A Though for Today and Contentment in Faith
A compact devotional note quoting Matthew 6 30 on divine provision and Kingsley’s idea of contentment beyond understanding. It frames trust in God as practical care and inner peace for believers.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
4
Brain Waves and the Privacy of Thought
A discussion on brain waves in modern science notes claims that thoughts produce wireless brain waves similar to Hertzian signals. It warns against devices that might read or reveal inner mental processes, arguing the mind is the last sanctuary of privacy and should not be invaded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unijee
Iity
Ford’s record output signals rise of quantity production
Ford Motor Company produced 1 109 cars in one day, equaling a car finished every 10 seconds over 24 hours. The piece argues large capital and labor, standardized methods, and mass output will expand globally while questioning whether quality will keep pace. It notes imagination may offset any quality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Motor Company
Ford
America
Individu
Flivver Quirk Sparks Curious Mystery
Fragment mentions a car described as a flivver with a mysterious slight difference from others, hinting at an unusual feature or story without further detail. The line suggests a local anecdote or quirky observation from a news page.
The Real Estate Boom Across Regions and Its Value
Real estate growth appears nationwide with many new allotments and building lots offered from Florida to other states. The market shows overdevelopment in some areas but rests on solid value in general. Buying land is framed as a durable investment tied to roots, growth, and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
United States
Christmas Charity Appeal Encourages Small Gifts
A call to donate during the Christmas season urges readers to contribute even a nickel to help fund efforts for the less fortunate. The appeal stresses the heavy weight of poverty at this time and the impact a small gift can have on a child's happiness.
Widow testifies officers sought to shield navy over Shenandoah loss
The Shenandoah disaster widow testifies under oath that high navy officers urged her to lie to avoid censure for the dirigible’s loss. Reporters noted appearances of pressure as they questioned her after the accident and questioned the use of the phrase officer and a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Navy
Navy Department
Colorado River Development Powers New Canyon Dams
Washington aims to tap the Colorado for flood control and power with sites from Lee's Ferry to Diamond Creek. Projects include Boulder Canyon and Diamond Creek dams, plus an All-America Canal to irrigate Imperial Valley. Debates mix Grand Canyon preservation with power, navigation, and tourism gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
Boulder Canyon
Mexico
Colorado River
Dark Canyon
Glen Canyon
Lee's Ferry
Mineral Canyon
Ruby Canyon
Specter Chasm
Bridge Canyon
Diamond Creek
Devil's Slide
Hualpal Rapids
Black Canyon
Mohave Canyon
Parker
Grand Canyon
National Park
Broadway Entourage Notes From A Night on The Town
James W. Dean recounts an evening in New York with Ben Leonard Lew Tendler and a parade of celebrities. He observes Rudy Valentino Wilda Bennett Kathryn Ray and Jack Osterman among others while noting a subway hat snatching tale and Ochsenfeld’s own hat being stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Bennet
Lewis
Rudy Valentino
Paris
Wilda Bennett
Charles Frey
Wilda
Earl Carrol
Carroll
Broadway Ballyhoo
Kathryn Ray
Jack Osterman
Marvel of
Ivory Keys
Arthur Brisbane
Jack Buchanan
Harry Richman
Roy Chapman Andrews
Manchuria
Broadway Papas Is “the Big Goitre
Great Neck
Longs Island
Frank Ochsenfeld
Ochsenfeld
James W. Dean
Denver park dam plan eyed in Colorado River basin note
The text discusses a park dam proposal and favors a phased approach. It argues that thirteen projects are excessive now, that one or two are enough initially, but that all will eventually be essential for the Colorado River basin to realize its potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Boulders Canyon
Lee's Ferry Dam
Topock
Colorado River
Klyne
Stampage
Knowles
Ted
Platt May Acquitted Amid Fearful Influence of Mormon Joe
Platt May was acquitted after a medicine man known as Mormon Joe influenced his actions through fear. The same Joe, jailed for prior offenses, allegedly beat a fellow prisoner who mocked him in a separate incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt May
Mormon Joe
East Africa minister cites jungle infant agility evidence
The Reverend H. R. A. Philip, a Presbyterian pastor at Tumu Tumu, claims that babies in the East African jungle learn to swing between trees almost before crawling and says he has seen convincing proof of the revelation theory among local tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. A. Philip
Tumu Tumu
East Africa
Clinging Instinct Traced From Early Evolution Claims
The passage notes that babies can cling to a finger or wood after birth and that mothers observe this grip. It attributes the behavior to a primitive ancestry with early primates and suggests evolution explains the cling reflex as a remnant of clinging to a mother’s fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Evolution Debate Warned About By Missionaries And Scientists
The speaker avoids forming opinions, urging that missionaries and scientists handle the issue rather than assert personal views.
Young Girl Shocks Judges in Cattle Show Win
Ethel Bunnell, a University of Line student, tops fifty eight men in a cattle judging contest, a result that surprises many observers and highlights her skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bunnell
University of Line
Women as natural judges of husbands, wise stock sense
The article asserts women possess a natural ability to judge animals and thus choose suitable husbands. It claims many husbands think they pick, but in truth are chosen by women who are born judges of livestock.
Small Comet Found in Canine Constellation
A small comet is discovered in the Hunting Dog constellation. Astronomers measure and catalogue the new celestial object, noting there is no need for alarm as humanity has learned to study comets rather than fear them.
Answers to Questions and Dated Facts from 19th Century Q&A
A compilation of brief questions and answers including dates and attributions. It notes the elder Pat Rooney's death on March 28, 1892. It also covers the invention of the piano soft pedal by Stein, design patent criteria, burial-at-sea practices, and Bryan's resignation timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rooney
L. L. Ea
Stein
J. B
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Nebraska Volunteers
Golf participation soars past seven and a half million mark
The report notes more than 7.5 million people play golf in the United States, signaling broad growth in the sport. It highlights widespread access and increasing participation across age groups and regions, with rising club memberships and golf course attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Billy Green for President Is Earnest War on a Memorial
Washington reports on a proposed Woodrow Wilson Memorial University funded by an Internal Revenue Service auditor R Moulton Pettey and a broad national drive. The piece notes Pettey is a treasury employee and lists prominent backers while questioning motive and political strategy around a Green presidential bid backed by George Lockwood and A F of L leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart Messenger
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Woodrow Wilson Memorial University
R. Moulton Pettey
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Association
Guys & Word
Pettey
Elevator Man Who Keeps The City Moving
A loyal elevator operator known for daily greetings and helpful service. He welcomes riders with a loud shout and ensures smooth rides, turning off power to reach upper floors and guiding passengers with a steady, courteous demeanor.
Bal O Cochran's Service Earns Public Pledge
A reminiscence celebrates Bal O Cochran whose long career of service is praised as he nimbly handles ups and downs of life. The piece urges readers to acknowledge his time-saving efforts and greet him with a smile as a credit to the public.
The Red Rain Mystery Continues in Mystery at Ruxton
Retired English countryman Samuel Honeybun finds blood in his rain gauge amid the murder of Sir Francis Lathrop. Adrian Klyne, private detective, and journalist Ted Knowles pursue clues from Ruxton to Beccles and Colchester as Adela Larkin figures in the unfolding intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Honeybun
Sir Francis Lathrop
Ir ‘Francis
Margaret
Guy Lathrop
Guy
Adrian Klyne
Honeybun
Charles Danvers
Land
Lathrop Grange
Ruxton
Suffolk
Ted Knowles
Knowles
Klyne
Marsh Ward
Stampage
Mr.Stampage
Adela Larkin
Cheverel Rectory
Silas Stampage
London
Mr. Stampage
An Klyne
Misa Ade Larkin
Crosas
Kat
Adela
Star
Miss Larkin
Colchester
Wise Crax and old sayings spark gossip across papers
Quip about Florida water and motherly wisdom appears in a string of playful lines from multiple newspapers. The items mix humorous takes on babies, fashion, labor, and football slang with tongue in cheek editorial snippets from Cincinnati, Toronto, Canton, Urbana.
Quotations on Murder and Firelight as City Papers Clash
A pair of clipped quotes from local papers contrasts harsh crime language with cautionary humor. The Fostoria Times warns “Murder will out” while the Youngstown Vindicator quips about lighting a kitchen fire with heaven-sent matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Traffic woes as pedestrians and cars clash downtown
The Akron Beacon Journal notes a major distribution problem with too many pedestrians and automobiles attempting to use the same space. The piece highlights urban flow challenges and the need for safer, clearer paths for foot and vehicle traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron Beacon-Journal
Cigarettes Estimated to Cost Billions in Burns
The Defiance Crescent News notes cigarettes have burned through costs totaling about one billion dollars in damage to shirts and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defiance Crescent News
Milkmaid winner at Topeka Kansas fair named by milk
The sole contestant with natural hair won the milkmaid championship at the Kansas fair in Topeka. She carried away ten pounds of milk in eleven minutes and one second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
In United States 8100 Persons Em Burns Annually
In the United States about 8100 people suffer burn injuries each year. The figure reflects ongoing burn care needs and the impact on public health programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
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God
Charles Kingsley
Bers
Colorado River Development
BY Frederic J. Haskin
Con
Department of Interior
Federal
Pew Commission
Fed- Power Commission
Green River
Arizona
Lorger
Hugh It
Iggm
Amooth
Lee’s Ferry
Paria
Utah
Radi B. Girand
Whee Sake
Glen
Diamond
Diamond Reek
Old Broadway
Billy’ Green
Secreary
Wilbur
Hines
Walker
Treasury Department
Lockwood
A. F. of L
Green
Red Rain
Wise Crax
Cincinnati
Canton News
Ashe
Urbana Democrat
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