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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1924
Page
4
A Thought for Today cites Romans 14 3 urging mutual respect between eaters and non eaters and notes that generous judges of others faults are the least faulted themselves attributed to Aughey stressing mercy and self restraint in judgment.
The passage explains a ten year cycle where goshawks prey on rabbits and birds like grouse or partridges. When rabbits decline grouse diminish then rabbits rebound, drawing hawks back to rabbits in a repeating natural balance.
The text argues that natural checks on population resemble other life systems. It notes Malthus's death-based constraint and suggests diseases and aging maintain bounds. It questions if science extending lifespans to 200 years would defy natural law, while acknowledging new death risks emerge as medicine conquers other illnesses.
The 1920 U S Census found one in twelve children ages 10 to 15 at work in the United States. More than 650000 laborers are in agriculture, with 185000 in manufacturing and 80000 in clerical work.
The 1920 census shows over a million working children with many more uncounted. Early wage work stalls education and harms mental and bodily growth, spirit, and future prospects. The piece urges federal and state action to end child labor abuses and protect childhood.
Citizens press for tax relief as experts claim current rates overburden homes and stall business. Treasury proposals and credible feasibility studies fan a growing wave of demand that could reward compliant lawmakers and punish obstructionists.
With the fiscal year half over the immigration crop is nearly all in. Some 340000 of an allowed 357000 quota arrived, leaving under 17000 to come. The system behaves like a seasonal industry, overworked six months and idle six months, prompting calls for offshore barriers and controlled arrival.
A historical editorial laments rising murder rates in the United States, noting Chicago Baltimore and New York City among cities with high figures. It cites 1921 1922 comparisons London and England and blames tolerant legal procedures and professional criminals aided by bondsmen and fixers for impunity.
The guide advises washing wood with warm naphtha soap suds, wetting small areas then wiping with a cloth wrung in hot water. It recommends rubbing with old silk or flannel and applying French polish or piano polish to finish the piece.
A quirky Athens column lists 1924 forecasts across months from January to October adding playful items from a D. A. R. member's death in thirteen states to photo contest whims and editor duties. It also includes trivia Qs on Poe and basketball board specs.
Reports say coal prices may jump as dealers announce higher costs. In Nelsonville a major fire is predicted to be started by a still, while December brings notes of government missteps and holiday plans at the White House. Ministers reportedly scoff at Christmas celebrations.
A reader notes Nelsonville deserved a $159,000 post office building until an editorial in the Chicago Journal of Commerce challenged Congressman Foster’s view, suggesting the Chicago piper may misjudge Nelsonville.
A Columbus man promotes his bakery by advertising a large oven and claims to have operated for several years. The Messenger notes no recent activity but mentions Frank Rauch advertising notably good bread for about a year in the ads.
A wire operator Mr Johnson discusses delaying a 100000 Bok peace prize payout to test a plan in Mexico. He jokes about crossing into Canada if Lake Erie freezes. Mary halts an amusing moment by noting a Want Ad has sold all her hay.
Readers send in questions answered by The Athens Messenger Information Bureau. Topics cover phonograph vibrations voice variation arousing from tempo, commandments in rhyme, persimmon cultivation in the United States, pari mutuel betting pools, tall actor John Aasen, and veterans term insurance conversion before March 8 1926.
Brass beds should be polished with oil rather than water to avoid dissolving the thin protective veneer on the brass coating. Using water can degrade the finish and reduce longevity.
After gamblers Washington January eight a resolution urged the secretary of agriculture to investigate activities of speculators in boards of trade nationwide the measure was adopted by the senate today.
Three cars left the tracks near the Central of Georgia office according to the report. No injuries were reported.
Mothers share letters praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for teenage girls health issues including nervousness, weakness, sleep problems, and appetite loss. Two mothers from Richmond and Columbus describe improvements in daughters after use. Over 100000 respondents, 98 percent report benefit. Sold by druggists nationwide.
The Davey Tree Expert Company seeks ambitious young men aged 20 to 30 for permanent careers in tree surgery. No experience required. thorough training provided in field and classroom work. Benefits include outdoor healthful work, advancement opportunities, and a chance to join a growing business near one million dollars yearly. Mail coupon with name and address for full information and a qualification form.
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