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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1926
Page
4
A daily note shares a biblical line The mind benefits from the ruin of passion and Bulwer Lytton reflects on wisdom gained through sorrow The piece frames sorrow as a path to insight and brighter mornings.
A column discusses the large scale spend on automobiles and compares it to past horse spending, arguing money circulates through consumption. It urges residents to aid birds by watching cats, adding bird baths, and providing crumbs, suggesting such care will attract songbirds and benefit the community.
American economist Stuart Chase compares modern life with 1800 era living. He notes advances in teaching and conveniences but questions housing conditions, clothing durability, and overall human labor versus past village life. He asks if fundamental progress is real.
King George views a Canadian futuristic painting and questions its meaning. The piece is unclear and could be moonlight on a boiler factory or an Easter hat. Critics misread new work as genius, while a hoax of Shipley’s King John deceives reviewers.
The piece notes robins and wood thrushes returning, with Athens junior high manual training class planning to build many bird houses in spring. It praises the project for directing boys toward constructive activity and changing attitudes from nest robbing to helping nests.
Arthur Brisbane notes Judge Rockwell who aided McAdoo in the last Democratic convention forecasts a Democratic victory in 1928. He favors Governor Smith of New York but says Smith cannot win unless Tammany Hall is sold to the country. He dismisses League of Nations fears and predicts no panic. The Princess Murat shifts from couture to selling dresses, with a fifty fifty fate, while the fox outsmarts the peacock in life’s theater.
Rin-Chan Lha-Mo, a Tibetan lady, claims Western women are unattractive. She describes American, English, and French women as having large noses and ears, blue eyes, deep eye sockets, and monkeylike eyebrows, comparing features to kettle spouts and pigs’ ears.
The piece mocks female beauty and mentions a Paris marriage. It cites Lady Sister Kaye referencing a famous Frenchman with the line Tous les goûts sont dans la nature. The language targets foreigners and different castes of men without graphic detail.
Secretary Hoover warned that Europe’s alliance in rubber and steel could shut America out and raise prices, with Britain’s move prompting alarm. He doubts the United States will join the great European steel trust, predicting mutual purchases and possible American tariffs to shield domestic markets. Still, U S steel stocks rose despite the trust, underscoring American financial power while Europe seeks consolidation.
An aged Sir Oliver Lodge urges respect for his belief in spiritualism amid criticism from Royal Society members. He offers resignation if unwanted, arguing his views provide consolation while awaiting a future reunion where truth may be shared by scientists and spiritualists alike.
Churchill, Britain’s wartime leader, claims Europe’s woes stem from this rich republic. He says gold flows unbroken from war torn Europe to the United States as it grows wealthier and more powerful.
The passage notes Europe’s silence on the loan and argues Churchill should not dwell on guilt. It claims his family has long benefited from cross Atlantic gold flow, with his father’s marriage to Miss Jerome linking wealth and influence. It suggests European trusts and a British rubber trust could aid Britain's wartime debt.
A reflective line on time showing that present moments fade into the past with time. It suggests patience and acceptance as life moves forward.
Readable text notes that most wrinkles arise from anxiety about aging rather than intrinsic skin causes. It suggests reducing stress to minimize wrinkle appearance and promote a calmer outlook.
A light humorous note suggests owls appear wise because they rest through the day. The idea playfully links slumber with wisdom and daytime inactivity to owls' nocturnal nature.
A monument unveiling on Parris Island South Carolina honors Charles Fort of 1562 built by Ribault. Attendees included Secretary of the Navy Wilbur General LeJeune and Jules Henry of the French Embassy.
A New York City columnist notes that visiting out-of-towners predominantly support the demand for sensational Broadway productions. Box offices hold reserved blocks for travelers, making it hard for locals to obtain tickets. The piece mocks reports from the West claiming New Yorkers see all the best shows.
Richard Maney reports that Lane Sisters Lola and Leota of Indianola Iowa have moved from Simpson College to Broadway after being recruited by Gus Edwards. From Des Moines to Greenwich Village in a month they have become major features of the Village follies drawing citywide interest.
Readers learn about Sesqui Centennial coins issued in 50 cent and 2.50 dollar pieces to honor the 150th anniversary of July 4 1776. Designs await approval and the coins will be released in late spring. The Q A section also recalls reading surcharges and Nome anti-toxin airlift details.
A sprawling listing details dozens of radio stations from WBZ to KGW with times and programs. orchestras, vocal groups, quartets, studio acts, and musical variety fill the day across many U S cities including Springfield Los Angeles Chicago New York Washington and more. The schedule emphasizes concert pieces broadcasts and studio performances through late evening.
Washington writer notes politicians panic after a bootlegger known as George in a green hat was caught near the House office building. He fled with a suitcase containing illegal liquor but was pursued by Capitol police. Officials fear lists of patrons and possible talks, while inquiries for new wet connections surge.
A humorous piece presents Dr advice on health and sensible living with a rambling tone. It urges steady habits, proper clothing, sleep after work, and cautious behavior during fever or cold seasons. The text includes a rammed earth house anecdote and a folk fable about a man smokingtoo much.
A speaker questions the phrase I can't and notes its weak tone. He argues “I’ll try” sounds stronger and wonders why people default to can not. The piece ends with a light jab about circus season and married men attending to see a performer hoop jump.
A fragmented item notes a claim that the human face is growing longer, mentions efforts to balance rough ends, and cites radio code from a defiant era. It references Newark Ohio American Tribune and Defiance Crescent-News context with a bootlegger remark.
In Hoostoria, Times quotes a speaker declaring they have found the meanest man yet. The remark highlights a deaf man who has never told his barber about his infamous deeds.
In Zanesville Ohio the Signal notes a social notion that shyness in men should be overcome by increased effort to improve prospects, suggesting action over hesitation as a remedy for marriage prospects.
A Star report notes 21 kegs of beer stored for safekeeping at the 126th Street police station in New York City have reportedly turned into water. The remark is attributed to Marion Q. of the Star.
A legless beggar in New York is said to earn about $250 weekly through street solicitation. The remark ties to urban frictions involving performers and workers in the city with a dig at the contrast to chorus girls earning far less.
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