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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
4
An older radio interference discussion explains how single circuit tuners with feedback regeneration cause squeaks and whistles. It notes motions to limit interference, cites legislative pressure in cities, and lists five interference sources with long and short range effects. It concludes with city reception percentages by time of day.
A brief proverb reflection notes that knowledge requires restraint and a man of understanding possesses an excellent spirit. It emphasizes that there is both art in knowing and art in expressing what one knows.
The piece argues direct taxes total over seven billion dollars yearly, about one eighth of national income, and that indirect taxes hit the poor hardest as prices rise through multiple middlemen. It urges high surtaxes on capital gains and notes advances in communication by Jenkins, including an invention to send 25 messages a minute, plus speculation on radio movies and space viewing tools for Mars. It ends with a speculative question about returning 200 years hence.
A column predicts radio motion pictures will be installed in thousands of homes yearly, with live events shown instantly. It notes C Francis Jenkins’s inventions and future plans. Also reports a brighter agricultural outlook with corn around 78 cents and hog slaughter at 52 million head in 1923, suggesting strong product demand and price stability.
Financial reports show the United States now owns more than half of all gold worldwide with $4.25 billion in monetary gold plus jewelry and industrial gold. Since 1915 America has taken in about $2.25 billion more gold than it exported, swelling bank vaults and capping loaned currency.
The article praises North Carolina's leap in growth due to education and modern roads. It cites William H. Richardson on compulsory schooling, school spending rising from under a million to over twenty three million, and high school expansion. It notes tenant farming challenges, labor shortages, and roads fueling schools, farming, and tourism.
The text notes a state wide highway policy driven by Governor Morrison in 1921. It cites a $50 million bond authorization for road construction to take over 6,200 miles of highways, with 2,500 surfaced and 3,700 built of durable rock and soil. An additional $15 million was authorized last year, counties were connected, and trunk lines linked North Carolina to neighboring states.
Athens readers are invited to a Columbus Day poem reflecting daily chores and marital strains. The verse traces a domestic scene ending in fire and tragedy, then shifts to lighthearted want ads and lost husband notices in the Messenger.
Person recalls taking a toothbrush during a fall visit to Dr James A Miller in Huntaville and asks for help locating it. They plan to ask the doctor today and will pursue further steps if no one recalls seeing it there.
A brief, fragmented note describes a slip on a banana and resulting pain. It references banana feelings rather than actual fruit. No additional names or locations are provided.
A playful riff on Mr Fall slipping into misfortune and Congress taking action. It questions the tally of personal possessions given away and urges elected officials to reveal how much of our property has been dispensed.
A short piece credits L. C. Johnson for a humorous recitation about a little dog named Rino. The writer jokes about Johnson installing radio sets as a hobby and muses on electrical currents and wordplay with acronyms.
Public notice details an information service offered by The Athens Messenger under Frederic J. Haskin. Readers may submit questions for general information while the bureau declines legal medical and financial advice. Include full name address and two cents.
Nectarines are peaches with smooth skin and pulpy flesh. They arise from mutation and occur mainly in California and Oregon.
Athens radio columnist explains radio has a permanent home role. Discusses costs, receiver range, loudspeakers, and building your own set versus buying. Notes nighttime reception advantage, multi tube gains, and interference types including static signals and regenerative feedback.
A faculty committee at Ohio University drafted a memorial praising Henry O Bleness a prominent Athens business leader and longtime trustee. It lauds his integrity public service on the First M E Church board of education and university board, noting his calm judgment.
A concise note observes that drummers excel in communication as a result of spending time away from home, shaping tour life and performance routines.
Faris H. Johnston, an undertaker in St Clairsville Ohio, says funeral prices will not rise despite Japanese earthquakes and higher costs for materials. He notes silk costs rose about five percent and plush and bindings were affected by boll weevil damage, but casket firms have largely held prices. The typical funeral with high quality materials and full service is expected to cost 150 to 300 dollars.
Home remedy using 2% pint Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes to fill a pint. Promises rapid relief within 24 hours and claims superiority to store bought cough syrups. Endorses asking druggist for 2 ounces of Pinex with directions and guarantees satisfaction or money back.
A woman from Scootac Pa shares relief after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for ailments before and after birth. She reports better health and wishes others to consider the remedy, noting multiple pregnancies and positive results.
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