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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1924
Page
4
The Cutworm Fight and Fresh Air for Children
The piece compares the cutworm as a destructive pest harming crops and argues nature tests humanity through struggle. It praises charitable effort and laments slum conditions while urging urban and rural readers to fund and host country air programs for city children, noting a surge of applications.
Life’s trials reveal purpose beyond easy times
The passage argues that life’s challenges shape character more than comfort. It compares growth to navigating storms in a canoe, repairing broken machinery, and facing adversity to extract value impossible to gain from smooth periods. It claims competitors and enemies push us to achieve worth.
Fresh Air Camps Offer Summer Outings for City Children
Movements to place tenement youngsters in the countryside gain ground this summer with fresh air funds and camps. Newspapers run annual campaigns to send many children to farms in Connecticut and New Jersey for seven to fourteen day outings, away from hot streets and brick walls. The Life Publishing Co. operates two large farms to host hundreds of city youth each season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiy
Life Publishing Co
Connecticut
New Jersey
Nuisance taxes challenged as wartime costs rise
The piece argues that war taxes on tickets candy telegraph messages and similar goods are nuisances that burden the public and may not greatly profit the government. It contends indirect taxes are less visible but still cost citizens and enable government extravagance, urging acceptance of taxes as a reminder wars must be funded.
Ancient Chinese Royal Tombs Found in Mongolia
Prof Kozloff reports discovery of royal tombs on a hilltop in Mongolia dating before Tutankhamen. The Chinese empire rulers lie in subterranean halls with carved walls, rich textiles, and furniture. The find hints at a vast ancient civilization and Asia as humanity’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kozloff
Tutankhamen
Mongolia
Europe
Egypt
Government bonus instructions urge careful application
Officials push clear English guidance for veterans seeking adjusted compensation. Applicants should obtain blanks from post offices and VA offices, study instructions, and answer all items accurately. Do not write the government unless advised. delays come from errors or missing documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borus
United States
Haskin Information Service
Ashington
U. 8
Veterans’ Bureau
Army
American Legion
the Red Cross
War
Navy Departments
Adjutant General's Office
Washington
Navy
Coast Guard
Bureau Navigation
Marine Corps
U. S. Marine Corps
Bonus rules and power talk blend in early July editorials
The piece argues timing for veterans and dependents to apply for bonuses, outlines eligibility by class, and warns against contacting officials. It also covers the London power conference, alcohol as fuel, and optimistic notes on future exploration and political tensions with Ku Klux Klan activity during the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ku Klux Klan
New Jersey
New York City
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Andher
United States
La Follette Backed By Third Party Amid Smith Delegation Tensions
The piece notes a third party backing La Follette with his platform challenging McAdoo and Al Smith. It suggests La Follette has limited election chances but argues farmers fear cheap American money and wheat prices tied to Liverpool. It describes strained Smith camp relations and a Texas delegation protest at Madison Square Garden with police involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Follette
Liverpool
Considre
Governor Smith
Madison Square Garden
al Smith
Watch Buried 15 Years Still Keeps Time in Kodak Field
A watch buried for more than 15 years in a Kodak Tennessee corn field still runs and keeps perfect time. It was unearthed by T. L. Count of Kodak. The nickel case was tarnished and the crystal scarred but intact. A gasoline bath restored the timepiece to excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KODAK
Tenn
T. L
Medal for Dogs Awarded in Seattle Case
Rambler and Joe two bloodhounds credited with trailing a murderer near Tacoma. The gold medal bearing their names and the inscription For faithful Service was presented to Sheriff Matt Starwich their owner by local authorities in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Rambler
Joe
Tacoma
Matt Starwich
T.como
Information Bureau advert for The Athens Messenger
A reader service offers questions and answers via The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. It states no legal medical or financial advice, asks for full name address and two stamps for return postage, replies sent to the inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J.haskin
Washington, D. C
Imquirer
Famous Union Army Survivors list and roles
The text names notable Union Army survivors and their ranks or roles such as George Washington Baird Rear Admiral John F. Brooke Major General retired John Lincoln Clem Major General retired Washington Gardner Edwin Godfrey Brigadier General retired Adolphus W. Greeley Major General retired Oliver Wendell Holmes U S Supreme Court E L Huggins Brigadier General retired Nelson A Miles Lieutenant General retired John McElroy Editor National Tribune O H Oldroyd Lincoln Memorial collection owner G M Saltzgaber Commander in Chief Grand Army of the Republic Isaac R Sherwood Surviving Civil War General in House of Representatives Denton J Snyder Authors and publishers on Lincoln James Tanner lost both legs at Bull Run Francis E Warren U S Senator from Wyoming surviving Civil War Soldier in Senate James H Wilson Major General retired Samuel B M Young Lieutenant General retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Baird
John F. Brooke
John Lincoln Clem
Washington Gardner
Edwin Godfrey
Adolphus W. Greeley
Oliver Wendell Holmes
U. S. Supreme Court
E. L. Huggins
Nelson A. Miles
John McElroy
National Tribune
O. H. Oldroyd
Lincoln Memorial Collection
G. M. Saltzgaber
Grand Army of the Republican
Isaac R. Sherwood
House of Representatives
Denton J. Snyder
Lincoln
James Tanner
Bull Run
Francis E. Warren
U. S
Wyoming
Senate
James H .Wilson
Samuel B. M. Young
H. G. Wells
BN. G. A
Questions and Answers on Photographs and Papal Bulls
A collection of Q A on early photo transmission by wire and radio with notes on Papal bulls Holy Year and Pope Pius. It covers Jenkins photographs by wire and radio 1899 Buffalo Exposition 1899 1922 broadcasts from N O F and Philadelphia. It also mentions California Florida orange groves and lemon production with Santa Paula grove noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mac
Biological Survey
L. A
Jenkins Radio Pictures Laboratory
C. Francis Jenkins
Navy
Mr. Jenkins
Navy Station
Washington
Philadelphia
KR. T. KF. A
St. Patrick’s Church
Washington, D. C
Rome
California
Florida
United States
Santa Paula
America Improves Berlin Says Solomon Lectures
Solomon, a prominent social figure, reports from America that the girl problem and the drinking issue have improved. She notes less alcohol and a younger generation reacting against dance halls in the exchange with Berlin audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Berlin
Solomon
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Ervine
Evere
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The
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Texas
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Eade
All Dru . Foucera & Co. i
New York, N. Y
Hartford
Aceream Company
Stribu
Toledo
Ohio
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Pacific Express
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Burlington
Yellowstone Park
Big Northwest
Grand Canyon
Continental Divide
Rainier National Park
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Coast
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Minneapolis
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Superior
Billings
Livingston
Butte
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Missoula
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Athens
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