A Thought for Today on Contentment and Happiness
A brief reflection cites Hebrews 13 5 urging contentment with what one has. It contrasts contentment with happiness noting an oyster may be contented in a playful quip attributed to Bovee.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1927
Page
4
Blue Sky Promoters and Aviation Boom Warned
The piece argues that rapid aviation promotion outpaces real flying with new fly fields and aircraft. financiers and promoters may entice crowds, but reckless money could harm air progress. It warns against unsteady capital and watered airports undermining the future of aviation.
War is a Compromise and the Path to Peace
Sir John Simon argues before a British peace society that war fails to secure lasting justice. He says war is a compromise because victory terms can be overturned by later conflicts, and civilization is measured by willingness to compromise to avoid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
John Simon
Parking, shoppers, and city design in the auto era
Civic officials urge reserving curb space for patrons and moving loading to rear of shops. Merchants should park off street and widen streets where possible, or allow two hour parking within walking distance and use inner blocks or vacant lots for free parking near shopping centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Development Department
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Prince of Wales at Costume Ball Sparks Serious Royalty Debate
On his thirty third birthday the Prince of Wales and his brother attended a costume ball as Eton schoolboys. The remark suggests Britons who value regal dignity may disapprove. The note recalls Henry VIII possibly signing letters to Erasmus at age twelve, amplifying the question of royal self seriousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Mrs. Coolidge
Eton
Henry the Eighth
King George
Erasmus
Mrs Coolidge Sees Knickerbocker Fashion in SD
Mrs Coolidge in South Dakota observes women of all ages wearing knickerbockers. She respects them but will not wear knickerbockers herself. She opts for rubber boots fishing and a skirt of reasonable length.
Byrd Plans Transatlantic Passenger Flight Series
Commander Byrd will undertake an important experiment different from Lindbergh's famed solo trip. He will fly with three other men in a three engine craft aided by a radio to relay news during progress. This marks the start of a trans Atlantic passenger service on a sound basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrd
Lindbergh
Wanamaker’s Transatlantic Flight Plan Promotes American Flying
Rodman Wanamaker backed a 1914 transatlantic flight, spending about 500000 to back the idea, and his sustained effort helped make the Byrd flight possible. He deserves national thanks for funding and perseverance in promoting American aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman Wanamaker
Film studio salary cuts target top earners to save millions
Film companies will cut all salaries above fifty dollars a week by ten to twenty five percent. The saving amounts to about two hundred thousand dollars weekly or ten million dollars yearly. Executives claim the move won’t hurt pictures and may aid overall economy. They argue top stars could still earn more than any actor ever did if they can justify it.
Caution Urged Amid Flying Enthusiasm for Enthusiasts
Experts warn against flying without knowing the pilot and aircraft. Unsafe machines abound, including second hand buys from the U S government. Reckless pilots and bad weather aside, flying is now safe but caution is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
President Coolidge's raccoon runs free in nature
A pet raccoon once living with President Coolidge escaped and found a treetop retreat. The animal, named Rebecca, has become nationally famous, drawing wide public and media attention as a symbol of publicity for a celebrity pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Coolidge
Rebecca
United States
Truthful reporter foretells fewer graduation recital notes
A newsroom rumor hints that after a future truth telling moment there will be a decline in coverage of piano recitals at graduation exercises.
When Laws with Teeth Ache and Couples Make Up
A writer counsels that strict laws sometimes backfire while urging couples to kiss and make up after disputes. The piece cautions men to use rouge sparingly and advises cautious social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouge
Bathing beauty to bring the scoop to office
A playful local note predicts a future newsroom moment as a bathing beauty will deliver the great scoop in the office, contrasted with infamous headlines and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Chicago
Wayne B. Wheeler
Great Britain and the word colmrade usage in press
The remark notes that in Britain the term colmrade is not used to imply friendship but reflects a distinct or ironic sense. It discusses language nuance and regional phrasing within the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Colmrade
Poisoning from Vines and Reader Health Q&A
A column outlines poison oak and poison ivy dangers with anecdotal care tips, including lye baths and permanganate paints. It also presents readers questions on yawning causes, a child's persistent runny nose, and valvular heart trouble with concise medical answers.
By the Way in New York Wall street Show Of People
A June 27 look at New York’s financial district reveals the hidden life behind Wall Street glamour. Behind the gaudy fronts and high fashion, ordinary workers and performers populate the streets, proving the city’s money world rests on many hands and faces. The piece notes Broadway’s bright lights and Fifth Avenue’s stores masking tired workers and models, with Lindbergh’s presence prompting a closer look at the city’s human engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
New York
Slim
Lindbergh
Lower Broadway
Wall Street Belt
Mammon
Fifth Avenue
Bridge Work Starts at Glouster This Week
Work commenced on a new bridge at Glouster on Wednesday morning. The item notes local progress and marks a milestone for the town infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Caterpillar Club Grows to 46 Members
Latest figures show the Caterpillar Club now has 46 members after adding five in a month. The 46 include Capt. Hawthorne C. Gray Lieuts. George Finch and B. M. Bridget and Sgts. Clyde Taylor and Fred Miller who earned 54 life saving jumps. Finch saved a passenger from a mid air blaze while Capt. Gray set a new balloon attitude record and then bailed out. The clash near Columbus, Ohio left Bridget injured and a fifth passenger, Yesger, killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin
A selection of Q A items on topics from owl flight noiselessness to burial at sea and Custer Park details. Includes notes on marital name customs, and aviation records with dates and durations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Haskin
Curing Trouble Through Calisthenics and Walking
The text argues trouble can be completely and permanently cured without systematic exercise. It recommends light calisthenics at first with short walks. For very bad cases the patient should rest after each exercise, otherwise ordinary activity is fine with any necessary exercise.
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