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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1926
Page
4
A thought for today notes that a merry heart provides inner sunshine that warms the heart of the owner and everyone nearby. Citing Prov 15 15 and J T Fields the message emphasizes uplifting spirit and daily cheer.
Judge White of Bay St Louis tried to bar press testimony to protect Favre’s right to a fair trial. The article argues reading about a case does not disqualify jurors and cites Mark Twain on media exposure and juror impartiality.
The article argues that European economic revival increases competition but also expands demand for American goods. It contends nations grow rich through trade, not isolation, and that mutual prosperity benefits both sides as exports rise and markets widen.
The Massachusetts legislature is reportedly seeking obsolete and unnecessary laws to repeal. Other states face similar "dead wood" in statutes as they confront overlong or misfitting laws. A new breed of lawmaker may gain prominence by removing old laws rather than adding new ones.
A Minnesota farmer walking in Minneapolis faced a street bandit who ordered a hold up. The farmer struck back with a sudden blow and knocked the bandit down, gaining time to seize the weapon and turn it over to the police.
A fragment notes Younghon Coolidge son of the president boxed an opponent at Amherst College with no hard feelings, showing sportsmanship in a casual match. The brief hints at a lighthearted college scene and journal coverage.
The young boxer fought hard and conducted himself well, slightly losing the bout but earning credit. He is a mighty likeable boy, and his restraint stands out amid the temptations faced by a youngster in his position. He expresses a wish to meet his opponent again.
Arthur Brisbane notes Britain built rails rivaled American steel in durability. Japan places a 5000 ton order with Judge Gary’s company, highlighting the perceived edge of British made rails and the value of strong salesmanship in curbing imports.
Public sentiment on the Volstead Act is tested by a straw vote prompted by newspaper editors. Citizens weigh whether prohibition is a success and how to adjust the law, reflecting wartime genesis and the absence of a formal popular mandate.
Earnest prohibitionists are disturbed and their delegation will meet President Coolidge in the White House. They plan to map out a campaign to head off the movement for a modification of the Volstead law.
The New York federal district attorney Buckner promotes a public vote on light wine, opposing straw polls and arguing for direct public decision. Prohibitionists oppose the suggestion and Buckner questions who would object to submitting matters of public importance to the people.
Unofficial word says John D Rockefeller Jr plans a public housing venture valued at about one hundred million dollars. The aim is to eliminate disease by preventing conditions that cause illness, rather than treating individual cases, aligning with his father’s broader philanthropic focus.
The text links housing to poverty and mismanagement. It argues that reducing poverty via higher wages and broader prosperity would shrink housing problems. It suggests housing would disappear if transportation served the public good, opening new areas with low rents.
Henry Ford praises the Rockefeller controlled Standard Oil Organization as the best managed business, noting it could spend hundreds of millions to build affordable houses for the public and make the venture profitable by engaging others in the effort.
Bishop Manning says evolution and the Bible go hand in hand, accepting evolutionary theory while affirming biblical revelation. He argues science and religion cannot be killed, but cautions against literal links between ancient salamander ancestry and creation in six thousand years.
Mr Eastman of Rochester plans a safari to Africa fearing excess luxury amid many servants. His famed photographic organization will continue producing and distributing educational moving pictures for schools. William Fox and others work on educational films expected to vastly increase the value of moving pictures globally.
John F. Andrus of Yonkers spends twenty cents on rice and milk for lunch while millions of Chinese eat similarly with no milk and cheaper rice. Andrus, eighty six, is worth a hundred million dollars. He attributes his wealth to brain work and a simple noon meal, similar to many American businessmen.
City officials propose leasing street lamp posts to display ads, aiming to boost revenue while maintaining public lighting. The pilot would test feasibility and balance aesthetics with traffic safety.
Washington debate pits Calvin Coolidge's potential renomination as a frolic or a fight. Teddy Roosevelt Jr and Governor Al Smith loom as possible rivals, while Senator Borah's opposition to the World Court signals a fight if he joins.
In Washington on March 15, a Messenger special notes that the House debate on prohibition dominates proceedings, derailing other issues. Congressman John Q. Tilson criticizes lawmakers for dragging liquor questions into unrelated topics, arguing the exchanges achieve little and stall progress.
In Manhattan in March a narrator recalls the crumbling Vanderbilt mansion and a vanished statue of Richard Morris Hunt as workers dismantle the landmark. The piece also mentions Broadway crowds of chorus girls, a cabaret lunch club, and vague references to a stranded show and evolving city life.
Fragmented observations mix Hollywood gossip with political analysis. Mentions Gloria Swanson Mario Chamlee Morris Gest and bans on alcohol while detailing Congress debates on prohibition and party lines between drys and wets.
A dense station table lists orchestras ensembles and soloists across U S cities. Entries show station call letters city band time and program notes including concerts vaudeville and vocal or instrumental segments arranged by time zone and hour.
A light verse celebrating spring and summer joy contrasts with a postal tribute. It envisions warmer days, cheerful culture, and the mailman as a facilitator of distant news. A fable outlines a mother's patient lecturing to a disobedient child in simple dialogue.
A reader asks about Thomas A Edison’s diet. The biography notes Mrs Edison controlled his meals, with spinach tomatoes carrots sardines and milk in his current regimen. The column also covers a dictionary of American Indian languages and cooking odor solutions for meals.
In Toronto and Youngstown reports a local character known as Pansy Prude objects to the phrase socked in the eye, arguing it should be stockinged instead. The debate centers on decency and regional language.
Akron Beacon Journal notes a wry connection as the saying Nero fiddled while Rome burned resurfaces in regard to a modern fire incident. The remark underscores how music or distraction sometimes accompanies urgent work.
In Fostoria Ohio the Times notes a lively scene where a couple argues over music and a dropped dinner. The man mislabels the genre as jazz while the woman savors the moment and hints at romance. The humorous exchange captures local dining ambiance.
A 16 year old in Urbana Indiana suffered a stroke of paralysis while dancing the Charleston. Doctors could not determine exactly when the Charleston Quit and the paralysis began.
English trains on the London to fashionable resorts route now feature fashion shows aboard. Models promenade along the car aisles to display outfits as travelers watch, reflecting a trend toward in-transit fashion presentations by rail.
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