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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1927
Page
4
A short devotional note cites Alexander Maclaren saying every sin is a mistake and the sinner’s epitaph is Thou Fool. The remark is presented as an aphorism for reflection.
An Ohio city discusses the aging brick streets and mounting repair costs as motor traffic grows. Officials note traffic counts show heavy use, with state and national routes inflating wear. The piece proposes funding shared by all through heavier gas taxes to rebuild main arteries.
A New York court case ends with the judge praising a boy for telling the truth after he lost a $5,000 injury suit against the city. The piece argues honesty is inconsistently applied, noting people approve lies or deceit in some contexts while condemning them in others. The author decries selective virtue across society.
The Austrian surgeon Dr. Voronoff touts gland transplants as a path to extreme longevity, claiming men could live 125 years with an "Old Age" period of three months. He notes animals show similar aging patterns, with higher apes best suited for gland grafts on humans.
A speaker warns against a future where advancement leads to each man living in a private monkey house supplying him with giants later on. The remark critiques dehumanizing tech progress and societal isolation.
Republicans label Governor Smith as Mussolini and Lenin combined, praising his decisive style. They claim his leadership could push major projects like harnessing the Colorado River and developing a fighting air fleet, arguing these bold moves fit his government approach.
The article notes Woodrow Wilson and Hibben as Princeton presidents arguing about foreign debt forgiveness or near-forgiveness. It emphasizes that presidents of Princeton do not control the nation or world, underscoring their opinions as historical commentary.
Secretary Mellon writes to President Hibben urging that facts be sought as college leaders plan to shift a ten billion dollar burden from Europe to American taxpayers. The piece also mentions Geneva doctor Kummet’s claim that fresh air defeats the lockjaw germ and extols sunlight air and water as remedies while noting widespread human neglect.
A French author argues that America was found by a Frenchman who pursued fish. The claim highlights a maritime voyage motive and asserts discovery from an angler’s quest.
The 1926 cost of living declined by 1.3 percent. The remark about Herrin people suggests a connection or influence, though no specific actions or figures are provided.
A hostile confrontation leaves Representative Heflin facing verbal abuse from opponents during a heated political clash. The incident signals rising tensions and prompts calls for decorum in the chamber.
The National Safety Council reports January 1927 motor vehicle deaths at about 14130, the lowest January total since 1994. One third of fatalities were pedestrians, with 23 percent under 15, and 43 percent ages 15 to 55, reflecting safety work in schools.
Social notes from New York recount Broadway activity as figures like Gloria Swanson, Tom Meighan, Gilda Gray, Harold Ross, and others mingle at events and theaters amid talks of Hollywood exodus. The piece also notes rising gambling and urban cost of living, with mentions of poker, race betting, and notable names. City traffic fatality data from 12 cities follows, highlighting Chicago and San Francisco trends and state figures for Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.
Abnormally high temperatures that persisted through the past week endangered fruit trees across the Central and Southern states where growth was prematurely accelerated.
A compact arts page note credits Dr. William Gilhoy and D B Sketched sketches arranged by Gilhoy with Krorsen as illustrator. The entry highlights the collaboration and the presentation format for a literary sketch feature in the newspaper.
Columbus sent carload of flood supplies along Sunday creek to aid sufferers. American Humane Association investigates cattle starvation. A. L. Johnson recovered a lost cab and omnibus. cab found lodged in a tree. Flood measured 4.5 feet higher than 1884. Ten years ago President Wilson was set to address U S relations with Germany and other local civic items were noted.
Washington March 21 There is uproar within the foreign service over promotions with charges that the inner circle favors wealth and social status. Rumors name a feud between Secretary Kellogg and Undersecretary Grew while consular officers push back against supposed social favoritism.
The Q and A item reports retail sales timing by city size with percentages. It notes in large cities 71 percent of sales occur 11 am to 3 pm, 25 percent after 3 pm, 4 percent before 11. Similar breakdowns are given for other city sizes. It also answers questions about the Washington ship scrapped under arms limits, the head of the Russian government, mint location, and schooling of catfish exceptions.
Diapepsin is promoted as the strongest aid for worn out stomachs. It helps tolerate pie cheese cream sausage and seasoned stews by aiding secretions and acting on starches meats eggs and cream. A 69 cent package is available at drug stores.
Peer Lord Robert Innes Kerr must pay 8500 dollars for defaulting on income tax payments in London. The ruling highlights tax enforcement among high society and marks a noteworthy case in financial compliance.
New York report recounts iron worker Connolly saving himself from a three story fall by gripping a nailed plank with two fingers after slipping on a building under construction. Fellow workers cheered as he swung to safety, though the saving fingers were sprained.
An early 20th century promotion touts a tablet named Midol for menstrual pain relief. It claims relief in five to seven minutes, lasting twelve hours, with no narcotic effects and no impact on heart or nervous system. Dated drugstore product pitched to women with a stated price of 50 cents per box.
An ad claims after flu illness leaves weakness and loss of energy. It touts S.8.8 as a time tested herbal tonic that rebuilds red blood cells and nourishes the body to restore old time strength, sold in two sizes at drug stores with the larger size offering better value.
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