeman. A theatre chorus girl dressed as a boy, allowed to stay, attended the execution, marking the first time a woman witnessed an official hanging in the city. In Chicago stockyards women are forbidden from entering the slaughter department. The sheriff showed leniency toward the girl and permitted her presence for a brief moment of innocent view.
The Newark Ohio American Tribune notes that hot weather prompts many people to become irate, reflecting widespread heat discomfort and public mood during the period.
A Marion Ohio Star aphorism notes that wealth speaks louder than words but those who earn it often remain quiet.
The Akron Beacon Journal reports the grandstand faces disadvantages as spectators note the bench cannot throw and bottles hit the wire screen. This brief item records a spectator complaint about stadium conditions and safety.
The Defiance Crescent News reports new Ford airplanes will feature berths like Pullman cars. The article notes all bunks will be upper berths in a bold, elevated design.
In a June 22 dispatch from Lington the treasury notes Europe has hidden gold and silver hoards. The piece argues hoards earn no interest for Europe and that 5 percent interest over ten years would have reduced the debt. It cites Britain and France as cases and warns against excessive economizing.
The article notes a surge of gold in circulation after Britain moved to the gold standard. It recalls a prewar economy where August 1914 saw most retail trade conducted in gold with no coins under five pounds, and prices near twenty five dollars.
Fleas infest dogs cats rats and humans and can spread infection including bubonic plague. Detailing home remedies at two hours of preparation and spraying substances like oil of hay ether alcohol eucalyptus with carbolic acid water and naptha, plus thorough sweeping dusting airing and removal of fabrics to eliminate fleas.
A speaker admits abandoning former disdain for golf after joining a friend on the course. He describes purchasing clubs, learning to focus on ball and shaft, and accepting imperfect scores while hoping to improve. He notes risk of a brook and the pull of the sport’s lure as he embraces practice and patience.
In a Q and A style excerpt the city of Indianapolis is described as laid out like Washington DC with a surveyor involved in the plat aided by L Enfant. The piece also mentions English throne location and phrasing usage for disease phrases.
The text notes longer daylight hours with days extending and evenings staying light much later, indicating a shift in seasons and daily rhythms without specific locations or figures.
An old quip notes that heavier individuals excel in sales by virtue of laziness rather than anger, suggesting a humorous stereotype about temperament and persuasion.
A cautious update advises the Arctic explorer to delay any departure and join his relief party for safety, rather than attempting solo travel.
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