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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
4
A THOUGH FOR TODAY is thine enemy hunger feed him if he thirst give him drink for in so doing thou shall heap coals of fire on his head. An effort made for the happiness of others lifts us above ourselves Mrs L M Child reflects on kindness and generosity.
The passage argues Vice President Dawes' century old stance could erode Republican control after the election by sowing distrust in the Senate. It suggests the Senate should embrace reform to appeal to the people rather than oppose it, or risk losing popular support and accountability.
In London, Ambassador Houghton urges Britain and Europe to seek peace through constructive effort. He warns American aid hinges on self reliance and a clear move away from destructive policies, stressing the need for a peaceful upbuilding era and asking Europe to answer whether true peace has arrived.
Herbert R. Mengert turns to trees as his harvest, planting 35,000 saplings on 9.5 acres and planning for 80,000. He hopes to inspire other farmers to turn waste land into timber with state forestry help aiding similar efforts near Stewart by Dr. T. A. Copeland.
A Scientific American writer rebuts the notion that water power is cheaper than coal for electricity. He notes Muscle Shoals dam would yield about 175 000 horsepower at roughly 0.2 to 0.4 cents per kWh, while a coal plant nearing completion could reach 320 000 horsepower at about 0.15 cents per kWh. Yet streams endure while coal does not.
A fragment reflects worry that beneficial processes already set in motion may inevitably halt. The author implies concern over momentum and future outcomes without providing concrete actors or events.
The article describes annual marble tournaments across American cities. Youth players compete on playground rings for elimination style titles, with city champions advancing to national competition in Atlantic City. Prizes include watches, cups, medals, trips, and theater outings, with extensive coverage in local papers.
New York May 7 Broadway circles buzz over moves by Eliott Nugent and Vivien Osborne as Mister Pelasco asks Osborne to fill Lenore’s vacated part. Florence Mis shifts from cabaret to vaudeville while Lew Heltz, Lew, and Marion Davies return to stage and screen with public intrigue surrounding a rumored spate of performances.
A fragmentary column notes Marguerite Namara in a show wearing an eight foot pearl strand, plus Marcus Loew as a magnate. A Grand Central Station purchase scene appears with railroad ticket drama and talks of ticket clerks being blamed. Two young con men push a new money scheme selling easy-ment profit lists to backers amid theatre production hopes.
A grieving husband asks to bury his wife in an Indian grave near the railroad after white tourists looted her bead strings and rings from the grave. Locals describe the pain of cultural disrespect and the wish for a proper funeral in an Indian burial place.
The narrative follows a Florida ferry operator and his two sons heading to Columbia in South America. It extols Florida air travel from Stuart, praises the Seaboard Air Line, and lauds Arundel Corporation for development work. References to Grover Cleveland, Joe Jefferson, and Seminole relocation appear with hindsight commentary.
The narrator travels a few miles to Jo Bowers who grows top oranges along the Indiactown grove. He formerly kept the trading station for Seminole Indians who came up to their boats seeking goods.
A fragmented first person reminiscence recounts a tall Indian hunter and his rivalries. Dan Parker, who married Tom Tiger’s daughter Hattie, grows angry as Tom Tiger a Seminole thief dies in a boating accident. The piece hints at misfortune and vengeance surrounding Hattys marriage and an unfinished burial.
Joe Bowers debates selling an orange grove of 35 acres for a high price but declines. O P Lam ereon, 1, recalls his 23 year planting and crossing the Saint Lucie canal by boat with two boys. He plans to move to Colombia seeking cheaper land to own, calling Florida land too dear.
A migrant recounts vaccination status and family illness before planning to travel to Florida for work. He notes studying Spanish phrases, hopes for a tough but manageable life, and describes adjusting to long hours aboard a boat with passports ready. He mentions offers of farm land and eventual transfer of boat duties if not satisfied.
Washington May 7 Congressman Martin L Dever of Ohio estimates that America could double farm production if farmers study the soil and adopt more cultivation. He warns that current surplus worries may stall push for higher yields while population growth will demand more food later, noting farms abandoned and exhausted in his own experience.
The text compares a tree’s soil needs to crops and outlines Davey’s thorough study of soil, noting a tree’s demand for soil in cubic yards and the need to examine literal and figurative implications. It discusses remaining farmable soil and the limited land available for cultivation in the country.
Davey asserts the only remaining area capable of abundant production not yet cultivated lies in the River Plate valley. The optimists propose trekking to find a suitable site, while arguing global opportunities remain vast and action is needed.
Davey stresses intensified effort to reclaim exhausted land and guard unexhausted soil. He warns without action the nation risks famine for the poor while the rich stay fed. He calls for cheap fertilizers to boost productivity at Muscle Shoals.
The speaker warns that ignoring the food supply issue leads to worsening hunger. The remark emphasizes policy neglect as dangerous, urging action before starvation.
The piece notes the vacation season prompts sending postcard greetings though many travelers dislike writing them. It observes mail carriers face a heavy load delivering cards while readers see postcard writing as a small, fun tradition amid trips and leisure.
HAL COCHRAN'S Daily Poem reflects vacation mailings and friendship. It notes friends read letters yearly, while mailmen wish travelers would stay home, humorously contrasting leisure with the burden of delivery.
In case of sunstroke give the patient cool drinks if able to drink. When skin is hot and dry sponge with cold water and apply ice to head wrapped in a cloth. If no ice, pour cold water over the body. Ammonia is helpful when faint or pulse is weak. Keep patient in shade cool place and use light colored clothing to prevent sunstroke. Hydration and perspiration help prevent heat illness.
A collection of brief wits from various papers. Jokes touch on Pilsudski becoming a keeper of bees after quitting the hornet business and humor about tennis ball hardness. Other quips note Secretary Jardine cutting appropriations, women's driving intuition, and cross word puzzle popularity with a pun on eighth grade minds.
A brief item notes a Newark Ohio remark that a woman, reflecting on the poor fish caught in marriage, calls herself two unlucky anglers in a wry turn of phrase.
The passage reflects on a man who, with his two boys, is praised for his courage and vaccination record. It notes he must undertake another country assignment at age 61, emphasizing his devotion and the sacrifices of returning to service abroad.
Canton Ohio News notes a water shortage prompting Dusty Rhodes to be offered free beer during a stop in Ashford England. The unusual hospitality could influence an American tramp's decision to emigrate.
The Newark Ohio American Tribune suggests crime ages trend toward youth may reshape how murder is perceived, implying it could be seen as child’s play in the near future.
The Urbana Ohio Democrat suggests bowlegs indicate undernourishment, a claim tied to nutritional status as a possible cause.
Local history notes ponder how the town of Bryan influenced the establishment of the air field there, suggesting naming ties may have played a role in early development.
A Cincinnati widow notes a spike in doorstep offers after realizing a life insurance policy could benefit her. The Times-Star reports a rush of eager agents and inquiries as she considers options and next steps.
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