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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1923
Page
4
A compact quote pairing Habakkuk and Seneca cautions against enabling others to drink and warns to avoid evil company. The selection presents moral guidance on restraint and self discipline for readers.
A Voltaire inspired meditation urges young men to guard time and act now. It asserts time measures eternity yet cannot fulfill all plans, warning procrastinators and urging early effort. It stresses the key 20 to 35 years as the fork to success or failure.
The piece notes a switch to quoting fares in dollars by French and British carriers reflecting dollar prestige amid European economic strain. It also describes leather makers uniting to advertise, arguing consolidated efforts boost demand for common products and blunt substitutes, signaling a broader trend in industry-wide cooperative promotion.
The statement argues that a stable currency would be pleasant for American travelers and beneficial for American business while also aiding other nations by providing a more reliable currency than they can sustain themselves.
A Savannah federal court fined 24 men from 500 to 10000 dollars and sentenced them to one to two years in prison for liquor law violations. Officials say the case shows a conspiracy against prohibition and call for firm enforcement and penalties across jurisdictions.
A university report note shows 2357 students last year earned income while studying, with thousands more at other colleges doing the same to fund education. It recalls past generations also supported themselves, while warning against frivolous social spending by some undergraduates.
Washington December 8 Two major cooperative farming projects are developing with President Coolidge urging action. The National Grange plans a nationwide cooperative system with 12 regional boards and a central national board to guide production and marketing. Each region would attract farmer members, capital, and potential bonds to stabilize prices and expand markets. The plan envisions warehouses, storage backed credit, and stronger rail rates for farmers. A second strand emphasizes farmer education to advance cooperative knowledge.
National Grange and other groups press for a central school to train cooperative producers and marketers. States and federal government may fund post graduate cooperative studies, with graduates becoming instructors and managers for cooperatives and colleges.
Athens Ohio December 10 jottings recount a day in a diarist style with domestic frictions at home and office. The writer notes payback to a Portsmouth visitor, a strained marriage interaction over lace and gifts, a dog’s fleas and distemper concerns, and a hunt invitation from Owen Beebe. A late night card game, trap mishap, and sour cider add color as the narrator declines social duties yet remains buoyant amid neighborly disturbance. The entry ends with lodge reference and a humorous nod to Yellow Dogs bill-folds for a Nelsonville kennel Christmas ad idea.
Shellman, a cleaner and presser, warns that he is no opressor yet notes on his books that the reader is classed with crooks. He mentions clipping papers on a looming illiteracy drive and recalls a prior letter with a mix of humor and frustration.
A widow thanks local youths who spoiled a robbery attempt at her home. The boys demand compensation as a bonus and a drink, and the speaker asks for cider and to read the Want Ads.
A garbled notice advertises an information service that answers questions but cautions it cannot provide medical or domestic advice. It invites readers to send full names and addresses for confidential research requests.
A reader asks why Germanys new metal backed currency does not improve the mark for foreign exchange. A separate inquiry notes confusion over Dr William Henry Veno cancer cure claims and quotes about misquoted figures and gifts to cancer research.
A Messenger editor letter criticizes the Watch Dog figure for visiting Gloucester. The writer mocks his behavior and attire, defends Gloucester’s charity reputation, and belittles the visitor’s views while praising local virtue and honesty.
A heated local discussion questions auction practices and honesty among business leaders. Citizens defend fair dealings, criticize the selling tone of a disputable figure, and defend charitable funds guiding Athenians’ finances. The piece mocks pretentious manners and defends straightforward community support.
New York December 10 United States Steel Corp reports unfilled orders on its books as of November 30 totaling 4 368 584 tons, down from 4 672 825 tons on October 31 a decrease of 304 241 tons.
A striking evening shawl features deep blue velvet from China and expansive fringe. The surface showcases large Spanish themed designs hand-painted for a dramatic look suitable for formal wear.
An advertising piece touts Kellogg's Bran as a permanent solution for constipation with bulk that cleanses and regulates the bowels. It urges daily use of two tablespoons or more, offers serving ideas, and notes availability in grocery stores and hotels.
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