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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1926
Page
4
A brief quotation notes that man’s life is as grass and that time should turn homely wisdom into sage counsel. It pairs a biblical line with a fragment from Parnell urging thoughtful aging. The item reads as a contemplative feature rather than a news item.
The Toronto Globe proposes a method to curb cross border smuggling by licensing users and distributors of silk, requiring purchases through a meat warehouse and reporting to enable quantity checks. It argues policing the entire boundary is impractical and that big smuggling is the main threat. Honest dealers would aid the plan. small-scale smugglers may persist.
The Soviet government orders strict inspection of public libraries and removal of books deemed tainted by religion or covering religious or moral topics. Anti Bolshevik economic and political works are also banned, signaling a retreat from communism that critics fear cannot be hidden forever. The piece argues ideas persist beyond censorship and Russia will eventually move toward a saner civilization despite repression.
An investigator notes birth rate decline linked to high baby costs. Initial expenses from 200 to 600 dollars cover layette and medical care, with mid class averages near 300. Ongoing upkeep and housing may raise costs, but higher spending yields better care for mothers and infants. American infant survival outpaces Russia.
Former secretary of war Newton D. Baker argues that speed and certainty of punishment deter crime, while severe penalties are less effective. He notes murder trials show juries resist harsh sentences, and capital punishment fails to translate theory into practice.
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Arthur Brisbane notes the Heraldo de Xico headline claiming Mexico faces an imminent religious war. The paper urges freedom of belief and worship as long as religious groups do not interfere with each other or with government. It warns that religious wars are the bloodiest and most brutal.
The governor of the northern Mexican territory vows to close the border to block California exports. He resents U S criticism of conditions in Mexicali and Tia Juana under his rule. Yet U S citizens own and patronize the dives, making the issue a U S responsibility.
On the front page of that HER ALDO DE MEXICO edition, Editor Quijano releases a blunt note in large type about a New York wild party. The piece claims young and beautiful women bathe naked in champagne, translating a Spanish line about a wild party. The column argues Mexican readers should not judge others too harshly.
Samuel Moore, 17 year old captain of Newton High School rifle team, reportedly shot three thousand consecutive bullseyes in a single day from 8 AM to 5 PM. The piece contrasts youth allure of Charleston jazz and bootleg whiskey with Moore's astonishing accuracy.
From Innsbruck Tyroles cable representatives press Senator Borah to curb Mussolini over Italian injustices in South Tyrol and Mussolini's threats toward North Tyrol. They urge U.S. sympathy for Tyrol and Europe but oppose meddling in European affairs. Italy and Germany should mind their own business.
The article links Mussolini to a modern Italian Bismarck facing Germany and the old Canossa scenario. It recalls Brenner Pass as a historical conduit for Germanic invasions and notes Mussolini’s determination to push Canossa politics from Rome to Berlin.
A train note from California to New York describes sunlit San Bernardino with blossoming fruit trees and harsh icebound memories for Eskimos, while inviting cold weather dwellers along the Atlantic coast and the Midwest to visit California, leveraging car fare and leisure.
A concise note emphasizes California as a place of health happiness and opportunity if you have money. It warns that outsiders without funds face worry and delay, urging readers to save before attempting to move or visit the state. The tone reflects optimism tied to prosperity and caution about financial need.
A veteran congressman ventures on the campaign platform amid questions about compliance with established rules. Supporters say he aims for reform while critics warn of potential conflicts with party guidelines.
Assistant Secretary of War Hanford MacNider outlines industrial preparedness for a potential war, detailing a system of 14 000 necessary items from shoes to aircraft, and the need to survey U S factories and mobilize civilian commodity and ordnance committees across 14 procurement districts to avert profiteering and delays.
Washington February 26. Charles P Stewart notes that Congress is likely to vote for prohibition inquiry but doubts it will settle anything. Even notable wets like John Philip Hill and drys like William David Upshaw support the inquiry, yet remain far apart in views on broader issues.
New York reports Bart Carroll rising from theater lobby scandal to national attention after landing Caruso’s only song and writing operas. The piece also previews a political clash over the Cellar bill and a proposed commission on prohibition with mixed expectations, noting Mt Sinai and Dr Charles G Abbot’s remarks on solar observation sites.
A detailed station by station schedule lists orchestras, vocal ensembles, and concerts across time zones from Chicago to San Francisco. Highlights include the U.S. Marine Band in New York, multiple floor shows in Cleveland and Louisville, and various dance programs and features through late evening.
A compendium of Q and A on topics from clothing weight and opera talent to tree transpiration and World War Allied totals. Includes Marion Talley at 19 debuting as Gilda and notes on creosote formation in chimneys and the origin of the term heathen.
Wise Crax News dispatch reports grave fears that a dancing girl could topple one of India's thrones, with speculation she is attempting one of the new-fangled steps.
Will Hays declares that handsome real life desperadoes and pretty girl bandits are barred from films in a sharp rebuke to movie promoters. The stance signals censorship trends facing Hollywood amid ongoing debates on decency and crime portrayal.
An Urbana Democrat editorial mocks Texas Congressman Johnson arguing newspapers misunderstand news after reviewing bills pushed by eager congressmen. The piece suggests a sharp exchange and calls Johnson’s stance out of touch with public discourse.
A brief quip noting that musical comedies often blend together but occasionally offer an unusual or distinctive specialty or style as observed in a town, Ohio, Vindicator.
A reflective piece on living square and fair, avoiding bluff and self deception. It urges planning to do right, pursuing happiness through honesty, and minimizing gossip while encouraging cheerful topics. The author emphasizes self-control and responsible conduct.
A girl in Washington sues a boy aged nine for throwing a stone and delivering a blow to her eye. The incident judgment reflects a rare legal action by a minor against another minor.
A police officer nearby observed a pickpocket making his way into a crowd. The thief allegedly snitched, claiming he was simply trying to do something. The incident prompted questions about the thief’s intent and actions as bystanders looked on.
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