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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1924
Page
4
A devotional line reflects on Proverbs 31 30 warning that favor is deceitful and beauty vain. The fragment mentions marriage and a reflection by Sir Walter, suggesting a caution about vanity and self restraint.
A column critiques the cherry tree moral attributed to George Washington arguing the famous tale is likely apocryphal and stresses that parents should teach truth telling. It also discusses an English observer praising the American Middle West as the true heart of the nation shaping foreign policy and treaties through its schools and universities.
A fragment quotes a belief that the father remarks children seldom display moral sense until after age seven. The remark reflects parental views on early moral development and discipline.
The piece argues Washington’s call for foresight goes beyond building armies and navies. It contrasts France’s peacetime war preparations with the need to use money and energy to prevent war, urging prudent restraint and thoughtful anticipation of conflict.
Washington dispatch outlines the arduous craft of capturing and shipping live wild animals for exhibition. It details roles from beaters and runners to native staff and executives, notes East Africa’s central training farm, and cites elephant and gorilla capture risks, costs, and global demand for zoos and menageries.
Mrs. David Lowther dies in Woodsfield after clothing ignited from an Oden stove two weeks earlier. The tragedy leaves behind her small children.
Readers are told The Athens Messenger offers an information bureau to provide answers. Frederic J. Haskin directs in Washington, D C. The bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice or settle domestic troubles. Send questions with full name address and two cents for postage. Replies go directly to the inquirer.
The text notes Sevres porcelain as the finest historic wares with earliest dated piece from 1753. It explains the aerial image in motion picture projection as the imperfect image of the light source formed at the shutter location, where the cross section of light is smallest and the shutter blade can be narrowest for maximum light.
Goggles are required in riveting acid making manufacturing explosives grinding chipping blasting and mining. If needed correcting lenses can be fitted to the goggles.
A nostalgic column argues schools face hindrances from diseases and epidemics, weather, and parental attitudes. It laments absenteeism, quarantine lapses, and the strain on teachers, urging reforms to boost education despite obstacles.
A Plains School principal raises concerns about teacher quality discipline and community support. He critiques modern schools for weak ideals and misaligned priorities while urging readers to reflect on whether schools can stand alone without broader community backing.
Mrs F E Weinrich filled in at the high school while Carl Maniel is away in Cincinnati. Tuesday visitors included Mr and Mrs Steve Brine of Hamden. Mrs Richard Dickerscheld is said to be ill among others.
Mrs Bernice Ricketts and her son from Columbus arrived early in the week to visit her mother Mrs Jennie Lyle, according to local society notices.
Mrs. A H Moore started feof Quincy for a visit with her son Earl Moore and family. The school was dismissed Friday for Washingtons birthday. Among the ill who are improving are Rich Cherrington L R Sprague Rebecca Blackstone and John Blake. Mr and Mrs Elwood Pyles returned to their home at Haydenville Thursday. Mr Fred Moore of the Ohio Fuel Supply company Columbus was a business visitor here Wednesday.
The McArthur Old Guards traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to compete in a basketball tournament. They faced Newark Business College and were defeated 37 to 24. Local notes include Mr. J. L. Beckley of Athens visiting Everett Beckley and Mrs. Thomas Fee of Swanton township visiting on Thursday.
Consumers urged to keep TON SINE on hand for sore throat relief when stores close. Prompt restocking advised as the remedy is advertised as a nationwide staple. Hospital size listed at $1.00 in the ad.
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