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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
8
In Logan Ohio on May 22 Motor Cop Farhn issued a warning about the Ohio General Code rule on spot lights. He said no spot light shall be used when another vehicle is in sight except to project rays on the ground within 50 feet to the right of the highway center. Accidents have been narrowly averted by noncompliance.
Brigadier General Harold Bush told the Athens Chamber of Commerce forum that pacifists have harmed American soldiers and that unpreparedness and faulty leadership cost lives. He warned against communist legislation and propaganda, urging strong national defense and praising Athens military organization.
Minuto Japan May 22 three United States planes left at 1 30 pm for Kasumi gaura near Tokio and reached their destination at 3 30 pm. The flyers, who crossed the Pacific, were cheered as they left for the naval base outside Tokio. Gov Aimori hosted the airmen and wished them success on the long flight while a thousand townspeople gathered to cheer this historic leg.
Fire today ravaged the interior of Mrs. N. Sneath’s home in Tiffin causing an estimated $24,000 loss. Sneath, former president of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs, was in New Orleans for winter banking interests when the blaze occurred, ending fire prevention day inspections by state authorities.
London reports public concern over skilled workers leaving for America and other countries. Sid ney Webb says 22 009 skilled tradesmen in building metal and engineer jog trades left England in the first nine months of last year with 12 807 settling permanently in the United States. Webb notes major housing programs slowed by lack of skilled labour. He adds 145 US colleges hold endowments of 1 000 000 or more.
Rev. Dr. W. O. Thompson, president of Ohio State University, argues law schools show the most liberal spirit. He notes law requires two years of foundation study but does not fix exact subjects, emphasizing progress in this field and a humor often lacking in other faculties.
The ad touts Zen as a dependable treatment that relieves itching and soothes skin. It promotes Zemo penetrating liquid along with Zemo Soap and Ointment to banish skin eruptions and improve smoothness, with prices of 25c and 50c.
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