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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
4
The Lima board of commerce launched a campaign to secure a larger post office for the city of 106 000. A postal facilities committee was formed to study needs and report to the board and the Washington post office department. A second item promotes Bromo Quinet as a cold remedy.
A reflection on earth’s bounty and seasonal abundance. The verse from Mark 4 28 likens growth to the blade ear and full corn while Shelley's lines praise autumn’s generous harvest and the earth as a maternal force.
The piece traces how phrases like That's a feather in his cap and What will the frogs say to this originate from medieval war, Hungarian, and revolutionary eras. It notes further that reminders such as right hand man and cuff buttons date to Frederick the Great and that many everyday words survive from long forgotten customs.
The article contrasts ancient Greek Olympic games with modern aims and debates on compensation for veterans. It notes the ancient system offered glory and a wreath, while today debates consider substitutes like paid up insurance to avoid pensions. It suggests such insurance could ease public finance and avert pension concerns.
A university professor notes that 1912 graduates with high scholastic achievement now earn less than athletes and campus leaders. He argues public pay should reflect societal value, not just salaries, urging a proportionate valuation of scholarly work and broader contributions.
Washington reports rising demand for diamonds fuels smuggling attempts despite strict laws. Inspectors at New York ports monitor shipments, with cases of undervalued invoices and duty evasion, while bold diversions include hidden stones in jewelry, hats, shoes, and even a silver-topped cane.
A magazine of curiosities recounts a brazen diamond smuggling tale where a brother’s body was carried in a casket yard and forty three rings were placed on the dead man’s fingers. It also notes a wife’s hidden diamonds aboard a ship and recalls inspector Theobald’s colorful defrauders of government cases.
Fragmentary text shows a QA section discussing domestic troubles and research topics. It instructs readers to send questions with full name and postage stamps and notes replies go to a specified address.
Detailed courtroom moments unfold with Watch Dog and attorney quips as witnesses discuss whereabouts on New Year’s Day and cider alibis. The piece references local names Amesville Nelsonville and Me senger office, plus jokes about pipes and ciders as the trial progresses.
A column by Fred Burt laments Marshfield’s fading vitality and asks what has become of the town, urging readers to speak up and share updates about local life and events.
A Jacksonville reader notes H J Long advertised in the Want ad section with a chicken and fresh eggs for sale listed by a caller at phone 6131. The message invites attention to the local classified notices and prompts the reader to investigate the ad details.
A. K. Robinson’s car was stolen from in front of the Presbyterian church while a church supper was underway. Former Mayor Charles F. Picking chased the thief, mistaking him for the owner. Police later found the car two blocks away, plate missing.
An old time remedy called Joint-Bease promises fast relief for sore swollen joints. The advertisement claims instant absorption and strong counter irritant action easing inflammation lumbago neuralgia and sore throat with quick results when other treatments fail.
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