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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
4
A reflective aphorism contrasts greed with communal fairness citing scripture and Emerson. It cautions that selfishness harms the person who pursues land and power over others, leaving less for everyone while suggesting moral restraint.
A locomotive engineer dies at the throttle and the train continues for 45 miles before the fireman replaces him. The piece contrasts railway safety with automobile licensing, arguing deep skill, testing, and sobriety are required for rail roles, while many auto drivers lack such standards.
A columnist questions genuine tolerance beyond cheers for tolerance in public speech. The piece urges readers to examine if they practice tolerance by minding their own business, respecting neighbors, traditions, and beliefs, and applying the Golden Rule in daily life.
The fragment contemplates whether we are as tolerant as we could be toward others and our own biases. It suggests self-scrutiny of attitudes and a call to widen acceptance in everyday interactions.
Cash use is shrinking as checks become the preferred medium in many cities. Banked funds support a larger circulating cash supply, enabling faster payments, safer transactions, and stronger personal and community financial standing through a pooled banking system.
The 1926 spring hat models appear in Paris and are likely to arrive on Main Streets soon. Observers note the rush of the season as millinery and lightweight styles drift into stores, while men persist with felt hats and cloth caps year round. The Florida boom may have sped up display of spring millinery despite weather or season.
Secretary Hoover argues for a Mississippi and Great Lakes waterway system to ease rail congestion. He outlines 9000 miles of interconnected routes, cost estimates near 1 billion dollars, and aims to open deeper canals to the sea to boost farming, industry, and regional growth while maintaining cheap, nationwide transport.
Experts note that reports of snakes swallowing their young arise from cases of snakes swallowing other snakes. Researchers say mothers may swallow prey attractively but do not intentionally consume offspring, and snakes escape danger by retreating rather than regurgitating hatchlings.
In New York on October 27 a speaker argues that some clergy have discouraged happiness in goodness. He cites talks with Dr. Percy Silver of the Church of the Immaculation on Madison Avenue noting changes in wedding and burial rites and a growing cheer in clerical demeanor.
A fragment recalls plans to ride across the continent with a companion. It recalls a witty clergyman joke and a later remark by Dr. Silver on New York child welfare, proposing bridges to expose children to trees and grass to shape temperaments. The piece ends with a patriotic but casual note on Italy’s contributions to America and Columbus Marconi.
James Fenimore Cooper critiques the idea that steam will replace traditional naval warfare. He warns that advocates rely on imagination over reflection and urges President Coolidge to share the quotation with naval officials who misunderstood steamships when first introduced.
The article argues steam will modify combat but not the fundamental nature of naval war. It states no ship can carry enough fuel provisions munitions and guns to match a heavy frigate whose full broadside is unleashed.
The writer questions whether the heaviest steam war vessel could engage a modern two decked sailing ship in a calm. The sailing ship is argued to have greater endurance and could potentially bring more guns to bear in all positions.
A historical note argues that while steam propelled vessels with shot-proof batteries could bolster harbor defense, the idea of such ships cruising is illusory and impractical as a real-world naval solution.
Henry Cabot Lodge, now with Woodrow Wilson in an uncertain region, leaves behind a pointed critique of the war president. Lodge says Wilson is devoured by power and puts himself first in major questions, a claim likely to provoke reaction if he reads others’ books.
Dr. W. Cullis of the Royal Free hospital in London argues corsets cause anaemia and reduced oxygen to the blood, shortening life and weakening children. He predicts the practice is fading as women adopt looser fashions, with the modern skirt trend reducing harmful chest constriction.
Thirty two states press Congress to curb extravagantly high inheritance taxes. The group argues the issue is solvable by a Constitutional amendment, with the states potentially leveraging a formal proposal process to settle the matter.
The text argues that taxes deter 50-year-olds from funding fresh factories and mills, fearing inheritance dues could wreck their estates if they die before completing ambitious ventures, hindering employment and economic expansion.
It argues against taxing the wealthy and experienced, claiming it better to seize money while alive than from a dead or inert person. It frames taxation as unworthy when aimed at capable individuals and praises enterprise.
A witty remark contrasts a man unable to defend himself with a girl’s indifference from the Cincinnati Times-Star. A sharp quip from the Akron Beacon-Journal ridicules a rural town where pedestrians are warned about sudden violence and threats.
The snippet references people staying home with a cold while a radio report covered a game, implying muted attendance or censorship concerns without specifying names, teams, or outcomes.
Two youngsters stand on the street and promise to stay quiet as they monitor a neighbor recovering inside. A policelike officer’s calm presence mirrors their vigil while a doctor reassures them there is no danger. The boys explain they are helping by stopping noise so their friend can heal.
In Hal Cochran's Daily Poem two youngsters stand by as they watch their buddy miss practice. The piece notes the home is a quiet zone to honor the missing player while the football team waits to play, highlighting the community's wish to bring him back.
A reflective line describes two small friends standing guard by a sick youngster’s bed, offering solace and imagined protection during illness. The image evokes loyalty and companionship in quiet moments of vulnerability.
In Washington on several nights a series of flaming shafts hung over the city prompting fear and superstition among residents. Navy astronomer Professor Hall identified them as stationary searchlights used by Fort Humphreys engineers triangulating a 400-square-mile area between Quantico and Warrenton, though some still doubt the explanation.
District of Columbia commissioners plan to ask Congress next winter to adopt a new flag. J. Q. Lyle proposes the Capitol dome framed by 48 blue stars on a red and white striped field. A anonymous Washingtonian proposes a blunt, sensational design involving an automobile incident on a field.
Secretary of War Davis will soon act on a set of recommendations he drafted for simplifying department routine. Weeks was too ill to handle them prior to retirement, but Davis is assured of his approval once reviewed.
Dr Hughes urges full time health departments to curb disease and preserve life. The U S Public Health Service surveyed 748 cities and found only 1394 percent had full time departments, with 82 percent lacking full time staff and 6.9 million rural residents supported by full time health services.
Old time reporters described professional ox drivers as bull whackers. The nickname reflected the pressing work of guiding heavy teams in agriculture and transport.
The Athena Messenger Information Bureau offers to answer questions by mail. Readers must send a plain brief query with full name and address and include two cents for return postage. No legal medical or financial advice or exhaustive research is provided.
The Post Office Department states Air Mail Service planes carry between 360 and 400 pounds of mail, with lighter loads at night due to extra equipment needed for night flights.
Local clerk requests time off to attend grandmother’s funeral, citing family obligation and need for bereavement leave. Community notes honor the family as they prepare for services in Bellefontaine.
In a note from Urbana, the Democrat observes a shift from flamboyant imagery a peacock once used to compare a woman to toward a more modest display as the creature now wears more clothes.
The Youngstown Vindicator notes Meadows should be able to handle fair grounders and line drives with improved fielding as a pitcher.
Mansfield Journal discusses a humorous claim about twins serving as the best amplifier for the call of duty, reflecting a playful local voice and literary aside.
An Oregonian posts a large reward for anyone who can communicate with his dead wife. The remark hints at a personal quest amid a day’s humor, and the note appears in a New Orleans paper as a quirky anecdote.
A reader notes the old adage that rain on St Swithins Day July 15 predicts forty days of rain is not true. The remark critiques superstition and emphasizes scientific weather patterns over folk lore.
A statement notes that an eight month old infant has a markedly better chance of survival compared with a seven month old. The comparison highlights improved outcomes for later gestational age.
An educational page describes an elephant using its trunk for feeding cleaning and protection and as a hand for delicate tasks. It also asks about World War II veterans War Risk Term Insurance and explains a balanced aquarium with plants snails water fleas and fish. It examines potential farming in Death Valley with irrigation and drainage needs.
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