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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1924
Page
4
A devotional note cites Proverbs 26 12 about pride and self conceit and adds a Goethe reflection on how people overestimate themselves and undervalue others. The snippet frames wisdom versus foolish pride in a concise moral prompt.
The piece argues for reforestation over halting Christmas tree use, noting five million trees cut yearly and urging planting new forests. It cites H. C. Berry calling for a ban and the American Tree Association defending current practice as sustainable and necessary. It also discusses the broader forestry crisis and the value of trees beyond mere money.
Congressman Johnson, chair of the House immigration committee, says over a million people are waiting in cities worldwide for American passports. He notes long lines since the quota law took effect last July and argues Europe seeks to send undesirables and money home, while the US must tighten to prevent bootlegging and bypassing limits.
A 1930s overview notes radio experts predicting a new era in global commerce and education. Dr. J. H. Dellinger of the U S Bureau of Standards foresees world wide radio that will enable facial vision and distant events, while shifts to universal receivers and rapid cross border communication reshape industry and law enforcement.
The article describes how Huntington donated his extensive holdings to the State of California. It notes his work planting, building, collecting, and funding, making him a lifelong tenant while the state gains access to rare paintings and books. It mentions Gainsborough’s Binner Boy and a deep English sorrow at its departure.
A reader quiz covers topics from gasoline freezing points to wood used for pipes, origins of Christmas trees, temporary burials in Cuba, borax strengths, hallmark meanings, Penn Yan name origin, 1920 foreign-born counts and naturalizations, and the Danish cat treat tale. Light, factual explanations accompany each query.
The piece envisions Colorado's growth through the Moffatt Tunnel and a future where transit technologies shrink distances. It forecasts the region becoming a key hub as public works attract population and economic expansion beyond conventional perceptions. It also notes San Francisco’s plans for a Golden Gate era bridge linking to Oakland, signaling rapid Western development.
A bold San Francisco driven forecast imagines the bay as a vast lake ringed by air routes, bridges, and tunnels. It envisions a network of towns valleys and cities united by commerce and civic rivalry under no single municipal government but a shared energy and invitation to visit and witness ongoing efforts.
The passage highlights a regional push for money to fund plans, and those with capital aim to deploy it effectively. It mentions Henry E. Huntington on a hill near Pasadena with extensive cultivated grounds. It notes water storage above Niagara and its use by turbines to supply electricity to distant cities, underscoring the value of large water accumulations.
Commentary praises Mr Huntington for amassing wealth and building a grand house and library on a California mountainside. It argues the value of money grows when managed by the right kind of man.
The article notes the library holds a premier English book collection with two major rivals, the British Museum and the Bodleian. It states Mr. Huntington's fifteenth century English books are the finest, surpassing all others.
In the great house the spacious rooms display many fine paintings. The collection features portraits by English masters, highlighting a distinguished assembly of portraits and artwork.
The speaker extols California as a land of opportunity and urges men to come prepared financially for a full year of independence while finding their place and planning their venture. He warns newcomers to bring sufficient funds to support themselves for at least one year.
The article notes a large gathering at a Cincinnati home with music and food including a thousand sandwiches prepared by hostesses for the occasion. It mentions Margaret Powers and Louis Pfirman visiting family, with Catherine Retbel in Cincinnati for an extended stay.
Mrs O L Clark left Wednesday for a visit with relatives at Winfield West Virginia, ending a ten days stay with friends here. Mr Clark, formerly in the plumbing business here, died several years ago after leaving Pomeroy. Mrs Jeannette Merrick of Columbus arrived to spend the holidays with Mr and Mrs Albert Russell. Mr and Mrs John C Gallenstein announce the arrival of a baby son.
Mrs Barbara N Reuter former owner of a downtown grocery died Tuesday in Columbus at a relative’s home where she had been living. Body to be returned to Pomeroy for burial with further details to follow.
The severe weather in the Rocky Mountains region pushed up the toll reported at noon yesterday, with the tally increasing as conditions persisted.
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