Crossings Safety Urged As Rail Roaders Eye 1923 Plans
The American Railway Association signals renewed effort in 1923 to curb rail road highway crossing deaths and injuries. It cites a 63 percent population rise in 30 years and 6 100 fatalities with 24 208 injuries at crossings in five years. A costly elimination of all crossings is impractical. emphasize public and railroad vigilance, proper crossing maintenance, and cautious behavior by travelers and employees.
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American Railway Association
Kssee
National Automobile Chamber of Cormune
United States
Che Pub.hich
Post Office Department
Pacific
Orient
San Francisco
Japan
British Columbia
Australia
Department of Commerce
Congress
Odd Fellows
Solomon Chambers
Souls of London
New York City
Shakespeare
Prohibition Psychology and the Allure of Forbidden Fruit
A columnist links juvenile rebellion to the psychology of restrictions. Using a case of a boy kept from school and a broader note on whisky and laws, the piece argues people crave what is forbidden, and that many obey laws only to limit others. It suggests prohibition fuels desire and frames the drys fight as against forbidden fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Samuel B. St.clair
Sinclair
Truent
Local Notes Include Visits and Club Services From Area
Mrs. Margaret Pyles visits her niece Mrs. Chas Collins in town. Herbert N. Cox and sister Susie return home near Dundas after months at Lakeland Ila. Ogan Runyon spent the weekend with family in town. Opal Shively of Locust Grove guests with Mrs. Helen Shively Sunday. Emma Uliom of Logan calls on friends Sunday. Local residents travel to Athens for O. A. events with Grace Secrest Anna Hartley Mayme Edwards Dora George Nora Salts Gladyse Hartley Purle Davis Hortense McCarley Nola McCariey Rusell Brown. Mrs. Sam Lyle Elliot Ward Gladyse Miller visit Mrs. Nan Appleman at Allensville Sunday. L. E. Harper and daughters Lena Bertha of Laureville visit relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cassill and Fran Leah of Columbus motored to visit their parents. Odd Fellows hold Decoration Services noon June 11. Maccabees perform same services for deceased members that evening. Mrs. Chas. Cady returns home after week with relatives. J. P. Smith of Hamilton Smith store absent last week. W. Westfall near Creola and wife visit on business Monday. M. E. Church Children’s Exercises Sunday night well attended.
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Margaret Pyles
Chas. Collins
Herbert N. Cox
Susie
Dundas
Lakeland
Ila
Ogan Runyon
Columbus
Opal Shively
Locust Grove
Helen Shively
Emma Uliom
Logan
Athens
O. A
Grace Secrest
Anna Hartley
Mayme Edwards
Dora George
Nora Salts
Gladyse Hartley
Purle Davis
Hortense McCarley
Nola McCariey
Rusell Brown
Sam Lyle
Elliot Ward
Gladyse Miller
Nan Appleman
Allensville
L. E. Harper
Lena
Bertha
Laureville
E. F. Cassill
Es Gardner
Fran Leah
Ji Gardner
Endi
Ts Cassill
Richiang Township
Maccabees Perfo
Sane Sevices
Chas. Cad
Thought provoking quotes from scripture and Carlyle
A compact clip presents two moral maxims. First verses advocate working honestly to aid the needy. Second quote from Carlyle suggests repentance is divine and ignorance of faults is greatest folly.
Railroad Crossing Safety Message
Public safety bulletin warns readers to approach crossings with care to avoid mishaps. It emphasizes clear judgment and cautious behavior to prevent accidents and promote cooperative road user safety.
Police as Marksmen Improve U S Police Gun Training
Washington June 16 policemen invited to Camp Perry fall training to boost marksmanship in half of U S police departments where revolvers are poorly used. NRA and government support target practice, standard guns, and instruction with minimal cost, while chiefs argue for better firepower to deter criminals and reduce accidental injuries.
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Washington, D. C
Camp Ferry
National Office Association
United States
National Rifle Association
Gance
the Rifle Association
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Guard
Newark
Altitude Record Claimed By Sergeant Bury At Bourget Field
At Bourget field France on June 18 Sergeant Bury a Wrenen military aviator set a new world altitude record by reaching 19,700 meters He reportedly lost his oxygen mask and was unconscious during the descent The previous record was 19,518 meters set by Lt J MacReady US Army
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Bourget
France
Bury
J. MacReady
United States Army
Athens Day by Day As Seen by the Messenger Watch Dog
A humorous sketch recounts Vic Pieres, John Woolley, and dentists Singley and Hixon on a St. Clair river trip. They travel from Athens to Marion, Ohio, fish in Michigan, collect towels and teeth, and plan a storage house with local contractors. John Woolley signs the piece with a playful takeaway to mail orders for fish.
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Athens
Michigan
Marion
Ohio
Harding
Woolley
St. Clair
Siigley
Canada
Vic
Hixon
Tie
Court House
Society
Clarence Heaton
Parson's Island
Heeaton
A. E. Whaley
Whaley
Heaton
John Woolley
John
Vinegar Praise Turns Into Legal Trouble
A speaker laments that a household vinegar product named Gadbury of Nelsonville was praised as pure cider vinegar but police seized 25 cases on a premise described as God’s. The remark recalls a tension between domestic praise and a raid.
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Gadbury
Nelsonville
Ices it on lettuce and a new Hammer Club president
The speaker jokes about bringing home lettuce liquor and predicts a new Hammer Club leadership. Mont Ruth loses his wife and Bill Roberts loses his whiskers, while Robert, once a double of Uncle Sam, is shaved and reading reports.
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Hammer Club
Mont Ruth
Bill Roberts
Robert
Uncle Sam
Daugherty’s Son Freed From Sanitarium In Hot Times
A concise report notes that Daugherty’s son, once deemed insane, has been released from the sanitarium as heat grips the area. Authorities affirm his mental state is now sane, resolving a long-standing question about his condition.
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Daugherty
Edward Fives Returns to Campus for Athens Visit
Edward Fives revisits the campus after about twenty years noting similar fashion with dresses as long as before and finds Athens lacking new sights this year as well.
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Edward Fives
Eves
Athens
Phone Okey Hall or John Woo Ley for Fresh Fish
Readers are directed to contact Okey Hall or John Woo Ley for fresh fish purchases. The notice emphasizes direct orders and availability. Potential buyers are urged to call for current stock and prices.
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Okey Hall
John Wooley
Wellston Falls 3-0 Sunday Game
Wellston baseball team were defeated 3 to 0 Sunday afternoon. The piece also notes the 58th anniversary dedication of the Union Christian Church in Richland on June 17 with Elder I J Cahill of Cleveland leading services. Local attendees included M E Dawson and family, L S Cox, O S Cox family, Jessie Yate, Opal Dyke, Belle Single, Edythe Peoples, and Ethel tox among others.
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Union Christian Church
Richland
I. J. Cahill
Cleveland
M. E. Dawson
John Deem
Lew Ogan
L. S. Cox
Chas. Carson
O. S. Cox
Jessie Yate
Opal Dyke
Belle Single
Edythe Peoples
Ethel Tox
M.S Cox
Columbus
Orville Carson
Cincinnati
Earl Helmicin
New Plymouth
J. M. Tomlinson
Thelma
Bradentown
Florida
Marion Allen
Locust Grove
Martin Murphy
Nelsonville
J. M. Murphy
A. F. Moore
Henry Meadows
Rice
Clarence
Wellston
Answers and Questions from The Athens Messenger
A reader questions helium cost, infant strength, large-number names, star routes, Pacific cables, Odd Fellows history, Mezzofanti languages, and daylight versus moonlight. The bureau provides concise historical and factual replies from experts and government sources.
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Providence
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Inquirer
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Texas
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Giuseppe Caspar Mezzofanti
Bologna
Italy
Rome
Mithridates
Pontus
Cleopatra
Egypt
Plutarch
Allianc
Oregon-Washington
Pacific Ocean
Seaside
Gearhart
Oregon
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Hoquiam
North Beach
Washington
North Pacific Coast
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Nera
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