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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
4
Prof. A. G. Albin formerly of New Albany is elected Principal and Miss Jennie King is hired as Mathematics teacher for the High school for the coming term. Grading will begin soon on the eight mile stretch of the McArthur Athens road.
A devotional note presents: Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Peace is the fairest form of happiness by W E Channing.
An analysis argues that forecasts miss about 12 percent, yet the 88 percent accuracy is overlooked. It compares public judgment of weather experts, politicians, and business prognosticators, noting people focus on errors over overall accomplishments and urging level-headed view of the coming election.
The article argues that presidential years are not bad for business and may bring gains. It cites a stock market rally with an average rise of about 10 points since June and notes widespread, steady improvements across sectors despite some dull spots.
The National Association of Ice Industries promotes sympathy for ice delivery workers. An ice man handles about two tons daily, travels two miles with ice pieces averaging 150 feet each, and visits around 80 refrigerators. He often unpacks and repacks food during deliveries, so households should clear ice chambers to aid punctual service.
Finland enjoys a great day as Alben Stenroos, aged 40, wins the marathon in France. Nordic dominance shines with Finland placing high in distance events, while Italy and the United States also place in key finals. Paavo Nurmi and Willie Itäla contribute many American points in the tally.
Treasury plans will retire national bank notes within about five years by redeeming circulation bonds. The system tied notes to government bonds, creating a market for securities, while the future rests on Federal Reserve notes backed by gold and commodity collateral, increasing currency elasticity.
The article discusses how removing national bank notes could force Fed note issuance to contract. It warns of a potential mass exit by national banks from the Federal Reserve System, reducing membership and note capacity, with a $7.338 billion currency loss and possible new legislation if a large exodus occurs.
An average-sized ape can pull four times as much weight as a man of the same build implying notable strength differences observed in human versus primate pulling ability.
A fragment notes widespread uncertainty about the election outcome. It suggests Governor Bryan as a possible vice president moving toward the presidency, with a warning to avoid betting against Coolidge.
A brief commentary notes four quakes in Tokio lasting an hour and reflects on living in a country prone to earthquakes. It argues courage is needed, explains possible quake patterns, and muses on the long geologic history of continents and the inevitability of further movement.
Court hears that a man named Arnstein known as a mastermind supposedly hid one million dollars in bonds. It is claimed Arnstein could gain release if he returns the bonds. the individuals who hid them face no prosecution.
A merger creates a cooperative marketing enterprise valued at 25 million dollars with grain elevators to store up to 80 million bushels. Farmers owning and managing the concern would control storage across Chicago Kansas City Omaha Minneapolis Fort Worth and other markets.
The speaker argues that growers of wheat, pigs, corn, and potatoes should share responsibility for marketing and price regulation. California demonstrates that such a system can be implemented, though it has not yet been adopted universally.
The report describes massive fires sweeping forests on the Pacific Coast. It notes wiped out families, damaged property and attributes the problem to scarce rainfall. A future idea suggests fleets of flying machines patrolling forests and responding to wireless fire signals.
American Bar Association lawyers sail on an English ship to present to Britain a gigantic statue of Sir William Blackstone. The project honors a jurist whose memory has long been revered by law students and scholars.
An able New York lawyer Kilmer Schlesinger said that if Blackstone were alive today he would work in a law library for $100 a month. He emphasized that personality, individuality, and energy matter most. You can gather many legal advisers, but persuading others to accept your view of the law requires ability.
Edward Allen Frank Taylor and Tony Brigne of New Jersey were to hang at Trenton last night after they killed Walter Croster on his farm to steal six dollars in total, each man receiving three dollars for his life.
Report notes Pittsburg and Lake Erie earnings at 18.29 for common stock and remarks railroads showing strength amid a dim overall outlook.
Fragmented text mentions answers and questions about information under duress and a request involving Guess and two cents stamp. It hints at a return to a person or address but is unclear. Context suggests mailing or advisory constraints without actionable details.
A collection of brief questions and answers touching topics from currency in Mexico to Kipling’s family, plant recommendations, biblical counts, and World War training. Includes notes on colonial land rights, dates, and short trivia fragments.
Wilkesville receives 800 and Zaleski 480 in state aid to help fund teachers salaries. Harold Pickins visited Lancaster on Wednesday to see his ill cousin Mrs Vaughn Dillion, now improved. Governor Donahey schedules a July 23 meeting of county superintendents in Columbus at the House of Representatives with Cyrus Locher as chairman.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Blackstone and their children of Carroll are visiting Mrs. Blackstone’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Witherspoon.
Sen C Winters of Columbus occupies her property here and Foreman notes the improvement as a new coat of paint brightens the dwelling.
At a recent meeting the McArthur Board of Education approved hiring new teachers and support staff. The action updates the district roster and aims to address classroom needs for the upcoming school term.
A white Chester sow from Danielson Connecticut is named champion in her class for18 having raised 106 pigs and cultivated two acres of stony land into productive property all by age six this summer spotlighting her efficiency and breeding success.
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