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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1924
Page
4
A framed proverb and devotional note citing Proverbs 15 22 about plans and counselors. It warns that many advisers bring wisdom when sought, while neglect leads to trouble. Fuller’s reflection links good counsels to grace and warns of ill outcomes for undutiful children.
The piece argues insurance funds underpin commerce and credit, urging urgent understanding and restraint on taxation. It contends communism wrongly burdens individuals, and that insurance supports honest credit, individual independence, and public protection without political manipulation. It notes wages since 1914 and living costs, suggesting workers can save and still live well, with agriculture improving for a hopeful year.
An editorial note urges taking stock of living standards tied to wages as the core measure of prosperity, stressing that broader inventory details are less essential than real incomes and everyday conditions. The piece frames prosperity through wage levels and household welfare.
The year ends with a severe weather deficit of over 600 degrees, a cold spring and summer followed by a mild late autumn, and an early hard winter. Forecasts suggest a long, old fashioned season with a gradual warming trend possible in 1925, though uncertainty remains about this winter.
A three year experiment at Dutchess Bleachery Inc in Wappinger New York gave workers a role on the board and a say in management while sharing profits. The Russell Sage Foundation reports improved welfare and production, with workers receiving a fixed wage plus dividends, stockholders sharing profits, and striking changes in town housing and attitudes toward efficiency.
The article notes Japan operates seventeen factories producing 500 airplanes monthly. Brig. Gen. William Mitchell estimates the U S government owns about 700 aircraft, of which only twenty have value as fighting machines, implying Japan produces serviceable planes far more rapidly than the United States.
The piece notes only 450 trained pilots for war, while Japan Britain and France have thousands. It argues the postal bill would allow private carriers to run air mail for profit instead of defense, but cautions the President and public would likely block such a move.
The article notes a nation preparing for a rewards program as world attention centers on its status. Officials plan phased steps to optimize benefits while monitoring international responses.
An urging editorial argues for immediate U S flying service and dirigible demonstrations to deter war, promote peace, and connect empire routes. It contrasts private enterprise with government action and warns of foreign aerial threats. Local notices follow with frequent references to residents and visitors.
The British create a flying service separate from army or navy control. Brig. Gen. Lord Thomson, former air minister, is in Washington to provide information and support.
He states Britain is constructing airships with five million cubic feet of gas capacity to transport troops, replacing slow traditional floating ships. The new craft will dwarf prior vessels like the Shenandoah or Los Angeles, appearing as tugs beside battleships.
Two large ships, one government built and one by private owners, are described as capable of carrying troops and heavier-than-air flying machines. They are presented as efficient means to deploy fighting airplanes with pilots and bombs on long ocean journeys to distant continents.
A compilation of quick questions about public pools in Garden City Kansas population figures for Tulsa 1933 driving garage unit costs in Chicago large crystal spheres and replicas in New Yorks Met Museum notes on The End of the Trail statue colds by month and geography radio picture transmission Waldorf Astoria dates evaporation reduction for radiators with glycerine therapy
McArthur II reports the marriage on December 23 at the Wellston parsonage of Dr J R Colley and Miss Myrna Estes with Mayor Roy J Gillen of Wellston, senator elect, as a witness and Miss Estes as secretary. Also noted is a fire at Clyde Stevens’ Allensville home from a defective flue, and the death of Hiram Mughes in Durda s aged 76 after a suicide attempt.
Gladys and Margaret Thomas returned to Columbus after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs D C Thomas. Paul Anthony left for Cincinnati to seek work. Miss Gertrude Glenn was en route from Wellston to Columbus where she is employed. Paul E Stanton Jean Sader and Mobert wWera returned to Dayton after holiday at Mrs Anna Stanton's. Black Fork on Portsmouth District will be Black Fork Junction with a new station two miles from Cambriana. B and O will rename Produc's plant Black Fork and end a freight pick up run between Cincinnati and Parkersburg via Wellston this week.
Worley of Berea and Mrs. Wade Bianey of Marion visit Judge and Mrs. J. W. Dar. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Gibbs host Saturday guests including Laurence Topping of Fort Wayne Indiana Don Steinbrooks Mrs. John Johnson and Clyde of Mount Pleasant.
The McArthur high school graduating class of 1920 held a reunion at the Will Iotel Friday evening.
Miss Katherine Livingston spent the weekend with her mother on Ohmer Avenue and returned to Columbus Sunday. Frank Meese finished a short visit with his mother Sophia Meese and then went home to Columbus Sunday.
A 1925 era radio grid details multiple stations in New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit and more. Programs include Knecht's Orchestra soloists operatic numbers and talk segments with listed times and performer names. The dense listing preserves names like Kathryn Orr Go. Horne Ned Santry and Harold Garr among others along with station IDs and city locations.
Pacific Coast time list of events includes St Francis Orchestra at 4 0 P M and 8 0 P M plus Halstead's Orchestra on KPO and multiple ensembles such as Sel Orchestra and Cam Artista. Also noted are children's activities and a lecture by NH Agricul, with various artist recitals and local station performances through the night.
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