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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1923
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on children as a heritage from the Lord and a source of hope. It cites Psalm 127 and a proverb by Tupper about ambition and a son. The text frames parental joy and purpose in raising offspring as a virtue.
The piece explains that the average income per American is about 636 dollars annually based on Treasury data for the fiscal year ended June 30. It discusses national wealth at about 3600 dollars per person, debt of 112 dollars per person, and contrasts differing estimates of national income from 40 to 70 billion dollars. It cautions Congress to keep these figures for reference and notes shifts in global trade power and European trade dynamics. It uses the fable of two fighting dogs to illustrate Europe’s need to stop bickering to sell to the United States.
The article notes a shift in U S import sources with European goods now 42.6 percent of outside purchases. It claims Europe still ships the largest share ever while Asia Africa South America and others contribute a larger portion of the bill.
For over a year a group of American scientists has prepared to observe the September solar eclipse visible in Central Mexico and a few other spots. They plan to photograph the event with the largest solar cameras, two synchronized instruments, extra plates, and a high mountain site to detect possible motion in the corona during the 189 second eclipse. The effort costs substantial labor and money, but aims to advance knowledge despite no immediate practical benefits.
Fourteen orchestras from Missouri and Kansas competed in a contest. Rudolph Ganz praised all groups as good with some excellent ensembles. Most groups featured over 60 players as they adapt to modern school management while achieving results.
The discussion notes that a tariff added 16 cents per hundred pounds of sugar while prices rose by $3 per hundred. The author argues government revenue gained 16 cents and producers $2.84 per hundred, questioning tariff blame amid prior 1920 price spikes. The piece contrasts past and present price shocks without blaming the tariff.
Washington dispatch notes growing radio influence on speech technique. Miss Dagmar Perkins cites need for clear articulation and personality on air, while actors learn pantomime to project presence. Businesses, clubs, and salespeople increasingly rely on vocal appeal for effectiveness and payoffs.
Thousands pursue beekeeping as a vocation while many enjoy it as a profitable pastime. A Department of Agriculture booklet on apiculture offers essential knowledge, with a coupon and two cents postage to receive a free copy via The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington, D. C.
A curious feature of polar life and ecosystems within 700 miles of the North Pole. An inquiry notes a spring of excellent drinking water appeared at Andersonville Prison during the Civil War, with eyewitness accounts confirming the event.
A New York department store begins in-store speech lessons for clerks while telephone operators are trained to use a carrying voice. The Speech Association notes the practice as evidence that business accepts voice training as an investment and calls for school elocution to improve everyday speech.
A newspaper reader shares a humorous lament about keeping a canary named Dickie, his wife’s devotion, a disruptive cat, and a sudden shift to poultry withdrawal. The piece blends personal tragedy with a plea for readers to submit verse, concluding with a notice about Want Ads and a call for readers to send grieving elegies.
A disjointed note discusses June brides and an implied breakup. It mentions a canary and a vague desire to rid oneself of a partner within months, plus an unclear reference to buying something. The text lacks concrete names or places.
Public notice describes The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offering readers answers to questions with limitations on advice. Readers must mail questions with full name and address and two cents for postage, addressed to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Replies sent directly to the inquirer.
The text states production started about 1864 with 19,770,000 cigarettes in the United States. By 1869 output fell to 1,750,000, then rose steadily to 68,214,000,000 cigarettes in 1921, illustrating a rapid postwar growth in tobacco manufacture.
A scarf of figured BIK is noted as a stylish touch to liven a suit or dress. Satin costumes showcase a sheer scarf in chiffon or georgette brocade.
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