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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1924
Page
4
A Thought for Today reflects on liberty as a potential stumbling block to the weak and on wise laws as noble restraints. It contrasts liberty with strength and defense, quoting I Corinthians 8 9 and John Ruskin to frame the balance between freedom and responsibility.
A reflection on how wealth gained from war alters a family’s life. The piece notes gains include material comfort while losses include intimate friendships and simple pleasures. It ends by posing that happiness may still reside in memories of harder times.
A reflective meditation on compensation law across life paths. It contemplates remorse and conscience, marriage burdens, motherhood, city life versus rural solitude, and the cost of knowledge, arguing that every gain requires its payment and youth would tempt a trade for youth.
Two wealthy Chicago youths from prominent families confessed to a brutal cold blooded murder. The sensational case highlights crime among the city’s elite and raises questions about influence and accountability in high society.
An essay length account notes the cool demeanor of youths facing justice for the murder of fourteen year old Robert Franks. The piece predicts an insanity defense and describes the clash between wealthy Chicago families and state prosecution while urging unwavering application of the law.
Gits of Atlanta discuss changing ideals in men and marriage. A clergyman led a questionnaire showing 75 percent seek tender husbands, 35 percent avoid liquor lips and cigarette smokers, 20 percent reject handsome husbands, while a caveat notes the rise of the ambitious non smoker man. The era of sheiks and Folies fades as 100 percent men with resolve take the scene.
A Canadian tax dispute centers on an Ottawa bootlegger who argues income tax should not apply to unlawfully earned money. Officials consider confiscation as the proper remedy since illicit profits do not belong to the offender and should vest in the state.
The House debates a park commission bill funding 1.1 million for park and playground development in Washington DC. Critics note limited DC representation while noting park growth and potential cross state acquisitions in Maryland and Virginia.
The Progressive Voters League of Michigan endorses La Follette for the presidency though some doubt he will run. observers who know him think he would not act independently, fearing outcomes against Coolidge or a Democrat coalition.
UNRESTRICTED money for the building will be raised by popular subscription. Miss Alta Timms of Cleveland arrived for a two weeks vacation with relatives. Mrs. Etta Hawk bought a new Ford Coupe from Reese Agency. William Atkinson has become traveling representative for the Chicago Accident and Life Insurance Co with Detroit HQs after returning from California. Miss Gladys Witte of Rio Grande returned home. Miss Rowena Cherrington finished school term at Laurelville and is with her parents Rev I L Cherrington. William Morrison adds a new coat of paint to his home. BASEBALL The Columbus Shamrocks play here Sunday at 8 PM ET. Mr and Mrs Edward Nutt of Glouster attended the junior play here Wednesday. Miss Helen Timms of Dundas visited Thursday with Miss Hazel Rosser. Miss Gladys Zeigler, Clyde Ward and Emmett Morrison visited Athens Thursday and were escorted home by Lillie Zeigler from Ohio University.
A column reflects on Japanese exclusion policies toward Asians and the ritualized protest of hara-kiri, critiques American immigration attitudes, and notes George F. Baker's large gifts to Harvard and other institutions. It also touches on crime, religion in schools, and aviation milestones including Japanese air arrivals and a French aviator’s journey.
McArthur residents witnessed the Junior Play titled And Home Came Ted at the Opera House on a Wednesday evening. The cast delivered polished performances after careful practice as a large audience showed appreciation. Lucille Gaskill of Cincinnati visited her parents Mr and Mrs Gaskill and attended graduation exercises in County Sput. M B Cox with Bundy Martin of Wales Milla Dr Swisher and L M Coppier of Radcliff traveled to Columbus to push for a second grade high school in Vinton Township and secured department approval.
Readers can submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin for answers on general information. The bureau will not offer legal medical or financial advice or handle domestic disputes and requests return postage with two cents.
Anonymous publication Mirrors of Washington is admitted by Clinton W. Gilbert, Washington correspondent for the Philadelphia Public Ledger. Jamestown New York reports municipal ownership success with many utilities. Water used for power is one fourth of flow. treaty limits set in 1909. Centre of the United States is in northern Kansas near Smith Centre. Wooden clocks first made in America by F. M. C. 4 in Jersey.
Connecticut born craftsman of 1772 made wooden clock movements by hand and pioneered the shelf clock with pillar-scroll top. Mrs. Russell Sage funded wildlife protection, endowing the Permanent Wild Life Protection Fund with 25000 and donating Marsh Island for a Louisiana game sanctuary, totaling about 208000 in bird protection gifts.
The excerpt lists measurements like 932 feet and 10611 feet of tunnels, mentions Roger's Pass and Red Rock tunnel, and cites demographic queries on crippled children and Black population estimates. It notes Marcus Morton’s one vote governorship in Massachusetts and a question about Dr. Robert Pridges and an Oxford graduate poet laureate.
New York city directory shows about 6500 Cohens and Cohns versus 4800 Smiths and Smyths. The Cohen columns include 233 Abrahams, highlighting naming density gaps among common surnames in the metropolis.
Hamden resident John Westphal of Harding county visits his mother in Hamden. Mrs. Lawrence Wills of Jackson visits D Bagley family. Mrs. D C Thomas travels to Love land Ohio to visit William Miller and daughter Agnew. Mrs Ray Cox of Columbus visits her parents H S Arnett on Wilkesville street. L and O officials arrive by gasoline car from Portsmouth after an inspection trip. Gen is part of the party.
Federal Superintendent F B Mitchell of Cincinnati and A A Iams of Toledo along with J I Carother and J Mallen of Chillicothe boarded Westbound train No 3. Dated notes indicate the railroad may switch to Eastern time between Dundas and Parkersburg, with Central time used in the Eastern zone. Mrs W F Stanton hosted Miss Madge Daugherty of Springfield Thurs. Byron Pepper, visiting relatives, plans to return to Sidney next Friday.
June 6 report from Logan Ohio states the well on Robert Longstreth's farm near Union Furnace came in as a gas well after completion on Wednesday. Those managing the drill estimate the gasser will reach a 200,000 barrel equivalent producer.
A dainty party frock design 4734 for girls with flare effects in flounces and sleeves. Describes organdy or voile suitable use and four child sizes 4 6 8 years. A 6 year size needs 3 14 yards of 2 inch material. Pattern mailed for 12 cents in silver.
Arthur Swain, formerly of Westchester D, now in California government work against foot and mouth disease, notes the slaughter of a $40 000 cow. The owner let a $25 000 policy lapse just 0 days before the outbreak was found, highlighting a missed coverage link.
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