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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1926
Page
4
A proverb emphasizes patience over aggression and self control as a form of strength. A quote notes that righteous anger is appropriate only after reflection, while immediate fury is sinful. It frames anger as a tool whose misuse harms the user.
The Kiwanis Magazine urges readers to value living now over chasing endless income. It argues freedom is eroded by consumerism, warns that higher pay leads to higher wants, and cautions against postponing joy for a future that may never arrive. It stresses love, laughter, and present happiness.
Bowen, 67, finished an ten month journey visiting 48 state capitals then arrived in Galesburg Illinois. The article urges planning for physical vitality in old age through hobbies and outdoor activity to complement financial savings.
A Gary Indiana judge rules that a man who drinks whisky outside Indiana then returns by train is a bootlegger. He fines the Gary man $40 for bringing liquor into Indiana, even if the drink was consumed in Chicago. Summer antics persist in the era of curious acts.
Wealthy women returning from France bring bottles of perfume that cost less there. They claim the scent was bought in the store as a gift and request credit for the value, fooling clerks into refunding or charging accounts. The scheme highlights department stores as targets for these thefts.
A centuries old vow by Charles VII to build a church for Joan of Arc is fulfilled at Domremy. The church, completed after 33 years, honors the maiden who led French troops and sparked fierce debate over fate and memory.
The piece reports Theodore Roosevelt the Second blasting the world court and opposing internationalism in the United States. It notes tensions with President and Secretary of State Hudes and Republicans backing the court, framing support as a political escape hatch.
The passage notes how leaders imitate religious lineages by selecting youths as figureheads. It likens modern messiahs to Tibetan Dalai Lamas, who are groomed and revered, leading the chosen youth to conclude they are destined to be reincarnations.
The piece notes crowds in Chicago greet the modest young Hindu Krishnamurti with flowers and adulation, while contrasting beliefs in spirit talk and the claims of Napoleon and Aristotle. It blames human folly for the spectacle and questions his self view as extraordinary.
Sentimentalists fear reliance on others to defend the hemisphere but the league is urged to resolve a Nicaragua Mexico dispute, challenging the Monroe doctrine. The Mexican government tells the league to focus on Europe, an example perhaps to follow.
The United States sends marines to Nicaragua after the local governor asks for help to quell revolutionaries. The piece argues against meddling in South American internal affairs, urging adherence to the Monroe Doctrine and letting nations settle disputes themselves.
The text argues against a proposed $25,000 bet between Gertrude Ederle and Mrs. Carson. It praises two American women who surpassed the fastest man’s record and says a betting match would spoil their fine performance. It urges using American strength to defeat foreigners and boost national glory.
The piece portrays a Republican split with Senator Wadsworth seeking reelection while dry Republicans push for a governor candidate opposing the other faction. The metaphor describes the party as a two faced pachyderm balancing conflicting aims, contrasted with a Democratic donkey and its coalition.
A 1920s report outlines cassina or yaupon as a potential substitute for tea and yerbe mate. It notes caffeine content, low cost under 25 cents a pound, and the plant’s adaptability to poor soils. The article highlights processing methods, byproducts for fuel, and commercial development efforts led by George F. Mitchell and the bureau of chemistry.
Washington real estate men builders and landlords protest Secretary Hoover’s plan to promote affordable apartments. They warn of burdens from government orders and argue modern low rent projects can be profitable as seen in New York. Realtors and officials view the idea as potentially expanding to the general public.
New York reports a nationwide itch for dance as season shifts to winter with rooftop gardens and luncheon dances becoming common. Fashion shifts include college color insignia, while bootlegging moves to false tops in sedans, keeping operations under watchful eyes of prohibition enforcement.
A valuable horse owned by Ben Fauser swam back to shore after being ridden to Fauser’s slaughter house. It swam downstream, was caught on a dam, and forced to return to land. Locals wonder if the dam’s absence would have kept the horse from swimming.
Emma Boetzner moved into the former Raw store at the Court and State streets corner. Her stock was described as very complete and well stocked for the new storefront venture.
A Nelsonville dancing club lists members including Bruce Wells C E Poston Carl Jewett L J Eberle J B Davis and P Hickman among others in a community notice.
Dr C B McDougall was asked to address the meeting of medical societies in Southeastern Ohio and Parkersburg to be held soon. County tax receipts for the year totaled 575472 dollars and 23 cents. Uniform books will be used in county public schools. One year teaching certificates were granted to Paul Andrew Escna Bishop Mary Cotter Mary Domenico Grace Linton Grace McKee VadA Summers Virginia Yd and Donald Henry.
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