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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1924

Page

2

Ancient Indiana cave finds reshape early history tale

In southern Iowa hills and near North Vernon Indiana researchers uncover a 100 foot mound and a vast cave near Folsomville. Excavations reveal stone slabs, three ancient burials, and rare metals while a hunter named Marl J. Nester and companions explore a 1500 foot passage to a 2500 foot deep pit. Artifacts include arrowheads and stone images suggesting prehistoric habitation before known Indiana history.

North America Folsomville Marl J. Nester Boonville Nester Smithsonian Institution Indiana

Rotary Officers For Coming Year Elected At Lunch

Officers for the coming year were elected at the Rotary noon meeting in Hotel Berry. New members attended a educational program. Officers named: President T. W. Craig, Vice President L. G. Worstell, Secretary Will Logan, Treasurer John Swanson, Directors Dean McCracken and W. H. McKee. The Athens club plans delegates to the Toronto convention in June.

Rotary Hotel Berry Athens Club Columbus Nelsonville T. W. Craig L. G. Worstell Will Logan John Swanson Dean McCracken W. H. McKee Toronto Blaine Goldsberry C. H. Harris

Synthetic males and gland transplants questioned

Dr. Burnett of the University of California rejects the idea that synthetic men can be created from old ones through gland transplantation. He notes that new men cannot be made from old, and that evidence from current experiments is inconclusive and preliminary.

D. T. CG. Burnett University of California Max Thorek Royal Surfémmny Rome

Motor Car Abstract VP Denies Offer of Federal Judgeship

Wayne Wilson vice president of the Motor Car Abstract company New York denied before the Wheeler Brookhart committee that he offered J Van Vechten Olcott a federal judgeship for 35000 Olcott testified last week that Wilson had made the offer.

Washington Arr Wayne Wilson Motor Car Abstract Company New York Wheeler-Brookhart Committee J. van Vechten Olcott Olcott Wilson

Hawaiian Japs Adopt Dual Citizenship Plan

Hawaiian born youths of Japanese parentage are adopting dual citizenship by expatriation plans, with locals noting large numbers seeking allegiance removal to Japan. The Japanese consulate reports Japan easing expatriation to enable dual citizenship, and 93 applications were granted in 1928 versus 112 for 1916 to 1922.

Honolulu Empire of Japan Japan Hawaii

Pole climber falls during sleep walk in Philadelphia

R. I. Atkinson a veteran steepiejack pole climber in Philadelphia slipped while sleep walking and tumbled downstairs, requiring removal to a hospital for treatment after 36 years on the job.

Philadelphia R. I. Atkinson

Dean's Pills End Kidney Ailment Says Athens Woman

Mrs. Mary Schofield of 208 W. Washington St. reports backache headaches dizziness and nervousness from kidney trouble. She credits Dean's Pills with giving complete relief after use for washing and ironing tasks and restoring her health.

Dean Athens Mary Schofield Washington St

Queen Silver lessons from a self taught prodigy mother

Grace Verne Silver presents a doctrine that a child’s future is shaped by the mother during the formative period. Her 15 year old daughter Queen Silver, raised at home, is now a magazine publisher and editor, scientist and iconoclast who writes on education and motherhood.

Grace Verne Silver Queen Silver Animal Kingdom

Turkish wedding costs cut to aid marriage drive in Anatolia

In Ali Shehir the municipality imposes strict limits to ease marriage and boost birthrates. Music requires a permit and caps pay for musicians, only three vehicles may transport the bride, and lavish gifts or multiple furniture sets are banned.

Constantinople Ali Shehir Anatolia

Inseparable Twins of Barnstaple Wales

Richard and John Webber born near Barnstaple in 1851 are twins who have worked together their entire lives. They married on the same day, live next door, each father ten children, and both have served as Sunday school teachers and choristers for 57 years.

Barnstaple Wales Richard John Webber Here

Tragic Poisoning toll climbs in Toledo as man dies

John K. Scesak the eighth victim in 30 hours from drinking canned heat died at municipal hospital after being found delirious in a local hotel. Two of seven victims who died yesterday remain unidentified as police seek clues.

Toledo John K. Scesak Municipal Hospital Lisk

Senate set to move from probes to pass legislation

Washington April 1 Definite indications that the Senate is about to turn from numerous investigations to resume its work in passing legislation that has jammed the calendar were given in a statement today by Senator Robinson of Arkansas the Democratic leader. Robinson's statement was understood to have been issued with full approval of Democratic Senators.

Washington Senate Robinson Arkansas

Snowfall Not To Raise Ohio River Flood Damages

The weather bureau said the heavy snow today would have little effect on the rapidly falling Ohio River. Pittsburgh and Allegheny County face flood damages estimated around 5 million dollars from high water over the weekend.

Ohio River Pittsburg Weather Bureau Pittsburgh Allegheny County

Nations Seek Trade with Russia Amid New Policy

Moscow reports that European nations push to reestablish commerce with Russia under the Soviet Union’s new economic policy. Eleven countries including Italy Sweden Poland Latvia Lithuania Estonia Finland Romania Turkey Persia and Afghanistan are in talks with Russia to widen trade relations. Canada and the United States also aim for closer ties, with Spain and Portugal lagging behind.

Moscow Europe Russia Spain Portugal Canada United States Italy Sweden Poland Latvia Lithuania Estonia Finland Rumania Turkey Persia Afghanistan

Costly crank Roy incident claims farmer near Danville

Danville Illinois April 1 A farmer named John Woods living southeast of Danville near the Indiana line died when his elbowed gun in his pocket fired striking his heart. The accidental discharge occurred as he stooped to crank his automobile.

Danville Ill John Woods Here Indiana Line

Wish You Were Pygmy Elephant That Eats Bananas

A quirky claim suggests desiring to become a pygmy elephant famous for eating 610 bananas in a single day. The note relies on playful exaggeration to amuse readers.

Glouster Postoffice Play Postponed by Local Association

Glouster home talent play The Village Postoffice by the Glouster Parent-Teacher Association is postponed to Friday night next week. A large cast will perform and organizers promise the finest local production yet. Mrs Warry Gardner departed Tuesday morning for Springfield to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Chas Strohmeier. Andrew and Mrs Andrew recently returned to Cin.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Warry Gardner Springfield Chas. Strohmeyer

Cincinnati visitor travels with Ohio connections in California

A Cincinnati guest stayed several days in California at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs EB Munden. He and Mrs Andrew met many former Ohio residents during their California visit. Mr Andrew traveled to Columbus Tuesday for the annual educational conference.

California EB. Munden Andrew Ohio Anne Uy Old Flowers Columbus

Ward Bailey Returns to Columbus Bank Duties

Ward Bailey, after several days off duty due to illness, resumed his bank duties in Columbus on Tuesday returning to his position.

Ward Bailey Columbus

Local social notes from Zanesville and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs W H Sishl spend the day in Zanesville. Mrs French Bletcher ends a visit with her mother Mrs Jane Johnston and returns to Cambridge. Deputy Fire Marshal Gormiey visits Columbus. Mrs Walter Vernon attends funeral of her uncle Joseph Simmons in Nelsonville. Mrs Mayme Thompson Miss Sthel Sanders and Ward Bailey visit Athens Monday.

French Bletcher Jane Johnston Cambridge Walter Vernon Joseph Simmons Nelsonville Mayme Thompson Sthel Sanders Ward Bailey Athens

Remington Phonograph Officials Fraud Trial Postponed

Philadelphia clocked a delay in the million dollar fraud trial of six Remington Phonograph Co. officers and directors as attorneys for several defendants failed to appear, shifting the schedule to tomorrow.

Philadelphia Remington Phonograph Co

Education Is A Great Thing But You Can't Whip A Taxi Driver

A compact note argues against violence toward taxi drivers, framing education as positive while warning that physical harm to drivers is unacceptable and counterproductive. It emphasizes safety for workers and public order.

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