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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
4
The piece reflects on courtesy grounded in moral foundations and contrasts spiritual progress with financial or educational metrics. It quotes I Pet 8 9 and Goethe, urging a yearly reckoning of kindness, knowledge, and new outlooks as a measure of growth.
The article reports that France and Britain plan to keep armies at the Rhine, including Cologne, while discussions consider evacuating Cologne and the Ruhr later. It notes Germany’s limited armament gains, French insistence tied to Ruhr security, and potential reparations conflict if evacuations lag.
The piece weighs the balance between budgets and ambition as families seek money and status. It argues thrift aids the goal of giving children better chances but suggests other worthy considerations should be weighed beyond savings and earnings.
A clergyman argues that no life stage is spent without purpose. The path to living well is to stay engaged along the road, continuing with seriousness and self respect until the end, with suitable work for every age.
The New York Times quotes President Coolidge urging broader tax cuts and public savings. It editorially backs more economy and argues the rich will not bear all costs, urging lowering surtax rates to fund revenue and allow local governments to cut taxes.
Washington reports a close contest for Speaker between Nicholas Longworth of Ohio and Martin Madden of Illinois. Both are long-serving, respected members, with Longworth seen as a potential 1928 presidential contender and Madden a steadfast figure in Congress.
A bold notion suggests spending billions to eradicate pests like potato bugs mosquitoes and cattle ticks for public health. The Kid McCoy trial records a manslaughter verdict after a disputed murder accusation and an appeal possibility.
A reader comments on the justice system, arguing juries are inconsistent and that a defendant may avoid punishment after claiming he has suffered enough, expressing skepticism about rehabilitation and accountability.
The article notes women in Berlin wear stockings and garters embroidered with snakes and suggests the practice reflects gratitude. It discusses the restless role of women in humanity and cautions against premature judgments of female progress and evolution.
Collins, chief of police in Chicago, cites 93000 unemployed men in the city and predicts more crime. He argues for creating government jobs as a preventive measure rather than expanding prison capacity, criticizing paternalism and socialism in the debate.
The text notes that men who saved Leopold and Loeb from the gallows were paid 150000 dollars for their work and that the parents valued this, remarking the hangings were kept out of the family record. It claims doctors earned even more by swearing the murderer is crazy than declaring innocence.
Lord Robert Cecil asserts the United States would provide inspiration and finance for the League of Nations. He says the League would require funding first, with inspiration following as a key program if the U S joins.
Postal guidance states city and state should be on separate lines to speed classification. The rest of the passage covers various trivia and Q A pairs about records, fires, petroleum, Mrs Fiske, milk, immigration, Athens plague, and Mrs Pepys.
The Chase collection includes a handwritten bond of Abel Chase as principal and Samuel Downing as surety for 2156 dollars for stone and brick work on Meigs County's first courthouse at Chester. The contract required completion by November 1, 1823, with county commissioners Samuel Downing, Phillip Jones, and Randal Stivers overseeing the project.
Ruby Long, several months old, daughter of Reverend H. W. Long and his wife, died at home from diphtheria. The pastor is reportedly stricken with the same illness. Mr. Long serves as pastor of the Enterprise and Syracuse United Brethren churches.
Three Meigs county pioneers are described as critically ill. Amy Whaley, 87, a Pomeroy dentist, suffers billiousness and threatened pneumonia. Royal Chase, 87, mother of J C Chase of Pomeroy, near death at a granddaughter’s in Zanesville. Edward Byrne, 78, at his son in law Charles’s home in Tomeroy, is slightly improved.
Among 125 graduates at the mid winter commencement in Columbus Ohio State University Professor W K Wilson superintendent of the Rutland schools was one of eleven to receive the Master of Arts in the School of Administration.
Ralph Howell of Middleport high school shares a degree with Meigs Mountain holder. Mr Wilson may join the Bureau of Educational Research at Ohio State University, earning $1200 yearly and pursuing his Doctorate in two years. He is from Chester and has spent years in Lawrence county. Now in Rutland schools, he is in his second year as superintendent championing progressive ideas.
The will of the late E. C. Stowe, longtime local street car conductor, bequeaths all property to his wife Jennie Stowe and names her executrix if needed. Dated January 3, 1923, it was witnessed by Morton and Jed Webster.
William Willis of Pityme district and Jesse Beaver of Cheshire faced Justice French for disturbing a Baptist church meeting at Silver Run on Christmas night. Both pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs. Beaver arranged to pay. Willis was jailed until settlement or satisfactory court arrangements.
Lee T. Smith recalls sixty two years ago on Thursday when Captain George Stivers of Company K, 18th Ohio Volunteers, fell in action at the Battle of Stone River and died that night in Pomeroy. He witnessed the moment of his fall.
Lieut. Joseph McElroy stayed with his captain to the end while ministering to him. Abe Barringer of Portland is the only surviving member of Company K recalled by Mr. Smith. The regiment saw 788 answer roll call in early engagements, but later 336 remained.
McArthur Mrs Lelia Kohlhausen of Columbus spends a few days with Dr and Mrs H S James. Mr and Mrs C H Winland and son Wendell travel to Reader West Virginia for the illness of his mother. Daryll Peoples and family near town visit New Year with Mr and Mrs Oscar Peoples. Vance Morrow is quite ill. Miss Belle Slagle of Cincinnati visits home folks.
Dr. and Mrs. H S James announce the marriage of their niece Dorothy Cosgray of West Jefferson to Howard L Coe of West Jefferson on December 23. W W Tinker was called to Gillespieville to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Isabel Detty who died Monday at age 102 from injuries after a fall. Mr and Mrs I S Cox entertained at dinner Thursday, honored guest Mrs Helen Shively.
Christian Church met at the home of Mrs. Carl Ward Thursday afternoon. Attendees from here who went to the New Year's ball at the Country Club near Jackson include Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gill and John Gill Jr. plus Dr. and Mrs. H. S. James and their guest Mrs. Kohlhouse. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Beckley and their guests, Mrs. Don McVay of near Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beckley of Athens, Misses Mary Will Evelyn Cotner and Jeanette Pilcher, Messers Leroy Pilcher FP. D. Steele and Robert Will. Harold Glassburn of Columbus is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Carnal.
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a 15¢ to 30¢ remedy for liver and bowel health. It claims the vegetable based formula cleanses the system, improves pale complexions and dull symptoms, and has long been used by thousands of women and men as a safe calomel substitute.
A dense listing shows daily and evening radio programming across many U S cities. Stations such as WCAR WCAP WEEI WRAF WHN WOR WGY WTAM WGN and others schedule concerts dramas news and vocalists including Caruso's Quartet Nat Martins Orchestra Rubinstein Trio and Fischer's Orchestra with times from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM and theater pieces like Uncle Geebee and Day's sport summaries. Local stations in New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Louisville arrange orchestras choirs and soloists across hours.
Central Standard Time listings show WCCO Minnesota and Chicago stations with a 6:30 schedule for Children’s Hour and a 7:30 lecture period. The Chicago entries include YMCA Chorus, orchestra highlights, and late programs such as musical numbers and revue parts into the 11 PM hour.
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