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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1925
Page
4
The article argues that many Americans unknowingly violate Prohibition, citing Akron’s five gallon jug case and widespread disregard. It criticizes enforcement as petty and selective, points to a Hamilton school superintendent case, and laments moral laxness aided by public tributes to criminals in Chicago.
A critical essay argues education alone cannot end crime and suggests radical reform. It attacks the idea that teaching alone cures depravity, lampoons inflated moral culture, and notes calls for delinquent parents schools. It also references global reactions to prohibition, propaganda, and the flat earth claim amid a broader social critique.
James J. Montague recalls a fishing trip that became an ordeal of sleepless nights beside a mountain stream. Whip-poor-wills, owls, and riotous birds kept him awake as friends argued over tent placement and shotguns at dusk. He finally returns home exhausted but restored, needing a full eight hours.
Primary activity across Cincinnati highlighted by delegates chosen for the Republican convention with Alphonso Taft cited as a favored gubernatorial candidate. Joseph Heart elected a Taft pledge delegate in the Twenty fifth Ward. Also notes Lodge anniversary, a race entry misstatement, a warnings about horsehair theft, a tract society anniversary, and a stable accident injuring B Maertz.
Twenty years past in Cincinnati recalls Memorial Day ceremonies with Major William Klein leading a school division and Colonel Charles Hake in command of veterans. Ten thousand attended Spring Grove Cemetery as Mayor Fleischmann spoke. A fire at Goldblatt Goodman’s stables burned animals. eighty horses were rescued nearby. Grand Lodge attended Yeatman Lodge dedication. William A. Jackman read the welcome. The Medical College of Ohio’s eighty sixth commencement at the Grand Opera House awarded diplomas to thirty three doctors. Thane Miller School graduates received certificates from Reverend Beecher. Weather: cloudy with temperatures 64 to 82 degrees.
Albert Allhouse, a world traveler living in New Bern, is described as the most unfortunate man alive. He survived entombment in mines, multiple wars, illnesses, and family losses, yet remains cheerful and active in the Salvation Army Band while working as a salesman. His life features a string of tragedies from childhood to adulthood.
The piece portrays Lincoln Ellsworth choosing harsh exploration over his father Roald Amundsen's wealth and comfort. It details Ellsworth's burdened trek across frozen seas, contrasted with his father James Ellsworth’s villa life in Florence and historic estates.
The text quotes Locke on words of wise men and natural defects, notes that pursuit of humor and opinion signals affection, and cites Collier and Temple on valor and protection for those lacking heart or strength.
A reflection on social charm noting that the talent to please both superiors and subordinates stems from the sincerity others perceive in you. The line attributes success to perceived honesty and social tact across hierarchical relationships.
A fragment from a historical column reflects on the theme of freedom versus bondage, stating that the most enslaved are those internal to systems of oppression and control. The text hints at broader social critique without specific names or events.
The piece recalls Abraham Lincoln on education and labor, arguing that educated people must labor to avoid education becoming a burden. It warns of too many white collar seekers and urges schools to teach thrift alongside practical respect for productive work and the dignity of labor.
Fingerprints at Scotland Yard exceed 400000 records and since 1901 the method has identified over 250000 criminals. A Northumberland fox raided a hen roost selecting the brown hen as prey while eleven white birds were left unharmed, suggesting the brown one was less conspicuous.
Article notes that pythons kept in captivity may be forcibly fed. A tube delivers chopped meat into the snake then a rod empties the contents, illustrating controversial feeding practices used to sustain them.
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