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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1927
Page
4
A Bible verse advises not to boast of tomorrow and a proverb warns self-laudation marks ill-bred behavior. Charles Buxton commentary contrasts polished behavior with vanity to urge restraint.
A Huntington Herald-Dispatch editorial analyzes the coal strike and predicts Illinois mines will close for winter. It argues West Virginia and Kentucky will gain market share while Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania suffer, and notes hardship for miners' families and impacted communities.
In a Cleveland hospital three Smith families welcomed babies. Mrs. Sam Smith questions whether the infant is hers and contemplates leaving the baby at the hospital. The father is torn by doubt yet fears harming the child if he takes it home.
J M Bird of New York presents in Paris a screen display of thumbprints said to belong to a medium dead father, matching his life impressions. The report casts a grim light for criminals, hinting at a possible afterlife evidence.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Mack sued for damages after a kiss in a car. They recovered 3675 dollars when it was proven they were married. Public demonstrations of affection are deemed vulgar and a bad example. The piece asks if a kiss ten days before marriage would have led to jail.
A wealthy young man disappears and a witness calls him a Sappodil a blend of sap and daffodil imagery. The term suggests a gentle yet profligate nature valued in the lighted district, shaping the rumor mill around his fate.
Italy celebrates as Premier Mussolini reveals he has a new son named Romano. Donna Rachele Mussolini is praised for choosing him and may share credit if the child grows into a fine leader.
John D. Rockefeller celebrated on Monday the seventy second anniversary of his first job when he was sixteen. He is not eighty six, and young men note that Rockefeller took the post seriously and worked hard though no office boy would accept twice as much.
A remark highlights John D. Rockefeller’s early earnings and enormous wealth, noting the enduring growth from the first dollar to hundreds of millions and beyond. The statement underscores the scale of wealth accumulation across generations.
The speaker notes that Mr. Rockefeller, after taking a modest position in 1855, has given away over five hundred million dollars to science charity and education. The remarks imply that taking any job seriously can lead to vast philanthropy.
Doctor Aycock, head of Harvard infantile paralysis commission, says the germ is classified and a suitable animal is sought to produce an antitoxin. He and Flexner and Nought of the Rockefeller Institute agree the germ is so small it would pass through any filter.
A Hindu pamphleteer named Raj Pai was harmed with a sharp object this week. The incident follows tensions between Muslims and Hindus under British rule in India, with Afghan Hindu protesters claiming Britain’s protection inflicts injustice while warning of future violence.
A lighthearted note suggests that people may seem crowded but mood improves with humor. No concrete data or events are provided, only an optimistic take on social perception and optimism.
A professor asserts that married men show greater inventiveness than single men, noting this as a necessary conclusion. The remark frames a discussion on how marital status might influence creativity.
Dr. Frank McCoy answers health and diet questions through the Athens Messenger. The column discusses tuberculosis forms and progression, emphasizes early treatment, and calls for public health education and deep breathing to strengthen diaphragms. It includes reader questions on gastritis and dextrinized foods with practical dietary guidance.
Gilbert Swan writes from the Cornwall coast aboard the Cornwall with dawn at sea and Plymouth visible behind hedges. The ship buzzes with champagne, gratuities, and packing chaos as passengers hurry to Paris Havre and Montmartre parties while drawing on Hardy country and Westward Ho for memory.
In Monroe Michigan eight people were injured in an automobile accident near the city today with two listed in serious condition. Local investigators began an inquiry into the crash and the vehicle involved was described as a passenger car.
In Washington a row over a Democratic National Women's Club slogan contest exposes GOP tensions. Hoover rumors surface as analysts say eastern Republicans favor a Hughes Hoovers ticket implications, while party insiders call the idea a gamble.
The base ball diamond size remains unchanged from past to present. Lemon rind removes onion odor and stains from hands. Steam requires about 20 pounds per horsepower per hour, by weight, per the Bureau of Standards. Street car counts: Los Angeles 1250 and New Orleans 700 per the American Electric Railway Association.
Former Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels told United Press in Washington that the Democratic party cannot win next year if factions favoring or opposing beer gain control. He spoke during a visit here on September 28 1928.
In Davenport Iowa, Mrs. Hannah Beckman died suddenly at home leaving two infants who subsequently died from starvation. Authorities investigate possible neglect and determine the family faced severe hardship.
Youngstown reports Col. Carmi Thompson plans another run for the Republican nomination for governor. He is in town to address the Rotary Club but did not confirm the report and said it is too early to decide.
A testimonial promotes S S S tonic for skin eruptions and boils claiming improvement of general health. Mrs J W Barker of Cincinnati says the remedy cleared her skin and reduced itching after trying other treatments. It argues S S S builds red blood cells and strengthens the system and is sold at drug stores in two sizes.
An old physician notes the enduring basis of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion. He warns against drastic purges, promotes mild herbal laxatives, and offers a free sample bottle by writing to Syrup Pepsin Monticello Illinois.
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