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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
4
A concise saying attributed to Mohammed counsels not to fret over evil doers or envy the workers of iniquity. It asserts they will wither like grass while urging overcoming evil with good rather than returning evil.
Three cabinet members outline an encouraging 1924 outlook citing sound domestic finance and stable taxes. They see strong production, falling danger from speculation, and confidence in mining, manufacturing, and agriculture, while warning Congress and Europe remain key unknowns.
The Commerce and Finance editor argues that continental Europe’s antagonism may fade as populations tire of conflict. He suggests debts owed could evaporate if the currencies used to repay them lose their purchasing power amid economic shifts.
A 1852 marble bust in the Middlesex Hospital Medical School museum prompts a London inquiry: who was the unknown figure? Sherlock Holmes notes the paradox of honoring a great contributor whose identity is lost while others, like Edison and Einstein, may be forgotten amid warfare.
Washington reports Maud Miles has patented a color music keyboard linking spectrum hues to octave notes. She mapped red to C and added red violet as a bridge, creating an octave scale where colors fade predictably. She tested translations of Mendelssohn and famous paintings to color chords, noting practical uses in composition, stage lighting, and color standardization.
Crude oil prices rose 14 cents a barrel in Pindlay Ohio today as Ohio Oil Co set new well prices. Listed with Lime at 1.63, Indiana at 1.43, Timons and Princeton at 1.42, Plymouth at 0.08, Waterloo at 0.??, and Wooster at 1.50.
In Cincinnati, Ohio, three year old Robert Schnurr died after his clothing caught fire from a Christmas candy wrap. The tragedy occurred when the boy’s clothes ignited while he handled the treat, resulting in fatal burns.
A humorous fable about three bears and a tramp who nap in their den. The bears bite the tramp leaving only cooties, then fear the cold north and end up in the Arctic where polar bears remain. The narrator admits it is a big lie and bids good night to children.
A seven child incident is described with a mother scrutinized as selective. Want Ads note feed dealers refuse credit embarrassment. Casts and farming efforts are mentioned as paths to cash and future progress.
A Perry County man jailed for beating his wife claims a right to do so in a hint at constitutional ideals. The note nods to justice and domestic tranquility while poking fun at public figures. Will C. Merritt of Harrisonville is featured in local chatter as friend of chaps and a lighthearted jab appears about New Year want ads.
Ohio’s land policy traces to a May 20 1785 ordinance of the Continental Congress later amended and adopted by Congress in 1796 and still in force.
The Loyal Women's class of the Christian Church was entertained at the home of Mrs T A Gibbs on Tuesday evening. Miss Jessie Cherrington, visiting with her parents Rev and Mrs L A Cherrington, plans to return to Ann Arbor Michigan on Monday.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Vatry on December 20. Mr. and Mrs. William Collins and children Donald Mabel and Mary of Wellston visited from Sunday to Tuesday with a new daughter. Sirene Specht welcomed a newborn at home. Miss Etta Gaskill of Middleport spent the weekend visiting her sister Mrs. William Morrison and other relatives.
At the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Collins guests include Mr and Mrs Laurence Calvin of Radcliff who visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Frank Webb. Miss Anise Davis, after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Davis, returned to work in Bowling Green Tuesday.
Mrs. C. H. Winland is said to be ill with flu while Rev. O. J. How is reported with quinsy.
The Columbus Oaklands lost to McArthur Old Guards in a Tuesday basketball game. Little Marjorie Cady of Columbus visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Swatim.
Mr and Mrs Henry Meadows marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home. Relatives and friends attended including Mrs Preston McKeever Mrs Mae Pettenger Rev and Mrs Fred Rice and son John Wellston Mr and Mrs William Cozad and daughter John Mr and Mrs Marion Allen Mr and Mrs Charles Lowry Mr and Mrs Charlies Baltz Mr and Mrs Ernest Wyckoff and Mrs Sarah Wyckoff of McArthur Mrs Lovenia Clark Mrs Arthur Sharp and Jesse Malone who have been ill are improving.
A Bohemia landmark stands at 290 feet as the town reports the tallest church steeple in the region. Local officials highlight the height as a point of pride and a noted skyline feature.
A plain pine extract cough remedy claims rapid relief within 24 hours using a pint mix of Pinex and sugar syrup or alternatives like molasses or honey. It touts healing membranes, reduced throat irritation, and suitability for bronchial issues, with a money back guarantee from Pinex Co. Ft. Wayne Ind.
The Athens Messenger presents a Q and A roundup answering questions on timekeeping at the Naval Observatory, Chicago visitor capacity, Banff winter carnival dates, the Irish Players group, the first U.S. hospital, the English horn name, ocean depths, Senate actions on Chief Justice Taney, and early U.S. government land surveys.
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