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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1924
Page
4
Solomon on the Budget
The text discusses budgeting as a modern concern tied to household work and foresight. It cites Proverbs comparing the roles of a prudent grandmother and diligent men, stressing planning, thrift, and provision for dependents through forethought and careful management of resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Painting up the country with a save the surface campaign
A paint salesman promotes a nationwide effort to brighten the country by painting and selling paint. He argues painting saves surfaces and reduces decay, while noting the seasonal industry impact and the public education aim behind the campaign.
Paint schedule outlined for winter and spring work
A quote advocates painting indoors in late winter and exterior work in warmer months. The plan suggests labor would be more available and cheaper then. The author notes winter is a good time to do interior work while spring approaches and outdoor painting can proceed when suitable weather arrives.
Florida youth murders family over religious conviction
A Florida youth killed his parents and sisters citing a religious belief that they blocked his path to greatness. The crime follows a pattern where similar acts are sometimes admired in other historical contexts, though viewed as criminal and insane today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
High Surtaxes and Tax Reform Discussion
Washington reformers from both parties debate the idea that higher surtaxes raise revenue, warning the approach may fail to deter tax exempt securities. They cite two aims: fairer income tax distribution and mobilizing unproductive capital into industry, though history warns against overestimating revenue gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Advertising's evolution from four-page papers to modern departs
A historical note recalls early American newspapers with four pages and scarce ads. Patent medicines dominated. A T Stewart pioneered 10 line ads, Wanamaker later bought Stewart and introduced department store advertising, marking a turning point in business history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Grandpa
A. T. Stewart
New York
John Wanamaker
Stewart
America
Jibaros of Ecuador Fierce Indian War Culture
The Jibaros of Ecuador are depicted as South America's fiercest fighters whose warfare defines religion, marriage, and daily life. Feuds begin from insults, escalate into raids, and end only when vengeance is evened or rituals restore balance. Trophy heads symbolize power and blessing after long ceremonies.
Father Pleads Guilty in Child Murder Case
Akron Ohio February 35 George Lawrents, charged with first degree murder for killing his infant child, pleaded guilty to second degree murder after a two day trial. He received a sentence of one to twenty years in the penitentiary for the crime committed during a domestic dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
George
Lawrents
Lawrentz
Harper
Familléa
Hunt the bright siae
The fragmentary note hints at a distant war theme with unclear subjects and lacking coherent details. The text appears truncated and offers no verifiable names, places, or dates to anchor a fuller summary.
Answers to Questions for Athens Messenger Readers
A reader information service offers answers to questions via The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed from Washington D C. Readers must send brief questions with full return address and two cents in stamps. the bureau will reply by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Pee
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Athens Messenger _ Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Questions and Answers From a Troubled Era
A collage of Q and A snippets covers Miss Ishbel MacDonald age ski speeds and leaps, Chicago Tribune founding details, dream timing, Cambridge University origins, Jack London socialism, drama meaning, Ferris Wheel specs, Turkish flag significance, and local Hamden news with births, church revivals, and neighbors’ activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge University
Hugo Bishop of
Ely
Jack London
Socialist Party
Greece
Ceres
Chicago
George W. Ferris
Pittsburgh
Mother Recovers After Lysol Attempt to Save Baby
In Columbus Ohio and Atlanta Georgia reports detail a mother Edna Reed, 18, who drank Lysol after dreaming of her child’s fate. She survived, persuaded doctors to keep her alive for her infant, and returned home as her condition steadied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Biffle
Helen Louise
Howard Wortman
Leon Snyder
Chillicothe
C. C. Roberts
Art Needle Sewing Club
Main Street
Burt Woltz
Vinton County
McArthur
Fletcher Collins
Hamden
Luther Allen
Carl Calvin
Mollie Bagley
Wdna Robbins
Chester Burns
Roy Murdoch
Fietchler Colline
Farley Calvin
William Craig
Bess Thompson
Harry Bagley
Paul
Virginia Theatre
Wellston
Harry N. Bagley
Frank Meese
Columbus
Anna Stanton
Elisabeth Reaglan
Dayton
George Mitchell
Flo Smiley
H. B. Jenkins
Cincinnati
Lida King
Burt Funk
South Main Street
Prpha McClain
Wellbton
Atlanta
Edna Reed
Physsicians
Unusual Will Divides Estate By Roosters And Cents
In Washington DC, August H Wieneke’s will from December 1923 assigns to his three daughters one rooster and five cents each and to his two sons one hen and five cents each. The remainder goes to a third son, who receives the estate’s use during life while the executor buys birds from that son’s funds if needed. If other heirs appear, they receive 39 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
London
Harper
State Stone
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Women's Reformatory
Marysville
Washington
District of Columbia
August H. Wieneke
Capper Bills Transfer of Army Road Equipment
Senator Capper introduces a bill to authorize the War Department to turn over to the states about 32.5 million dollars worth of army tractors trucks and other road building equipment for highway work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Capper
Kansas
War Department
Army
Pinex cough remedy touted as home cure
A vintage ad promotes mixing Pinex with a sugar syrup or molasses to create a cheap home cough remedy. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, clearing airways and easing throat irritation, with assurances of satisfaction or money back. The Pinex Co. of Fort Wayne is named as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Bethesda Council Meets In Bakery Heat For Town Business
Bethesda Ohio village council adjourned to a bakery when chamber was cold. Members warmed by oven heat, crunched doughnuts and crackers while discussing town business and approving routine matters. They hope more cold nights will occur during future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
Ohio
Salts
London Bellhops Learn French Ahead of Wembley Exhibition
Page boys in London hotels study French to aid guests as crowds gather for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley in April. Managers say the language program will help both staff and visitors during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wembley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jibaros
Ecuador
Frederic
Haskin
D. C
South America
Golden Seville
Andre Ig
Erman
Sungor
Jibaro
Karsten
T.man
AIN
Reciui
Ishbel MacDonald
10 Downing Street
A. B
Regnar Omtvedt
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Joseph K. C. Forrest
James J. Kelly
John E
Diana
Byzantium
Constantinople
Philip
Alexander the Great
Menorium
Georgia Stone Eternal
M. A. Caruso
Hartz Mountain
Lash
the Bond & Mortgage Investment Company
D. H. Moore
Lostro
Athens
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