Thought for Today on Flattery and Lies
A proverb quote warns that flattery harms honest bonds and ends in a snare for the feet. It also condemns the lie that flatters as the most abhorrent, reflecting on moral cautions.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
4
Democrats Groping At New York Convention
The Democratic convention in New York struggles to field a winning candidate and platform. Governor Smith faces renewed pressure from supporters and McAdoo allies push for La Follette on a third ticket. The party appears divided and a party outsider may lead the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
McAdoo
la Follett
How to Make Him Dumb: A Child’s Curiosity Stifled
A written commentary arguing that constant prohibitions from parents suppress a child’s inquisitive drive. It suggests that early “don’t” discipline delays initiative and learning by sowing hesitation and fear when facing the unknown. It contrasts instinctive curiosity with punitive responses like tut tut and spankings.
Do and not do guidance for a curious boy
The text argues that a lazy parent should join a boy in exploration rather than constantly forbid. It claims that encouraging action fosters curiosity and skills, while repeated “don’t” ideas seed timidity and laziness. It also suggests supplying materials and guidance when a child shows interest in using tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Belief Formation in Children Through Repeated Labeling
The text argues that children internalize negative and positive labels from adults. Repetition of phrases like you bad boy can implant the belief of being bad, while persistent statements of being good can shape a child’s self-concept and behavior. The piece notes children’s strong tendency to believe what they are told and suggests this confidence can be leveraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paul Revere
A. B.C
William Dawes
South America
R. B
Renato Zareisi
Chile
Wuiomar Novaes
Rome
A. Frontius
Aquarum
Tiber
Pennsylvania
State Department of Labor and Industry
Royal Meeker
Valley of the Kings
Thothmes I
Citywide push to remove overhead signs gains merchant support
Kansas City considers a sweeping ordinance to ban overhead advertising signs as obstructive and unsafe. Merchants downtown back the measure, citing studies and city examples showing clearer streets boost foot traffic and improve store fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
America
New York Keeps Quiet Though Democratic Convention Returns
A dismissive line notes New York has not hosted a Democratic convention since the era of Father Knickerbocker, suggesting the upcoming gathering may not ruffle the state. The quote frames regional indifference to an event long awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Father Knickerbocker
Kidnapping by Chinese Bandits Spurs International Tension
Washington June 23. The ongoing kidnapping of Americans and other foreigners by Chinese bandits is escalating into a serious international issue. Since the dust fall spree when foreigners were seized from a luxury train and held for ransom, such attacks have become alarmingly frequent across China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Henan
China
Peking
Angtze River
Wuchow
Japan
Manchuria
Yuan Shai Khi
Repubic
Canton
Tuchun
Gene
Religious convention sparks heated, violent debate
An excerpt depicts a religious convention where bipartisan, bitter rhetoric surfaces, referencing Democrat Bryan and urging a nationwide appeal to placate Ku Klux Klan sentiment, hinting at potential clashes among delegates and elder statesmen.
Interfaith Prayers Highlight Convention In Mixed Service
At the convention delegates offered a Catholic prayer, a Protestant Episcopal prayer, a Presbyterian prayer, and a Baptist prayer, reflecting ecumenical participation in the service.
Prayer and restraint mark tense political convention
A diverse crowd at a convention included a Jew a Christian Scientist and others who asked for silent prayer. The speaker led the Lord's prayer and urged calm amid fears of Ku Klux Klan influence, hoping the event would pass peacefully as proof of prayer’s power.
Democratic Party Faces Bitter Quarrel Amid Nomination Debate
The piece notes W. G. McAdoo leading in strength and delegates loyal to him, while warning that the nomination would be tainted by a bitter religious and racial conflict. It questions the value of a ticket weighed down by such quarrels and loyalty to McAdoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
W. G. McAdoo
Labor Unity Backing Aids Democratic Hopeful
A statement signed by leaders of forty major unions reaffirms persistent labor backing for Adoo as the convention begins, suggesting this support could help him overcome a sizable handicap and bolster his bid for the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
wfeAdoo
Riots Seen If Democratic Platform Attacks Klan
Morning dispatch from the convention reports tension over a proposed platform plank attacking the Ku Klux Klan by name. New York police chief Enright orders extra forces to Madison Square Garden as delegates brace for possible clashes if the plank is read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
Angels of Mercy
Georgia
New York
Richard E. Enright
Madison Square Garden
A Crisis editorial and a quiz section in the journal
The Oregon Daily Journal editorial titled A Crisis criticizes the New York convention as drifting toward madness and warns against city boss influence in Democratic politics. The piece includes a general knowledge quiz with questions and answers on history, canals, military service, and cultural topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Daily Journal
New York
Farmers of
Chicago
America
United States
Pennsylvania
Pacific Ocean
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
A public notice from The Athens Messenger outlines The Information Bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. It explains readers can send questions for informational answers, not legal medical or financial advice, with a small return postage stamp requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Imequirer
An Agreeable Smell Among European Cut Flowers
A study of 4,300 cultivated European flower species found 420 with pleasant fragrance. White or cream petals correlated with more frequent fragrance among the sampled flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Aviator Willing to Challenge Death Ray
Lieutenant Walter Sutter United States flyer volunteers to fly in a metal plane and let Grindell Mathews test his death ray on the aircraft. He aims to prove the device cannot bring the plane down from 2000 feet, saying he will take the risk for science and future war prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Sutter
United States Flyer
Grindell Mathews
Sutter
Trade survey shows May pause with mixed production signals
New York June 28. May business showed a mixed picture with a general pause but signs of confidence and potential revival. Output fell from April in pig iron steel ingots and textiles while cement and silk edged higher. steel prices continued downward amid varied demand and unfilled orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
New York City
Federal Reserve
Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Tennessee
Cleveland
Snc
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Tuchuns
Republian
William Jexpings
Bryan
I- Vity Majesty
Uz Aku Klux Klan
England
Prince George
Prince Albert Victor
Brittania
Panama Canal
M.S. A
John T. Flynn
Steel Mills
Herbert Hoover
U. P
Nese Servise, Inc
Detroit
Ford Jotor Company
Detroit, Michigan
B. Desrois
Forder
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