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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
4
A discussion cites that banks hold far more wealth than taxable property and argues for a low rate on intangibles. It notes states with such laws saw higher assessed values and suggests Ohio try the method to reduce income tax on property and avoid broad executive taxation.
The piece argues gasoline should be priced higher to force conservation. It notes engines could double mileage but cost prevents such shifts, warns cheap oil won’t last and waste now raises future costs for essential needs. The author stresses conservation could extend oil supplies this generation and beyond.
An archaic report estimates a large hoard hidden in old shoen locations, tucked between hook leaves and under floors, in attics and cellars. If placed in a savings bank, the hoard could earn about $18,000 annually for the hoarders.
Government seeks rehearing on Supreme Court cases involving trade associations and use of statistics. Justice Department argues associations risk abuse though Court allowed discussion under limits. Cases like Cement and Maple Flooring discussed, with emphasis on no proven conspiracy or price fixing absent proof of agreement. The Court may schedule a hearing soon due to public importance.
In New York a sharp-talking operator auctions candy boxes to Long Island Railroad riders claiming a chance to win prizes. A hidden seal on a card reveals numbers and the winner earns a dollar box of candy, while the operator pockets about $3 per car with multiple boxes sold.
The article criticizes public conduct standards in New York as the most complex issue behind morals. It notes women may wear one piece swimsuits at beaches but face arrest a block away if not fully clothed to below the knees.
The fragment notes a railway setting with vendors and a sliding scale of prices based on fare distance. It mentions the new line and variable pricing tied to how far passengers must travel.
A spectator recalls a striking scene on Broadway a young woman wearing a flimsy pink dress white stockings and wide yellow garters. Some passersby smile while others frown as the observer notes her comfort and questions modesty versus self expression.
The piece argues fame comes from effort, not moral compromise. It notes a Sunday school effort to copy the Bible in a day failed, suggests reflecting on verses from James Micah and Psalm 19, and concludes that personal thought counts more than mere copying.
The piece complains about Americans buying a medieval British priory and moving it to the United States. It questions sources of British treasures in museums and wonders about the origins of relics like the Rosetta stone and Elgin marbles in hands of other nations. It argues for laws against vandalism and criticizes national ownership of cultural artifacts.
Scientists warn that Mount Vesuvius remains an active and unstable volcano. Recent observations indicate signs of renewed violent activity that could affect surrounding areas. The forecast stresses monitoring by Italian authorities and international vulcanology experts.
Information on no hit games Antarctic waters and Indiana 10 oclock line British subject years of residence in the UK. Questions answered by G D N A and T D M with concise facts and dates.
The essay argues that old earth nerves can be quieted by safety valves and tapping explosive heat. It notes doctors bled patients in ancient times and suggests scientists may pacify volcanoes similarly. Analogies extend to Italy using volcanic heat commercially and California using live steam to power machines.
Governor Smith of New York argues no corporation could survive state business practices, countered by Postmaster General New with supporting figures to show otherwise.
The Toledo Blade notes advice urging reduced food intake and increased walking. It observes public responses may include driving long distances and opting for inexpensive meals, highlighting skepticism toward behavior change messaging.
The Des Moines Register notes that Monday is set for railroads to take a census of automobiles wrecked on their tracks the previous day.
A Buffalo Evening Post quip notes a pessimist foresees leaving heirs only his share of water debts, framing a dry, sardonic view of estate concerns.
Editorial notes Secretary Dewey advocates larger denomination bills but argues the approach misreads the currency problem. The piece suggests persuading people to accept bigger notes is harder than addressing broader monetary issues.
A Baltimore Sun quotation argues cafeterias would not prosper in Tennessee, suggesting readers think independently rather than conform to cafeteria style choices.
Fragment describes an investigative approach to fatalities and mentions a dwarf tribe called Mumbettus and a practice of binding newborns' heads with grass ropes to extend duration, attributed to a Chicago health official.
A child asks why cows moo and bees buzz and seeks a simple explanation from a parent. The piece riffs on curious questions children pose about animal sounds and nature.
The piece reflects a parent child exchange about growing questions. It recalls childhood curiosity and a father’s role to explain in simple terms. The tone is nostalgic and instructional, emphasizing patience in guiding young minds through daily inquiries.
Washington reports growing German competition in port trade as The Index notes their modern equipment and efficiency. Germans seek markets in the orient and Latin America while adapting to local languages and hiring comprador partners to share profits.
Mumps is an infectious disease mainly affecting children aged five to fifteen but can recur at any age. It targets the parotid glands causing painful swelling near the ears and jaw movement. Contagious before and after symptoms, it often spreads in spring and autumn and may lead to serious complications like brain inflammation, pneumonia, or deafness, requiring the patient to rest in bed to prevent complications.
Tom Sims asserts a historic peak figure. The report notes Russia’s first quarter export rise to Britain by about five million dollars compared with last year. It records the Soviet order of 109 motor buses for Moscow from a British firm. It adds Yellowstone National Park’s 1806 discovery by John Colter, of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
A new British law prohibits hiring women and children for painting houses with lead paint. Radium price quotes hover around 2,006,000 per ounce according to specialists. Analysts note a curious link between almonds and peaches. North Dakota reports the highest baby ratio with over 14 percent under five. DC stands at seven percent. Bulgaria expands a reform program using convict labor.
A collection of varied facts notes that oysters may return soon, height rarely rises after 21, Cleopatra’s hair perhaps auburn, Prussia founded free public schools in 1713, and that the Netherlands Luxembourg and Abyssinia have women rulers. Canada’s newsprint output rises, Hebrides families settle in Alberta, and mail handling costs about 37 percent of total mail service.
Steamship officials project a rising tide of American and Canadian travelers to Europe this summer surpassing prior years as transatlantic travel rebounds. The forecast notes strong demand from both sides of the Atlantic and anticipates higher passenger levels on major routes.
The article notes that Coolridge's father held three years in the Vermont house of representatives and two in the state senate, detailing his early public service.
Nearly 20 million pounds of tobacco were produced last year in Ontario and Quebec provinces, reflecting strong agricultural activity in Canada’s eastern regions and signaling significant market and export potential for the sector.
Twenty three oceans can load grain at Montreal port at 450000 bushels per hour and unload at 150000 bushels per hour.
Four in ten Bibles sold by the British and foreign Bible societies in 1924 went to China, highlighting the large overseas reach of the organization and its mission.
A London dock company now maintains a fleet of fifty cats at its wharves to curb rats. Separately, a patent has been granted for a method that hardens copper for lathe tool use. In Finland, the Aaland Islands adopt a law replacing compulsory military service with pilot and lightship duties.
The visitor count to American national parks last year reached 1.6 million, eight times higher than in 1924, reflecting strong growth in park tourism.
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