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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
Page
4
A brief devotional note cites 2 Corinthians about grace being sufficient and says the mother grace of all graces is Christian good will, attributed to Beecher, inviting reflection.
The Geneva arms conference heard Britain oppose a system of international control for selling warships. Britain argues publicity is enough to regulate the sale of munitions and minor craft, while keeping warship sales private to maintain a market for second-hand ships among smaller powers. Japan and Italy back Britain, with Americans urging broader license-based controls as a complement to Washington era restrictions.
The Ontario government moves on a 4 4 beer policy described as non exhilarating by its advocates. A notable restriction requires drinking the beer in a room visible from the street, raising questions about why such limits apply to a harmless beverage.
A young man goes to his bank to withdraw a single dollar for a show ticket. The teller offers to loan it instead to keep the account open, but the man declines, choosing to keep saving for future needs.
New York City police commissioner Richard E. Enright leads a push at the International Police Conference May 12 to 16 for a national police bureau to centralize records, crime data, and a federal crime laboratory. He argues state lines hinder cooperation and crime control. The plan aims to cut national crime by up to half in five years.
Fred Walker of New York works with a weekly publication and carnival operators to place performers such as pygmies fat ladies sword swallowers and tattooed ladies across the globe. He also notes the impending loss of Tiny Tim who sells soul candy in Greenwich Village and spins hokum tales to customers.
A worker described as the man with a mos pursues an unusual occupation while others buy his candy. He seeks a comfortable living but senses the village era is ending and plans to depart the stage.
Eugene V. Debs spoke to about twenty five thousand in New York City expressing patriotic sentiment for workers to defend their own, reject envy of others, and avoid global entanglements. He likened Europe to a heavy burden and quipped about Dean Inge to illustrate the point.
Thousands suffer from headaches as symptoms of underlying issues. Causes range from constipation and fatigue to eye strain and worry. Remedies often rely on drugs, but true cure requires addressing root problems or consulting a physician.
A fiftyish woman entered the WEAF station and asked for Gimam McNamee the announcer. She offered sprays of cherry blossoms and inquired if his eyes were blue and suggested future meetings with Mrs McNamee invited to visit.
The speaker contends workers will not fight unless interests align, citing ancestral fighting and survival. He notes tribal groups like California Indians refuse to fight, while alleging Asiatics under British rule in India are too patriotic to fight, controlled by English rulers far away.
The message praises locomotive engineers as one of America’s most independent and successful worker classes. It recalls their recent fierce strike battles and urges workers to fight only when justified and to defend themselves at all times, warning against surrender to others.
The London cleric Dean Inge argues America should save the world, citing wealth and credit. The response notes the U S prospered by following Washington’s advice to stay out of war and mind its own affairs.
Dr Mangold of Berlin notes worms actually sing in a rhythm when disturbed. The singing voice carries twelve yards, a claim that could heighten fear of death and burial near worm habitats.
President Coolidge lauds Jews for faithfulness to their adopted land and notes their influence on others. He says they contribute something greater than loyalty by making those around them think.
The passage credits Heine with shaping German and global thought and notes Spinoza's enduring influence amid religious opposition. It then reports on French military actions against the Rif tribes in Morocco, asserting French determination and dismissing miraculous past powers.
In a brisk opinion tone the piece argues that while Mohammed and Allah once sought world rule, Charles Martel halted that advance. It asserts contemporary French forces match the hammer’s prowess, now fighting from the air, affecting civilians below them.
French troops in Syria report they killed thirty nine and wounded many to suppress a revival of ancient customs in a village of fanatics. The action aims to deter the local movement and restore order among residents.
A Washington essay questions the certainty of atoms and the risk of a reckless scientist triggering a cosmic explosion. It cites estimates that tiny releases could power ships across the Atlantic and speculates one atom might ignite all others, potentially dissolving the universe, while noting experts’ shifting views.
In a casual kitchen scene during supper time a family notices the heel of the loaf often goes uneaten. The passage describes bread sharing, a card game, and a late lunch as the full loaf is used yet the heel remains unused.
A verse focusing on bread crusts and class irony. The poem questions why people discard the heel piece while praising others and hints at laziness and social neglect of the poor and lonely. The speaker contemplates sharing bread with tired children and the fairness of crust disposal.
A garbled collection of editorials and aphorisms from Des Moines, Rochester, Auburn and Youngstown papers. The notes touch on crime perception, tact in dialogue, recognition of political symbols, and tax debate with misspellings and odd phrasing.
Ambassador Houghton Kang rep submitted credentials to King George in England. The commentary recalls Hindenberg’s election and notes he may delay making prophetic remarks again. Meanwhile U S Navy air crews photograph Rum Row off New Jersey, prompting questions about necessity.
A New Orleans Times-Picayune reader's remark notes a common medical claim about collar bones being the most frequently broken bone in the human body. The quote reflects ongoing contention over this idea.
The Marion Ohio Star notes a changing mood toward prohibition era policies, stating that the resistance to the dandelion protest has waned and public sentiment has shifted since earlier times.
A compiled Q A segment covers who enforces Congress laws, publication dates of Swiss Family Robinson and Robinson Crusoe, whether Holland needs imported drinking water, a violent historical note about burnings, Harry Lauder’s real name, U S coal and lumber production rank, red maple tree propagation, and the nature of cameos.
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