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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
4
A ponderous two line quotation contrasts Matthew’s rendering of Caesar with a Shakespearean line about loyalty to God and king. The excerpt juxtaposes religious and royal service and reflects on zeal and vulnerability.
An old discussion argues jellyfish show automatic actions and possible beginnings of thought as scientists tempt yeast into a jellyfish’s mouth to trigger digestion. The piece muses on will power memory curiosity and the origin of human thought comparing plant and animal life.
The French Chamber of Deputies approves a naval treaty capping capital ships as France awaits the Senate. Advocates claim fair treatment and freedom to build cruisers subs and planes. The real test lies in a potential international accord with the United States or Britain.
The piece notes firmer caution among small investors as newspapers and magazines offer sound advice on risk and safety. It cites public interest in avoiding gullible bets, with readers seeking specific guidance and showing growing self-control in investing decisions.
California raisin grower co operatives faced collapse after 1922 when a bumper crop met a falling market and guaranteed prices could not be funded. The reorganized association will have ample capital and no price guarantees, signaling a shift in cooperative practice and a warning to other industries relying on cooperative selling.
Washington July 3 Archaeologists plan a coordinated world expedition to locate the tomb of King David and other Judah kings on Mount Ophel. British officials seek permission from nations, while diggers probe the Ophel hill amid tensions with Moslems and Italian Franciscans.
Thousands across the United States raise bees as a vocation or pastime. A free Department of Agriculture apiculture booklet offers essential knowledge and outdoor activity appeal, with the Information Bureau sending a copy on request and two cents postage.
The article recounts legends of kings buried with treasure and the alleged looting of King David’s tomb by Hyrcanus and others. It describes miraculous protections, Crusades era tales, and a Spanish rabbi’s account of a hidden hall filled with royal regalia, then notes uncertainty about these stories and a later sealing of the site.
Readers submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington. The Bureau explains soap lathers from air in soap water emulsion and defines vessel tonnage as interior volume divided by 100. It also notes honorary degrees and how the D D degree is defined.
A jotted Athens day by day diary style recounts a scorching hot day. The writer notes office scenes with Mont Ruth painting a fountain, club loyalties, a Ruth-like Want Ad, and everyday encounters from meals to a funeral procession and social visits. He muses on finances, a Chautauqua tent, a berry supper with Shela, and a trip to a picture show with his wife, ending in reflective chatter.
A reader-relayed note from Lee Ferguson now in the Philippine Islands honors him as a former Buchtel schoolteacher. He reports teaching island natives to read and write and jokes about a local school clothing rule. County farm agent Pavey visits as Chief Parker is seen briefly with a Ford, jokingly recalling past cars.
A man discovers the key won’t fit and realizes he is inside someone else’s vehicle. The incident details imply confusion and caution as authorities respond to the mistaken lockout.
A stray handwritten style note highlights Della Dean who is silent over the phone for an hour. It encourages bricklayers out of work to read Megs Nene Want Ads. Farmers are urged to use livestock ads and Stiers of Haydenville plans to advertise farm produce soon. Read the Want Ads every night.
A brief note describes a marking sheet placed at a corner of the right side of the wide hem. When the garment is folded the mark appears on the upper hem.
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