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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
4
A compact quotation discusses inner conflict and self portrayal. It juxtaposes a biblical proverb about double-mindedness with Shakespearean wit on the one face we show versus the one we hide. The piece blends moral reflection and literary reference.
The essay muses that humans overvalue intellect while bees and other insects illustrate superior efficiency and ingenuity. It notes bees heat their hives in cold weather, cool air currents via wing flutter, and signals across distances beyond human understanding. It warns against boastful self view and urges humility before nature.
Critics warn that the Stresemann Briand plan to settle French and German reparations hinges on US purchase of rail bonds. France would gain cash via American investors while America risks foreclosure and friction with allied nations over repayment of wartime debts.
Arthur Brisbane muses on nature’s indifference to human affairs, then shifts to modern fixation with wealth and fame. He notes Babe Ruth’s high salary, compares it to the U.S. presidency, and comments on Queen Marie of Romania visiting America and her bobbed hair.
The sale of Frank Munsey’s newspapers to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for 13 million dollars prompts questions about what the museum will acquire with the funds. The piece argues that while some art could fetch vast sums, many works will still be of enduring value to Americans, and it frames advertising as a force that informs and sustains life.
An admirer claims Mussolini sleeps only three hours a day and cites Napoleon’s fatigue in Russia as a factor in failed plans. The piece argues sleep parity across humans, notes sleep’s impact on will, and contends the real threat to American cotton is looming foreign competition.
The article notes the U S government’s growing role in motion pictures across the country The Agriculture Department operates film studios and crews to educate and assist road building and export interests The War and Navy departments have long used government cinema especially for recruiting and training at West Point Annapolis and the War College in Washington and beyond
A New York cafe hosts a Tuesday poet platter where dreamy bards read to an audience of women and locals. The piece notes a fame-seeking poet who mooches meals, plus vivid Village scenes of a bookshop, a western atmosphere cafe, and a lifelong antique chair occupant.
Columbus reports 9304 students enrolled at Ohio State University this year, an increase of 298 from last year. The registration figures reflect steady growth for the campus.
Misd Belle Selby entertained friends at her Morris avenue home with a flinch party and taffy pull. The Art and Thimble club held its first regular meeting at Mrs. E B Aumiller’s South College street home. The Athens commercial club was organized with Harry G. Stalder as president and a slate of officers and an executive committee. Ten years ago headlines note Allied losses and French war relief fundraising. The New York milk strike ended as distributors reached agreement with Dairymen's League and Marguerite Clark starred at Majestic Theatre for an emergency hospital fund.
Washington weather chief describes why forecasters are older with long training. He lists five forecasters Henry Cox in Chicago I M Cline in New Orleans E H Bowie in San Francisco C L Mitchell in Washington J M Shert er in Denver and notes pay and duties. He cites forecasts saving lives and property from hurricanes floods and cold spells across regions.
A set of brief Q and A items covers payroll for Graham McNamee, Niagara Falls water depth and falls width, pickle shrinking causes, pruning evergreen trees, and the flammable versus inflammable terminology with guidance from the Bureau of Plant Industry andAT&T.
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