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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1924
Page
4
In New Todt the Reverend Mark of the Protestant Episcopal church sought to attract worshippers with dance by young women to express religious feeling. The bishop ordered him to stop, yet he continued amid criticism from other clergy.
The extremely rich men in the vestry force an end to dancing, using money as influence. Dollars act as modern soldiers, with the pen as scepter and sword. Financial control replaces traditional military power as vaults and bank accounts secure authority.
An anthology note presents a biblical proverb from Isaiah about human pride being humbled and a Ruskin quote on pride causing errors, urging humility as a guiding trait.
Bernard Baruch argues for drafting money and property for future war, alongside soldiers. He notes the idea has broad support and mentions recent congressional proposals. He warns a pure money draft could enable profiteering and government overreach in war contracts, questioning its usefulness.
The text argues that wartime debt and inflation harmed the public, cites profiteering and lasting price disruptions, and discusses Baruch's plan to fix prices and tax excess profits. It notes such measures were perhaps sensible but unlikely to be enacted.
May coal data show Southern Ohio mines operating under ten hours monthly and 23 000 miners affected with 15 000 idle. Toledo docks report record coal shipments while mining committees seek aid for needy workers. A Kansas City summer school linked to education welfare and civic visits aims to provide constructive vacations for children and mothers, with tours to zoos and city institutions.
A stark warning notes that despite abundance, citizens may face hunger as war time wages fail to sustain living costs. Analysts highlight price pressures and shortages that could erode purchasing power and deepen hardship.
A granddaughter of John D. Rockefeller Sr. was arrested for speeding in New York and received a suspended sentence without appearing in court. Critics warn this shows wealth bias in law enforcement. Public uproar led to a police lieutenant's resignation and a magistrate facing trouble, signaling expanding democracy.
Washington June 9 1924 plans call for the largest general tax reform effort in U S history. President Coolidge signed a tax revision bill but favors a scientific coordinated scheme with federal and state officials to cut taxes and simplify administration. A conference is planned between election and his annual message to craft a super Mellon style plan for Congress next winter.
The news notes a Holstein calf born in Canada weighing 157 pounds, far above the typical 80 to 90 pound newborn. If artificial selection could lift averages to this Canadian maximum, farmers could see tens of millions in increased profits.
Betting runs 9 to 6 against Coolidge as Democrats split over renomination. Analysts say McAdoo is unlikely to be nominated, while Thomas Ryan and Al Smith with Tammany Hall influence shape the process. Unknown figures referenced as party power brokers loom in New York City discussions.
The piece notes the call money at 2 percent amid Treasury debt issuance, hints inflation pressures, and reports wheat crop forecasts and acres. It also covers steel demand, wholesale goods cautions, gasoline output records, bank clearings, and overall business weakness with a late reflection on money's power in shaping global eras.
A fragmented passage references McAdoo and Williams, political power, Al Smith and a vice presidency, plus statements on water and oxygen and a push for justice. The text blends political speculation with scientific asides and ends mid thought about biology and chemistry.
A fragment discusses claims that liquid oxygen cures cancer and seasickness prevention and cure. It notes uncertainty and labels some assertions as speculation while mentioning potential life extension claims. The text cites science language but remains unsubstantiated.
Reader questions offered for information by The Athens Messenger Bureau in Washington. Respondents require full name address and two cents postage. legal medical and financial advice or personal settlement not provided. questions written plainly and legibly.
A collage of Q and A items covering organizations in the U S Chamber of Commerce 1349 members 766226 total membership and 8512 firms as associates. Also questions on veteran adjusted service credit death, National Gallery living artists, U S coal production, potato yields 1896, tomb of Smenkhkara, Christopher Gist life, Golden Rule Nash, and Abraham Lincoln mother Nancy Hanks.
Trinity College and the University of Trento initiate a campaign against hazing. A notice from college officials denounces hazing as a vulgar fan exhibition and calls for an end to the practice.
Three Vickers-Ver non mail planes flew the 866 miles from Cairo to Bagdad in nine hours, a record for three aircraft in formation on this route.
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