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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1927
Page
4
A humorous piece on bridge playing warns that novices soon face embarrassment and scorn from sharper players. It notes that misplaying cards reveals intellect and can ruin a party while suggesting restraint and careful participation.
Arthur Brisbane recounts Albert Frick death after 108 hours of struggle with lung paralysis. Friends pressed on his diaphragm as he whispered Push Pa and later claimed I am all right. Brisbanes column contrasts such heroism with calls for patience in addressing China and praises labor monuments and the value of human effort across society.
Washington observers differ on whether Congress achieved anything notable in the session. Debates center on which factions and leaders gained prestige, with names like Coolidge Dawes Lowden Borah Hoover McAdoo and Longworth appearing as potential contenders for 1928. Some see Lowden as farmers’ ally, others doubt any Democrat gained clear benefit. A Indiana hint suggests Evang Woollen as a possible dark horse for the next national convention.
A fragmentary column sketches New York life from the Waldorf Astoria arts scene to Fifth Avenue power. It mentions armored payroll robberies near Pittsburgh, New York social climbers, and the clash of old money versus commercial expansion led by a Polish youth challenging Rockefeller security in Manhattan.
Athens officer Bert Russell announces rapid membership growth in the Eagles group and says efforts are underway to close enrollment by March 30. A large class is expected to be received into the local organization.
The American Red Cross wired $50,000 via the State Department to the Japanese Red Cross to aid victims of the earthquake disaster in the stricken region.
A catalog-style note credits a synopsis arranged by Dr William E. Gilroy with sketches by Kroesen. The brief item attributes the collaborative presentation to these individuals and highlights the archival pairing.
Long ago report notes the American steamer Algonquin was torpedoed on a London-bound voyage, causing many deaths while Athens and the Hocking Valley crews survived. Front page coverage highlights the disaster and local reactions.
President Coolidge shuns publicity yet enjoys posing for photos. White House orders restrict interior views of his Dupont Circle mansion, sparking commentary on privacy versus press access. Photographers note his skill and cooperation when pictures are allowed.
A mixed Q and A outlines topics from consulates in New York to heating filaments and gas lamps. It cites standards on carbon filaments for heating, isinglass cleaning in autos with vinegar, missionary work by the M in the United States, and the coldest U.S. temperature near Miles City Montana in January 1888.
March 13 report states following questioning of Ashland and Akron guardsmen, U S Attorney Bernstein hints at more arrests by Willan G. Sarper and federal agents in the state-chase wave investigation.
An old health column urges flushing kidneys with Jad Salts to treat discomfort and likely kidney stones. It touts a four ounce mixture daily in water for seven days, promoting soft water intake and claiming urine will be clearer and less painful, warning against excessive rich foods.
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