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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1923
Page
4
A short devotional note cites Genesis about human toil and dust to dust as divine law, contrasting labor with repose as desertion and death by one’s own action attributed to Massaint.
Lieut Georges Barbot touts the air flivver as a practical cheap aircraft. He cites a glider type plane weighing little more than a man and priced around 1500 dollars, claiming mass production could cut costs further. He predicts popular use will grow though life insurance for fliers may stay expensive.
A writer cites a bootlegger explaining the liquor issue that bootleggers stay in business to meet genuine demand. Suppressing supply alone fails. if dry citizens make prohibition demands felt and are the majority, their will can prevail and end the demand for whiskey.
A historical note describes injecting adrenaline into hearts to restart beating after death. It claims adrenaline is a powerful stimulant, more potent than nitro, and must be given within about ten seconds after death with cause of death removed. The text links use to anesthesia related deaths and mentions adrenal glands as the source of stimulant.
A historic account describes how excessive adrenaline surges affect the heart and glands. It notes a hyperthyroid patient with a pulse of 150 and recounts Crile's case of a man revived after ten minutes dead. It raises questions about the soul and memory during death.
A vivid panorama shows families across the country installing window screens and mosquito netting. The piece argues screens protect health by reducing flies and mosquitoes, noting improved comfort for homes, cottages, farms, and barns and fewer illnesses, while acknowledging household frustration.
A traditional hospitable sign inspired a woman to open a country place to the public but vandalism and disrespect for property force locking gates before holidays. The piece notes many visitors misuse trees water and buildings, prompting exclusion to protect resources and safety.
Secretary Work announces a 100 member committee to study and formulate a unified policy for Native Americans. The panel will review past criticisms of exploitation and extinction, assess wealth, land, education, religion, and health, and guide a policy promising greater good. The article notes progress and contrasts traditional and modern Native American life in Washington.
The report details Indian demographics, schooling, land ownership, oil wealth, and citizenship status. It notes 91,968 school age children, 64,943 enrolled overall, large land holdings totaling billions, oil income for the Osage and Five Civilized Tribes, and a government program totaling 422 million dollars for Indian welfare as a basis for a new US policy.
Nelsonville, Ohio diary sketches recount small town scenes from a June day. Characters include J E Zeller in suspenders, a blind fiddler, a discouraged drummer, a barber awning brightening the street, and an army tent on the public square.
A Nelsonville note describes a hen setting eggs in Gadbury's yard with daily sun warmth. It notes Governor Smith’s New York effect on locals, mentions Doctor Rhoades and Orley Rider seeking post graduate work in New York, and praises local want ads and corn on the cob at home plate.
The Athens Messenger describes an Information Bureau run by Frederic Haskin offering general information. It states the bureau does not provide advice on troubles and limits its assistance to informational queries.
Fragmentary note mentions small fruits and tables in an unclear context with garbled phrases and possible references to regular events or meetings. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
A reader asks about the period after per cent and the use of abbreviations. The piece answers style guidance on per cent, notes ancient trade routes, and covers trivia on sharks slaves kings and citizenship with concise responses.
The article discusses the Salt Range in Punjab India as a rugged mountain chain rich in rock salt. It questions historical customs such as lifting the hat as resignation to a king and notes scalp practices among tribes, tracing origins and regional spread.
Misses Marie and Mary Roberts visit sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Cecil Sorrel in Greendale. Luther Allen guests in McArthur. McKibben family of Zaleski visit Mr and Mrs Jerry Martin. William Robinett and son Francis travel to Columbus for a day. Mary Davisson Rees Thompson and Louise Davisson guests of Richard Davisson Wellston. Marie Franklin and brother James depart for two weeks with relatives in Ashland Kentucky. B R Paine hosts Charley Driggs Greenfield and A B Leach Wellston. J S Huhn Carl and Ruth attend Jackson circus. Hester Walters Clyde Spangenburg visit Portsmouth. accompanied by Dorthy and Janelle Spangenburg. P T Harkins May and Ray with Mrs Etta Freeman Columbus visit Zaleski relatives. Rev Cherrington Chillicothe guests here Monday. N B Potts South Webster weekend guest of sister.
Howard Russell son of Mrs Stella Throckmorton almost drowned Sunday afternoon at Raccoon Creek north of Hamden. After going under for the third time a companion Rey Kisor reached him and pulled him to shore safely.
Relatives here received word of the death of Hiram Stephenson at his Jackson home Sunday morning.
Governor Donahey urged John E. McCrehen of the Ohio Association of Real Estate Books to push for a referendum on the Taft tax bill. The appeal was contained in a letter dated Columbus June 6.
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