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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
4
A brief daily quotation notes that pride brings shame and reflects on pride as both virtue and vice. It cites Proverbs and Theodore Parker to frame the idea for readers.
The country appears apathetic because national economic losses from the Mississippi floods seem small. Six million acres inundated and 350000 homeless, with up to 1.9 billion dollars in damage, yet the net effect on national well being is limited.
A Game Association president claims hunting instincts are inborn and must be channeled. He argues there should be no hunting grounds to vent urges, suggesting open spaces for psycopathic treatment. The piece lampoons such crime prevention ideas and calls for absurd stay‑at‑home bans on outdoor pursuit.
New capitals authorities plan air mail growth and designate Laredo or El Paso as logical clearing points for routes to Central and South America. Expansion will reshape regional maps as cities with strong air assets become future air capitals. Airports built now may seed pioneer settlements for the next generation.
An analysis asserts that modern American asset surveys overlook township high schools, praising centralized schools as one of seven wonders and a bulwark of democracy surpassing the traditional little schoolhouse.
Opinionated column questions political reform and media rhetoric, mocking legislative choices and media hype. It hints at politicians and public figures while debating crime policy and public perception.
The piece hails Charles Lindbergh for solo New York to Paris flight in 33.5 hours with no government backing and two hours of sleep, praising his courage and mother’s influence while noting future speed hopes. It contrasts his victory with a mocked Atlantic defensive exercise and mentions Vincent Astor backing Byrd’s polar flight.
The author questions coast defense guns against airships and mock battles while noting a solo transatlantic flight in thirty three and a half hours. He urges real flying experiments amid plans for cruisers and battleships costing tens of millions, arguing today’s weapons become obsolete quickly. He calls on the President and Secretaries Wilbur and Davis to test real aviation capabilities.
A Boston paper asserts every public building hosts a cat, a claim framed as routine and unremarkable within the city’s daily life. The piece treats the idea as a light local curiosity rather than a serious policy.
The piece notes European producers increasing rag prices driven by demand from the chewing gum industry. It reports Browning trial crowds reaching about 2000 daily, with free shows drawing attendees. An auto expert predicts future cars may achieve 60 miles per gallon gasoline within a decade. A casual tip mentions Harry Lauder.
A trio of aphorisms warns that speed hastens aging, love resists easy paths, and hammer throwers may not fit athletic labels. Each line challenges common assumptions about movement, romance, and sport.
Dr Frank McCoy replies that guessing the cause is unwise and advises seeing one physician after another until a correct diagnosis is found. Once diagnosed, the cure will likely be easy.
An article extols cool or cold showers over hot tub baths for cleansing. It warns against overdoing hot baths, notes women’s nervous tendency, and recommends multiple cool showers daily with occasional oil rubs to prevent dryness. Dr McCoy offers to answer questions via The Messenger.
By the Way in New York notes the sudden disappearance of Apple Mary, a familiar Wall Street roving vendor who sold apples and candy to financiers, office workers, and reporters. Her absence stuns the city’s bustling financial district, where she was a known figure second only to Trinity Church in local fame.
A collection of Q and A on diverse topics. Gas mantles are thorium and cerium oxides with a textile support. The Prince of Wales title originates from Edward I annexation of Wales in 1282. Hector was likely in a foot race around Troy. Moths may eat very thin rubber. Sheridan’s charger was named Rienzi, gifted in 1863. Readers can ask Haskin questions for factual replies by mail.
Judge J M Wood warned county authorities would quell disturbances after Athens chose dry in the local option election. President Roosevelt would pass through Athens on Memorial Day morning. The Messenger launched a contest honoring a lodge member for the greatest lodge and community service. Mrs William McKinley was seriously ill.
Washington dispatch notes that the belief in federal awards for triplets is a common misconception. The piece quashes rumors of government money for multiple births, recounts letter antics in Congress and describes how politicians sometimes face demands for funds and tickets from constituents.
The notice asks readers to remit only two cents in stamps for return postage. Address Fred eric J. Haskin, Director, the Athens Messenger Information Bureau, Washington D C.
Switch from soda to Phillips Milk of Magnesia for instant relief from sour and gassy stomachs. For fifty years physicians have prescribed it, claiming it neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate soda and helps move waste without purging. Available in twenty‑five and fifty cent bottles. U.S. Registered Trade Mark of Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co.
An old advertisement touts 8 8 8 as a health tonic that rebuilds red blood cells and restores appetite. It argues fatigue and poor taste sensations stem from anemia and promises energy and happiness after taking the product. The copy invites readers to buy at a druggist and notes larger sizes are economical.
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