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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
4
A humorous critique of high school and college commencement addresses. The author lampoons long speeches, patriotic themes, and predictable moralizing urging shorter talks and more focus on gifts. It notes graduates face a crossroads and mocks ceremonial pomp.
George Eastman, the American philanthropist, has donated a million and a half to advance dentistry in England. The piece argues Americans have superior dental care and that European practice lags behind U S innovations. It notes Germany once employed an American dentist and asserts the U S leads in dental science.
Major Dargue, commander of the goodwill fight round South America, will accompany a finesse man on a seven week tour of the United States to promote South American commerce. The trip signals government interest in capitalizing on recent tensions and highlights efforts to strengthen commercial relations between the Americas.
Dargue’s forthcoming business journey is described as highly valuable, with the flight anticipated to yield significant returns or benefits. The report emphasizes the voyage's importance and potential impact.
The article argues against charges of militarism in the United States noting the fleet pressing the New England coast are not at war with the country, while land and air forces battle for San Antonio in a world effort toward arms reduction and peace.
A rupture in the Atchafalaya levee causes mass homelessness and widespread floods in the sugar bowl region. The total displaced and needing public aid reaches 600,000, prompting calls that private charity cannot handle the crisis and the government must act to prevent future disasters.
Governor Pinchot says Mississippi floods can be controlled and financed via tributary reservoirs. He argues regulation and flood prevention, not reactive control, are needed, and that dams could generate electric power to cover costs. He emphasizes proactive measures to prevent floods.
A report from the Azores says De Pinedo’s plane is down with a sail boat tow 240 miles west of Fayal. A gunboat is sent to meet it as De Pinedo’s record includes Asia Africa Europe the Americas and one plane burned. Lindbergh enjoys Europe awaiting American offers and a possible return to air mail service.
Mr. Stimson returns from official inquiry in Nicaragua with a bleak assessment. He says both sides kill wounded and captured, and noncombatants, including women and children, are butchered and tortured. He affirms his reliability and accuracy in the report.
He pledges price cuts across the economy with 18 percent wage reductions to begin. Retail rents and rail fares drop as Italy promises magnificent ships for direct U S voyages to Naples and onward to Rome Florence Pisa and Paris via Monte Carlo urging travelers to see Naples and beyond at reasonable costs.
A brief note claims the coast defense drill ended, easing tensions and prompting residents to purchase straw hats for sunny days. No official dates or places are given. The tone suggests local relief after a simulated threat.
A commentator argues newspapers fuel false fears of appendicitis by over reporting famous patients. Real cases stem from chronic colitis as the public grows health conscious through diet and exercise, while avoiding sensational illness coverage.
The author argues for healthful living to prevent disease and notes most people seek guidance on self care. He observes a shift toward boasting about health, aided by health columns and magazines. Dr McCoy welcomes personal health questions via the Athens Messenger with a stamped self addressed envelope.
May 27 report notes Broadway attractions close for summer, with few musical shows and a handful of dramas. Night clubs wind down and movies install ice plants while resort towns lure performers and travelers. Hank Mencken visits, Algonquin hotel sold for about a million, Chaplin rumored to stay, and Frank Case shifts to publishing and hotels.
Miss W asks which prunes are most beneficial and is told cooked prunes are as good as raw if soaked overnight and not overcooked. Helen asks for milk production tips for nursing mothers and easy to digest foods. advised not to overeat and to consider cow's milk with orange juice after weaning baby. B T F seeks night sweats cause and cure. linked to weakened condition and possible infections. author offers personal guidance.
In Moscow officials report that over the last four months the Soviet government sealed 87 churches alleging attempts to foment religious plotting and undermine state authority.
Flowers for Memorial Day were scarce due to bad weather and officials urged donations to decorate all graves. City water remained muddy after a major flood weeks earlier. Ohio University scheduled to play Wit tenberg on Memorial Day and Denison twice the following Saturday.
Rod ney Dutcher recalls political dryness in Washington with tales of filibusters in the Boulder Dam era. He notes a dry senator dragged in during a war vote and a bootlegger encounter at a party, illustrating public perception and lighthearted Washington rituals.
Historic Q and A notes tide reach in the Mississippi and Hudson river systems. It covers Red River Landing and Troy Dam distances, Indian peace pipe signs, and canal traffic comparisons between Panama and Suez for 1925 1926.
Italian aviator Col Francesco de Pinedo, forced down at sea on a Trepassey to Azores flight, was expected to reach Hort aboard the Italian steamer Superga today.
A 47 year medical veteran promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle non habit forming remedy for constipation. He condemns harsh laxatives like calomel and phenolphthalein and urges daily bowel movements. The article endorses the product for adults and children and lists three health rules: keep the head cool feet warm and the bowels open.
The Buckeye in Columbus Ohio, 32 years established, offers Certificates of Deposit from 50 to 100000 dollars with 5 percent interest. It safeguards investors with resources over 34.5 million, bond and insurance 6.4 million, and reserve and surplus 1.5 million. The bank serves 74000 customers, many living outside Columbus.
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