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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
4
A discussion on the vast scope of human knowledge and the limits of learning across fields. President Faunce urges defiance of standardization to preserve individuality and a margin of leisure and privacy amid rapid, kaleidoscopic modern life.
The speaker reflects that much knowledge and skill fade with each new generation as interests shift. He compares this to medicine where when a veteran physician dies, much of his experiential knowledge dies with him and he has no chance to record it all.
The text argues education should emphasize specialization and practical knowledge over broad fact memorization. It asserts that one must master a single field with complete data, while general knowledge is impractical to learn in full. It promotes learning how to find information and using studies to train thinking, notably mathematics.
President Faunce warns that radio and broadcasting may create a moving picture mind among youth who view life as snapshots. He worries uniform thinking could hinder clear judgment and limit independent thought despite widespread diffusion of ideas.
A study of 1000 children aged four to thirteen finds May and June are the worst months for annual weight gain. Boys gain 3.7 percent in May and 0.9 percent in June while girls lose 0.8 percent in May and gain 1.3 percent in June, with stronger gains returning in July through November.
A Cleveland report praises moderate convention costs and fair hospitality for delegates, visitors, and reporters. It argues that generous treatment, not profiteering, builds a city’s reputation and long term business growth, outweighing short term gains.
Washington June 12 discussion on calendar reform gathers interest from Weather Bureau and League of Nations. Dr. C F Marvin leads American push for a 13 month year of 28 days with a separate leap day every four years. International talks, church cooperation, and historical calendar changes are explored.
The article surveys calendar changes from Greek and Russian reckoning to European reforms and the French Revolution attempt. It notes time differences comparable to daylight saving versus standard time, mentions old style dating with O. &., and cites Mohammedan and other calendars. It references pacifism and a tense incident involving MacDonald and Mexican actions.
In a sharp ideological contrast a Labor pacifist vows to oppose war if the nation desires it. Meanwhile a Socialist prime minister pledges to aid the oppressed German worker but threatens a sudden pivot if gold is found. Old nature outpaces new theory in political calculus.
The East and other sections suffer through relentless rain and brief sun while scientists warn the sun may be splitting or forming a double sun with one half revolving around the other.
The display features a gigantic world map with real water seas and red lighting. Visitors view illuminated continents and a map showing British ownership with thousands of ships along global trade routes, highlighting Britain’s one quarter of the earth’s land.
A wary note on solar storms and radioactivity raises fear the sun could lower Earth temperatures dramatically. The speaker contemplates planetary extinction as a possible, even if unlikely, historical pattern. The only solace is that all life would share the fate.
The visitor from Canada Australia and South Africa notes partnership in the British Empire as sound. He cites Prime Minister MacDonald’s remark that the empire’s army is smaller than Holland or Spain, implying effective management.
Everett Cotton Mills in Lawrence Massachusetts shuts down amid claims no demand for colored cotton goods. England ships millions of yards of colored cloth into the United States while stores report quicker sales when items are labeled Made in England.
A speaker urges Americans to support domestic goods to reflect the United States wealth and influence. He highlights oceans, rivers, major landmarks, vast natural resources, and a population of 112 million to argue for patriotic consumption.
In England, buying goods not British made invites contempt, while in this scene buying non American made items is seen as fashionable. The contrast highlights differing national pride in manufacturing.
The text notes minimal policy shifts amid mood swings as Poincare loses power over the Ruhr issue while the franc moves toward a one-cent piece. Herriot becomes prime minister, pledging to stay firm in the Ruhr.
England names Ramsay MacDonald as labor prime minister amid war era politics. The veteran leader, noted pacifist during hostilities, faces a challenging path guiding Britain through conflict and international diplomacy.
The Athens Messenger announces a Questions and Answers service run by the Information Bureau led by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Readers may mail plain questions with full name and address and two cents for return postage. replies are sent directly to the inquirer.
The text lists Lord Forster as Governor General of Australia and covers timing of half-mast flags, North African tribes, a loquat description, and an incomplete query about Ta- vayette’s officers in America. It reflects a Q&A style on various topics with minimal context.
The average height is between five feet eight inches and five feet nine inches. The American Electric Railway Association says there are about 102,909 street car lines of all types in the United States. The highest Honolulu temperature in 34 years was 99 degrees and the lowest 52. February averages 70 degrees and September 79. Cheechako means lately come or a recent arrival and is pronounced chee-chah-ko. An adjusted service pay application must be filed by January 1, 1928. Hindus turbans indicate province and local weaving and dyeing traditions beyond personal taste.
The excerpt discusses the absence of conscription in the American colonies during the Revolutionary War. It notes the first draft bill appeared later, in the 1814 Conscription Act proposed under Secretary of War James Monroe, but it was not enacted. It references statements by G W R and Q about wartime conscription practices.
Hamden residents Mr. and Mrs. J. Dye and their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Briges with sons Harry and Ralph James of Columbus spent the week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Strahl and relatives. Senator Tom Jenkins of Ironton, candidate for Congress in the 10th District, visited Hamden to meet voters.
The notice states Mrs. Rina Zervis is seriously ill at her residence on Main Street, with no further details on her condition or any surrounding circumstances.
Hamden Board of Education employed John I. Stine of Chicago as superintendent. Stine holds life certificates in Ohio Missouri Nebraska and Kentucky. Autie Baker Bess Thompson Mae Harkins and Luli Wortman were added as grade teachers. The board will meet next Friday to hire remaining staff among 173 applications.
Mesdames Rodney Fry and J C Hawkins fished along Salt creek Tuesday and Wednesday near Londonderry. Mrs Gertrude Jolly received a life certificate to teach in the Elementary grades in Ohio.
Ohio Public Service reports a successful test of the high tension line between Lorain and Mansfield capable of carrying 172,000 volts. The line, under a year of construction, provides better protection for Mansfield and its region.
Mrs Olive Pinkerton of Adena seeks a divorce from William Pinkerton claiming he felled family finances by neglecting house furnishings payments to keep up payments on his new automobile.
A Berlin man killed himself citing inability to sell his invention the ventilated thimble. He reportedly developed the device to aid workers and sought a market without success.
REAL HONOR Columbus reports Miss Helen Howard a rural schoolteacher from Millfield Athens county who has taught 15 years and will represent Ohio as a delegate at the National Education Association convention in Washington. She notes most of her students' families have become American citizens, are thrifty, own bank accounts and many own cars.
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