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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
4
Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy outlines a regimen centered on ground round steak and raw vegetables. The plan claims to cure many ailments by avoiding starches and sugars, reducing fermentation and flatulence while emphasizing protein.
The Ohio university team defeated Marietta College 8 to 3 in a loosely played game. The Poultry association of the county formed with R. E. Hall as president. Mayor Fred Brackett of Washington visited town to view possible sites for a proposed government building. Twenty years ago the Higley Study circle held its annual social at Mrs H S Srigley home with Dr C W Super lecturing on Martin Luther. Ten years ago The Plains was considered for a large military training camp. Retail scales in Athens had not been tested for five years per a seal inspector report. Mrs Charles H Higgins of Zanesville spent the weekend with her daughter Rachel Higgins a senior at Ohio university. Mother's day exercises at the First M E church featured an address by Judge E bp Sayre.
A brief collection of quotations from Psalm and Longfellow reflecting on righteousness, aging, and divine justice. It contrasts human unfairness with a belief that justice ultimately prevails.
The Marietta Register is absorbed by the Marietta Times leaving one paper in the city and Washington County. The piece notes wartime cost pressures, duplicated news and ads, and that consolidation lowers advertising costs though labor and material costs remain high. It warns war remains hell on earth and urges caution against entering war without a lofty end.
A harsh opinion piece recalls the Snyder Gray affair in New York, calling it the most on the level murder trial in memory and describing both sides as blame-shifting former lovers. The commentator likens it to Leopold Loeb or Hall-Mills but pleads for restraint in discussing such cases.
Harles Lathrop Pack of the American Tree Association argues for large scale reforestation to reduce flood risk. He notes deforested lands shed rain and soils absorb little water causing rivers to overflow. forests act as sponges keeping rivers lower in spring.
How ard P. Savage, national commander of the American Legion, and War Department officials say future wars will hinge on the infantryman with bayonet, not machines. The article notes that tanks, planes and guns matter, but front line troops endure the decisive confrontation and hardship.
New York City faces a dual focus as authorities search the Atlantic for a reported plane of French ace Nungesser and await the verdict of a Long Island jury that will determine the electric chair fate of Mrs. Snyder and an alleged accomplice in her husband’s murder.
The remark contrasts humanity’s fixation on a murder case with the novelty of a nonstop Paris to New York flight, noting far more interest in the crime and using it to illustrate civilization’s priorities.
Nungesser and his companion Francois Coli pilot the White Bird across the ocean as brave figures of French sacrifice in the war, hailed for their courage and willingness to shed blood for their country.
The piece notes the United States had 33,752 smallpox cases in 1926, attributing higher figures to anti vaccination sentiment. It contrasts Europe where vaccination is widely enforced, stating that ten nations had no cases in 1926 and eighteen nations had under 1,000 cases.
The text notes higher smallpox frequency where vaccination opposition is strongest in southern California and the north. It recalls 1926 cases being six times higher than Russia, and cites vast smallpox deaths in Russia before Catherine the Great’s era. It mentions a boy who supplied vaccine to the Russian empress and became duke of smallpox.
Secretary Mellon, busy with financial housecleaning, calls in the second issue of Liberty Bonds at 4 percent and will pay on November 15. He argues Uncle Sam should not continue paying such high interest.
The piece argues that issuing the bonds will cost taxpayers millions annually and questions the salary paid to Mr. Mellon, describing it as a bargain compared to a second-rate accountant.
Pennsylvania Governor Fisher vetoes a bill shielding bootleggers from federal and state punishment, dubbed the double jeopardy measure. Critics argue bootlegging already risks life and health, calling for harsher penalties rather than protections.
The phrase suggests characters did not marry and each person lived happily ever after in a wry closing line. It evokes a conclusive fairytale feeling without a traditional wedding.
A man famed for trust was found after reporting he lost four fifty dollar bills and two twenty dollar bills on a New York street. He advertised for the return of the money and was reunited with the bills.
By Gilbert Swan the piece surveys prominence among New York writers and artists in Manhattan noting frequent attendees like Fannie Hurst and Edna Ferber, while others such as Edith Wharton and Willa Cather remain less visible. it mentions living conditions and notable figures across venues, ending with comments on the city's vastness and anonymity.
An advertisement promotes skin clarity by suggesting internal products 8.8.8 and 8.8.5 to purify blood and aid natural healing. It claims improvements in redness, nourishment, weight, and blemish reduction with testimonial style language.
Special report profiles Herbert G. Williams, Coolidge’s porter on travels and private cars. Williams speaks of the president as simple, pleasant, never airs, and always ready with a glass of water or a menu. He explains qualities for private car service and the importance of punctual, attentive care.
Miss Ruby R asks about under eye puffiness and wrinkling. The answer notes puffiness often signals heart derangement and deficient circulation. It may be influenced by sinus or antrum trouble causing unilateral swelling. diagnosis of the cause is needed before treatment.
Norton Highway bill relieving counties and townships of further financial cooperation on main highways was signed by Governor Donahey last night. The Norton bill was the last measure before the governor became indisposed, save the general appropriations bill.
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