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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
3
A compact reflection joins Proverbs 22 wisdom on pure heart and gracious speech with Socrates calling for inner beauty. The passage reads like a daily devotional snippet urging spiritual refinement and moral integrity.
Athens County shows the highest average eggs per hen in July at 20.55 from a brown Leghorn flock owned by R. W. Hayes. Other top flocks include E. H. Stout with 19.84, G. O. Shanks with 19.22, and R. R. Barker 18.27 from white Leghorns. Valley Farms Bailey Run reports 17.1 and G. E. Fraser 16.8 from white Leghorns. additional demonstrators include J. J. Mantle and several women residents with lower counts.
The piece argues against state killing as a humane solution, recounts brutal historic punishments, and critiques Ohio’s triple murder ruling. It praises American Legion acts honoring German veterans Johannes Rietschel and Rudi Peterka, urging reconciliation and a universal peace message.
The piece contrasts ancient plunder and modern financial wars with the World War era. It notes historians' call for perspective after long time and hints at lingering consequences and unresolved impact of conflict.
A French swimmer claims women excel in swimming due to suppleness and ancestral lineage. The piece notes ancient and cross cultural beliefs: women forbidden to touch canoes in Pacific societies, foot binding in China, and harems in Turkey reflecting control over escape and mobility.
A traveler describes the Southern route to Europe landing in Naples then the Azores. He notes volcanic eruptions, jagged island mountains, and destruction of the port and cables as the islands shake.
Henry Ford moves toward heavier steel sheet stock for fenders and running boards and hints at a new heavier passenger car. Observers soon expect a larger truck. if launched, it will demand substantial heavier steel and multiple units.
Vierkotter swam the British channel breaking time records, reportedly financed by the former crown prince. The crown prince’s father previously entertained bold plans for a British invasion, but modern Hohenzollerns dispatch another swimmer, reflecting careful, evolving methods.
A flying sleeping car completed its first trip from Berlin to London with eight seats converting nightly into four beds. Another German air car flew from Berlin to Peking as Germany plans gradual aviation expansion. Dispatches report a rift between Fascisti and the Vatican over Catholic parade attacks in Manatan and Macerata. the pope canceled the international Catholic gymnast congress in Rome this week. Mussolini’s stance on religion in government remains nuanced.
The president says the United States will not sell American ships to sail under foreign flags. He recalls wartime expenses for transporting soldiers on foreign ships and notes it makes no difference what flag ships fly, but reassures loyalty to U S vessels.
In Washington the American Numismatic Association showcased coins medals and currency valued over a million dollars. W F Dunham of Chicago displayed rare US coins including an 1822 $5 gold piece and a 1806 1804 silver dollar. Lincoln Numismatics by John E Morse and a first woman exhibitor Moritz Wormser highlighted world figures. Paper fractional currency expert Charles Markus and Confederate currency specialist George S Goddard were featured. A noncoin copper cross and ancient Chinese knife coins added variety.
In August 1926 Manhattan, job ads lure bartenders with $750 monthly plus board, while a library lists How to Play Mah Jongg. Hotels warn buyers about early morning sales calls. Broadway opens with steep seat prices, mostly “paper” passes for critics and friends, not real tickets.
Contest for the most popular woman in Athens shows Grace Stiney leading with others like Neta Dilts Lena Graham Mildred Francis and Maggie Malone. A substantial iron concrete watering trough was placed on President Street. Athens first Labor Day celebration a success with photos of local figures including Dr W S Hoy Israel Foster C H Grosvenor O W Wright and John Mitchell. J C Nye moved his tin shop to the Lawrence Buggy building. Fire destroyed the American Veneered Door plant near the B and O railroad with an estimated 15000 damage and about 80 percent insured. Ten years ago headlines note government ownership and strikes in New York pump and Greece. County Engineer Anderson arranged detour around Circle Hill paving. C L Strahl tours saxophone across the country. Field Scott named director of public service. Athens soldiers in camp won top honors split between machine gun company and Company L per Doctor LeRoy. Oscar W Riley to fill the pit at the Christian church next Sunday.
Washington, Sept. 3 campaign costs hit the post office for 10 274 000 every two years, amid a feud between Sen O FE Weller and Rep John Philip Hill of Maryland over use of the senator’s frank. Weller says Hill sent Congressional Record content under his frank, while Hill claims Weller used the frank for spam. If true, 22 000 per congressman times 467 lawmakers yields the 10 274 000 figure.
The description recalls the sun dial emblem with a flaring sun and a linked border of 18 circles, centered by an inscription "We Are One" and "United States" on the band. It notes the first regular U S coinage did not begin until 1793 with gold pieces including eagles and half eagles first minted in 1795.
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