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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1924
Page
4
A Thought for Today featuring Proverbs 28.19 about toiling soil bringing abundance and Livy noting toil and pleasure are linked in nature. The snippet blends ancient wisdom with a reflection on work and its ties to enjoyment.
A humorous look at how laziness spurred inventions from rope ladders and elevators to harnessing horses and wheeled wagons. It highlights humans seeking easier transport and labor-saving devices, from cave life to farm work in southern Ohio.
Prof Pike of Columbia University argues evolution follows resistance and efficiency. He notes animals like the turtle and elephant shrink or change to save energy, while invention stems from the desire to escape toil, though steady workers propel the race.
George Lenox aged 14 from Catonsville Maryland won the national marbles title by adopting a speed tactic with a small shooter. He defeated the favorite Tommy Wright of Chicopee Massachusetts by adapting his approach after observing the rival’s slow, heavy roll and calm ring walk.
A competitor refines technique overnight by enlarging the shooter and slowing pace. In the morning he trains, then enters finals, moves with measured calm and focus, defeats the favorite, and earns praise for adapting tactics at a crucial moment. George might reappear in future contests.
The article argues campaign funds are shrinking despite bigger electorates and broader franchise. It notes debt after campaigns, stricter prohibitions, and rising distrust from rich donors. It concludes effective influence comes from organized groups rather than lavish spending.
The Cincinnati Enquirer laments modern road travel where billboards invade the landscape. Travelers face endless ads for lumber, tires, cigarettes, hotels, soaps, bread, coffee, and car services, turning nature into a backdrop. The piece condemns billboard clutter as a trespass against beauty.
In Washington DC on June 6, second-hand booksellers report a decline in book ownership among the middle class as circulation libraries grow. Wealthier readers collect while many homes replace shelves with popular current publications and scientific works, with few classics remaining in standard libraries. A shopper in a dusty shop laments low offers for three nearly new volumes, illustrating the changing pattern.
The article discusses why people sell used books, price norms, and dealer practices including rare finds like a Schuckers library with letters. It then moves to a reader Q and A section with varied questions on cars tobacco crops airflight circumnavigation grasshoppers coal use by industries married authors and railroad service, providing concise countrywide answers.
Mr Guy prepared a typed list from an aged correspondence and delivered it to the Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Weeks later he visited Mr Schuckers and paid fifty ten dollar bills, claiming the Library's share of a $1,000 sale, leaving the old man astonished and relieved.
A public notice describes The Athens Messenger Information Bureau and its policy for answering questions. It lists director Frederic J. Haskin and Washington DC as the source, notes limits on advice areas, and requires a brief question, full name, address, and two cents postage for replies.
Q and A style notes explain isomerism as substances with same elements in same proportions but different arrangements. Allotropy covers same chemical substance in different forms such as carbon as diamond and graphite. Also notes attribution of a poem to Noah Brooks and the destruction of the Porcelain Tower in Nanking by Taipings in 1853.
News notes in New York report 100000 workers laid off in weeks, while farmers may gain from higher prices as grain demand rises. Ford motors hit records with 209601 cars sold in May and daily tractor output, and a major rubber supply update from Brazil promises ample global rubber.
Hamden residents and out of town visitors are noted for a Wednesday and Thursday collective snapshot. A. L. Martin of Jackson and Sheriff Fletcher Collins of McArthur made business and official visits. Grace Morehead accompanied by Mrs. Merrill planned travel to Marietta. Walter Ewing of Chillicothe also visited on Thursday. Mr. Jolly and daughter Kathleen journeyed to Allensville with Mrs. Hawkins and daughter Helen, and A. G. Ray of Colton joined relatives here. The A G A G Club gathered at Mrs. Fain's New Addition home. Clem Young reported a horse mishap.
In Zaleski a horse was injured after being kicked by another horse and had to be killed to end its suffering. Ray Howser of Frankfort Ohio, acting as relief agent for his brother at K and O, won a visitor event here on Thursday evening. Vinton County Treasurer Ray of McArthur attended as a Hamada visitor Thursday evening.
About 45 sheep and lambs will tour 12 Ohio county fairs starting mid July and finishing by mid October. Livestock extension specialists from Ohio State University showcase market grade differences, use of a middle wool Merino ram, and worm treatment effects on lamb development through a traveling exhibit with 46 sheep and an attendant.
The report mentions half the flock treated with nico itine sulphate and farmers' lambs treated free by University specialists. It notes standard of a good sheep shown by purebred examples selected for excellence and that Greek state papers now use State of Greece instead of Realm of Greece.
By order of sale the Athens Constable will auction June 14 1924 at 1 pm at the F R Beasley Garage East Carpenter Street Athens Ohio. Goods include light fixtures electric toasters radio supplies Magnavox radio loud speaker batteries charging machines and other electrical items as the property of Athens Radio and Electric Company in the suit of F R Beasley May 20 1924.
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