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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1926
Page
4
A short social commentary cites biblical and classical quotes on how the poor seek pleas and the rich reply sharply. It contrasts prosperity with the need for prudence and moderation in better times.
The writer questions political apathy toward Congress while supporting President Coolidge. It argues voters must back sympathetic candidates in every district to sustain his program, noting the president cannot bear the load alone and urging forethought and action on election day.
The piece argues that Democratic lawmakers cannot champion Negro interests in Congress. It asserts that Southern Democrats control the caucus and require party unity against pro Negro legislation, rendering even pro Negro Democrats ineffective in improving rights and policy for Black citizens.
The piece argues against dropping classics from schooling and promotes studying Latin and Greek to earn money. It notes 2.25 billion dollars in trade with foreign nations and critiques shifting social priorities that leave languages out of curricula. It urges youth to embrace language study for financial and cultural gain.
A concise note discusses moral guidance and discipline, contrasting a steady moral course with quick or reckless action, emphasizing measured progress and self control over speed or rushing.
Arthur Brisbanes column notes the franc rising and the pound falling amid British labor troubles and a pending parliamentary session. It contrasts French cheer with American banker thrift claims and predicts cautious tariff cooperation from Coolidge and Mellon, excluding American tariff reductions.
Economists Coolidge and Mellon frame tariff reductions as a tough job with moral tone. They liken the effort to a Catholic workman singing while demolishing a Protestant church, noting the paradox of wage and sacrifice in the policy push.
Mr. Mellon reports J P Morgan denies signing any international banker's tariff cut appeal, a denial that comforts Wall Street. The scene below mirrors Kipling's Banderlog curious about the comings and goings of the black panther.
The article recalls a devastating Havana tornado with loss of life and estimated fifty million dollars in damages. It notes Cuba’s intent to repair quickly and welcome friends again. It also reports Northern Vermont snowstorms cutting towns off and Edison’s electric light milestone.
The passage reflects a woman's view on exile after marrying a Briton and gaining British status. It asserts that repatriation is blocked by Uncle Sam, notes that distance fuels idealization, and argues that rapid universal selflessness or drastic societal change does not occur quickly.
Washington notes Armistice Day host of the Schneider Trophy at Norfolk Virginia with Italy and the United States entering three ships each. It recalls last year’s army winner and outlines pilots crews routes and history of the trophy, from 1913 to 1922 and 1929 to 1930 victories.
In New York the East Side burns crates for warmth as chill winds from the Hudson bite. Pushcarts end trade and depart, leaving empty crates while families gather around fires. Children play, elders gaze, and winter looms with ongoing barter in harsh urban life.
The piece describes a hidden world where rare books and Americana trade hands for large sums. It notes a Gutenberg Bible fetched over a quarter of a million dollars and Dr Otto Vollbehrs vast collection bought in America. The narrative links book collecting to travel, accidents, and a lifelong hobby born after a train wreck.
Gene Tunney trains on two meals a day with eggs instead of meat in a diet that differs from other champions who eat meat in the last week. The Capitol dome statue Freedom is sometimes misread as an Indian because of the arrowed headdress. Great Britain book publication counts vary by year compared with the United States.
A collage of items notes Democratic lines in the old era, diphtheria absence, a festive Episcopal hall event with tableaux and cake, a large coal shipment by the Hocking Valley, Thomas Edmundson starting a South Court shop, Pallas club meeting details, a Villa driven by headlines from Mexico, Hughes campaigning trip by rail, violinist Francis McMillen in concert, and a horse collapse injuring Professor C L Martzolff with a sprained arm.
Athenians decorate booths along the Hocking river beyond the fair grounds at the first Athens fall festival promoted by John Graham. Professor E. K. Crocker draws crowds at the opera house with trained horses and mules.
In Washington on Oct 25 1925 observers discuss Senator James A Reed Missouri as a potential Democratic presidential candidate. He has not declared for renomination but supporters push him as the logical choice while others cite Al Smith McAdoo and Nutchie as possible rivals. Reed of sixty five presents a strong pugilistic image and a defined self made platform.
The United States published 6380 new books in 1924 while Great Britain released over 12000. The data imply Britain produced substantially more titles than the United States that year.
The passage notes Britain set a record in 1924 while America has published more in recent years than 15 years ago, implying a shifting production trend. It contrasts growth in the U K with U S output over time.
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