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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
4
A brief meditation notes the devil briefly triumphs before fleeing from Satanio in a moral reflection attributed to B Rydon. The fragment hints at temptation, perseverance, and eternal opposition.
An editorial urges parents to treat a baby as more than a stomach. It stresses oxygen, quiet, fresh air, sunlight, and gentle handling to protect nerves and long term health, noting two and a half million babies born yearly and the cradle shaping lifetime health.
Women delegates complain at big conventions that they are used as window dressing while men behind the scenes pick candidates and shape policies. Salt Lake City's Mrs. Annette Hyde argues women must develop real influence, not rely on mock deference.
The text argues intelligent women are often sidelined by expedience tied to money. It suggests that women with means and brains should unite to push their issues, noting “Put money in thy purse” as a practical slogan. Politicians favor concessions from voters who are ready to pay.
The Department of Agriculture reports Americans consumed 212 quarts of milk per person last year. Milk is portrayed as a vital, safe nutritional staple, especially for children, with health and economic benefits, acting as a meat substitute and supporting dairying as population grows.
Dublin reports from the Irish Free State show reduced labor unrest and rising industry as demobilized soldiers seek work. Trade with Britain dominates, livestock exports rise, and calls exist to consolidate railways into a single company to cut costs and improve service.
Feuilleton style questions cover topics from politics and labor to geography and science. The column cites President Coolidge views on home ownership, La Follette threats, cotton industry notes, non-Asian continent policy, and a London dog anecdote, followed by a quiz about baseball records and weekday etymology.
An offer from Frederic J. Haskin director Washington DC invites readers to submit questions on any subject for information. Provide full name and address, enclose two cents for return postage, and send to the listed recipient for prompt replies.
In 1927, the Republican National Convention in Chicago had 27 women delegates and 193 women alternates. The Democratic Convention in San Francisco had 86 women delegates and 200 alternates. The text notes extensive automobile industry employment, citing 3,750,000 workers.
The Bureau of Standards notes locomotive weight affects tractive effort but not horsepower. Tractive effort is about a quarter of weight on driving wheels, while horsepower depends on steam pressure cylinder size and speed. In London Elsie Jones performs at Queen's Theater. The slogan Eight hours for work and play began with coal miners in 1902, linked to John Mitchell. Honey is a vegetable product sourced from flowers via bees.
In a discussion of Victor Herbert, Natoma is cited as the one serious opera among many lighter works. Mary Garden starred in the title role when Natoma premiered in 1911, marking a rare foray into serious opera during a prolific period.
In Helena Montana officials warn Peter's Hospital may close if health conditions do not improve. The appeal calls for cash contributions from outside sources to support operations and prevent closure.
Reserves cell at Sing Sing for Frank Minnick after telegraphic arrangement from New York. Sheriff Tyler of Erie County seeks to secure Minnick a prison bed in the death house.
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