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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1924
Page
4
A compact quotation collection opens with Jas 2:20 faith without works is dead and notes faith as the continuation of reason attributed to William Adams. The item presents two lines of reflective maxims in a period-voice style.
A persuasive system claims Americans can earn about 150000 dollars yearly by making one minute of work pay. It argues widespread belief in high wealth sustains the hope that anyone can join the millionaire class, framing the goal as universal and aspirational.
A short observation notes how people fixate on recovering small losses. It claims a person earning a dollar per minute will spend far more time than the loss just to reclaim a dollar. It adds that millionaires attend meetings primarily for a five dollar attendance fee.
The piece argues time is our true wealth and warns against wasting minutes on trivial gains. It cites farmers clinging to old devices as examples of overemphasis on saving money while wasting time through inefficient habits. It urges balanced living with recreation to maintain mental and physical efficiency.
The notice warns that even before Fourth of July celebrations begin, children are already shooting fire crackers in permitted and banned areas, foreshadowing a yearly tally of injuries and incidents.
The piece warns of burns and injuries from fireworks and urges intelligent parents and communities to restrict dangerous devices. It argues the Fourth of July should be a calm patriotic celebration and calls to preserve the holiday from noisy excess and profanation.
In a concise assessment, the piece argues that bottle necks on major routes must be removed to restore smooth traffic flow. It also calls for rounding sharp turns and eliminating blind corners caused by nearby buildings or shrubs to improve safety and ease of turning.
The piece notes 3,000 licensed Moscow beggars forming a soviet to demand full representation at workers and soldiers conferences. It compares organized begging to a potential legislative bloc, warning of dangerous echoes if other groups push similar self interest in government deliberations.
Washington D C June 29 architects at the convention debated architecture as art and public interest. They argued American buildings imitate foreign models and urged developing a distinct American style while praising current good design and progress in U S architecture.
Fred Love of Athens filed with the State Utilities Commission for a certificate of public conveyance and necessity to operate a bus line over an irregular route in and around Athens.
A political convention page rambles about nerves and news with praise for Senator Walsh of Montana whose warm reception reflects a fighter’s public esteem. It contrasts Walsh’s image with McAdoo’s strong organization despite fierce opposition from financial interests aiming to derail his plans from Wilson era duties.
The passage contrasts protests over A Smith's nomination with earlier Walsh demonstrations. It asserts Senator Walsh of Montana commands respect and admiration from his countrymen, claiming this is decisive beyond any nomination.
The report suggests that when the time comes for A Smith to release delegates to vote for another candidate, it will be on the condition that they must not vote for McAdoo. Some McAdoo supporters believe this could aid McAdoo.
The reception for Senator Robinson of Arkansas was highly friendly. Democrats in the hall recognized him as the leader of sane Democratic progressivism in the House and noted his skill in keeping the Progressive element aligned.
A society column voice claims Al Smith would sweep the nation if he runs while La Follette runs independent and Coolidge would place third. The source, a young Englishwoman, asserts she traveled to Cleveland for the Republican convention and noted Westward momentum.
The convention notes little on the League of Nations as Democrats who backed it four years ago drift toward silence. As the war fades, critics claim the issue loses force and question reliance on international banking and outside control over U.S. policy.
Reader notice from The Athens Messenger announcing the Information Bureau in Washington D C run by Frederic J Haskin. It invites questions for 2 cents postage and requests full name address and legible writing while stating it offers information not advice on legal medical or financial matters or domestic disputes. Replies go directly to the inquirer.
President Wilson established the custom of inviting the Vice President to be present at cabinet meetings.
In Cincinnati the Tafts plan a three year heliotherapy program at General Hospital to treat tuberculosis and related conditions. Dr. George J. Heuer leads the surgical department in this sun therapy trial aiming to restore crippled children and improve bone and joint TB. The method exposes patients gradually to direct sunlight, starting with the feet and working up over ten days.
The report explains that deep chocolate brown skin and sunlight stimulate body activity, increase appetite, and cause weight gain. It notes helio therapy used to treat tuberculosis and bone tuberculosis, allowing sun exposure even in winter, with care to avoid overexposure. The Switzerland hospital and Perrysburg New York clinics are mentioned as centers of work.
A teen asks if she may keep expensive gifts from a older beau and about dating etiquette. The reply notes not to accept costly gifts unless engagement exists and to follow her mother’s guidance. mentions graduation gift ideas and appropriate public displays of affection.
A dialogue answers questions about teen dating and propriety. Advice stresses age thresholds for male callers, parent consent, and avoiding kissing parties until engagement. It urges girls to guard their lips for a future husband and to conduct themselves properly with regard for social expectations.
A reader asks if a man over 21 should propose to a long term housemate whose parents are distant. Annie Laurie replies to proceed with proposing and then, after the engagement is advised to a visit with the fiancée. She also suggests writing a letter to the couple announcing the engagement and expressing best wishes.
Elyria Ohio May 4 C H W McCool longtime train dispatcher on the western division of the Cleveland Columbus and Southwestern Electric company has been promoted to the superintendentcy of the southern division with headquarters at Seville.
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