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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1924

Page

4

Easter Visitors and Travel Notes from Hamden

Hamden residents Mr and Mrs Leon Snyder and daughter Lilian Frances of Chillicothe spent Easter Sunday as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Joe McKinniss. B and O agent W A Kibbey and Postmaster Clarence Aichinnisa left for Cincinnati to attend the Cincinnati Chicago baseball game. Mrs Lulu Conrad of Chillicothe was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs H R Foose.

Leon Snyder Lilian Frances Chillicothe Joe McKinniss W. A. Kibbey Clarence Aichinnisa Cincinnati Lulu Conrad H. KR. Foose

Fragmentary Quote Reads on Judgment and Happiness

A clipped religious and literary fragment discusses judging righteously and Prefers lesser pains to happiness. It blends a biblical reference and a proverb about judgment and joy, suggesting moral restraint and personal philosophy.

Immigration Barrier Reflects National Quota Reforms

The article notes congressional approval of the 1890 census as a basis for national quotas with a 2 percent rule reducing annual admissions to around 150 000 to 160 000. It explains a rough selection favoring Northern and Western European races and outlines Britain and Ireland quotas as about 60 000 above a third of total. It argues the aim is preserving American language and institutions while acknowledging omissions in strict racial screening.

Washington Houses Senate Iime Europe Great Britain Ireland Central America Congress

New Castle teachers face hair based pay rule

In New Castle Pennsylvania a city school board plans a pay raise of one hundred dollars tied to hair style. Teachers with bobbed hair would receive the higher pay, while those with long hair might be required to wear it in that style. The measure is framed as a question of respect and esthetics rather than finance.

New Castle City School Board Memsay Aland

Town’s hair bobbing rush tests barbers before Easter

The New Castle edict faces a surge as New York and other cities see barbers overwhelmed by women seeking Easter hair bobbing. The trend pushes the age line higher with quick pace, threatening even grandmothers and prompting jokes about teachers unable to bob their hair.

New Castle New York

Four Hour Work Day Foreseen by Expert At Conference

Albert Apple discusses a four hour work day as feasible through human engineering. Arthur B. Jones warns against labeling him a dreamer noting that simplification and fewer luxuries could raise living standards. Machinery and efficiency could cut toil while raising output and comfort.

Albert Apple Arthur B. Jones

Four Hour Day Link to Distribution Reform

The piece argues for a universal four hour work day by fixing distribution problems. It notes that middlemen between producers and consumers take a share yet are largely necessary under current systems. It contends wasteful distribution harms both producers and handlers, who are ultimately all consumers.

Best brains shift from arts to business in pursuit of profits

The passage laments the shift of top intellects into business, praising efficient production but noting that economy vanishes once goods are marketed. It argues profits drive prices to the consumer’s limit and imagines a future with no profits and a 50 50 exchange of labor products.

Paintings of Ancient Ships Show Voyage Through Time

Washington April 19 A gallery presents Paul Farnham’s four year study of ancient and medieval ships through detailed paintings. Each work depicts a historic vessel such as the Golden Hind and Santa Maria at specific moments, tracing ship evolution from Crusader galleys to Columbus era craft.

Washington, D. C Paul Farnham Ham Richard the Lion Hearted Dartmouth Harbor Bay of Biscay Holy Land

The Wess Is Gress Of the Rolderga Here

Fragmentary line reads as a garbled historical note about an event or group named Rolderga. No clear people, places, dates, or actions are decipherable from the legible portion.

Wess

Historic ship portraits capture sea age in vivid color

Ish falloon Spitfire rounds the Strait of Magellan with jewels and plate as a scarlet hull and gilded detailing draw the eye. Farnham paints ships on wood with period charts, borders, and miniatures, creating a 12 panel series shown at the Corcoran Gallery, likely to join a museum collection or move to a national commerce headquarters.

Santa Maria America Columbus Corcoran Gallery of Art Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Denunciation of War At Columbus Clergy Meeting

Denunciation of war and dissatisfaction with the League of Nations and World Court were unanimously adopted in Columbus by Methgalnt Episcopal pastors at a local meeting. The resolutions call for stronger peace efforts and criticise international bodies for failures in maintaining global security.

Col"mbus League of Nations World Court Methgaint Coslumbi

American business leaders hear County Chairman Gary speak

In Ken, New Jersey, April 22, during the United States Chamber annual meeting County Chairman H. Gary addressed the gathering speaking on national business concerns and corporate outlooks.

Ken N. J Count H. Gary United States Ation

Crocodile Reported Veering Through Lonhout Waters

A crocodile measuring about 14 feet long was sighted in Lonhout waters this week. Wildlife officials say the reptile is likely mature and pose potential danger to nearby residents and pets while authorities coordinate with local rangers to capture it safely.

Japan Would Fight United States Over Immigration Issue

Today notes that Japan might press the United States on Asiatic immigration, suggesting a willingness to fight to compel immigration policies. The remark underscores rising tensions in immigration disputes between the two nations.

Japanese ambassador Urges Poincare Mediation on Immigration

In T aris the Japanese ambassador asks Prime Minister Poincare to mediate between the United States and Japan on immigration or refer the issue to the League of Nations. He notes the United States is out of the League and argues that staying out allows America to manage its own affairs and avoid European pressures. He also suggests rejection may excuse European debt repudiation to the United States.

T’aris Poincare United States Japan League of Nations

Pacific Ocean and Japan described in cautious sympathy

The text urges sympathetic view toward Japan while cautioning against Asian expansion. It notes Japan calls the Pacific “our ocean,”却 but warns Americans may claim the same sea. It points to Australia, six million Australians, California as spots tempting Asian access from the other side.

Japan Pacific Australia California

Japan Bars Chinese Cooks as Labor Exclusion Spreads

The author notes Japan’s policy shift excluding Chinese laborers from its soil. Chinese cooks, once admitted, are now denied entry or deported as police in Tokyo round up cooks. The piece contrasts Japan’s stance with criticism of excluding Japanese laborers from the United States.

Japan United States Tokio

Shifting Racial Tensions and Colonial Policy Commentary

The article argues that China may resist Japanese calls for pan Asian uprising against whites. It suggests Europe’s safety, as shown by Britain’s rule in India, rests on intra Asian animosities that divide Asians more than they oppose white powers.

China Europe England India

Democrats expect Indiana's Ralston to win presidential nomination

A majority of sitting Democrats believe Mr. Ralston of Indiana will be the Democratic presidential candidate. Some speculate that Al Smith backers aim to nominate Ralston for first place and offer Smith the vice presidency. Ralston is not young, and vice presidents sometimes become presidents as Roosevelt and Coolidge did.

Ralston Indiana al Smith Boomers al Smith Roosevelt Coolidge

Smith boom boosts odds in Wall Street betting circles

The Al Smith boom strengthens on Wall Street with odds against his election narrowing from 20 to 2 to 7 to 1. W. J. Bryan bets ten dollars by staking seventy, doubting Smith could be nominated or elected. Bryan is confident Smith cannot win.

al Smith Wall Street W. J. Bryan Mr. Bryan

Mr Vandertip in New York Context

A fragment mentions a Mr. Vandertip associated with New York, but the text lacks sufficient details to determine his role or the event. The snippet suggests a transportation, business, or social context requiring more readable material for a precise card.

Bank and lawyer aiding senate investigation with governor backing

City bank engaged Heney the California fighting lawyer to assist the senate investigating committee. Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania suggested the idea and Vanderlip carried it out.

Vanderlip defends criticism of Harding sale remark

The piece notes Mr. Vanderlip faced backlash from Harding supporters after suggesting something queer about the president's sale of his Ohio newspaper. He was pressed to resign from several corporate roles and bonds of directors and now contends against the criticism.

Vanderlip Harding Ohio

President Coolidge and the Japanese Exclusion Debate

The text argues a veto on congressional exclusion of Japanese would expose division and harm U S standing. It stresses that the United States should clearly affirm its united stance to deter Japanese perceptions, warning that a veto would leave exclusion to stand and signal disunity.

Coolidge United States Congress

Lent origins and sea water distillation explained

Q A A explains Lent from lengten meaning to lengthen and spring’s lengthening days. A discussion covers ships distilling sea water, Elba’s location near Piombino, rhubarb from seed versus divided roots, and the headlock grip in wrestling.

Elba Mediterranean Sea Piombino Italy W. P

Questions and Answers Information Service Notice

Public notice describes The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offering Q and A service runs by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C Readers must mail questions with full name address and two cents for postage Replies go directly to the inquirer and the bureau does not provide legal medical or financial advice.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer

Film stops during normal camera operation per second

Q and A discuss camera function noting the film halts for 1 52 of a second at normal speed. The text also covers gulls night behavior birthmark treatment and Roquefort cheese mold creating blue mottling and flavor.

Campaign manager DeWees attends McAdoo event

Hamilton G. DeWees, McAdoo campaign manager, was in town Thursday evening. Mrs. J. O. Hawkins and her daughter Edna of Allansville attended the eighth grade commencement exercises here last week.

Hamilton G. DeWees William G. McAdoo J. O. Hawkins Edna Allansville

Jollys Entertained Guest Friday Night

Mr and Mrs J A Jolly hosted friends Friday evening with Mrs Edna Kennedy of Zaleski in attendance.

J. A. Jolly Edna Kennedy Zaleski

Miss Robbins Visits Cincinnati With Aunt

Miss Blanche Robbins accompanied by her aunt Madame Ide Johnno of Welston were guests of Mrs. Sadie Cook and family in Cincinnati on Sunday.

Blanche Robbins Mes Ide Johnno Welston Sadie Cook Cincinnati

Campbell Family Visit Near Allensville

Cc C Campbell of Login and his parents Mr and Mrs C W Campbell and niece Kathaleen Jolly visited Saturday near Allensville.

Cc. C. Campbell Login C. W. Campbell Kathaleen Jolly Allensville

Pueblo Doctor Visits Old Hamden Link After 25 Years

Dr. A. J. Monanan of Pueblo Colorado calls on friends in Hamden on Thursday his visit recalls Gus a former Hamden resident who left about a quarter century ago now living in Colorado

A. J. Monanan Pueblo, Colo Gus Hamden Colorado

Effective Monday Hocking Valley reduces all section gangs

On Monday the Hocking Valley division reorganizes crews by appointing a foreman and two men for each section. The move streamlines supervision and speeds work across the district.

Hocking Valley

Beards and Fooses Visit Howell Family in McArthur

Mrs Elizabeth Beard and Mr and Mrs H R Foose with their son Paul visited Mr and Mrs George Howell in McArthur on Sunday.

Elizabeth Beard H. R .Foose Paul George Howell McArthur

Wallace Family Guests From Columbus Visit Roach Family

Mrs Louis Wallace and her sons Theo dore Jerold and Hershel along with Mr John Wallace of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Ortha Roach and family.

Louis Wallace Theodore Jerold and Hershel John Wallace Columbus Ortha Roach

Bungleys Visit Bagleys in Columbus Weekend

Mr and Mrs Harry Bungley and their son Paul drove to Columbus to meet their son and daughter in law Glendon and Mrs Bagley who were here with their son and daughter in law Harry and Mrs Bagley spending the weekend.

Harry Bungley Paul Columbus Glendon Bagley Harry Bagley

Mrs. Morehead of Athens Guests of Mer rill Couple

Mrs. O C Morehead from Athens, a former Hamden resident, was the guest of Mr and Mrs C H Merrill on Saturday.

O. C. Morehead Athens Hamden C. H. Merrill

Miss Margaret Calvin Visits Zaleski Relatives Weekend

Miss Margaret Calvin, a teacher in the Zaleski schools, was a guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs L W Calvin over the weekend.

Margaret Calvin Zaleski L. W. Calvin

Social visit across towns spans several families

Mr and Mrs J 99 Stanton hosted guests Sunday including her parents Mr and Mrs William Rowe daughter Mrs May Rawlins and Edward of Coalton Mr and Mrs Ivor Jones of Jackson Fred Howe of Welston Mrs Joe Rowe and children Billy Joe and Joan of Canaanville and Mr and Mrs R Hidell of Chillicothe.

Local Notes From Parkersburg Area And Nearby Towns

McArthur Willem M Coe of Parkersburg is visiting his sister Mrs Margaret Calvert. Joseph Cox of Eagle township was a business visitor. Mrs John Hunter and daughter Mary Jane returned from Columbus. Mr and Mrs Carl Ward hosted Mr and Mrs Clarence Reed and family of Locust Grove. Ed Hunter of Swantonship has stayed with his brother J S Hunter for several days.

Willem M. Coe Parkersburg W .Va Margaret Calvert Joseph Cox Eagle Township John Hunter Mary Jane Columbus Carl Ward Clarence Reed Locust Grove Ed Hunter Swan Township J. 8. Hunter

Mrs Ed Vitatoe Guest of Chillicothe Relatives

Mrs Ed Vitatoe of Chillicothe visited relatives here as a guest on Monday.

Ed Vitatoe Chillicothe

Spechts and Ward Families Visit Relatives Sunday

Mr and Mrs Sirene Specht and their children visited relatives in Bloomington on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Elliot Ward visited her mother Mrs Laura Dye in Wellston on Sunday.

Elliot Ward Mrs Laura Dye Wellston

Miss Minnie Wolfe Visits Grove City Friends

Miss Minnie Wolfe of Grove City arrived Saturday for a visit with Mrs. Martha Vansky and other friends here.

Minnie Wolfe Grove City Martha Vansky

Miss Helen Timms Visits Dundas Social Round

Miss Helen Timms of Dundas was the weekend guest of Miss Hazel Rosser, sharing local social plans and hospitality.

Helen Timms Dundas Hazel Rosser

Mrs Vance Morrow Returns From Jackson Visit

Mrs. Vance Morrow came home Saturday after visiting her daughter Mrs. Ben Hutchinson and family in Jackson.

Charles Blackstone Placed Under Legal Strain

Charles Blackstone, previously noted as ill, is now reported to be in a much worse condition.

Charles Blackstone

Miss Garnet Dixon Weekend guest of Dicksons at Zaleski

Miss Garnet Dixon was the weekend guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ezra Dickson in Zaleski.

Miss Garnet Dixon Mrs Ezra Dickson Zaleski

Mrs Treland Drake Returns Home From Vinton Visit

Mrs Treland Drake also known as Opal Dyke was summoned to Vinton by the death of her father H. L. Dyke last week and after visiting relatives returned to her Columbus home on Monday.

Treland Drake Opal Dyke Vinton H. L. Dyke Columbus

Mrs Eliza Cushman Ill Yet

Mrs Eliza Cushman remains seriously ill as reported earlier with health struggles continuing to affect her condition and recovery prospects at this time.

Eliza Cushman

Census Taker Stops Between Dundas and Bethel Church

Forest Bolar has been stationed for a few days at a point between Dundas and Bethel church taking the census of all vehicular traffic on that highway. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harkins of Knox township and Mr. and Mrs. William Stevenson of Dundas were business visitors here Monday.

Dundas Bethel Church Henry Harkins Knox Township William Stevenson

Local Marriage Licenses Issued In Dundas Area

Marriage licenses issued Saturday April 19 include Robert Salts and Edith Murray both of Dundas with Rev C B Taylor officiating. Also James McGhee of Dundas and Byedia Bishop of Dundas married by Dr C B Taylor. Henry Dearth of Zaleski Ohio and Bernice Coe of Dezaleski married by Rev Rutherford in Harley Bethel Ohio Field Department. A Miss Harper of Ray Ohio and Mrs Alice Shively house will host newlyweds in Jackson.

Robert Salts Dundas Edith Murray C. B. Taylor James McGhee Byedia Bishop Henry Dearth Zaleski Ohio Bernice Coe de Zalesk Rutherford Harley Bethel Ohio Fi Harper Ray Jackson Alice Shively

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