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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1924
Page
4
A Thought for Today reflects on tempering glee at an enemy’s misfortune and lifting oneself above base impulses with a brief biblical and aphoristic sting. The note cites Prov. 24 and an aside about effort lifting us beyond ourselves, urging restraint and humility.
The piece quotes Coolidge on laws and morality linking statutes to eternal foundations and the people's spiritual nature. It urges action for the weak, warns against demagoguery, and emphasizes gradual reform, obedience, service, and education rooted in religion and character. It also notes debates on fruit juice and Prohibition enforcement with a Buffalo murder‑mystery aside.
A deportation case reveals a man who under a storehouse slept in a self built cell with a kerosene flame. He claims a pardon yet appears to live within a voluntary prison. The piece discusses memory conscience and the concept of true freedom in a democracy.
The Interstate Commerce Commission narrowly sustains railroads in “farming out” repair work to private shops. The decision finds outside costs higher, challenging unions’ claims and signaling possible court review. William H. Johnston led charges, aligning with LaFollette supporters.
Three blasts rocked Lisbon on August 20 with authorities blaming the Communists. No fatalities reported as the government tightens security at key positions amid communist threats.
The column riffs on the Prince of Wales amid bets on a million dollar prize fight and European leaders. It notes Pulitzer’s spectator status, Russia’s name changes, Dawes plan politics, and a Coolidge era gathering with Ford Edison Firestone.
A compact reflection on France and Herriot, arguing that true peace requires broader virtues than wealth. It warns Americans to reconsider a cash-driven view of power and predicts that those who wield money influence will face demanded changes. The piece praises the British for adapting gracefully.
The Athens Messenger advertises an Information Bureau directed by Frederica J. Haskin in Washington. Readers may send questions on general information with full name and address, include two cents for return postage, and receive replies by mail. The service excludes legal medical financial advice.
Questions cover Roosevelt Wisconsin votes 1912 results, Pullman surcharge meaning, rabbits in light vs dark cages, colonial vendue auctions, ocean depth vs Everest, steel treatment for rubber bonding, sunflowers as dairy silage, and Civil Service Retirement Fund credits and disbursements.
The document defines a normal salt solution as a level tablespoonful of salt dissolved in a pint of water. This basic home remedy is cited as the standard for normal saline in contrast to medical measurements.
The Scientific American investigation committee finds the Abrams electronic reactions non existent and of no diagnostic value. The report labels the technique a likely illusion or fraud and notes Abrams died of pneumonia amid the probe.
Toronto opposition Hooks town team hosts Hans Wagner's Pittsburgh semi pro squad in an old home week event. Wagner, famed in baseball history, leads a top semi pro lineup against the local town team in a featured game here.
William Selby Hoge, 17, of West Virginia, attending a local ball game at Tiltonville, was killed when a Wheeling and Lake Erie and Pennsylvania passenger train approached on adjacent tracks. Coroner Arch Bell of Steubenville led the investigation with findings that confusion at the crossing contributed to the accident.
British Air Force experiments test bomb laden aircraft directed over fixed courses by wireless control. Bombs are released at predefined spots and planes return to base. Experiments have progressed about ten years with reported success.
Columbus Ohio August 20 approximately four per cent more acres will be sown in wheat in Ohio this fall than last year the state crop reporting said today predicting based on statements of farm agents. Recent advances in wheat prices will prompt Ohio farmers to increase their acreage.
An advertisement touts Dave's Mentha-Pepsin as a fast cure for indigestion with menthol and pepsin in liquid form. It claims rapid relief from gas, heart pressure, dizziness, and other stomach ailments, backed by McKee Drug Co. and pharmacists. A single bottle is advertised as proving the remedy.
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