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A pithy biblical verse celebrates friendship and counsel as heartening. It notes that people accept advice more than expected but resist harshly given critique, even when well founded.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1926
Page
4
Radio as Weapon in World Revolution Warned by Trotsky
The article quotes Leon Trotsky urging caution as he discusses radio being a powerful propaganda tool for a future world revolution. It compares past wartime messaging and envisions potential Soviet gains, adding a warning to preserve free speech and resist censorship to prevent radical influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Trotsky
Russia
Workers
France
Eiffel Tower
Trotsky
Wilson
Divorce suit filed by bathing beauty contest winner
An eastern city representative in a bathing beauty contest has filed for divorce. Her husband says she has never been the same since the contest. The piece notes concerns about the impact of beauty contests on young women and public attitude.
Luther Burbank on Happiness and Harmony with Nature
Luther Burbank on his seventy seventh birthday speaks of happiness as life’s core. He urges loving thoughts toward all people and beings and living in harmony with nature to grow in joy. The message emphasizes inner peace, service, and simple abundance beyond wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Burbank
Luther Burbank
Ian
Nature
Happiness Beyond Wealth and Property in the Universe
The passage extols happiness as a noble peace that exceeds money or property. It promises fearless living and self knowledge as a true son of the universe, united with the spirit that shines from the morning star.
Wall Street News Hits From Arshur Brisbane
Arshur Brisbane notes Wall Street strains persist with smaller broker loans and lamb stock losses. He says railroads push for mergers, predicting large economies in operation and overall national gains though the public may not see direct savings due to waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arshur Brisbane
Wall Street
Bishop denounces divorce as practical polygamy in high society
In New York the Protestant Episcopal Bishop criticizes divorce among the social elite. He contrasts Canada and United States divorce rates, questions entertainments without divorces, and argues men may revert to polygamy under economic pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Protestant Episcopal Church
New York
Canada
United States
Reuben Hofman Dies by Suicide At Age Twenty Eight
The 28 year old Reuben Hofman shot himself citing a sense of failure and fear of becoming a slave through work. He expressed that he never worked much for fear of enslavement and suggested that increased labor might lessen his feeling of failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Hofman
Britain promises remorseless justice headlines hushed
Report notes three unimportant men hanged and four deported while the Maharajah abdicates to his son after a confessed murder. The so called justice offers no further action against him. Muntaz has married a third wealthy protector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Muntaz
Milan premiere of The Martyrdom of San Sebastian fails
The first Milan performance of The Martyrdom of San Sebastian received a tepid reception as Vatican bans Catholics from attending. Ida Rubenstein gave a strong stage showing while Gabriele D Annunzio and his son Gabriellino attended in uniform, but the opera did not succeed due to the religious restriction keeping away Italian high society and others.
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Milan
San Sebastian
Ida Rubenstein
Gabriele D’annunzio
Gabriellino
Vatican
Countess of Cathcart Allowed to Stay in U S
Federal justice ruled that moral turpitude did not bar the Countess Cathcart from remaining in the United States. The article notes the alien visitor will stay, her elopement forgiven, and she is widely advertised in American society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Countess of Cathcart
United States
France and Germany Ease Tensions in Briand Speech
Briand's latest chamber speech praised by German statesmen as the friendliest France has offered since 1870. The remark highlights improving Franco German relations amid debates over US entry into the League of Nations.
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Germany
France
Uncle Sam
League of Nations
Briand
Chambers of Deputies
Ivy League Price Rise Sparks Alumni Debate
Harvard Yale and Princeton raise football tickets from 3 to 5 dollars for alumni admitting higher revenue needs. The piece questions how many brilliant students would pay five dollars to attend debates and how many alumni would complain they cannot buy enough tickets.
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Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Four corners to a square meal say scientists
British scientists outline a square meal framework with four corner elements: vitamins A B C and adequate protein. They claim each meal should combine these three vitamins and protein to guarantee health and vigor.
United States Against Mandates Under Doctrine
The writer argues the U S rejected mandates under the League Covenant and notes the nation already handles most mandates via the Monroe Doctrine. The opinion emphasizes limited external control and national stewardship.
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United States
Horseplay Usually Shows a Lack of Horse Sense
A brief proverb noting that reckless or playful behavior reveals poor judgment and common sense. The saying emphasizes caution and responsibility in daily conduct.
Henry Ford Quote Sparks Debate Over Jewish Portrayal
The remark cited portrays Ford praising Jewish intelligence and prompts scrutiny of his statements and the reaction from critics. Observers weigh implications for Ford's public image and any potential impact on anti Semitic sentiment in the era.
More and Bigger Jails Washington DC
A U S government overcrowding summons calls for new jail system. Dr Hastings Hart warns judges that county and city jails house many federal prisoners, urging establishment of federal jails and a training school for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sargent
Uncle Sam
Congress
American Prison Association
Hastings H. Hart
Association
Russell Sage Foundation
United States
Dr. Hart
United States District Courts
Pris
New York City
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Chicago
Denver
American Prison Association Committee
HOUSE
Mind Readers Stir Washington By Charles P Stewart
Congress notices unexpected wind of influence around Mme Marcia the astrologer. She has reportedly read stars for two presidents wives and might help promote or block political moves in the District of Columbia fortune telling industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Washington
Sod Bloom
Mme
Marcia
Senate
Sol
District of Columbia
New York State
White House
Sol and Marcia clash over political fate and stars
The passage notes Sol dismisses certain fakers including Marcia. Marcia reveals prophetic celestial guidance about Sol's political future. It mentions Senator Wadsworth of New York facing re election and being upset by these claims. The stars did not provide clear outcome.
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Sol
Marcia
Wadsworth
New York
Broadway Introduces Names and Hype Amid Fluctuating Fame
The piece notes how Broadway often leans on famous personalities like William Tilden Jr and Countess Cathcart while occasional flops occur. It cites Tilden’s failed show That Smith Boy with a near joke box office and mentions Phantom the horse newly added to society after arriving from Paris with Maurice Legarde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Cathcart
Marion Talley
William Tilden, Jr
Aters
Bill Tilden
Smith Boy
Tilden
Broadway
Phantom
Animal World
Paris
Maurice Legarde
Phantom horse disrupts hotel dinner in New York
Phantom the horse planned to walk into a Manhattan Hotel Ansonia banquet room but the police intervened after the animal reached the 14th floor. The horse rode the freight elevator to a bedroom and later visited the subway and Woolworth building before being accepted for vaudeville offers.
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Billie Rand Legarde
Rin-Tin-Tin
Broadway
Phantom
Wlerardes
Ansonia
Woolworth
Gilbert Swan
Houdini testifies before occultists committee crowd
Harry Houdini was invited as a witness by a Congressional committee reviewing Sol Bloom's bill. The room was crowded with fortune tellers as he arrived to speak about the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Houdini
Washington
Congressional Committee
Sol Bloom
Wizard
Houdini Tricks Mediums With Telegram Challenge
Houdini denies spirits but taunts a roomful of mediums by slamming a crumpled telegram on the table and offering $10,000 to any medium who can read it without opening it. Congressman Frank Reid claims clairvoyant powers and attempts the bold wager.
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Houdini
Frank Reid
Reid
Houdini Outsmarts a Bad Fix in Telegram Deal
The act escapes a flawed fix and leaves Reid unable to recall the telegram wording. Though not Houdini’s best, the show still draws $10,000 in stake, proving a poor performance beats no performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houdini
Reid
Ocean's Salt Volume Estimated at Four and a Half Cubic Miles
A science note claims if the entire ocean were dried, it would yield about four and a half cubic miles of salt. The figure reflects historical estimates of ocean salinity and total mineral content.
Radio Listings Roundup From An Array Of Cities
A dense scan of station schedules across Chicago to Los Angeles details orchestras choirs and solo acts with times from early evening through late night. It lists programs at WBAL KFI WRNY WEAF WGY CKAC and many others, noting operas concerts and vocal acts, with multiple time slots and ensemble names.
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Chicago
WBAL
Aie
Baltemore
En Grand O Opera
Cavalleria Rusticana
KFI
Los Angeles
Calif
WRNY
New York City
Voca Musicale
Kas
Te Hot Springs
Ark
Central Time
WBBM
Ill
Epce
Va Whas
Louisville
KYW
Oregon
Muste Woaw
Omaha
Neb
St. Paul-Minnea
WFAA
Dallas
Tex
Orme
Eeeanes City
WCBD
Zion
Nashville
Tenn
WKRC
Cincinnati
WDAF
Kansas City
Ohio
Denver
Colo
Calgary
Can
Stuco
KSL
Salt Lake City
Utah
KGW
Portland
Ore
KGO
Sangrencheon
KPO
San Francisco
KNX
Variety
KHJ
The Very Idea by Hal Cochran
The verse reflects on nature as life’s main source of value, praising sky colors, green grass, flowers, mountains, and trees. It contrasts serious living with lighthearted folly, expressing envy for those who see the lighter side even amid life’s seriousness.
Fables in Fact A Millionaire and a Musical Singer
A fanciful note recalls a tale of a millionaire and a musical comedy singer who met and married, illustrating how a singer can capture an heir without a clear connection between their worlds.
Questions and Answers from a 1920s Reference Column
A series of Q and A items cover topics from Washington Zoo attendance figures, Mercury symbols, Kaiser Wilhelm's son, snow temperatures, Blind Tom Bethune, automatic telephones, to sujuk preparation. Notable facts include annual zoo visits exceeding two million with a 1924 peak of over 2.4 million, and details on sujuk made from walnuts, grape molasses, and flour.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Prince Poachim
Kaiser of
Germany
Potsdam
Weather Bureau
Blind Tom
H. O
Thomas Greene Bethune
Columbus
Georgia
America
Europe
Local Cure Claim For Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery
Otto F. Shaneck of Curtise Ohio reports lifelong stomach trouble finally eased after using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. He says doctors doubted a cure yet he found relief and urges others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtise
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Qotto F. Shaneck
Golden Medical Discovery
President Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Dancers Win Prize at Glacier National Park
Representatives of two generations, White Grass and Master Crow Feathers, of the Glacier National Park Reservation, took the Blue Beaded Buckskin Ribbon for the most artistic Indian dancing seen on the grass-carpeted prairie.
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Glacier Park
Mont
Glacier National Park
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