This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1924
Page
4
A humorous note from a newspaper column mentions police judges substituting water for alcohol as punishment for over-indulgence. The piece jokes that water is a noble liquor and calls water the most precious drink. It cites sentences of ten to thirty glasses daily as a replacement for time in the workhouse.
A medical specialist argues character is formed by early caregiving rather than heredity. Children imitate parental emotional outbursts, influencing future temperament and confidence. Coddling and excessive protection foster insecurity, while rough play helps develop resilience and self-reliance.
A Rum Row tale off New York harbor shows liquor sellers swapping whisky for water due to a water shortage. Prohibition foes unintentionally receive a temperance lesson as water proves as valuable as spirits and traders consider barter limits amid scarcity.
A NEA bulletin lists eight chief aims for American public schools: character, literacy, health habits, citizenship, leisure time use, job training, home life, and mental efficiency. The piece notes historic shifts from three Rs to broader aims and discusses disagreement among educators and parents about implementation.
A Long Island tragedy involves a 13 year old killed by an accidental rifle discharge during play. Several 11 to 14 year olds possessed a rifle bought from mail order sources. The boys hid the body in fear, prompting questions about why youths handle guns and how sales to minors are regulated.
Significant changes in political leadership as women win office. New Jersey selects a female congresswoman, joining Wyoming and Texas with women governors for the first time in modern history. Mrs. John W. Davis sends a congratulatory message to Mrs. Coolidge reflecting rising female prominence in politics.
A lengthy examination from the U.S. Forest Service warns two thirds of cut timber is wasted through decay, improper handling, and mill waste. It notes 60 percent of original eastern forests remain, asks for conservation, and details losses in logging, milling, and furniture production with calls to replant and protect stands.
The Forest Service plans a November Washington conference with forest specialists and wood industry leaders to cut waste and boost use of forest products. Officials say one third of current waste is eliminable by better manufacture, another third may drop with research, and one third may be inevitable.
The Athens Messenger information bureau invites readers to submit questions for factual answers. The service excludes legal medical and financial advice, domestic disputes, or exhaustive research. Include full name address and two cents for return postage. replies sent directly to inquirer.
NADA reports eighty percent of autos are bought on time payments and twenty percent for cash. Other Q A entries cover avocados, enamel teeth, pigeon flights, tapa cloth, silver fox, North Star diameter, and vibrating machines in steel structures.
The column ridicules Lady Astor for opposing U S entry to the League of Nations and argues foreign wars burden the poor. It contrasts Royal and Rockefeller fortunes with lofty philanthropy aimed at eradicating disease and poverty forever, likening aims to vaccination campaigns.
Inquiry into the wealth of Judge Gary, noted as a careful financial housekeeper for the large steel company, seeks to establish how much real property he has accumulated for the corporation.
Not even Judge Gary could guess the future value of the vast coal lands ore lands and other properties accumulated for stock holders as seen in this early 20th century report on corporate holdings and investor concerns.
A muddy riverbank on the edge of North River Manhattan Island once worthless has been sold by the heirs of a Dutch owner to the Eastern Steamship Company for 1,000,000 dollars. The columnist notes many such cheap parcels exist and the key is choosing the right one at the right time.
Dr. Mary Walker notes Paris reports a new dress design resembling a slit skirt. She argues politics, athletics, and common sense will replace the cumbersome garment, which she says traps germs and hinders movement on public streets.
Ernest Sturm advances from office boy to president of three insurance firms, illustrating that an early start in life can equal an early start in a race and that being propelled by family might not hinder eventual success.
Hamden news notes visitors and family events including Mr and Mrs Nelson Meham and baby from Cincinnati visiting Woeanneti, and Mr and Mrs Burt Waltz with nephew Eli Woltz on Kelly Branch. Local sports report shows Hamden High beat Alumni 16 to 14 in season opener. Harley Franklin welcomed into the Laird Young family. Several residents travel to Columbus and Jackson for visits, with notes on Grace Garey, Florence Forman, and others.
Safe, because all funds are loaned on first mortgage real estate in and around Columbus, backed by a reserve of over $1,000,000.00. Interest checks mailed every 6 months. Open an account by sending Money Order, Bank Draft or Check. Interest from date of certificate.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.