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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1928
Page
4
The lines reflect on choosing discipline over indulgence as dangers to virtue. A devotional style prompts reflection on moral restraint and the wisdom of pursuing virtuous conduct. The quotes frame the risk of yielding to pleasure and the serenity found in measured living.
Industry sources report major coal producers in West Virginia Virginia and Kentucky have merged into mining and selling units. The move is seen as a step toward stabilizing the overproduced market, though some fear higher prices and challenges for weak mines.
The Messenger describes its focus on reader appreciation and community engagement. It highlights a new serial love story, Mother's Day events, a Year Birthday party, a bird coloring contest, and inviting visits to the Messenger office, stressing the enjoyment of sharing with a loyal readership.
A Minnesota angler hauled a fish with fur through ice to the surface amid heavyweight news. The item sparked disbelief yet amused readers, described as a refreshing bit of journalism from Winsted Connecticut and compared to oddities in other states.
The text urges the average citizen to seek banker guidance before investing spare funds. It warns that even if a company's board includes capable and trustworthy men, prudent financial advice remains essential to protect savings.
Mixed signals from markets and a Russia census highlight contrasts in a day of brisk trading and demographic shifts. Wall Street activity includes 765000 shares traded in hours, GM at 310000, and a 4 14 percent lending rate noted, while Joseph Toplitzky warns of massive cash buys and self stock repurchases. The Soviet population stands at 146,989,000 with 5,000,000 more women than men, reflecting war impacts and shifting demographics.
The population rhythms of Russia reveal 577 distinct tribes and about 150 languages. Fewer than half identify as Russians, highlighting deep ethnic and linguistic diversity within the nation.
The late Count Witte told the writer that Russia could not be expected to have perfect government given its mixed populations and many languages. He warned that if the government failed it would be a long time before Russia produced another.
Chicago, now 91, recalls a 60 dollar pond drain vote from a bygone era. This year the city budgets 50 million for parks 15 million for a new municipal hall and issues bonds totaling 59 million.
A historical note highlights how money can grow with real estate on the Chicago lake front and warns buyers to choose wisely. It also reports Henry Ford pursuing a low cost plane, a Diesel engine, and a 1928 era political stance, stating he favors Hoover for president.
One third of Radcliffe students and half of Harvard students approve companionate marriage. Two Harvard men and one Radcliffe girl are said to be married this way. Twenty two Radcliffe girls are willing to marry under the plan, suggesting limited life knowledge among some students.
A Japanese group calls for brides to wear cotton kimonos instead of silk for economic reasons and suggests establishing a local branch to support cotton growers. The note recalls how women once wore yards of cotton in petticoats now wear about half a yard of imitation silk undergarments.
A 23 year old Romanian wife of Lt Fernic arrives by boat and plans to fly again. She expresses fearlessness about the Atlantic and optimism for progress. The column mocks fashion plans on better shoes and hats as progress.
A health column by Dr Frank McCoy stresses that dangers after age forty come from gland decline and advises reducing heavy foods g g and increasing daily exercise. He urges mental work and warns about thyroid issues while offering a practical walking plan and light calisthenics for longevity.
A reader over sixty reports a recurring fullness or tightness in the chest distance walked. He notes no pain, only a sensation of fullness. Likely causes could include cardiac or non cardiac origins and warrants medical evaluation for accurate diagnosis.
By the Way in New York recounts shifts in the city’s culture and demography. It observes the Bronx draw from the East Side, the Yiddish and immigrant districts evolving, and theaters and cinemas shaping modern amusements while noting social mobility and rebuilding from old venues.
A series of Q and A items cover Lindbergh flight hours and trip duration, Navy powder costs, pediatrics, U S fire losses, certified hens definitions, anthropoid apes, diamond recognition in the rough, and related topics with brief factual answers. The piece lists figures such as 240 hours on a 96 day trip and Navy powder spending of 77000 dollars for 1926 27. It notes 86 percent of fires are preventable and compares U S losses to European rates.
Fragmentary crossword clues and garbled phrases from a daily puzzle are listed, including entries like PRESONTAL and hemeci lf, with scattered word fragments across various definitions such as diet, dietetics, and instruments, indicating a damaged source text.
Ten years ago Athens dairymen Forrest and Mrs Carpenter set new milk prices at 11 cents a quart and 6 cents a pint. Monlyweds received a shower as part of community notices. Mrs Maurice Gross reported on war stamps to the Rosary society. A food column titled Buie lets and Bacon appeared in the Messenger.
Rodney Dutcher notes that as human population grows meat animal stocks shrink, making cattle hogs and sheep more valuable. The piece cites 1927 U S meat production declines, per capita consumption dips, and highlights dairy and beef cattle totals, swine and sheep counts, and rising imports.
A quirky note compares a five story jump to a letter golf par with a hint that a faster route to fire might exist. It promises a solution appears tomorrow, mixing puzzle language with a playful warning.
Representative Bankhead of Alabama announced during debate on the Norris constitutional amendment that he will introduce an amendment to extend House terms from two to four years. The move aims to reduce political disruption and stabilize Congress.
The House agriculture committee amended the McNary Haugen bill to allow farm organizations to propose nominees for the federal farm board to be created by a sex measure.
A four inch taller comparison notes Sparky Adams as a reference while describing a minor major leaguer reputed to be the smallest man in the majors. The claim centers on height and status among AL stars with cautious wording.
On March 7 Providence Rhode Island was founded and on March 9 Luther Burbank a plant scientist was born. Roald Amundsen announced his discovery of the South Pole on December 14 1911 and the Monoplane flight London to Paris covered 222 miles in 177 minutes. Nangard Oil stock set a high on the New York Stock Exchange at 90 dollars.
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