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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1925
Page
4
A religious verse quotes Matthew 25 about feeding the hungry and visiting the sick, followed by Sir Humphrey Davy on life consisting of small acts of kindness. The piece emphasizes daily benevolence over grand duties and repeats moral themes.
The piece argues the US ship subsidy debate persists as Congress nears, with calls to end government ownership and fear of losses. It questions the necessity of a large fleet and suggests trade-driven ships may emerge without subsidies, noting Hoover’s warning and differing economic views on maintaining a merchant fleet.
Charles F. ll, head of the region's largest bank in Ica, lauds current American business as sound with steady credit conditions and no inflation warning. He notes no boom or slump threatening the economy and urges prudent action from all sectors.
A business leader warns against boom conditions and urges maintaining a conservative approach with demand slightly ahead of production. He emphasizes watching inventory to avoid excessive growth and says the present and near future should satisfy rational observers.
A Louisiana educator warns of poor posture among freshmen at Louisiana State Normal College. Only 11 of 405 women passed the health tests, prompting a drive to improve posture through daily awareness, not just gym class, with aims to guide girls from school to home and play.
The author argues college football created a tragedy for Red Grange as his peak seasons end. He warns that Grange may never again reach the heights he scaled this fall and last fall, lamenting the sport's pressures and the squeeze of fame.
Germany seeks return of former African and Pacific colonies as a price for accepting postwar peace terms. Advocates argue mandates have failed, natives suffer, and German administration was better. others warn against returning vast possessions. A proposal favors an international chartered company to administer former colonies.
In New York a writer describes a Seventh Avenue Yiddish cafe scene filled with East Side youths, a cowboy ballad serenade by a Las Vegas native, Margaret Larkin, and a pawn shop window housing Phi Beta Kappa keys.
A reflective column notes how quirky old fashions and prices echo today, from 59 cent items to numerology trends sparked by artist Neysa McMein. It recalls Commander Rogers in Hawaii, a Club Mirador appearance, and a British public order example, ending with a wary take on free speech and safety valves.
The passage contrasts the late King George and his wife Alexandra with public figures and ordinary lives. It notes their peaceful fading, then compares men's and women's experiences, highlighting the Prince of Wales's vibrant social life, royal duties, and Alexandra's quiet strengths and family burdens.
The piece comments on women's behavior and societal punishment, then cites Doctor Cummings stating Milbank Memorial Fund experiments in Syracuse and Cattaraugus County New York show life can be lengthened at a cost of $50 per person annually.
Fifty dollars a head is the cost of giving populations the benefit of scientific treatment and preventive medical skill. Millions are made useless and their lives shortened by neglected teeth, others cut down their production and their life by foolish eating.
An unidentified man shattered glass with a chair in a fit of envy and was subdued, ending up in an asylum. The narrative weaves biblical phrases and references to Queen Alexandra’s body, hinting at a sensational, candid chronicle style.
The piece argues that lifelong living costs could justify $50 yearly for longer life, compares it to horse and car costs, and stresses keeping workers paid longer if immigration is cut off, framing it as selfish yet practical.
Patriotic Italians propose that five million people each give one dollar yearly to cover Italy’s first five year payment on the United States war loan. The article notes strong affection for the mother country among emigrants who have relocated abroad.
Gaetano Napoli tano a Detroit pharmacist urges the three million Italians in America to cover Italy's debt to the United States. He frames the idea as a solution to wartime financial strain and national obligation.
A brief note celebrates a duo of sentiments. The first is proving love for Italy and the second expresses gratitude to the United States. The message blends affection for a homeland with appreciation for the host country.
The document shows Ele agreeing to pay $100 monthly to the Italian consul for five years and sending six checks for $100 each as a first installment. The checks were returned and the facts disclosed shed light on the Italian character, a trait not well understood by many.
In London twelve Communists are on trial in Old Bailey charged with activities connected to subversive political actions. Proceedings focus on alleged plans to advocate revolution and organize support networks amid wartime state security concerns.
The text outlines early Pilgrim Thanksgiving on December 13 1621 and notes it later became regular after the Revolution. It mentions Patience Worth attributed to Mrs John H Curran of St Louis and asks about Naval Academy visiting hours and a fly on a ceiling riddle.
Washington reports that Italy appears to intend to honor its war debt, Count Volpi di Misurata negotiating with Secretary Mellon to secure terms that keep Italy in good standing. Mussolini’s government gains political credit, while France’s larger economy is contrasted as a warning.
The plot centers on Sir Francis Lathrop’s murder with red rain gauge clues found at three sites. Inspector Roake pursues Sir Guy Lathrop while Adela Larkin and Lord Bulpeter taunt the chase. Adela teases Roake and hints at Margaret Lathrop’s possible guilt or schemes, as Roake heads toward London for new leads.
The Loomis Radio College recommends a two to three wire aerial two feet apart and 75 to 100 feet long. Place as high as possible and away from trees and smoke stacks. Aerial may face any direction and should be installed for best reception.
A collage of remarks from Ohio papers mocks political strategy and flirtation in public discourse. The Bellefontaine Examiner and Cincinnati Times-Star pieces critique union organization efforts and describe boards of strategy as boarding-house style.
Local jokes note hunters mis identify quarry in Marion Ohio and discuss fliv vers in the air. Akron Beacon Journal comments on drivers and a punchline about a turkey hole in the family budget. Defiance Newa joke rounds out the clipping trio.
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