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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1923
Page
4
Harding's Two Years Highlight as Best U S Business Admin
A 1921 summary lauds Harding's first two years, noting a $2B annual drop in routine government spending, a cash surplus of $310M, and a large public debt decline. It cites federal employment cuts of 107,657, bond value gains, and early foreign loan settlements with Britain and Finland as evidence of fiscal efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Congress
Veterans’ Bureau
United State
Liberty and Victory
United States
Great Britain
Finland
Shanty days and changing boyhood pastimes in America
A nostalgic reflection notes decline of boys building shanties amid scarce lumber high costs and urban change. It contrasts pioneer era play with modern youth turning to radio and screens, warning of lost teamwork, business sense, and simple crafts as cities grow and real estate rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Carter
Diamonds Beer and Pork Chops in Prohibition Era Trade
A British report notes a rising diamond trade in the United States linked to prohibition. U S consumption grows as luxuries, including diamonds, silk shirts, saxophones, and automobiles, surge while per capita eating declines postwar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
United States
Aitherto
Bureau of Chemistry
Icee
Inside the laboratorys vast glassware storage rooms
The description details extensive laboratory inventory with fifteen rooms of glassware stored in shallow bins. Each bin holds a single kind and size of glass apparatus, from small beakers to gallon-sized vessels, with 160 to 690 containers of each type kept on hand.
Raise Bees for Press and Pleasure Profit
Thousands across the United States pursue beekeeping as a vocation or hobby. The free Department of Agriculture booklet on apiculture offers essential knowledge, with the Information Bureau in Washington, D. C., providing a copy upon receipt of the name address and two cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Ournformation Bureau
J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Emerald demand and diamond market surge in postwar trade
Article notes rising prices in precious stones as emeralds and pearls gain popularity amid fashion influences from royalty. Diamonds face shortages due to demand, with declines in supply and higher wholesale and retail values. Also discusses related economic effects on mines and gem trading centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mary
England
India
Kimberley
Athens Day by Day in The Messenger Watch Dog
A column reflects on a period of self doubt and humor about writing and local life in Athens and Hocking Valley. It mentions Nelsonville shoe factory efforts and a Holiness revival, plus a hint of upcoming want ads in the Messenger Want Page with direct farmer sales to housewives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Elson
Robin Et
Marion
George Washington
Library of Congress
Washington
Great Britain
I. O. EF
Athens
Hocking Valley
Nelsonville
Athens County Hills
Messenger
Nelsonville to Start Shoe Manufacturing Soon
Local notes cheer news of Nelsonville initiating shoe production as peaches ripen and community optimism grows for jobs and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
That’s Different T Never Steal
A terse reader note claims a paradoxical stance on theft and urges scanning the Want Ads for opportunities. It references a big corn field and corn on the cob as provocative imagery within a playful, anarchic tone.
Questions and Answers Service Notice
A readers information service from The Athens Messenger invites questions sent to Information Bureau Washington with a two cent return postage. It clarifies it cannot provide legal practical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement and requests full name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Miller Womaldorf Wed in Mc Arthur Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Miller of South Webster to Mr. Olan Womaldorf of Hamden. The ceremony occurred at the officiating minister Rev. Taylor's home in Mc Arthur on Saturday afternoon. The couple plan to reside in Columbus with the Womaldorfs' parents hosting briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Miller
South Webster
Olan Womaldorf
Rev. Taylor
McArthur
Samuel Womaldorf
South Main Street
Columbus
Lincoln Memorial inscriptions reveal stone letters not bronze
Originally planned to bronze the inscriptions, but dampness inside the Lincoln Memorial prompted chiseling the letters into stone and darkening them to mimic metal, avoiding wall staining and corrosion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Memorial
United States
American Legion
New York
Washington
Ray Family Reaches Miog Staff Arizona While En Route
Word from relatives reports Dr. and Mrs. A. G. Ray and family traveling by motor have reached Miog Staff Arizona last Friday while making their way to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Ray
California
Miog
Arizonia
Local Visitors From Louisville Stay With O G Sana
Mr and Mrs J Crosa and daughter from Louisville Kentucky are guests at the home of O G Sana, the brother of the former. The short visit is noted in society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crosa
Louisville, Ky
O. G
Sana
Public safety plea for lifesaving rope buoy system
A reader urges use of a lead pencil sized cord with a wooden ball buoy to reach drowning bathers or boaters. Attach a long cord and throw the ball to the distressed person, then haul them to shore with the line taut from shore. The method aims to keep rescues from endangering helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
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