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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1927
Page
4
A devotional note contrasts ancient fears of death with a Christian view that only the act of dying is feared. It cites 2 Peter 3 10 and a remark by J C Hare on fearing death rather than the day of the Lord arriving as a thief in the night.
A 1927 Ohio opinion urges motorists between Athens and Columbus to curb glare at night. It warns that many crashes stem from blinding headlights and drunken driving, predicting harsher enforcement and tougher penalties as public safety improves.
Edward Jerome Dies argues cooperation must be farmer driven not politician led. He traces American cooperative history, exposes failures, and praises self built, non political farmer organizations over organizer driven campaigns.
A editorial warns that losing temper while driving leads to traffic accidents and can cost lives. It explains that brief outbursts are common but dangerous, urging drivers to stay calm and avoid aggressive moves like cutting in or flashing ahead.
Convicts at the Atlanta penitentiary hope Earl Carroll arrives to help stage the annual show but bathtubs are nailed down and no wine or pretty girl is available.
A Cleveland playhousefaces calls for guardians after men threw real eggs during a performance. The incident raises concerns over audience restraint and protection of theater fortunes.
A brief note marks the traditional first of the month when doorbells summon residents to their windows. The custom persists as neighbors prepare for the evening routine and onlookers observe the passing of time.
Chinese forces fired bullets at the bridge of the American destroyer Preble as it escorted a Standard Oil craft on the Yangtse river. The Preble answered with machine gun fire. no one was seriously hurt, maybe a few Chinese. The incident signals possible further trouble on the Yangtse.
The text describes a planned Borah and Butler debate on prohibition. It frames Borah supporting prohibition and Butler arguing it causes woes. It ends with reflections on whether law can make people good or whether wisdom must be learned through growth.
A reader notes bootleg whisky and a global crime wave alongside remarkable prosperity, large savings deposits, and land booms. The piece argues prohibition persists regardless of any individual choices or political shifts.
The article argues the League of Nations could deploy aerial demonstrations to deter aggressor nations, warning that flying bombs and poisonous gases might be used if required. It laments lack of defensive preparations and invokes Crockett’s quip to illustrate avoidance of direct confrontation.
A Seattle bond and stock exchange opens this week with only twenty two members and plans to grow to a few more within three months. Backed by capable northwestern businessmen it aims to rival New York's center and will grow as the Pacific markets rise.
A Seattle stock exchange seat is advertised as a prime opening for an ambitious son in law. Appetite for the position is linked to the growth of Seattle's financial scene, with Dietrich G. Schmitz of the Seattle National Bank of Commerce urged to be contacted for applications.
The piece praises entering the Seattle stock scene as a path to fortune but warns the labor is grueling and tempts with gambling. It portrays the broker as letting customers gamble, taking a small eighth, and returning home to family.
In Nic aragua we may back the wrong horse though we hold a chance. In China all the favorites have been scratched, altering the betting landscape and expectations.
Army maneuvers are planned near the Mexican border in April. The notice indicates scheduled exercises and location context for readers.
Twenty years ago Athens resumed mail service with B and O trains to Grosvenor where mail was transferred overland. Funeral services were held for Otto Barth who died rescuing a family. Coleen Brown toured Athens Opera for flood relief. The state tax commission urged citizens to attend hearings on taxation.
Washington reports birds provide immense economic value to farmers protecting crops worth about 400 million dollars annually. Bird refuges expand nationwide with federal and private efforts including new reserves in Florida Maine Alaska and Wyoming. Community refuges along roadsides parks schools and golf courses are proposed to boost bird populations and natural pest control.
In New York City, society riding and horse shows spotlight wealth and daring women riders. Central Park hosts a flock tended by Frank Hoey for 27 years, a shepherd whose rural life persists beside Fifth Avenue mansions. Hoey enjoys a quiet, outdoor life while remaining connected to urban bustle.
The text states Nicaragua is the largest by area at 49 200 square miles while Guatemala has the largest population at 2 119 165. It also notes floating islands form by bank detachment or driftwood accumulation in tropical rivers and bays, with examples from Prussia France and England.
A feature piece presents sketches by Kroesen with a synopsis arranged under the guidance of Dr. Fe Gilroy D D. The collaboration signals a blend of artistic portraiture and scholarly framing in a periodical section.
Washington dispatch sketches Senator Hiram K. Bingham sailing toward Japan China and the Philippines amid earthquakes and war risks. It recalls his calm demeanor and readiness to address dangers with humor and measured speech as he travels via Peking Shanghai and Manila.
The production of Uncle Tom's Cabin is currently being filmed in Hollywood California with cast and crew operating on location. News confirms ongoing shooting and studio involvement amid preparations for release later this year.
In Chamonix France the monks of St Bernard’s Monastery saved seven Italian smugglers caught in a Alpine blizzard amid the Alps. The disappearance occurred during a storm that trapped travelers and forced rescue efforts by the monastery.
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