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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1924
Page
4
A compact antique aphorism notes that walking with wise men brings prudence and foresight. It cites scripture and Jeremy Taylor, urging careful choice of companions and prudent living for personal gain.
The piece blasts Congress for infighting and obstructive tactics five years after peace, urging tax relief and businesslike action. It links political mudslinging to delayed welfare legislation, notes stock market signals, and cites advertising as a barometer of economic outlook.
A discussion on forecasting economic trends and stock market movements. The author explains that predicting business conditions used to be uncertain like weather forecasts but has become more precise, with stock market shifts reflecting investor sentiment and anticipated future conditions.
A Turkish government crackdown exiles Sultan Mahammed VI and plans to abolish organized religion. Caliph is said to flee as property and office items are seized. Mustapha Kemal Pasha cites modernization while critics warn of a drastic severance of church and state with wide religious repercussions beyond Turkey.
Congress faces a push to standardize marriage and divorce, custody, and legitimacy rules through a constitutional amendment. The plan would require licenses, stricter grounds for divorce, and broad reach across states, with support from several women’s groups though no rapid drive is planned this session. Data trace rising divorce rates from 1867 to 1932, regional disparities, and the prolific number of divorce courts, contrasted with ancient laws.
A historical discussion critiques marriage and divorce rules from the Theodosian Code, noting bans on adultery witchcraft and separation. It cites a propaganda film on multiple divorces and bigamy, argues for uniform laws, and links child protection, labor, and national defense to broader social order.
The article notes the Egyptian government reopening Tutankhamen's tomb amid demonstrations. contrasts Western views with ancient power, and critiques the American Telegraph and Telephone Company for its radio and wire monopoly while acknowledging radio patents’ status and public ownership ideas.
A report notes a drop in French francs traded by New York gamblers who sold francs for under 3 cents with delivery next July. They gamble on a weaker franc in four months, a practice described as dangerous and harmful to France and unsettling Europe.
Congress weighs Ford’s Muscle Shoals project as a public sale debate looms and farmers gain the prospect of cheap fertilizer while efficiency and public benefit are highlighted amid reform talks. England debates child marriages and ages for smoking and legal rights, prompting calls for enforcement.
OCR reads sparse items about births and marriages with scattered names. The readable segments hint at family announcements and local events but lack complete details for full summarization.
Radio schedule lists WOC programs across the evening including Sandman visit at 6 30 PM Sport News and Weather at 6 50 PM Educational Lecture at 7 PM Musical program at 8 PM and Musica Program at 10 PM with symphony and concert items from New York and performances by Margaret McCampbridge soprano and Associated Glee Clubs.
Radio listings show Woo-509 in Philadelphia at 7:50 PM with dinner music followed by a 59 PM musical programme. Grand orchestra at 6:15 PM, time signal from the United States Naval Observatory at 9:55 PM, then the forecast at 10:02 PM. The Wildwood Glee Club at 10:03 PM and The Havana Casino Orchestra at 10:30 PM complete the lineup.
The listing shows a Portland program lineup with a health talk at 7:00 p.m., weather forecasts and market reports at 7:30 p.m., a Sadio concert at 7:00 p.m., and another concert at 5:30 p.m., reflecting a night of public broadcasts and musical events.
Newark station WOR 105 M features soprano recital at 8 15 PM and a radio cartooning lesson at 8 39 PM followed by a baritone performance by Horace B Miller at 8 45 PM A talk on monetary stars and salaries at 2 05 PM and continued soprano recital at 5 PM Then Pittsburgh station KDKA 326 M lists maker reports from National Stock M and Farm Studio at 7 15 PM a radio girl scout meeting at 6 00 PM and a concert by KDKA Little Symphony Orchestra conducted by Victor Saudek with Mabel Wing soprano Roy Strayer tenor and orchestra selections including The Merry Figaro Nevin The Rosary and War March of the Priests Arlington time signals and a weather forecast.
WBZ-237 presents This Week in History and a humorous segment. New books at Springfield City Library featured by Miss Edith Littke. Bedtime stories for children. Concert by WBZ Trio with pianist Winifred Beaver followed by a grownups’ program.
Public notice explains The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offering answers to questions for a small fee. Include full name address two cents stamps for return postage. Replies go directly to the inquirer.
The term cocoa comes from cacao, the full botanical title theobroma cacao, which translates as cocoa the food of the gods.
A reader asks what the Countess Potocka sang at Chopin's death. The reply cites Franz Liszt stating she performed the famous Song to the Virgin, linked to Stradella and Marcello's Hymn, reflecting the period's biographical lore.
McARTHUR Miss Etta Eggleberry of Zaleski visited Friday and Saturday with Auditor and Mrs. FE Ansel. Mrs. John Williams visited relatives at Clarion Friday. Miss Frances Reynolds of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs P Reynolds. Mont Jeffers of Radcliff, a well known local, left Saturday for Hot Springs Arkansas for rheumatism treatment. Mrs J P Smith and son went to Columbus Friday to visit her son Mr Far Smith. Tom Webb of Columbus visited his brother Frank Web and family Friday.
Mr. D. A. Will of the Vinton County National Bank marks his 92nd birth anniversary. He founded the bank’s long association by merging in 1864 with a small institution, in the building later replaced by the Will block, and continues his daily banking routine.
Mrs. H. E. Eberts of Oreton spent Saturday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Peoples.
RE J Cray of Ohio State University spoke on poultry raising at the Farm Bureau office at 1 o'clock on Saturday March 5. The session drew a good attendance and covered practical methods.
I TY Stephenson and sisters upgrade their residence with new floors and an archway. Mrs Nelson Morgan also plans improvements on her property south of town before moving in.
The Wellston High boys were defeated 9 to 50 by McArthur Hi. McArthur held dominance as Wellston struggled on offense. The McArthur High girls also lost at Albany 4 to 8 in a separate matchup.
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