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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1927
Page
4
A short meditation contrasts biblical and Quaker sentiments with a critique of military sacrifice. It notes that those with minor injuries and no pensions may illustrate the human cost borne by soldiers to defend democracy, referencing Columbus Toledo and Akron.
The essay cites Major William Bowie as a government scientist who foresees earth lasting 300 million years more while cooling slowly toward uninhabitability. It argues that humanity may yet solve wars crime and economic strife and advance daily life toward a more tolerant democracy, influencing future generations.
The United States Navy uses motion pictures to keep sailors informed and entertained. It reports 1200 complete debt-reel programs in duplicate and nearly 3500 reels of shorts and comedies. Big features are released to the Navy and circulated ship to ship, then to naval stations. The effort ties into the slogan Join the navy land see the world.
Official figures from the French government show 700,000 ex servicemen are now receiving pensions. Among them 404,696 are amputees or severely disabled, 8,588 with disfigured faces, 4,338 totally deaf, 2,585 totally blind, 14,502 mentally deranged, 235,884 with tuberculosis or lung trouble, 24,300 with eye injuries, and 13,400 with ear deformities. Many thousands more are listed.
Arthur Brisbane critiques democracy its flaws and calls New York water power harnessing by Governor Smith blocked by Republicans. He likens Congress pay raises to self enrichment, noting Senator Borah declined the extra $2,500.
Some citizens favor Borah for president for refusing extra pay while others argue the wiser path is to take the money and earn it by thwarting senatorial tactics that could waste billions in power.
Historic account describes the dangers of operating a guillotine where attendants risk being bitten by prisoners. It recalls incidents of assailants injuring workers and even killing the priest with a crucifix given at the last moment.
Deibler, earning a small salary plus head fees, issues an ultimatum for higher pay or more executions. Commutations of death sentences draw criticism as many lives hang on late decisions. Amid industry woes, cotton workers complain women in a cotton nation wear silk, while silk producers note limited silk use in dresses.
Paris advised by Andre Laphin that a tablespoonful of germinating wheat eaten before luncheon provides vitamins missing in other foods, notably vitamin B to boost nervous energy. The claim highlights raw wheat as a daily aid for better well being.
The account notes that Caesar’s legions marching toward Paris ate dry wheat from bags at the belt. Modern skulls exhumed show unusually strong dentition with no tooth loss or decay. It adds that chewing goo bread well is healthier.
A dated polemic argues the nation drifts toward a coming April coal strike in central coal fields. It claims the people own resources via eminent domain, foresee civil conflict, and will bear costs while the public resists misconduct and disruption.
A coalition from Washington and Oregon invited the president to join a summer ski trip. Several lawmakers plan to extend an invite for a future summer outing to try skidding.
The note highlights a surge in state legislatures as they grind out laws this month urging young men to pursue judgeships. It paints a picture of ambitious legal careers and increased legislative activity nationwide.
A curious note suggests many checks drawn on a bank belong in the library, hinting at an odd mix of finances and books. A reader reports a surprising find linking financial documents to library archives, prompting questions about where such items should reside.
The rose remains the most popular garden bloom with universal appeal from cottages to conservatories. The Department of Agriculture advises native species for lawn and border planting, notes pruning rules for climbers and cut flowers, and stresses well drained soil, ample organic matter, and careful transplanting for best results.
In Manhattan a constant stream of new names captures attention as actors, elevator operators, and collectors rise to prominence. Frank Wilson the actor is highlighted alongside Lee Tracy and others, with vivid vignettes of Harlem mail carriers, Czech costume collectors, and a Russian art expert, illustrating the city’s knack for intriguing personal histories and chance discoveries.
The Public Health Service warns kissing spreads communicable diseases especially colds and should be discouraged. The initials U S S C stand for United States submarine chaser. Three dollar gold pieces were minted from 1854 to 1889.
Dr William F Gilroy presents a collection of sketches arranged by him with drawings by Karosen. The work blends medical insight and artistic representation in a compact, period style overview.
Twenty years ago Franz Woodworth traveled from Nelgonville to Athens after flood detention. Athens premiere delayed by flood, James brothers opened the Nickelodeon weeks later. Sun day Creek area washed away including Des Antle grocery Will Reese poolroom and Sam Thompson restaurant. A shirt factory opened to make 150 straw mattresses for flood victims.
The Senate debates treatment for a congressional filibuster ailment, weighing Dr Dawes’s aggressive kill or cure method against Dr Norris the steady family physician. Norris argues for restraint and constitutional reforms, while Dawes’s approach risks harming the patient.
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