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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1927
Page
4
A compact reflection cites lines from Ecclesiastes and Shakespeare about touch and temptation, noting the moral warning against associating with corrupt company and the impact of vice on character. The brief item highlights timeless literary sentiments in a daily thought format.
The piece reflects on the 259th anniversary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony Thanksgiving, contrasting harsh colonial hardships with modern abundance. It argues true gratitude lies not in meals but in spiritual freedom and the founders’ aim for liberty of spirit and body, urging readers to imitate their deeper, principled thankfulness.
Thousands of Americans of German ancestry will mark the 150th anniversary of Baron Friedrich William von Steuben landing in America. He arrived at Portsmouth New Hampshire on December 1 1777 by request of Benjamin Franklin and went to Valley Forge where he became inspector general and trained the Continental army. The baron gave up rank in Germany to aid the Revolution and earned no reward from America.
Miss Emily Howland, longtime educator from Sherwood New York, marks her centennial while praised for eighty years of teaching and abolitionist work. The column notes her advocacy for ending slavery and women’s political rights, and she remains optimistic about future progress. A separate essay critiques companionate marriage proposed by Haldeman-Julius, debating its plans and historical context.
President Coolidge told Mr. Tunney he looked more like a moving picture actor than a fighter. Tunney appeared in a French Marines uniform while other prize fighters stayed hidden at home or in safe camps teaching soldiers.
A naval reserve member named Mr. Tunney tells youths that great life values are religion loyalty and duty. He contrasts noble aims with violence saying a punch may bring wealth, while true happiness comes from loyalty and duty.
The Reverend Straton claims modern science performs wonders as grand as biblical miracles. He cites a woman revived by prayer, then argues submarines flying machines and inoculation surpass ancient feats. He notes communication through air and disease prevention through science.
The text claims new miracles rival old ones in spectacle and usefulness, asserting vaccination is worth more than cures claimed by any religion. It frames immunization as superior to religiously attributed healings.
The Virginia Democrat supports enforcing the prohibition amendment but doubts the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, claiming they were born from war passions and aimed at destroying white civilization. He notes opponents say prohibition was also passed in wartime excitement.
Dr Frank McCoy explains Thanksgiving turkey costs and how prices reflect seasonal supply. He notes turkeys are pricier than chicken, fewer are raised each year, and proper preparation aids meat quality. He urges buying turkey more year round for health and farming support.
The National Headquarters reports 607000 persons received emergency assistance from the Red Cross for the Mississippi flood. The flood area covered over 20000 square miles, more than 6000 of which were under cultivation. The term pork barrel was first used for a River and Harbor Bill passed March 3 1823. Dew ponds in southern England are isolated chalk downs ponds relying on dew for cattle water, with debate over artificial filling for new ponds.
By the Way notes Manhattan fashion at the Met season opener. Social queens in boxes, new French designs expected, and rising stars like Jolson seen, with Broadway movers and co eds crowding the mile high gallery seats.
Washington dispatch notes a prominent Southern leader speaks privately against the Civil War era party lines and predicts democratic odds if Al Smith carries the South. He argues breaking the solid South and nominating Smith could reshape national politics, with Smith unlikely to win in most southern states. The piece contrasts private remarks with public caution among leaders.
The text warns beans may carry botulism, destroyed by boiling or steaming. It then answers a reader asking about nose reduction surgery, saying it is dangerous and costly, not advised except perhaps for actors, and that a large nose can signal strong mental powers per phrenology.
The chamber of deputies voted unanimously to extend the president’s term to six years, replacing the current four year term. President’s term extension would shift the constitutional framework.
Edward Ren, 33, a disabled veteran and former Dayton Soldiers home inmate, died from a skull fracture after being found on a Cincinnati street. Investigators questioned Real, 62. William Schroeder, 48. Catherine Schroeder, 44. and Charles Finnegan, 32, all residents of the same house, amid rumors of a house fight.
An old newspaper health note touts cascara as a natural laxative. It claims the bark helps bowel function for several days and urges starting with a cautious dose under druggist assurance to avoid overuse.
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