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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1924
Page
4
A thoughtful Christmas reflection contrasts Scrooge and Tiny Tim with modern gift joy and the enduring spirit of generosity. The piece urges renewed faith and understanding hearts to keep Christmas alive in a prosperous age.
A column reviews Princess Ket ta Mikeladz’s debut in China Rose as Russia’s first titled woman to work for pay in 500 years, contrasts royal exile with livelihood through dance, and recalls Ellen Clark's $35,000 estate quarrel in Philadelphia. It ends with a critique of modern biblical translations, lamenting loss of poetic nuance.
The piece reflects on fading and enduring Christmas customs and outlines Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas giving success rules for the young and for public office seekers. Three rules emphasize handling entrusted tasks, speaking with conviction, and diligent work.
A quiet guide to winter travel from Washington outlines popular routes to Florida and Sunny California. It notes twelve highways including the Atlantic, Dixie, Lincoln, and Jackson Highways with traffic conditions, detours from Kentucky and Tennessee due to road work, and advises travelers on best paths via Savannah or Macon to Jacksonville.
The article outlines routes from Memphis to Florida via the Bankhead Highway and Old Spanish Trail, noting unimproved sections in wet weather and alternative southern paths through Mississippi and Alabama. It also comments on Florida as a destination with good roads and tourist appeal, then shifts to global political notes on Trotzky, Austrian finance, France under Herriott, and Mussolini's upcoming election.
Inquiries about Pellatt Castle chimneys are answered by architect E J Lennox who confirms all chimneys are genuine and connect to fireplaces in various rooms. The castle features an extensive heating plant but follows old castle design for heating.
The New Haven railroad opposes Rhode Island bus lines arguing interference with its interests. Critics question railroad arrogance as they ponder flying machines and the fate of fair pay for postal workers amid bribery allegations.
Observers note growing rift in the Soviet hierarchy as Muscovite leaders push to eliminate Trotsky, the Jewish head of the Russian army, amid looming upheaval comparable to 1789 France.
A report states that claims of fighting near Moscow are denied by Berin authorities. The article provides scarce details and emphasizes official denial without corroborating evidence.
The piece cautions readers about dangers and instability in Europe, urging reflection before purchasing European bonds. It suggests a small revolution could derail large bond issues and accuses US financiers of exploiting distressed European nations for every dollar in interest and every penny below par.
A historical note argues that a European revolution could devalue bonds and condemns financiers for usurious rates of seven to eight percent. It condemns bonds tied to principal takeoffs and warns of eroding value amid political upheaval.
The passage warns against European bond repudiation risk and urges buying United States securities at par. It cautions that European nations may fail to sustain high interest payments and principal, urging investors to favor US investments for safety.
Mrs. Mary Jane Gardner, 67, dies at Puritan home after cancer. Funeral planned at Puritan with Rev. I. Lewis, burial at Wyckoff cemetery near Shile. Emily Donaldson returns from Lamoni, Iowa, for two weeks with parents I. C. Donaldson and Mrs. C. J. Sunnafrank. Several relatives mentioned in Columbus visit and Oklahoma City plans for Mr Scothern's family after his death. Joe Davisson of Portsmouth referenced in connection to John Scothern. Mollie Bagley returns from Columbus. Dr. Joe Ray of Coalton visits. local man aged about 70 shoots self near Dundas. Mrs. Chassie Monahan hosts granddaughter Tedford Vandervort and Tedford Jr. from Cleveland.
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