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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1924
Page
4
A cheerful heart fosters health and generosity as the quote urges. Cheerfulness is likened to money spent in charity, with the more given, the greater the treasure.
In a sharp critique from Akron Beacon Journal, the piece rebukes Senator Simeon D. Fess and the Harriman line for political posturing over the Bonus bill. It argues democracy has devolved into mob rule, with Washington and Lincoln cited as capable leaders only to be replaced by “Simmy and Harriman” when power is at stake.
Figures show West Virginia and Kentucky mines in the five months Jan-May 1921 to 1924 rising from 8 771 950 to 14 726 400 tons while Southern Ohio output falls from 2 746 101 to 2 585 295 tons. Analysts warn wage scales may limit labor competitiveness across districts.
Smithsonian expert J N B Hewitt argues that white spectators misread Indian rites describing the rites as wild dances and gaga. He notes the reverence for nature and symbols behind ceremonies such as the Iroquois planting rite with songs and feasts.
The article describes a New Year ritual where masked men extinguish and relight fires in wigwams to clean ashes and germs. It frames the health motive and publicizing approach, noting historical misgivings about primitive rites and detailing Indian explanations of Sun Dance practices and courage displays.
Princeton students vow to keep whiskey out of societies and Columbia peers urge restraint for the sake of the university. The piece critiques reliance on constitutional prohibition and notes personal choice drives behavior beyond law. It also jokes about morality and divorce norms with satirical tone.
The Pueblo press cites officials defending tribal dances as drama and sacred ritual while Secretary Work says government respects religious significance. The piece notes shrinking ceremonies like Sun Dance and a Pueblo action to train two Indian boys for 18 months in tribal mysteries.
The column contrasts marital morality with second chances for husbands and notes rapid early 20th century speed records. It highlights Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller Jr contributions, remarks on art collecting, and criticizes taxes on purchases that aid public education and museums.
A public notice explains The Athens Messenger Information Bureau under Frederic J. Haskin in Washington offers factual answers to questions. It clarifies the service does not provide legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement and requires the questioner to include full name and two cents for return postage.
A reader quiz covers social customs with guidance on escort etiquette at door closure. It notes Fairfax Virginia court house as a landmark with a Confederate soldier monument and Washington wills. It cites Byron burial questions and a Yanker title origin linked to Adrien Vander.
A long list of trivia Q and A covering names meanings hospital founders migration figures and emigration patterns. It notes Edgar F. Allen founder of Memorial Hospital in Elyria Ohio dedicating time to crippled children and cites presidential birth origins and camel hair cloth production details. It also gives 1923 farm to city migration estimates and moon orbital speed.
Chicago reports that fortunes of major families tend to grow across generations, not shrink. W R Shirley notes gains in families including Guerenheim and du Pont heirs, with several heirs now worth hundreds of millions and owning large stakes in industries. He cites factors driving continued wealth accumulation.
Advert reads that money invested in The Buckeye yields 5 percent with absolute safety. It claims funds grow without attention and are used to help people build homes.
A fragment discusses that many American workers cannot self provide for retirement and must become dependents. The text emphasizes the burden on individuals and society, noting insufficient personal effort to fund old age.
Westerville Ohio June 4 Dr George F Scott professor of Latin and former Otterbein president celebrated his seventy fifth birthday by walking 22 miles. He ate breakfast with his wife and hiked 12 miles to Columbus in three and a half hours then returned on foot. A dog bit him as he left town tearing his trousers but he continued and had them repaired in Columbus before resuming his day.
Scarlet snow fell at Halmated Sweden driven by tiny, slender worms. Residents report unusual weather induced by the creatures, with local authorities noting no immediate danger.
A ten of water from the Red Sea yields 187 pounds of salt when evaporated, while the same volume from the Atlantic Ocean yields only 87 pounds. The observation highlights regional differences in salinity.
An Osaka style clinic offers a free trial of a breathing method for asthma and hay fever sufferers. It targets chronic cases and those failed with inhalers or other remedies, inviting all ages and occupations to mail a coupon and start immediately at no cost.
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