A Thought for Today Be not weary in well being
A devotional line cites 2 Thessalonians 3 13 urging perseverance in doing good and a Fielding maxim warning against sorrow when others commit wrong.
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Fielding
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1924
Page
4
A Nation of Crack Shots
In the southwest two hundred Apaches under Cochise attacked a stagecoach. Seven white men inside lined up as dead shots stood off the siege for three days. After the final defender fell Cochise reportedly said If I had 100 men like these whites Id rule the southwest against all comers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Apple
Cochise
White Mountain
Southwest
Mind to mind communication and its future potential
The passage argues that human thought transmission resembles a latent power, strongest between close bonds, with distance of little hindrance. Experiments show minds may synchronize mood and action, yet control remains elusive. If science uncovers a space communication method, it would mark a huge leap, likened to radio making such ideas seem plausible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Cambridge
New York
Paris
National Rifle Day urged for widespread rifle skill
The article argues that a nation's defense depends on citizen marksmanship and calls for National Rifle Day on June 7 with 100000 Americans joining rifle tournaments. It compares to Switzerland where rifle shooting is a national sport taught in schools and cited as a reason for noninvasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interin
Switzerland
Telepathy at Harvard University Sparks Scientific Reassessment
Harvard researchers pursue large scale experiments on thought transfer with open inquiry. Psychologists shift from dismissive to cautious about telepathy, seeking laws by which minds affect each other at distance. The article notes growing acceptance of authentic thought transfer cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Experim
Harvard University
Harvard
Wealth gaps show US gains postwar era
The article notes U S per capita wealth at 2090 dollars versus 1490 for Britain and 1484 for France. Prewar global wealth totaled 630 billion, with Britain at 1400 billion and France near 60 billion. It credits U S leadership and adherence to nonaggression as factors shaping postwar influence.
Latin Still Studied Statistics Show Rising Interest
Latin remains widely studied in American high schools with 1,000,000 pupils engaged. The data indicate Latin surpasses other modern languages except English in student share. Colleges still require Latin for admission and many students continue to higher education. Some see Latin and Greek as foundations for English and as cultural insight into a civilization worth studying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lost native Franklinia tree told to be extinct in wild
Washington reports the Franklinia, once common in Georgia, is extinct in its natural habitat though a few plants survive in parks and gardens. Preservation efforts by Chevy Chase associations and scientists highlighted attempts to locate seeds and cultivate acidic soil conditions to save the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
American Natural Tree World
Research Bureau
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Georgia
Parkland
Chevy Chase Circle
District of Columbia
Geath
Chevy Chase
William Bartram
Altamaha Valley
Europe
Moses Marshall
Ft. Barrington
H. W. Ravenel
Aiken
South Carolina
Altahamaha
Department of Agriculture
Edgar Wherry
Bureau of Chemistry
Harry ‘W. Trudelt
Philadelphia
Bartram
Noted American Botanist and International Correspondent
The text honors a prominent botanist known for sending large American plant collections to European colleagues. He maintained constant correspondence with European botanists and would travel hundreds of miles to study a new plant.
Lost Franklinia Tree Might Be Extinct in Wild
The article reports prolonged searches in Georgia Altamaha Valley for Franklinia, suggesting possible extinction in the wild after forty years of futile efforts. It notes dense brush and swampy terrain that could hide remaining specimens and mentions a planned National Lumber Manufacturers Association expedition to settle the status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Altamaha Valley
Garens
Mixed social commentary and political opinion note
The piece blends observations on birth order and notable figures from Lincoln to Caruso, then shifts to critique bootleggers and support for President Coolidge on a world court issue. It argues against a world court and cites concerns over foreign influence and debt, reflecting 1920s public opinion.
Prohibition Stance and Jefferson Quoted Over Beer and Whisky
The piece argues light beer and wine would ruin bootlegging, cites Thomas Jefferson urging light drinks to curb whisky, claims prohibition is constitutional and will endure thirty years barring revolution, which is unlikely. The tone is satirical about long-lasting prohibition and bootleggers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
YWCA Advice Split Over Work Girls Dress
The article contrasts college young ladies urging plain modest dress for spiritual welfare with Helen Gwynne, retiring YWCA president and factory worker, who counsels factory girls to dress as conspicuously as possible, even flashily, after leading an assembly of 30,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Helen Gwynne
Sensible Miss Gwynne on Dress and Marriage Contrast
The rich girl can afford plain dress in luxury, while the working girl must dress well in plain surroundings to marry. Miss Gwynne comments that practicality in attire affects social expectations and prospects.
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Miss Gwynne
Wall Street bucket shop case ends in return to trading
The article recounts Jules C. Rabiner who turned from petty theft to running a bucket shop on Wall Street stealing $800,000. He served six months to three years in prison, was released after three months, and returned to Wall Street expressing confidence he would not remain away long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Mr. Rabiner
Old House Quips Echo Victorian Lines In Commons
In the British House of Commons Labor governs as Kirkwood accuses Winterton of mistreating Indians, using a line recalled from Tim Healy. The exchange recalls past gibes and expulsions, noting current independents and potential shifts in majorities.
Questions and Answers Information Bureau Notice
Public information service offered by The Athens Messenger with Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C Readers can mail questions for factual answers but not legal medical or financial advice The notice requests full name address and two cents for postage and claims results are mailed directly to the requester
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Answers From A to Z Inquiries and Facts From 19th Century Q A
The text presents Q and A items on genealogy steamship clearances piano pacts Bible classes sturgeon fishing and linguistic curiosities. It notes Gertrude Horn Atherton is Mrs George H Bower Atherton age sixty seven and born October 30 1857. It cites Taubman Palm Beach class of 1000 men Kansas City First Baptist 750 and sturgeon snagging bait details.
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Gertrude Atherton
Miss
Thomas
Gertrude Horn
Miss Horn
George H. Bower Atherton
L. W. M. A. Louis Bliss
Vaughn
Calvery Baptist Church
Washington, D. C
Taubman
Palm Beach
California
First Baptist Church of
Bureau of Fisheries
Paper dollar weight vs silver dollar facts in Q&A
The text presents a sequence of questions and answers about weight equivalence of currency, postmaster appointments, moisture in packing flowers, and cadastral survey definitions. Highlights include twenty one dollar bills equaling a silver dollar in weight and a postmaster may appoint a brother in law if Civil Service limits are respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Office Department
Civil Service
Married Men Outnumber Married Women in America
The article notes a higher count of married men than women in the United States, citing that many immigrants have left wives in foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
POMEROY Continued Details Of Arrests In Midport Area
In the morning and afternoon the report notes a scene between Syracuse and Middleport. Harry Greenler was picked up at Middleport by Policeman Isid Hysell on a non support charge and an individual from Zanesville will travel here to follow up on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Middleport
Harry Greenler
Isid Hysell
Zanesville
Gonr. Arch Gibbs
Mason City
Cily
Survietasz
Mason 7
Lodge
Gas well capirates a startled sheep flee
President E. H. Holmes of Brocalsa Chemical Co led a stockholders delegation to Syracuse to view the Cross Mill gas well on Bowman's Run. After the cap was removed a strong flow issued the roaring gas spooked nearby sheep, sending them running from the hillside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Holmes
Brocalsa Chemical Company
Syracuse
Cross Mill
Bowman’s Run
Coal production report for Meigs County 1923
The official report shows Meigs County operating 48 mines in 1923, mining 46,086 pick mined coal and 1,194,678 tons of machine mined coal. Statewide production for the year is 30 percent below the prior level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pension Granted to Charles A. Garey of Glouster
Charles A Garey a former member of Company L Seventh Ohio and Spain war veteran now lives in Glouster has been granted a pension of 15 dollars per month. For the first time since the Spanish American War markers are available for the dead of that conflict. County commissioners have ordered markers for the war dead buried in local cemeteries. Beech Grove Middleport Hill Rocksprings and other cemeteries hold veterans graves. Garber Camp urges all such graves be marked by Decoration Day. Friends outside Pomeroy and Middleport may call at the courthouse to obtain markers. Local comrades will maintain the Beech Grove and Middleport Hill cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Garey
Glouster
Company L
Ohio
Beech Grove
Middleport Hill
Rocksprings
Garber Camp
Decoration Day
Pomeroy and
Middleport
Court House
Suit Filed by Tenant Finance on Star Car With Pratt
Tenant Finance Corporation of Illinois sues John Pratt claiming a chattel mortgage on a Star touring car now with Pratt. He allegedly held the car 68 days beyond surrender time, causing $160 in damages to the lender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenant Finance Corporation of Illinois
John Pratt
Pratt
Beech Grove Cemetery Plans Receiving Vault
Trustees plan a cement receiving vault at Beech Grove cemetery to hold bodies during bad weather until burial. The vault will be built on the hill shoulder near the road turn at the hilltop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove
Rutlander Higley Elected President of Cleveland Federated Churches
Rev. A P Higley former Rutland boy and Calvary Presbyterian minister in Cleveland has been elected president of the Federated Churches of Cleveland. He said the task is to unite the city’s churches, noting many residents remain unchurched.
Local Visitors Spend Sunday in Town
Hamden Mrs Palma Kruger of Bournaville Ohio visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Campbell on Mant Street. Messrs Matthew Lewis and Walt Smiley were in Columbus Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Ray with Misses Louise Webster and Hill Wills of Wellston visited relatives here Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palma Kruger
Bournadville
Ohio
C. W. Campbell
Mant Street
Messrs
Matthew Lewis and
Waltlas Smiley
Columbus Sunday
Charles Ray Sype
Louise Webster
Hill Wills
Wellston
Mrs Sophia Meese Hosts Week End Guests
Mrs Sophia Meese entertained relatives Sunday with Fraser Meese and Mrs Jamgs Anty kle of Columbus plus Mr and Mrs Harry McChildren of Wellston. They visited her parents Mr and Mrs D Thomas after a brief stay with former's parents Mr and Mrs W Campbell and Char ya Campbell before returning to their home in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Meese
Fraser Meese
Mrs. Jamgs Antykle
Columbus
Harry McChildren
Wellston
D. Thomas
Stanton Family Hosts Sunday Visit at Coalton
Mr and Mrs Lea Stanton and their children Betty Ruth and Tim were Sunday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs William Row at Coalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Stanton
Betty
Ruth
Tim
William Row
Coalton
Unclear OCR fragment hints at visiting envoy event
Fragment mentions a visitor on Sunday and an envoy from Wellston headed to Wig Clarence Creedon in a presumed Arlington area. details are fragmentary and names are uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Wig
Clarence Creedon
Imington
Davisson Family Spend Sunday With Kin on South Main
Mr. J. R. Davisson spent Sunday with his family here on South Main Street, sharing time and hospitality in a quiet local gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Davisson
South Main Street
Rayne couple visiting McArthur for business
Dr and Mrs E S Rayne were Sunday guests of her brother W J Smallwood near Ray in Vinton County. The visit included a move to McArthur for a business call. Also present was former Sheriff Henry Sockel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne
W. J. Smallwood
Ray
Vinton County
McArthur
Henry Sockel
Vehicle Collision Injures Dundas Man Saturday Night
Mr. Robert Salts of Dundas was seriously injured by an automobile Saturday night. The report also mentions Mr. Lang, husband of Dora Grimes, a farmer from Hamden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Salts
Dundas
Chi
Lang
Dora Grimes
Hamden
Clerks Demand Higher Wages in St Clairsville Precincts
Clerks in Beimer county election precincts seek wage raises from 5.8 dollars a day. They claim clerks in registration cities receive the larger amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clairsville
Beimer County
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
France
Great Britain
Germany
Franklin
Ans
Little Red Riding Hood
Lincoln
Edison
Henry Ford
Caruso
Letitia Camolino
Bonaparte
Napoleon
Galton
H. G. Wells
Coolidge
Britain
House of Commons
Kirkwood
Lord Winterton
Parnell
Tim Healey
Healy
Labor
the Forest Service
Garey
Scott Finney
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