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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1924
Page
4
Be Square and Break the Old Gang in Dishonesty Critique
The author discusses a book on dishonesty costing billions, urging honesty as the cure. He compares ex convicts returning to crime with Jean Valjean’s struggle, noting society’s distrust of former prisoners and the lure of the old gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Jean Valjean
The Convict's Chance Letter From a Distant City
An anxious appeal arrives from a distant city where a man seeks employment to support his mother. He rejects charity, asking only for work and a chance to prove himself. The note reflects hardship, resilience, and the call for a fair opportunity.
Living Room Improvement Contest Aims at Albemarle Virginia
Virginia Tech and local extension workers join forces with the U S Department of Agriculture to direct a living room improvement contest in Albemarle County Virginia The project responds to farm women nationwide seeking livable less formal spaces that accommodate group use and family leisure amid changing home life and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Albemarle County
Deafness and its treatment in the modern era
The article reviews the prevalence of deafness in the United States, stresses prevention and early treatment, and highlights Rochester’s ear clinic in schools. It notes that many cases stem from scarlet fever, measles, and related conditions, and discusses lip reading as a growing aid in education and communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Franklin D. Back
Opch
Board of Education
Bock
Nation Moves Toward A Deaf Awareness Movement
The article notes growing lip reading clubs in cities with deaf societies and night school classes for adults. It cites Fred DeLand of the Volta Bureau, saying Americans spent over a hundred million dollars to alleviate hearing loss and urges a national effort to prevent deafness by addressing its causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeLand
Volta Bureau
Conservation of
World War Reflections and Debates on Education and Progress
A collage of opinions discusses Jewish expulsion consequences in Turkey and Spain versus Holland, perpetual motion disbelief, the Loeb Le-po ld case, genetics and environment shaping mind, youth literacy and alcohol, crime and punishment, postwar reflections, Kaiser’s view, Jaures’ burial, and a school teachers address urging literacy and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Jaures
Pantheon
France
Heriot
Jaures
War threats and social commentary from a Williams College lecture
Val n t ine Chirol warns of a potential war with the East, urging America and Western Europe to prepare. He suggests submarines and aircraft to deter foes while advocating fair Eastern conduct and strong retaliation if attacked. A Detroit widow weds a 23 year old man. the piece ends with a Plato remark on old women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Chirol
Institute of Politics
Willams College
America
Europe
Turkey
Information Service Q and A Offer Details
Readers may submit questions to The At 3 Messenger Information via Frederic J. Haskin in Washington with two cents postage. The bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice nor settle domestic disputes. include full name and address for a direct response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Ada
Flower Exposition Planned in Holland Next Spring
Preparations for an international exhibition of flowers and horticultural products are underway under the General Association of Bulb Growers of Holland. Tulips hyacinths narcissi and gladioli will be highlighted at the event to be held early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Association of Bulb Growers of
Holland
New Orleans
A. R
Gulf of Mexico
Roosevelt
Quentin Roosevelt
New York
Baron von Steuben
Utica
How to secure a commission in the United States Army
The path to a commission comes mainly from military academy graduates but civil life examinations also yield commissions. Examinations are not regularly scheduled though publicity announces dates. the last was April 14, 1924, and another is unlikely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Lisbon
Oporto
Rangoon
Hamden Marriages and Local Visits Highlight Sunday
Hamden announces the marriage of Howard Blackburn of Chillicothe to Lucy Bl-erhup on South Main Street by Rev. L. Lewis. The couple motored to Lancaster and plan eastern city visits before returning home. Other notes include B. and O. engineer Buckburn, Mrs. Fred Smith of Oakley visiting her parents on Puritan road, and the Huffman and Robbins families traveling to Columbus for a week with relatives. Edward Stanton of Columbus was a Friday guest of Mrs. Anna Stanton. After days with their son C. W. Campbell and wife, the Campbells have returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Blackburn
Chillicothe
Lucy Blerhup
South Main Street
L. Lewis
Methodist Church
Lancaster
Bucckburn
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
Fred Smith
Oakley
Silas Salmons
Puritan Road
John Huffman
Margaret
Nellie
Roy Robbins
Columbus
W. Edward Stanton
Anna Stanton
Local families host kin and friends this Sunday
The column lists visitors from Columbus and Springfield joining local residents for weekend gatherings. Names include Mr and Mrs W H Dye with children John Mary Fred Jr from Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Harry Messick from Springfield Ohio. Other notes mention moves and outings around Wilkesville Main Street and Newark, with several relatives traveling.
Ewington social note and European telephones
The guest of Mr. L. C. Bobo and family at Ewington attended the Ewington bean dinner Saturday. Automatic telephones are extremely popular in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
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