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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1924
Page
4
A reflective note presents biblical and philosophical maxims. It quotes Proverbs about the wicked fleeing and the righteous as bold as a lion, alongside Wendell Phillips proclaiming that the right is an eternal sun the world cannot delay.
The piece argues that a man’s character shows through his friends. It warns that people seek companionship with those like themselves and that attraction of opposites is rare except in strength or intellect. A man who surrounds himself with rogues is typically a rogue at heart.
The text argues that association with mediocrity corrupts vanity and intellect, while linking with those of equal or greater ability yields improvement. It emphasizes that vanity prefers lesser company but progress comes from confronting stronger minds.
The text argues that inferiors rise or fall with superiors through association. It notes two forces draw people toward each other and warns that neat individuals can degrade by careless partners while stronger personalities pull weaker ones up. It emphasizes choosing associates cautiously.
A judge cites 30 subpoenas including doctors and bankers against bootleggers. He accuses convicted criminals of coldly breaking laws for money and links crime to broader society. He scolds attendees as participants in crime and calls for a recess to let the room air out. The harsh address suggests a nationwide lesson for American cities.
A 1924 District of Columbia report shows infant deaths fell from 807 in 1900 to 108 in the year ending June 30 1924 with 9109 births. Officials credit health education prenatal clinics sanitation and higher living standards. The piece notes national progress and questions political labels.
Hartford judge Maltbie rises to prominence following a public lecture to leading citizens on the dangers and ethics of patronizing bootleggers, urging stricter enforcement and moral accountability in the community.
Washington July 7 Dr John Watson proposes long term infant psychology studies to uncover laws of child development. He imagines 26 one year olds over two years in a supervised institution with a married female lead, tracking fears and behaviors to improve parenting methods.
The piece rails at Governor Bryan and Cyrus Curtis's take on his candidacy while praising John W. Davis and noting cross party praise from Bryan and McAdoo. It mocks Soviet Russia and prize fighting, critiques U S shipping policy, and comments on Epinard racing and thrift savings incentives amid high interest rates. It ends with a question on governmental aims in aiding savers versus masses.
The Athens Messenger announces a Reader Q and A service from its Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Readers may send questions with full name and address and include two cents for return postage. responses are sent directly to the inquirer.
A collage of Q A items covers Gandhi release details, Roosevelt kin, adjusted compensation payments, New York City police counts, moth bell making, bougainvillea bloom timing, dry cupping, asbestos mining, drain rockets, and Native American fruit use. The text offers quick factual snippets with dates and names from the era.
The article notes that the Indians gathered fruit from thick bushes where it commonly grew and dried some of these fruits for winter use, illustrating their preservation practices and reliance on native plant resources.
A Sunday evening surprise shower for Mrs Harold Gordon (Myrta Brown) was hosted at her sister Mrs C Y Merrill’s home near Mamden. Guests included Mrs Benson George, Mrs Ray Cox, Mrs ii Brown, Mrs John Williams, and many others. Delicious refreshments were served as friends from Emin attended and a crowd gathered at the Merrill home.
Saturday reports show Mr and Mrs Hodson of Columbus attending an event featuring Della Bleckstone with notes of local social interest and a civic setting.
Will J. Anderson once led the New York State Anti Saloon League was visited in Ossining by his father Fr. Anderson of Varleville. The elder Anderson was en route after serving as an alternate at the Democratic convention.
Tiffin's minimum quota of 1509 dollars for tornado relief in northern Ohio communities passed within hours after the drive opened. The campaign continues as Tiffin recalls the help she received from other cities after the 1913 food crisis.
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