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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1924
Page
4
A短 Thought for Today cites Proverbs 27 10 about forsaking a friend and a Nietzsche-like line from Emerson noting a friend as a natural piece. The compact quotation mix reflects moral and literary reflections.
A discussion on natural selection applied to human society and oil wealth, arguing that strong groups dominate the weak unless united. It cites greed, public policy, and court rulings as factors shaping economic fairness and women’s industrial safeguards amid evolving laws and education.
A U.S. Sub Court decision upholds New York labor law restricting women’s working hours in certain industries and banning night shifts. The court notes state legislatures are final on how employment affects women’s health and should retain deference unless laws clearly harm health.
The passage notes that Congress approved funds without a plan to raise them, accusing lawmakers of incapacity and urging restraint to avoid similar remarks when their own body acts in the future.
Essay cites 1920 1921 and 1922 U S coal mine deaths and high injury rates. Notes Castle Gate Utah disaster where 175 miners perished with no survivors. Argues mining deserves more public regard due to extreme underground hazards and mortality rate.
Secretary Hoover states that no radio monopoly will be allowed as the Commerce Department issues licenses in short terms to prevent vested rights in wavelengths or licenses. He argues anti monopoly rules should be in radio legislation, while patent rights remain with the government, and calls for fair distribution of necessary apparatus.
Wilbur A kin, a war veteran in Washington, studies model making under architect Horace W. Peaslee. He creates detailed miniature houses to show real structures, using cardboard, painted finishes, and materials like wax and plaster. Models reveal design flaws unseen in blueprints and help clients and builders visualize light, scale, and landscaping before construction.
In Cleveland on March 15 Jeanette Hume a bonnie Heiland lassie and William McArthur aged 28 were about to wed when immigration inspectors halted the ceremony declaring her entry from Canada illegal and subject to deportation. Jeanette vowed to return in July when quotas reopen.
Jaworkski regains original surname after choosing to please a fiancée who favors the spelling and pronunciation. The shift followed a prior change to Jawson for ease, with the revert framed as enhancing personal identity before marriage plans.
An autograph letter of Franz Schubert dated the year of his death sold for 380 dollars at a local auction, followed by a Goethe letter at 265 dollars.
The article notes models help visualize space and safety in building and parkway proposals where funds are lacking. Museums use models of mines factories ships and more while moving pictures replace mechanical demos. Michelangelo used a model for St Peter's dome and a 1914 church model exists in a French museum.
The Athens Messenger carries a public notice about The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. It explains the service provides information not legal medical or financial advice and asks readers to send questions with full name address and two cents for return postage.
Ocean steamers can traverse the broad Guidecca Canal in Venice. The other canals are too narrow for ocean ships, though larger routes accommodate small pleasure steamers. Lithuanians are of Indo European origin with little known early history.
The page cautions readers about railroad investments while noting Southern Railroad shares trading at 55 with a 5 percent dividend. It reports 106,000 shares bought in a day and warns investors not to gamble or assume insider status as government policy allows railroads to write their own tickets.
A state legislator introduces a bill to make parents pay for their children's misbehavior. Critics say the measure echoes old Biblical punishment and would target fathers and mothers if enacted, though passage seems unlikely.
Miss Emma Lee nurse at White Cross hospital Columbus is spending a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Baker Lee of Creole and called on friends and relatives Saturday. Thomas Nichols employed at Glouster visited friends here the latter part of the week.
Miss Ruth Sprague stayed Friday to Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Sprague at Puritan and with her brother Raymond Sprague and family at Hamden.
Mrs Elinor Glynn and her daughter Lady Williams depart for California while commenting on American prohibition. They warn that children imitate fathers and emphasize that excessive drinking is vulgar and wicked, urging shame in vice.
A distorted passage claims the telephone monopoly denies exclusive possession of radio rights, asserting it reserves rights from the surface of the United States to Vega overhead, framing the vast scope around headquarters.
A reflective note on governance citing Socrates that balance is vital for large enterprises and the U S government. Warns against provoking public ire by excessive or insufficient action.
The note warns against gambling in francs and urges caution on long positions. It cites Vienna where short sales of French money far exceed Austria’s total francs, predicting squeezes for some traders. Bianca rose again yesterday, disappointing bears as exchange movements loom uncertainly.
Mrs Alice Shively comes home after an extended visit with her daughter Mrs C M Gill in Athens. Miss Flo M Hill of Bee was the guest Friday night of Miss Cleo Darby.
Herbert Hamilton spent the weekend with relatives at Colum bus. Mrs Myrtle Reasoner of New Plymouth visited Friday and Saturday with Auditor and Mrs E T Ansel.
Mr and Mrs Herman Earich of Trimble spent the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Levi Trainer.
Miss Esther Taylor came back to her home in the latter part of the week from Louisiana Missouri. She was accompanied by Eva and Charles Taylor children of the late Warren Tallor. The children will reside with Dr. C. B. Taylor and his family here.
Miss Frances Ogan, a student at Ohio University, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lew Ogan and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Reese were visitors at Columbus on Saturday and Sunday with no further details provided.
Miss Eunice Taylor of Athens spent the weekend with her home folks. Mrs Jesse Williams of Nelsonville called on Mrs William Williams Saturday. Mrs Rebecca Blackstone celebrated her 92nd birthday Saturday March 15.
Mr and Mrs William Thompson of Dumsus were guests Friday evening of Mr and Mrs L S Cox. Mrs C A Bubb of Dundas was a business visitor here Saturday. Mrs W T Kelly of Liverly called on her mother Mrs Nancy Larrick Saturday.
Andrew Jaworski received a discharge from the regular army after seven years of service and then had his name reentered in official records. The Milwaukee area report notes his long tenure and completion of duty before transition to civilian life.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a twofold medicine that soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs in chronic coughs and colds. It claims creosote as a key healing agent, notes digestion through the stomach, and offers a money back guarantee if relief isn’t achieved with proper use.
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