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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists advertising representations in New York with rates and services for obituaries and commemorative cards. Mentions Ward Inc and Fifth Avenue address with vague nationwide charges. The text is incomplete and lacks clear outcomes.
A reflective line from Proverbs and a South saying. It links truth with honesty and how the heart reflects in one’s face.
The Royal Horticultural Society bars the onion from a pub show citing a horrid smell. British horticulturists defend the vegetable arguing its scent signifies true cultivation and deride the ban as a decadent act from modern taste.
The Italian premier Mussolini uses a ceremonial opening of Parliament to project authority. He demands invited guests in full evening dress despite a morning start, a sign of his monarchial grip on power. Critics warn such pomp hints at overreach and a possible fall.
A reflective piece argues Memorial Day shifts from war horror to civic reverence. It discusses immigration, naturalization amid stricter policies, and how valued citizenship could aid assimilation and strengthen the nation's political fabric.
The piece contrasts Memorial Day as a national festival of reconciliation with lingering wartime horror. It notes World War I’s high costs and unsettled safety, comparing isolationist and internationalist approaches. It warns that without action to curb war spirits, future Memorial Days may honor greater losses.
Washington reports show Republican women running campaign training schools to become effective speakers. In cities like New York, Baltimore, Washington and Columbus hundreds enroll, with 255 of 305 passing exams. Courses cover government basics and public speaking, aiming to equip 100000 women for future campaigns.
Observations on global disasters and medical optimism share pages with local notes. Cancer cures progress is hailed by Charles Mayo while a chlorine gas cold cure is tested at Willard Parker hospital under Dr Monaghan, promising potential millions saved.
A reader service from The Athens Messenger informs that questions can be asked to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington. Report notes limitations on medical and financial advice and domestic disputes. requests full name address and two cents for return postage.
Leaders ruling the city plan to begin sessions with prayer but disagree on a suitable form for Protestants Catholics and Jews. The humbler phrasing "God be merciful to we a sinner" is suggested as fitting many officials.
A proposal to establish a Jewish University in Danzig was submitted to the League of Nations and awaits approval by the Intellectual Commissioner. The League may consider Spain offering to convert a Spanish university into an international institution and is drafting plans to regulate existing national universities.
A three year series offers six day round trips starting in Banff twice weekly in July August and September. The planned route includes Spray Lakes Marvel Lake Lake Gloria Sunburst Lake Cerulean Lake Valley of the Rocks Golden Valley Citadel Pass Sunshine Valley Healy Creek and Bow River with a pack train for baggage and riding ponies.
Federal prohibition officer visit in Hamden. Petrea long known in the community as a former streetcar conductor between Hamden and Jackson. Dr and Mrs E S Ray and Mr and Mrs O Ray with son David visited Mr and Mrs V L Ray at Chillicothe on Tuesday. Victor, a third trick operator here, has been off duty for months and is in critical condition with doubtful recovery.
The B and O engine known as the Jackson switcher, under Conductor A G Wills of Hamden and Engineer Rhodehaver with Fireman Ed Townsend Brakeman Clyde Thacker of Chillicothe and Brakeman James Price of Wellaton, derailed at fisco switch in Jackson when air failed to hold. The engine toppled on its side but the crew escaped injury as a wreck train from Chillicothe was called to rerail it.
Federal Officer William Davis and Marshal Abe Young arrested in Hamden jail after discovering copper and five gallon stills in Vinton counties Wilkesville and Vinton townships. Stills operated by Elmer Wiseman and Oakey Long, with mash and corn juice found. Also notes a Missionary tea gathering at Mrs J T Ogier Jr home with out of town guests. Later reports a formal protest on Japanese sex exclusion provision to Secretary Hughes within 24 hours.
McArthur Mrs. Julia Crow widow of William Crow and Frank Picketts of Haydenville were married here by Dr. C. B. Taylor and will reside in Haydenville. Alexander Hutt and Bertha Fee were married at the minister Jackson Graves home. Mrs. Joseph Collins of Ray Ohio guests of Charles Collins. Emmett Eberts and Elizabeth Eberts of Oreton guest of Daryll Peoples. James Lyle of Indiana visiting local Lyle family. Dora Hawk of Mineral guest of J. O. Peoples. A pocket folding gas stove for campers from BASF fuel via Ohio Utilities Club of Cirietanks.
Cleville will play here at 3 60 p m Eastern time on Decoration Day. Mr and Mrs Eugene Stuck of near Allensville were business visitors here Wednesday. Lawrence Morton of near Point Rock was a business visitor here Tuesday. Mrs H B James has been visiting with Dr and Mrs Dana Starr at Mt Sterling Ohio.
The W B A held a Tuesday evening meeting with Mrs Julia Salts being initiated. Six guests from New Plymouth attended. A pot luck lunch followed. News arrived of Mrs James Monaghan's death in Merrill Ohio. Mrs Sherman Phillips of this place is a daughter of the deceased.
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