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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1924
Page
4
A devotional snippet cites Matthew 15 14 about the blind leading the blind and warns that wisdom comes with self knowledge while noting Luther to stress personal insight. The brief reflection blends scripture and reformer thought for readers.
The article discusses prehistoric finds in Idaho and Nevada. It highlights a tall skeleton from Salmon River country and a fossilized horse foot found by John T Reid, noting the public’s limited interest in museum exhibits and the broader appeal of mysteries of the past versus the future.
The latest military bonus plan faces estimates from 2 billion to 5 billion dollars. The Ways and Means Committee places a low figure near the Treasury Department’s value, while the Outedge Legion’s experts put the middle around 3 billion. Wide variance challenges supporters who hoped for a cheap, politically neutral solution.
The piece argues a $3 billion figure prompts concerns of miscalculation or bad faith. Taxpayers support service men but reject opaque spending and seek transparent terms. the country could pay up to $5 billion for a bonus if it does not disrupt business and is clear and accountable.
Canada joins Britain in recognizing the Soviet government, a move the author notes surprises Americans. The piece argues the U S is unlikely to recognize soon, while several nations recognize Moscow not out of fondness but to engage with a stable, non offensive regime. It describes Bolshevik shifts toward capitalism under leaders like Trotzky and Lenine’s compromises.
The President's sons John and Calvin Jr. apply for enrollment at Camp Devens next August. John enters the infantry class while Calvin takes the elementary course. They pursue the training willingly, presenting a model example of patriotic self improvement.
State supreme court rules a depositor who overdraws his account can be jailed. The piece notes that even a worst offender cannot help a bank while imprisoned, highlighting the harsh potential consequence for overdrafts.
The article outlines Forest Protection Week as President Coolidge promotes a national drive to cut forest fires. It notes state proclamations, Arbor Day integration, and public cooperation as vital. It cites 1920s fire statistics, prevention methods, and the need for lookout stations, lines, patrols, and public education. It emphasizes avoidable fires and the economic cost of destruction.
A columnist notes telepathy over Atlantic links will not replace spoken words and mocks such experiments. Persia may declare a republic with an ancient backdrop as Radio Corporation of America reports a sharp rise in case receipts. The piece covers civilization via radio, Indian religion ideas, Banting dieting term origin, and Gerry Society naming.
Newton D. Baker secretary of war under Woodrow Wilson discusses plans for a college with 60,000 students making it the largest in the United States He refuses to identify organizers but notes the project could use radio to reach students in dispersed groups The piece compares to the historic University of Paris and suggests modern science makes such scale possible.
Butler Brothers, a major Chicago firm, stops listing firearms though it has a long standing, high volume business. The piece argues criminals will still obtain revolvers and bootleg whiskey, making self defense hard for decent men while crime remains well supplied.
The article contrasts Otto H. Kahn who earned wealth with his son pursuing music. It praises encouraging artistic effort over loafing and cites Mr. Pinchot letting his daughter pursue stage talent in The Miracle as a superior example. It argues daughters should develop talent rather than wait for marriage prospects.
A gentle New England sermon from President Coolidee to a group of young boys exhorts them to work hard and behave themselves. The remark underscores the challenge of such advice amid typical boyish rambunctiousness.
The speaker notes that pent-up energy makes good behavior hard and that the best behaved child may not become successful, while the worst behaved child can rise as a leader. She argues that hard work and behaving well are sound moral guidance.
Readers may send questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin director Washington D C. The bureau replies by mail with plain concise answers but cannot give legal medical or financial advice or resolve domestic issues. Include full name address and two cents for postage.
A brief Q and A style compilation covers flag etiquette for embassies and foreign law, lobster boiling times, Byron’s rise to fame with Childe Harold, comparing Dempsey and Carpentier ages, language in Austria and Germany, dogs by skull type, and bananas shipped in refrigerated cars.
The procedure instructs placing a small amount of fluoride of ammonia on absorbent cotton and applying it to teeth for about one minute. Avoid contact with gums or throat. After removal, rinse the mouth with cold water.
A survey of radio schedules lists programs from WJAZ WGY KDKA WFAA WCAE KGO WJZ WRC KHJ KSD WDAF WBZ WMAQ and others. It notes baritone violinist pianist orchestras choirs and concert and dance programs airing from early evening to late night across Chicago New York Dallas Pittsburgh and other cities with various conductors and performers.
A reader denounces the so called chainless prayer as a baseless superstition. They urge recipients to ignore the chains of the hoax and warn others against forwarding it to avoid calamity.
Mesdames O. S. Ray Ed Corbin and J. L. Howell hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering at Howell's home to organize a sewing club. Refreshments were served to many guests including Mesdames Chas Fain Frank Sailor Steve Brine Frank Waldron Jerry Martin Earnest Martindill John Foreman Seth Chatfield Chas Rice C W Sunnafrank Thomas Lewis Stella Spangenberg Autie Baker. The next meeting will be at Mrs Steve Brine's home on Church Street in two weeks to name the club.
Mrs Leo Stanton acted as hostess to a Kensington Club gathering featuring ladies of the community in a social afternoon.
The Kensington Club held Friday afternoon at a member’s home with a light refreshment course. The next meeting is set for Friday April 11 at Mrs Earnest Martindill’s home. Jackson visitors Carl Ray Arthur E Roberts and Emerson Jones traveled through en route to Athens. Hamden delegates attended the Vinton County Teachers Association in McArthur listed among numerous local attendees.
Mrs Virginia Westphal entertained at a noon dinner Thursday with Mesdames L Fry Ervin Kirkendall Lucy Donn Jake Morris and Mrs Williams of Creola in attendance.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad continues to use Central time within the Eastern time zone corridor from Dundas to Parkersburg, keeping a consistent schedule amid regional time zone variations.
Among the out of town visitors in Hamden Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gamorra, Mrs. Mary Guthrie and Mrs. Chas Ray, of Wellston.
B. and O. operator Ray Howser hosted a Hamden visitor during a Sunday afternoon at Portsmouth.
Women will not wear rousers because the garments leave pockets empty or unusable. The complaint centers on inadequate pocket design.
The advertisement touts Tanlac as a miracle tonic called the world's greatest health booster. Over 100000 people testify that it helped them regain strength and health through spring cleaning of the system.
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