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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1926
Page
4
A devotional note cites Proverbs 29 14 promising that a king who judges the poor righteously will have an enduring throne Aughey adds the idea that the most merciful judges are themselves least faulty in character This brief reflection blends scripture with a moral adage for readers.
The essay argues that public opinion has embraced insanity defenses in major cases from Loeb and Leopold to Nesbitt, influencing views on crime. It suggests crime may deter when society views criminals as asylum-bound and notes the stigma that being labeled crazy carries.
Lewis E. Pierson argues that business practice has shifted in twenty to thirty years from cutthroat rivalry to cooperative competition. He notes bankers and manufacturers now share information and trade secrets, adopting a rule of the road based on practical horse sense rather than secrecy.
A letter to Frank, a high school sophomore who plans to quit, urging him to persevere. It warns that quitting now will trigger repeated failures, stresses facing challenges at a milling job, and argues that courage in the face of failure defines a man. The writer notes parental sacrifice and the value of education beyond immediate earning.
A seven year old Philadelphia boy, called angel child by his mother, faces juvenile court for the second time in a month for fighting neighbors’ boys and being accused of malicious mischief. The piece suggests the nickname may shape his behavior and notes the harsh effect of such labeling on a child.
President Coolidge hastened to his dying father in Vermont to share final moments on the birth farm. The scene recalls a boy Cal vin learning farming routines before sunrise and after sunset. Despite later career separation they remained spiritually united.
A father recalls visiting his son in the White House and reflecting on Washington and Lincoln as past residents. He emphasizes the joy of witnessing children’s success and the happiness of parents in their children’s achievements.
The administration hears from its European representatives that the League of Nations is a weak institution and near collapse. Any genuine arms control agreement seems hopeless, with Brazil cast as a scapegoat to block Italy from vetoing German entry into the League.
The passage questions how the country should be guided by half baked statesmen and asks if the United States should submit its welfare to a world court accused of European hostility and a desire to force America to pay Europe’s bills.
The piece argues the United States backs Brazil to provoke trouble in the League of Nations. It questions how such actions would affect American standing and suggests staying out of the League or world court as prudent.
Wall Street stayed tense as investors fretted over conditions in Florida and the toll on Florida railroad shares. Owners rued the setback, noting rail lines struggle to handle freight and passenger volumes despite real estate optimism backing other sectors.
In a time of flood wild animals gather on a high spot, not harming each other. Wall Street agitation brings corporators to high spots to urge mergers and argue over strong competition for the big steel company. Judge Gary and Mr. Farrell are both feeling well.
A major steel producer could offer steel at a profit friendly price by undercutting rivals’ production costs, suggesting a strategy to gain market share despite higher manufacturing requirements.
Mexico’s interior department orders immigration officials to bar any foreign clergyman from entering the country. The issue echoes Stephen Gerard’s $5,260,000 endowment to Gerard College in Philadelphia which banned ecclesiastics on campus. His fund has grown to $32,000,000, yet the policy sparks controversy about religious freedom versus institutional control.
In Paris a postal worker unveils a motorless aircraft concept, suggesting future bills and mail deliveries could arrive a few hours earlier as flight ideas progress.
A compact living era remark notes that limited urban spaces push husbands to favor slender wives as part of modern small apartment life. The quip reflects social norms and domestic humor of the period.
Washington reports that experts see no immediate threat to American cotton from Egypt Nile irrigation plans. Only a small portion of the projected up to 3,000,900 acres will be irrigated initially, with cotton as a limited crop, requiring population and knowledge to develop. It will take years before Nile region cotton rivals U S production.
A Messenger Special Writer reflects on teaching a 99 year old daughter about how government operates in Washington. He describes touring the capital as a living exhibit and notes his daughter’s musical insight enhances understanding of civic machinery.
In Manhattan a small Fifth Avenue yard, worth at least a million dollars, remains resistant to market forces. The back yard of a red front house belongs to Miss Wendell, an old fashioned lady, whose dog and Persian cat enjoy the space despite bidders seeking the landmark property near the public library.
A narrator describes a piano piece improvising titled depictions of U S government departments. Each key evokes agencies from State to Navy, Justice to Commerce, with a steamship arrival signaling immigration as a denser, satirical portrait of modern bureaucracy.
A dense list of radio allocations features programs from stations in Baltimore Cincinnati Detroit and beyond. Listings cover concerts orchestras bands lectures and studio hours across Eastern Central Mountain and Pacific zones with acts like Vincent Lopez and the Marine Band performing at multiple times.
Seven year old child presented as a model helper around the home and a reminder of the value of youth. The piece extols a girl who keeps a household cheerful while aiding her mother, then shifts to a pep talk about rest and the importance of sleep for daily efficiency and future energy.
A short, reflective note on how marriage can influence a woman's attitudes toward athletics, illustrating a shift in priorities and interests after tying the knot.
A concise note praises one of America's top indoor sports figures as they stay up late, highlighting admiration for their skill and lasting impact on the game.
A narrator recalls a voyage with deportees aboard a steamship returning home. The labor department references appear as the scene shifts to a distant crescendo and fading music. The daughter notes that they are now at the White House, signaling a pivotal moment.
A quiz and expert responses cover ether drift measurements, postal addressing in the same city, and cuckoo birds in America. The discussion notes that ether drift may be measurable at high altitude, advises writing city and state after street addresses, and describes the black bill and yellow bill cuckoo ranges and rain signaling.
A humorous exchange shows a wife asking why her husband no longer calls her angel after marriage. The husband replies with a terse line about self-control.
A reflective remark on the relief that could come from lowering expectations and redefining happiness. The speaker muses on disappointments fading if collective hopes are softened.
A father laments being at the end of his rope as his wife notices his gloom and offers him another cigar. The brief vignette captures a light domestic moment with a humorous tone.
The text explains the function of the Committee on Public Relations of Eastern Railroads answering public queries. It defines Wasatch as an Indian term meaning Lake of Many Waters and describes wallpaper paste preparation from flour and water heated with stirring.
A Crescent News quip notes that men miss success by mistaking opportunity for danger. The short aphorism, attributed to De fiance, O., frames timing and caution as obstacles to achievement.
Akron Seacon Journal reports a man earned a thousand dollars on his first futures gamble and then quit.
The punishment for having two wives is two years in prison. He feels that his troubles are coming in pairs.
A Marion Star item notes a man lacking both an appendix and teeth endures severe misfortune as doctors insist he undergo a removal procedure.
A brief, provocative line from the Zanesville Ohio Signal remarks on kissing in a quiet place where the girl cannot talk. The comment frames social behavior with a sharp, tongue in cheek tone.
A concise aphorism from the Cincinnati Ohio Times Star notes that instinct in men is often likened to a wife guiding behavior. The quip reflects social attitudes of personal impulse and domestic influence.
Fostoria Ohio Times notes a wry adage on aging and cleverness reflecting local sentiment about experience and resilience.
Report from Canton Ohio notes firemen clash with striking workers in New Jersey where every strike is halted by wet conditions. The cartoonish quip suggests repeated attempts by workers are stopped by water being thrown.
A Urbana Ohio Democratic bulletin wonders aloud that if the Countess of Cathcart published her Intimate Papers they would likely attract wider readership than Colonel House's works. The remark reflects partisan humor on literary releases and public interest in personal writings.
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