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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1924
Page
6
A devotional note cites Proverbs 16 16 valuing wisdom and understanding over silver and gold, concluding true gems we carry to the grave are wisdom and insight attributed to James Alfred Gfords.
The article notes Thomas A. Edison doubts his questionnaire system’s infallibility and credits moral traits and adaptable study habits as key to business success. It cites his praise for college for forcing study and training the mind to tackle new, difficult work.
Gen. Butler, famed as a crusader against vice in Philadelphia, orders end to dramatic raids and rounds ups. He admits overenthusiasm and says the city cannot be cleaned as a savage jungle, pledging steadier law enforcement going forward. The move signals a shift from dramatic publicity to a calmer, persistent approach.
A statement contrasts the value of a single day with grand reform displays, arguing enduring impact beats spectacular displays.
The text recounts early inventions from alchemists such as a talking brass man by Albertus Magnus and a refrigeration secret by Baptista Porta. It notes the reluctance to share discoveries, with examples like an early elevator and a traveling kitchen coach, illustrating how private magic paralleled public progress.
The piece urges gardeners to file income tax returns promptly to enjoy seed catalogs without guilt. It notes free assistance at local revenue offices for those unsure how to answer the questionnaire, aiming to reduce last minute rushes and taxpayer worry.
A 1920s style warning urges moderation of indoor heat to avoid health harms. Overheated rooms, dry air, and poor ventilation depress immunity and may contribute to ailments from colds to tuberculosis. Humidity and temperatures around 68 79 degrees are advised, with moisture added to dry air while avoiding excess heat.
The article argues against a universal indoor temperature standard, noting individual acclimatization and health impacts. It cites that chills do not stem from lowered body temperature, advocates for at least one open window per room, and suggests modern systems allow personal climate control aiming for a moderate temperate-zone environment.
A traveling evangelist visiting Findlay faces repeated trouble with money changers marking checks as insufficient funds. The column jokes about whether the preacher is called Okey Hall or Alky Hall amid a liquor case involving a friend named Okey Hall.
A fragment notes faith focus on heavenly riches while acknowledging earthly needs. It contrasts spiritual wealth with practical support from steadfast allies to endure hardships and secure a path through troubles.
A man questions a financial matter asking if crowns will exist in the bank. He predicts he will not climb the Golden Stairs amid the discussive steps and statements.
A church singer has no cash but carries songs as currency and faces a moral test about thirty pieces of silver. The verse hints at choosing between fame or betrayal and hints at a potential moral turn.
A famed figure in his field once drew large crowds to the Mourner's Bench but now sees fewer people in attendance, signaling a shift as his prominence wanes and space opens for a successor.
On Friday Sheriff Pete McKinley observed a car strike a woman on a Columbus street corner. He pulled the woman from under the wheels, then arrested the driver and turned him over to police after ensuring the scene and arrest details.
Police announced the arrest of a man described as keen, then identified the suspect as Sheriff Pete McKinley after a review. The incident details follow in the ongoing investigation.
A church official announces prize presentation for Clinton Chadwick, a Messenger printer and truck driver, amid remarks about hardship and a warning to audience to keep clear of the stage while the award is given.
Readers can request factual information from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington via Frederic J. Haskin. Provide full name and address, include two cents for postage, and note the bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice.
A quiz style excerpt covers Ramsay MacDonald nationality as Scotch by birth, Mrs. Grant’s form of address to Ulysses Grant, Saint Valentine origin and festival notes, and a note from Tiltonville about a school board meeting. It also references Captain Alfred Dreyfus.
The plan awards 80 now to the Findlay traveling evangelist to cover expenses. Chadwick receives a concrete hot water bottle for the brightest remark of the season. Pete McKinley is granted another term as sheriff of Athens county.
A shop owner told Knapp to write an ad for selling an item and see what responses arrive. He collected a wide crop of replies, showing how effective a bold ad can be in attracting buyers.
In Paris the Court of Cassation reopened the Dreyfus case on July 12 1906 and quashed the court martial verdict, declaring the Bordereau a work of Count Esterhazy. Dreyfus was restored to major on July 18 1906. Other items note inquiries about Dr Coue, the Silver dollar design changes, and Madame Curie's U S visit.
A Hamden school auditorium program by the parent teacher association commemorated Lincoln's birthday. The event featured music by the band and soloists, a reading by Eva Kirkendall, a history segment on Lincoln, a high school address by Dr. Thompson, and audience participation with invocations and a benediction. The committee on the program, Mesdames H. R. Foose, C. C. Roberts, and Frank Sailor, were commended for the evening's excellence.
About 30 members of the local Rebekahs and Odd Fellows lodges traveled to McArthur Tuesday evening February 12. They were hosted by the McArthur I O O F lodge with a program at the opera house and a banquet at the lodge hall. Dr E S Ray was called to Hawks on Wednesday due to the illness of Mr E Keck and his niece Miss Lois Keck.
Dr. Thompson of Ohio University faculty visited Hamden on Tuesday evening and delivered a talk at the high school auditorium during the parent teacher association gathering.
Mrs. H. C. Calvin returned from McArthur after two weeks, visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Henry.
Duncan Cameron returns to Columbus on Wednesday after a brief visit with relatives and friends here.
Mr. Harley Calvin, resident engineer of Vinton county, was called to Columbus to attend a state highway department meeting. A local freight from Chillicothe to Portsmouth derailed at Lesmil, three miles west of Hamden, requiring a wreck train from Chillicothe.
Ohio county commissioners at the annual convention in Columbus urged permanent hard surface construction for main, federal, and state highways. They also advocated substantial improvements on secondary and important county roads.
A reader requests public action on local needs and suggests sending oats by mail or to Mr Rathburn’s residence on Spring Street. The note mentions weeklong effort and potential helpers, inviting community engagement and Gen assistance.
A volcanic eruption is driven by enormous steam pressure formed beneath the volcano. Heat causes magma to boil water and release a powerful blast, with ash clouds and lava flows resulting from the steam surge.
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