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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1926
Page
4
A devotional note highlights that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed as the flowers, followed by Whittier’s maxim that the good is beautiful and the beautiful is good.
The proposed settlement forgives half of France speech debt to the United States with 62 years to pay starting at 30 million a year rising to 100 million then never exceeding 125 million. The deal reduces the 4.2 billion principal plus interest to about two trillion percent equity. The plan aims to ease financial strain and ease tension between nations.
A provocative column argues Britons may adopt American summer dress removing weskits while tailors counter with double breasted jackets to disguise absence. The piece predicts moral panic as liberal dress looseness spreads among both sexes.
American railroads foresee a big rise in passenger travel this year. Santa Fe will add a third section to The Limited to handle continental travelers while other lines expand facilities. Meanwhile roads will stay busy as tourists use autos, and travel spirit spreads across families and students alike.
A satirical column mocks a barber and a sign painter over moral standards and women’s hair practices. It cites J. J. Fead and Diggs, then references Shakespeare to denounce what it calls mortals and the hair-robbing of women as an abomination.
A man faces penalties as authorities pursue witnesses in a case tied to a domestic incident. The incident involved a husband confronting his wife in a rage, raising questions about motive and the broader implications for the ongoing investigation.
The speaker argues that regardless of guilt or motive, nearly 100 witnesses, lengthy lawyer theatrics, and court delays will waste time and tax money, keeping the town unsettled for weeks, whereas an English court would likely handle it quickly in one day.
The piece notes October reductions by Santa Fe Union Pacific and Southern Pacific that cut westbound trip times by a day, shrinking distances between Chicago and California and boosting business. It foresees more rapid flight links and praises leaders Coolidge Ford and industry directors for pushing faster travel.
A Maryland man named Kingsmore was convicted of knocking his wife down and kicking her. He was sentenced to five blows with the cat o nine tails on his bare back, described by the victim as downright ornery. The letter argues such punishment may be excessive or insufficient.
A denunciation argues that state power endorses violent justice, predicting killings and beatings as long as authorities shield such practices. The speaker condemns Kingsmore's sentence as inadequate, calling for harsher punishment and a stronger moral reform of state reputation.
The 67 year old Hammoud Ben Hadgie traversed the desert on foot from sunrise to sunset to deliver a peace message to French headquarters, showcasing extraordinary endurance beyond any four legged animal.
An aging runner completed more than 600 miles in six days from Monday to Saturday in New York City and claimed election as Mayor of Long Island. The feat highlights a tough Irish contender who could outpace any horse in the world.
A Bakersfield incident reports a lightning strike destroying a Standard Oil steel tank containing 500000 barrels of oil. The piece questions prevention methods including reinforced concrete coatings and lightning rods, and references historical figures and ideas on lightning protection.
The Union League Club chief accuses Mr Crowe the state's attorney of being unfit to prosecute Chicago criminals due to political affiliations. A new hunter of bootleg era gunmen is named as the city confronts machine gun murderers amid mob violence and public debate about official loyalty.
An opinion cites Americans' preference for canned sardines as a sign of convenience and economy but warns against letting canned foods replace good cooking. It argues moderation is needed to maintain health and avoid choking hazards.
A playful note suggests kissing skill comes from practice. The line, though humorous, implies learning through repeated attempts improves technique. It frames romance as a gradual craft rather than a sudden talent.
The article traces the emergence of legal aid societies from their 1876 New York origins aiding German immigrants to broader access for the poor. It highlights key figures like Arthur V. Briesen, early Chicago efforts, and the slow national spread by year’s end.
In New York on May 8 a columnist recalls Matteo Bensman the Polish composer famed for Palestine and Opera Nova. The piece revisits the East Side coffee house where Bensman once wandered in poor and unrecognized before dying of hunger.
In a dramatic plea Henry Vaupen seeks help to locate four operas and other works by a tragically unrecognized composer, Matteo Bensman. He funds a grave monument and aims to immortalize the genius through his music, now scattered and missing.
A quiz section covers police per capita in major cities, Barrymore birth date, where the original US Constitution is exhibited, deer resistance to poisons, why glasses were clinked, croplands crop rotation history, and Weather Bureau shorthand for trace precipitation.
A dense list of radio station call letters and city credits outlines numerous music programs across the nation. Entries name opera, orchestra, vocal and instrumental shows at stations in New York Philadelphia Detroit Chicago Pittsburgh and many others with dates and local venues implied.
Washington May 3 Senator Jim Reed of Missouri draws sharp attention with his critique of the government’s Mussolini debt deal. Reed, a formidable obstructionist, remains dynamic and unafraid to challenge risky propositions, while his oratory fuses scholarship with fierce wit.
A humorous verse piece riffs on questions and answers and lists odd phrases about airships balloons autos and tunes. It blends playful wordplay with everyday items like hash chicken pile ham and eggs kidney stew and a quip about saving to buy a farm then doing something else.
A humorous tale recounts a man who tried a hair singe period he burned the hair off his head and looked funny period He then tried every brand of hair tonic and grower he could find period Recent reports say he is recovering.
Readable fragments from a 1918 era clipping note health warnings and home cleanup. A Canton Ohio snippet mentions a smallpox sign to prevent tracking dirt indoors while a Zanesville Ohio piece laments children crying at the approach of vacation time.
Akron Beacon Journal notes a quote about perseverance with the speaker admitting five failures yet denying luck as a setback. The line reflects determination despite repeated setbacks and belief in eventual success.
A terse, garbled item from Youngstown Ohio mentions Eve and a claim of landing a first man quickly, with stray punctuation and incomplete context. The readable portion focuses on an odd assertion about swift action and a porch swing image, but no clear event or proper names are established.
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