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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1924

Page

24

Week End Illness and Local News From Defiance and Elyria

A report from Defiance notes M Gorsuch remains very ill after a weekend visit by family. Huntington residents Mr and Mrs T J Shipley and daughter Mary join Mr Gorsuch as guests. In Logan Forrest Goodwin and attorney John E Blake suffered foot injuries from an empty gun incident. In Elyria nine new houses and many garages were added in February building permits, with Thomas Parry undergoing surgery in Columbus the same day and his condition described as encouraging.

M. Gorsuch T. J. Shipley Mary Huntington, IV. Va Mr. Gorsuch Forrest .Goodwin John E. Blake Logan

Thought for Today Prov. 17 Verse Reflects on Parenting

A fragment reflects a biblical verse about wisdom and parenting. It hints at blessings for children when fathers act with strength and care, mentioning themes of value, protection, and guidance. The text appears as a devotional or quotation, with archaic phrasing and garbled OCR elements.

Efficiency push reshapes industry standard sizes and work life

An essay argues Hoover era efficiency drives streamline products from bricks to milk bottles and hotel chinaware, cutting varieties to reduce costs. It cautions about a clockwork society where hours habits and even thoughts are controlled by efficiency experts. It notes labor reform and constitutional questions on federal versus state power.

Albert Apple Uncle Sam Hoover

Senate Debates Child Labor Amendment Resolutions

Four resolutions for a child labor amendment to the Constitution have been introduced in the Senate. They differ mainly in their stance on state rights. A committee led by Senator Shortridge reviews the proposals.

Senate Shortridge

Radio Legislation Aimed at Safer Clearer Airwaves

Congress is urged to pass a new radio bill introduced by Representative White Maine to license all transmitting stations and operators, allocate wave lengths, and empower the President to close or control stations in war or emergency while preserving receivers. The measure would curb interference and foster orderly radio communication.

Congress Hoover Representative White Maine Department of Commerce

Names for Color Shades Delight Shoppers

The author praises color manufacturers for offering a wide array of shade names from Fawn to Macaroon while humorously imagining a namer at work. The piece notes the appeal of euphonious color terms and contrasts them with basic colors like black, navy, white, brown, and gray.

Rum Smuggling Unchecked Across Atlantic Coasts

A Senate or House report condemns rum smuggling operations as unhampered by authorities. It cites the Coast Guard’s limited captures, a rising illicit market, and a global syndicate using New York as a base to move liquor from Europe to the United States. The piece calls for funding to expand ships, crews, and equipment and details proposed Navy Coast Guard transfers and new bases to curb the trade.

Washington Atlantic Coast Guard Service Atlantic and Coast Guard Ser 1 Cunca Root Loyers New York Europe Coast Guard House Committee St. Pierre Miquelon The Bahama Navy United States Navy

Prohibition Measures Face Ship Sinking Threats

Coast Guard officials say rum runners could be sunk if ships fail to halt under orders. Commander Root tells a House committee that with star shells and range finding gear, ram runners can be stopped and destroyed. Congress seeks clarity on whether a $14.9 million appropriation suffices to curb smuggling or if larger yearly funds will be required.

Coast Guard Navy Root Congress

France and money and the Ku Klux Klan in politics

A column discusses French finance and currency limits, praising France and criticising Mellon borrowing. It also notes social topics on women, marriage proposals, and a question about the Klan's influence in Missouri Indiana and a prophecy about a May election.

Indiana Ed. Jackson Klnd Jackson

Debating Immigration Costs and Gain in U S History

A speaker criticizes anti European sentimentality while noting in opposition that immigrants, sane or not, have substantially funded America. The text claims aliens built railroads roads and contribute a majority share to housing, arguing the wealth they create outweighs supposed costs.

Europe United States

McArthur Local Couple Weds Quietly at Local Church

Elliot Ward son of Mrs. Samuel Lyle and Miss Emma Dye of Wellston Route 2 were married Saturday evening by Dr. C. B. Taylor. The groom works at the McArthur brick plant and the couple will reside here. Nearby items note radio programs and a busy Parent-Teachers Meeting at the High School Auditorium plus visits from local residents.

Elliot Ward Samuel Lyle Emma Dye Wellston Route 2 C. B. Taylor McArthur

Entertainers of New York At Billy Cripps Venue

A listing notes 8610s by Joseph Moskowitz and a 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. slot featuring Billy Cripps' Entertainers of New York. The brief appears as a local program listing with performer and time details.

Joseph Moskowitz Billy Cripps Entertainers of New York

Chamber Music and Story Program Broadcast Schedule

WBZ Springfield presents at 7 40 P M a string choir concert arranged by Philip Sevesta and Cecelia Cox Denton soprano. 8 25 P M a Story for Grownups by Orison S Marden.

WBZ Springfield Mass Philip Sevesta Cecelia Cox Denton Orison S. Marden

Northwestern University Lecture and Chicago Night Session

WMAQ 447.5 M Chicago schedules a weekly lecture from Northwestern University at 7 30. The LaSalle Hotel Orchestra performs at 8 40 with a program at 9 15. Dinner concert from 7 00 to 7 30. Music program 8 00 to 8 58. Good Roads Report at 9 00. Federal Health Bureau talk at 9 15. Midnight revue runs from 10 00 to 2 00 A M.

WMAQ Chicago Northwestern University LaSalle Hotel Orchestra Good Roads Report Federal Health Bureau

Georgia Military Academy Brass Band Performs Tonight

The Georgia Military Academy brass band will perform from 10 45 to 11 45 PM in Atlanta. The event is part of WSB 129 M OST full radio schedule tonight.

WSB Atlanta Georgia Military Academy Brass Band

Night radio schedules and naval Shenandoah tragedy notes

Radio listings across Davenport, Los Angeles, Minneapolis St Paul, Philadelphia, Boston, Buffalo, Portland Newark and more detail programs from 6:50 PM to late night. The fragment ends with a report on the Shenandoah airship disaster and naval events at Lakehurst New Jersey.

WGR Newark N. J Moskow J. H. Klein, Jr Naval ‘Air Matron Lakehurst Iate Shenandoah, Laghter- Than- Mean Be

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