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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
4
A collection of brief maxims includes a Bible verse urging self healing and a Voltaire observation on how a nation's fate can hinge on leadership and digestion. It presents concise, reflective prompts without narrative context.
A 1924 to 1926 survey shows annual carloads of key perishable fruits and vegetables rising 77 percent in ten years, lettuce up 440 percent, and grapes 216 percent. Ice cream consumption soars from 1.04 to 2.80 gallons per capita, with ice use doubling. Warehouses 1400 strong can handle 1,000,000 carloads of refrigerated freight as the nation moves toward fresh produce and dairy over heavy starches. The trend mirrors a shift from physical to mental labor.
Discussion in Washington among prohibition officials and Royal Canadian Customs officials reveals that Canadian liquor exports to the United States are smaller than American liquor entering Canada. The piece notes poisoning from industrial alcohol and calls for tighter controls to protect Canada from unsafe imports.
An Ohio city ticket agent quit after railroad pension rules require retirement at age 70. He said he did not want to leave after 40 years in the job. Edward F. Hatch, a Wall Street broker, sold his seat on the Stock Exchange for 194 000 dollars to retire, then bought it back within three months for 218 000. He noted it is interest and enthusiasm in their life’s work that keeps men going.
The Federal Reserve Board reports merchants held smaller stocks from January to June while sales surpassed the record year 1926. The trend underscores a shift to small stocks and quick turnovers among retailers and signals producers to continue with planned production.
The passage notes President Coolidge’s comfort in Yellowstone Park while presiding over the Senate as vice president. It then pivots to a wry question about drivers who seldom move yet rush to reach a destination.
A cryptic line mentions the Midnight Saxophones in a loose reference within Aania laws. The fragment hints at an incomplete site law discussion and a cultural note rather than a concrete action or ruling.
Editorial reacts to a Europe wide steel and wire trust forming among German Dutch and Belgian manufacturers inviting France to join. It argues for tariffs to shield American workers and industry and advocates fighting global big business with strong protectionist policy.
European scientists once claimed the American race declined and sent a moose to Thomas Jefferson. The essay points to Henry Behrens of Osage County Kansas as a towering example, a six foot seven inch dirt farmer who embodies the American character.
George Scantlin Pratt city commissioner waded to shore while upset over a boat incident. He stands six feet four inches tall and broader than average, highlighting his imposing stature in the unusual scene.
A commentary notes recent blasts at a government arsenal cost 100 million dollars and suggests expert help from Mich elson of the University of Chicago or similar physics authority. It argues for funding a small sum to shield arsenals and oil wells from lightning by providing a safe path to earth, comparing it to safe high voltage wiring.
The piece lauds American air prowess noting the invention and first flights by Americans. It cites crosses of the Atlantic Pacific and around the world as world records, asserting the enduring legacy of U S aviation and the uniqueness of first-time feats.
Patty Horn a 19 year old girl preacher from Des Moines says youth remains pure and skirts or hair mean little. She plans to leave preaching when she meets the right young man and take up a different profession.
French dressmakers emphasize new styles with short skirts and large hats. Textile makers fear reduced fabric use, as garments now require about two and a quarter yards instead of five. Cotton mills report concern as gowns trend toward sleeveless, skirtless silk designs, abandoning cotton norms.
An editorial view argues that keeping an open mind does not demand excluding all ideas. It suggests flexible thinking can welcome diverse viewpoints while maintaining discernment and critical analysis.
Readers may send questions on health and diet to Dr. McCoy care of The Messenger with a stamped self addressed large envelope for reply.
The text urges recognizing early warning signs before sickness develops. It links pre-disease symptoms to prevention, warns against neglecting mental strain and poor sleep, and advises studying psychology and lifestyle factors to avoid severe illness.
Loretta P asks if diet causes goiter and whether iodine helps. The answer says cure is via a balanced diet supplying iodine, not mineral iodine, plus a fruit-fast to shrink the thyroid, then daily menus with fruit and no starches.
A New York columnist recounts tales of carnival wild men like Bosko at Coney Island and two performers in a traveling show. It introduces William McKinley Calhoun as a hopeful “gentleman wild man” seeking fame and describes the Spider Boy with a twisted, corkscrew-like gait and a romantic past with a travelling troupe.
Twenty years ago notes report a meeting of local firemen to discuss department improvements. The brief item lists residents visiting Chicago and camping trips near Guysville with family mentions. The retrospective column records old marriages and travels among community members.
Washington columnist argues that the president’s vacation privacy was protected by strong Secret Service control rather than public pressure. Photographers and reporters sought aerial access but could be granted only with the president’s approval, keeping intimate family scenes out of view despite public interest.
A Spider Boy in a theater world clings to a doomed love. He recalls a failed marriage and a note declaring her repulsion. He roams between fat ladies and snake charmers, scanning crowds for the return or glimpse of the woman who left him.
Estimates place annual motor vehicle crash costs around 400 million dollars with an accident occurring every 42 seconds. Fatigue is cited as a major factor in many collisions and raises concerns over road safety measures and driver awareness.
The Q and A cover counts of telephone poles per mile on lines, canning factories selecting raw materials and seed, and a comparison of birth and death rates for the Indian population in the US. Poles: about 40 on heavy lines, 30 on light lines, more with curves. Factories: seek farmers, seed, and instruction to grow as needed. Indian birth rate 23.4 per 1000 vs death rate 25.4 per 1000.
An advertisement extols 8.8.8 as the sole method for clear smooth skin and strong blood. It claims pimples boils and blemishes indicate system illness and cites a testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Barker of Cincinnati Ohio praising its cure and energy boost. The product is herb preparatory and sold in two sizes at drug stores.
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