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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1926

Page

4

Radio Listings Showcase Across Multiple Markets

An extensive scanned notice lists radio broadcasts by time and station across cities including Chicago Fort Worth Portland New York Philadelphia Detroit and more. It details orchestras bands vocal acts concerts studios and musical programs in various time zones with specific hour slots and program notes.

WEAF New York City Harriet Ochs Charles Phillips John Quine A. H. Bittner Vincent Lopez William Scott Sir Hobgoblin Blanche Elizabeth Wade WOC WCAP WCAE WGR WEAR WTAG Pauline Watson Happiness Candy _ Boys Eagle Neutrodyne Trio Chamber Musicale The Vikings WJAR WCAKE WWI KSD Whittall WEEI WCCO WWJ WGN Turner Franklin I1len Bernie WLIT Philadelphia Detroit Mich WMCA Cazenovia N. Y Springfield Mags Frol Hartford Conn L— Dance Music WCAU Orchestra Cleveland Ohio WJR Tae Chestra WNYC WJZ

A Thought for Today and Brotherhood Quotation

A thought for today presents a biblical blessing from Gen. 32 26. A quoted line recalls the vow of brothership with a stark taunt about violence attributed to Le Brun.

Snow motors pioneer Arctic exploration by Captain Wilkins

Captain Wilkins launches northward from Alaska with snow powered tractors on revolving drums and spiral tread. Initial skeptics watch two motors haul five sleds and eight tons of fuel as drivers ride in cabins. If successful, snow motors promise practical winter transport for exploration and regular travel in snowy regions.

Wilkins Alaska Canada

Butting In On Teacher Rights Spark National Debate

A National Education Association convention in Washington urged lawmakers to keep hands off schoolrooms, arguing that true education requires liberty to seek honest answers. The piece cites Dr. Alexander Meiklejohn praising University of Wisconsin freedoms and warns that political meddling endangers progress, urging trained educators to lead.

Washington National Education Association National Congress Alexander Meiklejohn Rotary Club Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Ameri Meiklejohn

Nelsons Daughter Dies and Kansas City Star Sold

Arthur Brisbane notes Colonel Nelson left a will selling the Kansas City Star including its editorial page. He warns high finance could control the paper and shape policy, risking a sick newspaper run by “their kind.” Nelson would not approve such power in the wrong hands.

Arthur Brisbane Nelson Kansas City Star Kirkwood The Star High Finance

Canadian board weighs pay tied to teacher efficiency

A Canadian board of education studies a rating system that assigns 20 percent to personality including health and leadership, 20 percent to scholarship and accuracy, 10 percent each to teaching skill, impartiality, home and pupil future interest, and community participation, with dismissal after two consecutive 65 or lower ratings and no annual raises.

Nelson built a powerful paper from a basement pressroom

The writer recalls Nelson’s rise from a basement pressroom to interview a young Eastern capitalist building a seven story brick skyscraper at Seventh and Delaware and Ninth near Wyandotte. Nelson’s newspapers, wealth, and land pass to Kansas City after his wife and daughter die. He is praised as a good American, courageous and grateful.

Nelson Seventh and Delaware Ninth Street Wyandotte Kansas City

Growth of big business in autos sparks concern

The text notes a shrinking variety of car makes from 86 in 1922 to 50 in the latest show, while Detroit automakers add 60,000 high wage jobs year over year. Output rises and prices drop, with Ford dominating sales and pricing among major builders.

Detroit Ford

Government should foster big business with public oversight

The text argues that government should encourage large business while ensuring public scrutiny. It claims that the populace, if capable, should monitor big enterprises. otherwise they cannot properly oversee smaller ventures.

Countess Cath Cart Locked for Elopement at Ellis Island

A bewildered Countess Cath, eloped with the Earl of Craven, was confined at Ellis Island while Craven was admitted. When she protested why she could not enter, officials cited immorality as the reason for barring her from the country.

Countess Cathcart Earl of Craven Ellis Island Mr. Kellogg Karolyn Cathcart United States New York South Africa National Woman's Party Sen

Actress barred from screen after wild party at Ellis Island

A New York tale recalls a young actress invited to a wild party with a mixed crowd. She witnessed a naked bathing scene and, after Ellis Island imprisonment ads, theater and film managers hired her. Film executives now say she can never appear on screen.

New York Ellis Island Moving Picture

When Lady Spencer Visited America and Ate Veggie Dishes

A bygone anecdote contrasts British Lady Spencer with American dining, noting her surprise at ten or twelve small vegetable dishes around her plate. The remark reflects a witty take on adapting to a different moral code as embodied by Lady Cathcart.

Spencer America Spencer House Fifth Avenue

Givers Deny Bath Incident At New York Party

The host insists the bathtub was only full of ginger ale while party invitations claimed everything would be supplied including stretchers, signaling a planned lively event. The remark suggests a wild party atmosphere with medical aides ready onsite.

New York

Old Dobbin Quote Sparks Loquacious La Porte Argus Remark

A La Porte Argus quip recalls old Dobbin and a joke about starting a stubborn horse with hot water or by cranking him, reflecting a playful local voice and rural humor.

Dobbin la Porte Argus

Immigration and alien visitors prompt Congress action

Congress faces how to handle immigrants and alien visitors after cases of smuggling and deportation disputes. Secretary Kellogg barred Countess Karolyi and Countess Cathcart, sparking debate over authority and civil liberties while Davis urges universal registration for all aliens.

Washington, D. C Congress United States Kellogg Countess Karolyi State Department Karolyi Earl Craven Canada Department Davis Surpeme

John Coolidge's Black Eye Makes News at Amherst

President Coolidge frowns on publicity from his son John's three round fight at Amherst where he suffered a black eye and lost on points. The White House has urged boxing to be kept private and faces letters protesting the president's handling of the matter.

Coolidge John Amherst White House

Stars On Broadway Attend La Boheme Premiere

In New York on March 4 spectators report John Gilbert trying to move through a crowd to view the La Boheme premiere. Fans cheered as stars arrive with Hope Hampton and her husband Mone Brulatour among the attendees. George Jean Nathan and Lillian Gish appeared in spirit or on screen, drawing the bustling theater crowd.

New York Broadway John Gilbert Hope Jawn Hope Hampton Mone Brulatour George Jean Nathan Lillian Gish

Goulash Row and Celebrity Sightings in City News

The article notes Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier in town with newsboys in tow while recounting a shift from Hungarian dining to other foods in East Houston Street. It also mentions Gilbert Swan and a brutal bout, Mrs Coolidge reacting to fight stories, Count Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraden’s Florida travel and his costly Palm Beach lifestyle with suites at 160 dollars a day and a 1500 dollar weekly tariff.

Jack Dempsey Missus Florida Georges Carpentier America California East Houston Street Avenue A First Avenue Budapest Gilbert Swan Ludwig Salm von Hoogstraden Palm Beach Washington

Airplane visibility and tennis match questions summarized

The Q A page notes sighting range for airplanes from 10 000 to 15 000 feet under favorable conditions. It also records Helen Wills and Suzanne Lenglen meeting for the first time this year with Wills defeated. A separate answer states an acetylene torch eye injury depends on brightness and is injurious in proportion to brightness.

Helen Wills Suzanne Leng- Jen

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