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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
4
Social event described as a missionary tea held at a residence on Ohmer avenue Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Wilbur and daughter Muth plan to depart for Portsmouth late in the week to visit the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Martin.
A quip on wisdom and self praise from Xeno contrasts how others praise a man with how his own praise sounds to him, noting the dissonance between external acclaim and internal tone.
Albert Apple reflects on a boy Arthur Parker who, after a taxi accident, showed a pocketful of odds and ends. The essay contrasts collecting with natural hoarding in animals and argues wealth mania harms health and happiness, urging enjoyment and moderation.
An analysis of farmer hardship amid war-driven production and shifting prices. The piece argues conditions easing only through economic laws and farm cooperation, noting imports, credits, and marketing schemes struggle to alter reality. It contends overproduction and global demand shape cycles of decline and short prosperity.
The Senate backs Bursum bill to raise Civil War veterans to 72 dollars a month and widows to 50 dollars, adding about 55 million dollars yearly. The move, amid a frugal budget era, raises questions about future costs and possible presidential veto by Coolidge.
Washington figures say the battle for control of the United States Senate will hinge on 35 contests this year with Republicans led by 61 seats against 43 for Democrats and 2 for Farmer-Labor. Progressives and La Follette forces threaten GOP unity, while Democrats hope for gains in Colorado and Massachusetts to snag the chamber.
In 1922 the United States produced about two and a half million automobiles, reflecting a booming industry driven by mass production and rising demand. The output underscores the era’s rapid growth of the American auto sector and changes in transportation.
Public notice advertising an information bureau for readers to send questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed from Washington with instructions and a two cent return postage request. It states no legal medical or financial advice and no domestic dispute settlement. It collects full name address and question.
A compilation of questions and answers covers polar temperatures comparing the poles, meanings of R A postnominals for painters, reasons to widen the Panama Canal, cigar and cigarillo spending, limewash formulas, Revolutionary War debt repayment, tallest western US building, and the Kaiser family’s locations with notes on usage of differ from versus differ with.
A fragment describes a gorilla arriving in a New York hotel and Reflects on Darwinian ideas that a frail tribe of the ape’s relatives could gain world dominance through thought, presenting a speculative view on evolution.
Frederick Landis argues the nation should admit more of the “right kind” European immigrants to build the United States and live, rather than those who come to die of homesickness.
The article argues Secretary Mellon’s tax plan would save about three hundred million dollars annually for twenty years totaling six thousand million dollars. It urges readers to support him to put finances in order before he leaves office, noting his usefulness and the country’s need, while implying opposition would hinder him.
New York's port handles more than half of the United States ocean passenger traffic. Seattle Boston and San Francisco rank next in the national totals according to U.S. authorities.
The speaker predicts Miami and Los Angeles will soon surpass New York in ocean traffic, arguing the country is only beginning and the major ports and cities have yet to emerge.
Two Americans were slain by Albanian brigands drawing a surprised reaction from the Albanian government. The report recalls historic peril with Albert Brisbane of New York, who traveled via Berlin to Athens and faced brigands while passing through Albania, narrowly escaping a deadly encounter.
The article outlines a proposed Allied policy imposing a blanket mortgage of 2500 million gold dollars on German industries, real estate, and private property. Germany would reform its budget system and pay 600 million gold dollars annually after a rest period.
The message suggests progress for those seeking Germany’s funding, but outcomes hinge on events in Europe. A harsher stance by Russia could derail plans, prompting Western Europe to enlist Germany to maintain Russia in check.
Old Earth is restless as a Spanish village house row sinks into the ground. England suffers strong earthquake shocks in coal mining districts. Relative to Earth’s size these quakes seem small, yet massive against human concerns.
The piece notes that muddy roads reduce driving, lowering demand for gasoline and pressuring prices downward. It argues rulers avoid raising prices when demand weakens, keeping fuel costs restrained amid rough road conditions.
A pithy reflection contrasts how traffic constraints loom larger than fuel prices. The remark underscores daily mobility as the essential concern for commuters amid rising costs.
McArthur Mr and Mrs John Stunter and daughter Mary Jane visited relatives in Columbus on Wednesday. Carl Conner arrived from Springfield to visit his mother Edith Carlisle while recovering from a broken wrist. Mr and Mrs Carl Dustrte have named their twin sons Hugh and Hubert.
Mr and Mrs Cart Werd were business visitors in Columbus on Tuesday visiting local firms and meeting executives.
Miss Mamie Smith is visiting relatives in Columbus this week, stopping at multiple family homes and sharing social visits during her trip.
Fred Button a lineman for the McArthur Telephone company is reported ill with illness affecting his work and status at the plant.
Mrs William Acaird is visiting her son Irred Arnold and family in Dayton for a twaya.
Among the business visitors here Tuesday were Mrs. Minti Herrold and Miss Mary Warns of Creola and Mr. Riley Harnhurt of Swan township.
A marriage license was filed for Yeorme M. Gabriel of Clarabus and Elizabeth Penn of Carion Ohio signaling a formal union between two residents listed in the notice.
A PR and O freight derailed near the Wye causing New York to St. Louis fast passenger No 1 to be delayed over thirty minutes Tuesday morning. A wreck train from Chillicothe was summoned to rerail the car. Train Master Nedard Mallen of Chillicothe visited Tuesday afternoon.
Word has been received of the marriage of Miss Canus Columbus formerly of Miss Allanus McNutt who graduated from McArthur high school class of 1S. The couple is connected with Thorp Insurance of Columbus and Ohio Finance in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Ovid Ray expect Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Jank CoWavan of Dayton. Mr and Mrs EF W Martindill and Mrs Joe Howell visited McArthur. Tuesday John Jolly began tempo dellng on his oil filing station project spanning the sidewalk to improve the rock-stone ullines station.
Mr. and Mrs. Fret Wilbur and Mr. and Mrs. Leverett Murdoch hosted recent guests Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Martin and son Orville, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wills of Portsmouth. Mr. Martin is the parent of Mrs. Wilbur and Mrs. Wills is a sister of Mrs. Wilbur and Mrs. Murdoch.
The owners include Alfred Williams with Chevrolet, Will West with a Ford coupe, Dr KE and Ray with a Ford sedan, and Janes Salmons with Cliff Newman owning Ford touring cars.
Mr and Mrs Luther Allen and their daughter Doris visited Columbue on Monday sharing greetings with locals during a family trip to the area.
Mrs Leverett Murdoch and Mrs Fred Wilwar were guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wills in Jackson. The social visit highlighted local hospitality and community ties.
William Craig is gravely ill at the Craig home on Dun das pik. Doctors doubt complete recovery due to advanced age after he recently marked his 91st birthday last December.
A listing of evening radio offerings across stations WCRD KYW WMAQ WLAG WCAE WWJ WRZ WSR and WRN detailing tones from choral and solo vocal performances to orchestral numbers farm lectures and a Lenten address. Notable names include Helen Morris Sallie Menkes Glenn C Gridley Eliza beth Stokes Charles Lee Cook Olive Edgar Edward M Murray and Dr Charles A Sheldon with times ranging from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M. CST/EST.
Radio program guide entry from Atlanta detailing the city organist schedule 10 45 to 11 45 PM with The Evolution of xie and the Kiwanis Club dinner 9 PM Litue Symphony Orchestra concert 11 30 PM WEAA and WJAZ stations with multiple performances across cities including Pittsburgh St Louis Dallas Portland and Oklahoma City featuring artists such as Adele Quernheim Bryce Gu bot and George Linken.
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