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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
4
An essay notes British advertising aims to shift Americans from coffee to tea, comparing caffeine and theine effects, consumption patterns, and cultural tastes. It cites Americans drinking over 12 pounds per person annually, Sweden leading in coffee intake, and French finance shifts tied to sentiment and a $100 million loan.
The Senate reopens discussion on a constitutional amendment to extend the presidential term to six years and restrict incumbents to one term. Supporters argue for impartial governance. critics say six years risks prolonged poor leadership and politics. An alternative by Senator Noris would have a new president take office in January after elections, reducing delays in implementing the will of the people.
A 1923 list highlights the optophone as a major scientific triumph. Despite initial hopes, it has not become a practical substitute for raised print, with slow reading speeds and limited availability. Early testing by the National Institute for the Blind showed two to four words per minute, prompting continued but cautious interest.
The piece reports mixed tests of the optophone for blind reading. British workers doubt adult speed beyond 30 35 words a minute and warn the instrument is delicate and expensive. American tests show slow, painstaking reading even by an expert, with potential only for young students in schools.
The text discusses coated rice safety and washing practices, maple sugar production in Quebec, a long-ago equestrian star, risks of violent exercise, and statistics on married women in the workforce, highlighting social changes and gender roles. It blends health, agriculture, entertainment, and labor topics.
An item describes The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D. C. offering readers answers to questions by mail. It notes limits on legal medical and financial advice and requests the inquirer’s full name address and two cents for return postage.
The excerpt gathers Q and A on proper names like United States of America versus The United States of Anelica, atmospheric oxygen limits, sentence lengths of pre-1830 writers, Three Pillars of the English Constitution, origins of ice cream sodas, boxing title history, term blighty, Bunyan’s last words, and health effects of coated rice.
The column notes Hearst, owner of more than twenty papers and many magazines, is thriving. His first paper, the San Francisco Examiner, he built from nothing after Harvard, now enjoys a larger circulation and higher profits than ever.
The Atlantic coast Pacific and Chicago Hearst papers each earn more than a million dollars in profit annually. The remark suggests one man can oversee several papers, though it is not an easy task to manage them well.
The Argentine heavyweight Arturo Firpo vows to quit boxing after his upcoming clash with Max Reich, rejecting a potential US return and a rumored half million earnings to extend his career in the prize ring.
Damon Runyon notes Firpo has met a worse knockout than Demspey as talk swirls around a Paris actress urging Firpo to go to France. The taunt echoes famed parties and betrayals, with references to historical womanly influence and a turn of fate centering on Firpo.
The French franc rose above 6 cents yesterday after trading at just over 3 cents. Analysts note shorts have faced heavy losses as the currency strengthens, warning that betting against the franc can be dangerous.
The House approved the Bonus Bill by 355 to 54, a margin large enough to override a presidential veto if necessary. The Senate remains to act on the measure.
North Dakota conducted a statewide primary to gauge presidential preferences. McAdoo dominated the Democratic contest, while Coolidge and Hiram Johnson headed the Republican ballot. A late sticker campaign for La Follette obscured full strength, with Johnson expected to prevail among sentiment in the state.
A dying man, age sixty, reflects on his life while in hospital. He mentions a handshake with the King of Greece and says his name is known in newspaper offices, referring to Billy Ghowles as a nickname.
In broadcasting terms the article explains common abbreviations such as Ke kilocycles M meters EST CST and PT denoting time zones and measurement units used in scheduling and reporting programs.
A fragmentary page lists multiple stations including WGY Schenectady and KDKA East Pittsburgh with times, concerts, orchestras, solos, and dance programs. Entries cover Musical programs, conservation talks, and late-night concerts across EST and CST, noting artists like Lloyd Eaton, Katherine Gravelin, Florayne Thompson, and ensembles such as LaSalle orchestra.
McKinley H. Sauer known to Messenger readers as the Watch Dog has been appointed manager of the Sandusky Register classified advertising department. He previously held a similar position on the Messenger staff for several years.
Jemina Hender, longtime Harrison County resident from Cadiz Ohio, yesterday marked her 101st birthday. Born in the era of James Monroe’s presidency, she has lived through many presidents and remains in exceptional health for a centenarian.
All states in the union Canada and other regions will send floral exhibits to the Sixth National Flower Show in Cleveland from March 29 to April 6. President Coolidge may open the event by wire from Washington, with governors invited to attend. The show is billed as one of the season’s largest. Meanwhile Lima Loco Mfg starts building 86 switch engines for the New York Central. Extra hours are planned by motor firms and Buckeye Machine Co reports heightened business activity.
Lima reports strong employment conditions with nearly every industry in operation and thriving in the city, reflecting robust local economic activity and job availability.
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