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Readings mix Psalm 14 1 line about the tongue as a ready writer with a Shakespearean warning that a man’s tongue can ruin his master. Short religious and literary proverbs reflect on speech and consequence.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1927
Page
4
Lindbergh as a World Ambassdor and National Idol
A satirical piece urges hiring Charles A. Lindbergh as a traveling ambassador at a princely salary. It lauds his transatlantic flight and poised, modest character, arguing his global goodwill mission would improve U.S. standing, despite the implausibility.
Rockefeller Gift to Restore Versailles Monuments
John D Rockefeller Jr adds 40 million francs to the large sum already given to preserve and complete work on Versailles monuments. He calls his wife a symbol of Franco American friendship in a letter to Monsieur Jusse rand. The gift aims to safeguard monuments and memories that educated many Americans and will educate millions more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Versailles
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
France
Rockefeller
Monsieur Jusserand
Ford marks 15,000,000th car and unites old and new models
Henry Ford rode the first car he built beside the 15,000,000th Ford as the old No 1 was driven from the museum. A faster, newer Ford with a different gear shift is promised for late summer or fall starting a new Ford family. Vincent Astor sailed for Europe after calling his Paris wife by telephone about Lindbergh. Mrs Astor conveyed Lindbergh’s quiet assessment and that he was a tired man saying good night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Treasury
Roosevelt
United States
Paris
Ambassador Herrick
Atlantic
France
Europe
Henry Ford
Ford
Ford Museum
Vincent Astor
New York
Milestone of Progress: Calling My Wife Across the Ocean
The speaker reflects on long distance communication as a milestone of progress, noting how easily one can call a wife by telephone across the sea. The idea of transatlantic flight and distant inquiries marks a notable shift in modern life.
Mussolini vows long rule and end of suffrage
Report notes Mussolini promises to govern for many years and within a year to abolish universal suffrage. It predicts one man may rule forty million for a time, then the people resume thinking for themselves while democracy endures. In Nicaragua, Captain Richards of the US Marines shoots dead Cabala after alleged atrocities near Chinandega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Chinandega
Nicaragua
General Cabala
Captain Richards
United States Marines
Cabula
Richards
President’s menagerie expands with baby hippopotamus
President Coolidge adds a baby hippopotamus to the White House menagerie. The collection already includes a raccoon a bear two lion cubs a kangaroo and a deer with no donkeys present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Coolidge
Mellon Announces Cutting Paper Money Size
Mellon states currency will be reduced in size to save costs. The change prompts concerns about handling, storage, and public familiarity as the nation adapts to smaller notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Famous Last Lines Echo Cork Steady Call
A vivid archival line captures a moment as spectators cheer "There goes the cork" followed by "Steady" signaling a pivotal display. The phrase reflects sports or milestone narration and preserves the era’s dramatic tone.
Causes of Nausea Beyond Stomach Trouble
An article explains most nausea stems from reflexes and bilary issues rather than stomach disease. It notes liver and gallbladder blockage, gallstones, kidney disease, and ovarian pressure as common causes, plus the value of a proper diagnosis and tests like Graham’s gallbladder test. A case shows misdiagnosis by eight doctors until the dye test revealed a large diseased gallbladder. fasting helped a patient recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
McCoy
Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
New York Social Scene Shifts As Wealth Grows
In the May report on the Internal Revenue Service 9000 new millionaires appear. The old 400 loses its grip as social registers crash with newcomers. Young elites flock to clubs and dance venues from Texas Guinan’s to Fifth Avenue, while traditional gatherings fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Internal Revenue Office
Manhattan
Social Register
Yesteryear
George Rector
Texas Guinan
Constance Mackay
Irving Berlin
Fifth Avenue
Washington Arch
Stomach Swelling and Constipation Inquiries
George A asks how to treat months of abdominal swelling and pain with no natural bowel movement. The physician advises seeking a competent diagnostician to determine the real cause rather than self diagnosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A
Answers to Questions by Frederick J. Haskin
The column states about twenty women have been executed for murder in the United States. The Mississippi flood began around March 1, 1927, with peak levels at Cairo on April 22, caused by eight months of above normal rainfall. Haze is caused by dust in the air and light fog, occurring worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Dudding
Prisoner’s Relief Society
Mississippi
H. W. FP
Army Engineer Corps
Mississippi Valley
Cairo
America
Weather Bureau
Farewell Banquet for J M Roan At Sunday Creek Coal
A farewell banquet honored J M Roan retiring superintendent of the Sunday Creek Coal company. Memorial services and a flag raising occurred at Coolville as the community reflected on local officials and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Roan
The
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Coolville
Enroute With the President on the Rail Journey
President Calvin Coolidge travels with Mrs Coolidge by rail in a standard car setup including drawing room and compartment seating. The train carries the president, his physician aides and Secret Service in a guarded observer section. Dining is in a rose and gold car with a head chef, and special fruit and flowers accompany the trip as regular prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Mrs. Coolidge
Secret Service
Railroad
Commission
Panama Canal steam shovel bucket size noted
J M F A states the largest Panama Canal steam shovel bucket was five yards long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Stanford Wins Inter-Collegiate Track Trophy Victory
In Philadelphia 25 000 spectators watched Stanford University win the inter collegiate track and field championship with 36 1/2 points. Fourteen of seventeen Stanford athletes helped the long cross country trip produce the title, securing the trophy for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Sun
Stanford University
How do you feel at 5 o'clock
An old advertisement extols a tonic named 8.8.8. claiming poor blood causes dullness and weakness while healthy blood boosts energy and appetite. It promises blood nourishment and red blood cell support, claiming time tested herbal preparation sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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