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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
4
A reflective pair of lines presents Micah 4 4 about peace and rest under vines and fig trees and a note from William Ellery Channing calling home the nursery of the Infinite. The item contrasts biblical counsel with transcendental moral urging.
A satirical voice mocks claims of scientific progress and human exceptionalism. It questions Darwinian descent and the idea of man as machine, praising tolerance only when others share the speaker's views, and lampooning orthodoxy and doxologies in a witty, reflective aside.
A reminiscence on autumn scents from roadside tomato stands and copper kettles boiling chili sauce and apple butter. The author links appetite to memory, recalling a fall evening, childhood walks home from school, and the comfort of home cooking amid red and gold foliage. The piece reflects on the lasting value of appetite.
The piece warned that a motorist who speeds endangers not only his own life but also the lives of others. It extended the warning to drivers who attempt to beat approaching trains, stressing the grave duty motorists owe to pedestrians passengers and bystanders alike.
Trains suffer wrecks amid reckless acts, with loss of life among crews and passengers. Details remain scarce as authorities investigate motives and responsible parties.
Arthur Brisbane notes how Columbus risked the unknown yet did not foresee America, then shifts to a tale of stock market gains from General Motors via long holdings and compounding. He cites Otto H. Kahn urging buying shares, and compares a British doctor breaking a channel record to navigational risks and winds.
The text reflects on how a person with a famous name and millions may not outlive those who end in the Potter's field, stressing that life’s worth depends on the voyage each person makes. It contrasts wealth with the quality of life’s passage rather than material success.
Detroit notes Henry Ford plans to release new cars within days, urging Americans to buy now while generous values and time payment options ease purchase. The piece stresses cars raise ambition and time value, suggesting poverty is no excuse for delay.
The article argues Goethe’s line that personality is a major fortune for the Earth’s children and credits Henry Ford’s personality, not his cars, with sustaining national attention. It notes a California crime bureau claim about women’s crime planning, with only 5 percent escaping immediate capture versus 20 percent for men.
An essay argues against clinging to old habits in health and diet. It cites railroads, bathing, meat refrigeration, acid milk blends, exercise, and air quality to show progress comes from understanding new viewpoints, urging readers to study problems and apply better, evidence based practices.
Many such preparations exist and a druggist can supply them. The policy avoids endorsing a remedy. A case of rheumatism and TB diet nuances are discussed, emphasizing calcium and tissue-building needs.
Paris correspondent Gilbert Swan notes that living in Europe appears cheaper to Americans due to low rents and daily costs, while Europeans view America as expensive but attractive. He observes the quick, rail-like pace of Bourget field, where planes connect to many cities and showcase transcontinental air travel.
Washington observers believe an armed revolt in Mexico is underway amid Calles strong measures. The piece traces historical use of firing squads from Maximilian to Huerta and Carranza eras, notes Obregon’s popularity, and cites fears the Gomez revolt poses a grave risk to Mexico.
The piece contrasts wealth and poverty across regions. It notes a rich traveler in a $40 yearly rental town can afford two Paris trips yearly at about $4 rail fare. Europe remains poor, Paris bustling yet not broadly prosperous, London feels even poorer with shop girls earning a few shillings weekly.
Frederick Haskin explains why a needle can float on water due to surface tension creating a skin. Wetting the needle sinks it, while greasing prevents wetting. The article defines riot as a tumultuous disturbance by three or more persons gathered of their own authority.
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