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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1925
Page
4
A fragment reflecting devotion and loyalty as the speaker contrasts service to God with worldly kingship, expressing preference for humble spiritual service over worldly wealth and status. The text echoes psalmic sentiment and personal resolve.
The piece argues rulers and parents have used fear to compel action, often harming character. It notes a turn to psychological study showing submission prevails over moral growth. It questions whether organized groups can prevent future carnage and seeks a hopeful, rational path forward.
Looking back over eight years since Armistice Day 1918, the writer questions why a war stopping agreement was delayed after initial hopes. The piece notes how early optimism contrasted with prolonged conflict and asks about the conditions that kept events from unfolding as hoped.
The article tracks gasoline consumption from 1917 to the 1920s, noting monthly use rising from 160 million to nearly 1,000 million gallons in summer, a 300 percent jump in eight years. It emphasizes per car use remains about 525 gallons annually while total miles rise due to longer drives and better roads, with engines becoming more efficient.
Dr. Charles McFarland, general secretary of the Federal Council of Churches, warns that religious intolerance is a dangerous global trend with Roumania cited as a particularly serious case. He says dominant sects often ignore minority rights and that even in America there is intolerance despite no open religious warfare. He urges less egotism and greater tolerance.
United States Public Health Service researchers R. R. Spencer and R. R. Parker report on a Spotted Fever vaccine. The vaccine immunized guinea pigs and showed protective effects in monkeys and some humans. Trials in Rocky Mountain workers indicate no severe reactions, with mild local responses and several recoveries, though Bitterroot Valley cases remain fatal in some patients.
The Vindicator from Youngstown Ohio notes a very close election with no talk of a recount. The report mentions the election outcome and the absence of recount discussions.
A Newark Tribune note from Newark Ohio quotes a fashion writer who suggests women will wear only two garments in the future. The remark invites speculation on whether one of the two is pajamas and hints at a provocative simplification of style.
A brief Tribune note from Toronto Ohio hints at new wireless visibility that could elevate alibi audits. The column implies upcoming tech may affect how lies are detected, prompting skepticism about public trust and accuracy.
A Mansfield Ohio Journal note remarks that new inventors are bald and recalls the custom of standing uncovered while talking to a lady, a peculiar social habit captured in a brief item.
A light quip from Urbarne notes judges rarely rise before 9 a m as a humorous take on early morning court schedules. The remark highlights common delays and the informal tone of the bench.
An editorial in Canton Ohio argues post mortem investigations clarify facts but may not benefit the subject, weighing the value of autopsy style inquiry against outcomes. The piece examines truth seeking versus potential harm or misinterpretation.
In a turn of phrase from the Akron Beacon Journal the old mining term pay dirt shifts from gold bearing soil to dramatic events. The saying reflects a local linguistic twist and cultural mood in the region.
A brief note quotes Timea and F'us- Chia arguing that many feel honored while they are merely humoréed, reflecting a dispute over insincere praise and satire.
In New York City producers with small budgets post two week show closings before opening to guard against losses. The Equity requires advance salaries. a two week notice is needed to end runs. Some shows announce weekly closings to avoid paying salaries if a flop occurs. Night clubs reap theater crowds and recruit from stage performers after shows end.
Theaters and basements push to stage late performances as clubs sprout around venues. Tenor Harry Weichman, imported by the Shuberts for Princess Flavia, is replaced by Walter Woof after billing conflicts, with Welchman pressing to honor his contract. a legal dispute looms. George Austin Moore jokes with Nellie Revell about Florida real estate, saying land grows so fast a walking stick yields an evening dress suit by night.
Washington in November 1911 The Ways and Means Committee faces a pivotal tax bill as public interest surges. Citizens flood in with letters and protests while middle classers demand relief. The piece notes the mismatch between federal tax cuts and local government costs and ponders why auto prices defy general inflation.
A brief Crescent News item notes a plunged tone in Defiancé Ohio where the prodigal son returns and instead of celebration receives roast humor reflecting local sentiment.
Akron Beacon Journal notes a couple's matrimony returning to normal after a light moment about a new hat. The exchange shows simple domestic interaction and the daily tenor of life in Akron.
A troubling belief about a woman and a drink prompts local tensions as residents discuss safety and social norms. Officials urge calm while community groups call for dialogue to address fear and misinformation.
The Vanderbilts Fifth Avenue house will be torn down and wreckers will take it apart while the public pays to tour the interior for charity. Visitors will see the great dining room two stories high and Mrs Vanderbilt's marble bath room before the entire mansion is removed.
The passage notes Benjamin IF Winter, once a poor Jewish boy, now owns and tears down the Vanderbilt house to replace it with something suitable. He has gained wealth and influence, enjoying both while Vanderbilt, the original builder, never did.
A Colorado physician explains his decision to care for his 32 year old daughter who is legless, armless, deaf and mute. He says he believed he was sending her to Heaven and held to immortality.
The quote explores whether the belief that death leads to immediate heavenly bliss would reduce the will to live, suggesting that if everyone truly believed immortality awaits, many may cease to value or pursue life. The thought experiment weighs faith against motivation and endurance.
The passage contrasts Muslim views of immediate paradise after battlefield death with Christian tendencies to seek longevity. It notes Muslims seek swift death for rewards, while Christians hold life longer yet show less readiness to die.
A historical Q&A covers how to address a naval commandant by rank rather than title. It notes most commandants are captains and that the regular rank should be used in formality. It also surveys topics on sister cities, simple radio receivers, deaf education origins, Thackeray’s Vanity Fair reception, religious film foundations, and Sidney Lanier.
Inspector Roake tails Sir Guy Lathrop from a Wayside station to London. Guy boards a river launch, dumps a bundle into the Thames, and authorities haul up a suit and weapon as proof. Roake plans to arrest him but waits for official orders to close in.
A speaker compliments a unnamed maiden with floral similes and affectionate imagery. He equates her sweetness to rose and lily qualities, praising innocence and beauty while imagining her as a garden treasure one might pick. The verse centers on romantic adoration and idealized purity.
A short verse paints a cheerful unknown girl as a violet flower, modest and gay. The speaker likens her growth to a blooming bouquet and notes her sweet, unnamed presence.
James F. Murray aged 81, discoverer of the 3B Carson oil field in West Virginia and owner of large leases in Ohio Pennsylvania and Nevada, died at his Chester West Virginia home. He was a wealthy figure in the regional oil industry. East Liverpool news datelined November 13.
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