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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1927
Page
4
A biblical reflection contrasts alms with secrecy, noting the danger of seeking praise for charitable acts. Beecher is cited questioning whether publicity, not charity, motivates such behavior, urging humility in giving.
A nostalgic look at the East and West Wings at Ohio University in Athens. The piece recalls dormitory use by pioneer students, shared classrooms, coal houses, and fraternal origins formed within the wings. It contrasts past frugality with modern student life while honoring enduring ideals.
An essay argues against the view that humans are mere machines, citing Lawrence Darrow's debate in Boston. The piece notes humans possess intangible motivators and inner commands, with art and faith proving more powerful than hunger or fear, challenging mechanistic explanations of life.
The passage speaks of artificial constructs as not ordinary machines and beyond current science. It notes they are woven from finer material and that a blind hope inherent to them carries a purpose, suggesting a quest for extraordinary capabilities beyond common understanding.
The Vatican reports a global moral turn as nations confront after war immorality. It notes Turkey suppressing dances and Japan addressing social ills while all governments focus on enforcing moral standards.
British researchers report a vitamin 1,000 times stronger than any known to cure rickets and to mimic the effects of ultraviolet light, marking a dramatic advance in medical science.
The product named chlosterol claims to contain virtually pure ergosterol, a form of vita min D. It can be produced cheaply and an ounce supposedly lasts a lifetime, presenting a tempting advert licensing opportunity for aggressive distributors.
A public health and education emphasis guides community renewal. Leaders stress improved health services and accessible learning as foundations for stronger economy, better well being, and sustainable development, fostering measured progress over time.
An elderly Illinois man sends one dollar to a Indiana woman claiming a thirty year old act of stealing half a watermelon from her father when he was thirteen. He says he is on his way to heaven and asks for forgiveness.
A Mohammedan writes that co religionists do not pray for heaven. In prayers to Allah they say they praise him and ask nothing in return. The piece argues this stance is more dignified and more tactful than constant begging.
The author reflects on Newton born two centuries ago and notes the lasting impact of his gravitation principle. It argues that future ages will view great works as primitive, while the concise law “Directly as the mass, and inversely as the square of the distance” endures as eternal truth.
A reflection on the universe's vastness and our brief presence, noting the astronomers use light years as a unit. Light travels 186,000 miles each second, defining cosmic distances as 365 days of travel.
A. N. Whitehead in Science and the Modern World notes scientists use a centimeter divided into a hundred million parts to measure atoms, a scale that becomes impractically large when dealing with atomic dimensions.
Smith College professor Hawkins argues the colored race is waning in America with a falling birth rate and rising death rate. He cites urban life as ill suited to African peoples as the cause.
The article reports Congress did not pass the second deficiency bill, delaying funds to maintain and expand the army to 118,750 by July 1, 1927. It discusses projected costs to discharge or retain 31,000 soldiers, building programs, surplus property sales, and impacts on reserve flying training and the Assistant Secretary of War's salary.
A compilation of peculiar mail snippets and Bible references to a congressman, including requests for information on First Ladies and notes about prophecy. The page mentions ocean liners with radio crews, a breathing well question, crow talking, coral bead cleaning, and a private note about a pension bill. Names appear as Ernest Terletsky and J Jones in cryptic context.
By the Way in New York notes that Manhattan continually rewards comedy talent across stage cabaret papers and studios. It cites examples from early big names and rising jokesters who find swift success with laughs and a place in the city’s fickle entertainment scene.
The Pan American Union states oil is believed to exist in Nicaragua but no large development has occurred. Nicaragua is still studied by oil geologists as ships carry typical radio operators at sea as per Department of Commerce guidance.
The piece presents sketches by Kroesen accompanying a synopsis arranged by Dr. William F. Gilmory D. D. An introduction notes the collaborative effort and the thematic focus on portraits and narrative vignettes.
Twenty years ago three men were reported dead after a gas explosion in Sunday Creek Mine No 211 with more bodies expected. About a score of workers were in the mine when the blast occurred. In Ontario near Barrie Dr H S Sigley shot himself while hunting and broke a leg. K & M railway resumed freight and passenger service at the depot. Pan Holy enic baseball league formed at Ohio University. Ten years ago President Wilson started work on a war program for Congress. A poetry volume by Prof Emil Doernenberg of Ohio University drew attention. Athens county fair awards were set at 275 dollars per county, the highest in the state. Kalamazoo College students halted German studies after the sinking of three American steamers.
O. H. Caldwell of the Federal Radio Commission invites the public to mail suggestions for the hearings starting March 29. He emphasized that citizen input will inform the government’s radio policy discussions.
A recent report by the research director of the Pennsylvania old age pension commission argues that pension systems run by private employers cannot be relied upon to address the problems of old age dependency.
The Department of Justice announced on March 19 that it will pursue further court clarification on the federal prohibition law, focusing on judges' authority and the president's pardoning power.
Miss Kathleen Stanton died after her hair became entangled in mill machinery in Waukegan. The tragedy occurred as she worked at the mill, with witnesses reporting the fatal accident and authorities beginning investigations.
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