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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1924

Page

8

Controversy Over Child Labor Amendment Divides lawmakers

Washington reports the proposed Twentieth Amendment to the constitution to regulate under eighteen labor has sparked one of the era’s bitter battles. Arkansas has ratified while 43 states remain undecided as debates center on federal power versus individual rights. Senator Walsh supports limited federal authority while Millard Brown warns the measure would grant Congress sweeping control over youth rights.

Larry Boardman NEA Washington Congress Arkansas Walsh Montana Millard D. Brown National Committee For Brown

Canton College faculty freed from bandits in China

Dr Sidney Wei of Canton Christian College reports escape of himself and 37 others from a bandit camp. He says two students are hiding near Whampoa. A rescue party of Americans assists. General Li Fuh Lin says 1000 troops have been sent to liberate remaining captives.

Canton Sidney Wei Canton Christian College Christian College Whampoa Li Fuh Lin

State Auditor Explains Ohio Finance and Indirect Taxation

State Auditor Joseph Tracy spoke at the Athens Chamber of Commerce about how indirect taxation supports Ohio's general funds. He noted the annual high and low tide in state finance, a current balance near ten million dollars, and that most revenue comes from gross receipts and capital stock taxes while direct property tax funds run only as needed. He praised the board of control and emergency board, touted university funding as a best investment, and urged more road fund administration to save money in the long run.

Ohio Joseph Tracy Athens Chamber of Commerce Tracy Board of Control Emergency Board Columbus Athens

Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Rheumatism Relief

A bold ad promises Bowles Red Pepper Rub quickly relieves rheumatic pain and stiffness. It asserts concentrated penetrating heat from red peppers within three minutes, warming the sore area and removing pain, urging buyers to seek the genuine Rowles-branded product from good druggists.

Rowles

Unclear fragment prompts brief newspaper item

The readable text is damaged and lacks identifiable people places or events to summarize into a coherent news item. No verifiable entities or actions are present to form a valid card.

Government finances and efficiency in the state office

The state office operates with strict modern commercial procedures. Red tags mark every discountable bill and requisitions for supplies face close scrutiny. As living costs rise, the cost of government increases, raising both total revenues and the balance.

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Old Officers Re elected By United Mine Workers

Returns from Tuesdays election across the United States and Canada show a strong re election of President John L Lewis from Springfield Illinois Vice President W Philip Murray of Pittsburgh and Secretary Treasurer William Green of Coshocton Ohio. Lee Hall of Cambridge was re elected as president along with vice president William Roy of Bellaire and secretary treasurer G W Savage of Columbus in the Ohio district.

Sridgeport Dee United Mine Workers of America United States Canada John L. Lewis Springfield W Philip Murray Pittsburgh William Green Coshocton Ohio Lee Hall Cambridge William Roy Bellaire G. W. Savage Columbus Ohio District Organization

Stein Survives Fall From Airplane In German Shop Window

A beer stein in a Berlin wine shop window survived a descent from an airplane without cracking. The ornamented vessel was dropped from a great height and remained intact upon impact, drawing curious attention from observers.

Constantinople

Mothers Blamed by Clergyman in London Talk

The Reverend Hartley Glass told the London Mothers' club that dancing and drinking mothers cause looseness in the current generation. He was hissed from the speaker's table and forced to retire.

London Hartley Glass

Public library planned in Crustline with women clubs and schools

The Federation of Women's Clubs has allied with the Crustline city board of education to organize a public library. The board is considering the proposal and has assured cooperation to move the project forward.

Crustline Federi&ation of Women’s Clubs City Board of Education Board of Education

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