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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1923
Page
4
A brief devotional note quotes Proverbs 30 28 about a spider seizing its stronghold and Shakespeare on devils masking sins with heavenly pretenses The style reflects a reflective daily line common to period newspapers providing moral reflections rather than news events
Secretary Mellon argues for a balance between tax reduction and public expenditure. He notes citizens must choose between thrift and abundant spending and that transportation needs, including paved roads, rail support, and future aviation and canal projects, require cost-conscious judgment.
Road figures show more miles of good roads in the United States than railroads, though the railroad system remains the nation’s largest steam transport network. Road building advances rapidly and may double rail mileage, with paved highways costing about 25 000 dollars per mile.
Premier Baldwin seeks a national verdict via December 6 election on a protective tariff, a shift from long standing free trade. UK political leaders argue tariffs could curb unemployment, while the United States watches how Britain’s decision may impact its own industry and policy.
A Johns Hopkins statistician challenges the claim that education lowers crime, noting similar crime rates among college graduates and the ignorant. The piece argues the educated offender can justify crimes better, while voting patterns of educated and ignorant voters show little difference.
Washington reports that during and after World War I Europe saw a dramatic leveling of wealth via currency depreciation. Debtors paid off mortgages as values collapsed while prices for farm goods rose, reshaping fortunes across German, Russian, Austrian, French, Italian, and British economies.
The text explains that lenders rarely required repayment in gold before the war as the mark was expected to hold. It notes that when gold payments existed, farmers faced higher prices on a gold basis. It contrasts this with modern lending to American farmers, where dollars are lent with the belief they will retain value in 50 years.
The article explains currency depreciation postwar Europe shifted value from rich lenders to productive workers. Land and real goods remained, mortgages ended debt, and wealth moved to farmers and workers while prewar capitalists faced ruin. An Austrian mansion rent drop from 35,000 crowns to 2.75 shows the depth of depreciation.
Ath en county building and loan men travel to Ironton on Thursday November 22 for District No. 5 meeting of the Ohio Building Association League. The session will discuss methods to raise assets of Ohio building and loan associations to 160000000 in the next year.
A Pittsburg construction crew worker died when a concrete mixer engine exploded at a mine site near here. The man, identified as Clarc de Swan, suffered a fractured skull among other injuries. Local authorities are investigating the accident and the scene has been secured for questions regarding safety compliance.
A New Straitsville man testified that local cows have been getting drunk, with one cow dying after eating mash. The piece jokes about feeding mash to cows when prohibition officers arrive and mocks officials as muley cows with kicks.
The speaker argues it is cheaper to lose a cow than face fines or jail for possessing mash. They claim a method to dispose of mash is found and request a safe place to store safety razor blades.
A playful verse recalls a cat in a fiddle and a drunken cow that makes the mash and dies in a rash swoon. The poem uses lively rhymes to depict a bawdy tavern mood and rustic drinking mishap without graphic detail.
A Perry County farmer notes a county agent would advise a balanced ration for mash to lessen headaches, suggesting practical steps for livestock feeding. The remark hints at rural agricultural guidance and everyday farming concerns.
A fragment recalls a milkman’s demand for two quarts nightly and a plan to try toast and milk as a short diet. The terse line hints at a harsh or comic mood amid a larger scene.
An 8 Straitsville resident Blosser jokes that cows evade the law after a creature eats mash and gets drunk, leading to a grave statement about burial.
A historic Chicago blaze is attributed to a cow becoming frisky and misbehaving, sparking a small urban fire. Local records note the odd origin with limited details and no injuries reported.
A whimsical verse notes Daisy the heifer who drank mash and nearly went mad. It describes the dairy's success as Daisy’s milk sale leads to farmers dressing up in silk and enjoying growing riches.
A brief, playful observation notes cows near mash and neighborly watchfulness. It humorously suggests watching the Want Ads for a cow to eat mash and hints at the oddities of daily life in this old world.
A fragmentary verse recalls a call to bring the cattle home across the Sands o Dee. The speaker laments a missing companion and the aging of the narrator as time passes.
The speaker asks D. W. Hughes, a local merchant, about New Straitsville noting his Shawnee origin and noting Shawnee is not far from New Straitsville. The exchange hints at regional familiarity and proximity.
McArthur notes a well attended public sale on P Gaskill's farm west of town held Saturday November 17. Visitors from Groveport include John Winters and his uncle J B Hunter. Out of town guests listed include Mrs Leslie Blore and family, T B Cox and family, William Trimmer, William Traphagen, Edgar L Nixon, Miss Phebe Reynolds. State road between Dundas and Hamden has reopened to travel.
An aged inmate named James Maloney died Saturday morning at the County Infirmary.
State v Jerry Ring jury finds guilty of assault only with a 50 dollar fine and 27 80 dollars costs. sentence suspended 19 days to allow payment. State v Madison Peck continued to next term. D Deney v Rush Meadows grants foreclosure and sale of August Horton estate to pay taxes and debts with remaining balance to heirs.
Joseph Evans of The Plains visits grandson Donald Willis of Orbiston public schools. Jesse Smart, recently operated on at Toledo hospital, is improving as expected. Martha Galvin of Nelsonville visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Evans.
Mrs George Morrison and her daughter Mary visited Nelsonville with Mr and Mrs John Barstow. They attended the school play Miss Bob White with Mrs Carl. John Jones Sr recently operated on in Columbus hospital is reportedly recovering as expected.
Creomulsion a new emulsified creosote remedy promises to soothe inflamed membranes and destroy germs causing chronic coughs and colds. The ad claims twofold action and universal use for throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee if not relieved after following directions.
Medina C William Sohley pays 3700 dollars to acquire four silver foxes to establish a silver fox farm, signaling intent to breed and raise the animals locally for fur production and business prospects.
The Athens Messenger prints a reader Q A feature by Frederic and Foe inviting simple plain writing on any subject. Readers pay two cents for a return response with stamped addresses and mail sleeves.
A reader inquiry column covers Harold Lloyd’s hand injury from a prop mishap, Pine quarantine, WWI draft dates, literary expressionism versus impressionism, skating on frozen pools, Pyramid heights, Johannesburg as South Africa’s largest town, phonograph cardboard records, and differences between a double house and a duplex.
Readers are urged to test coffee by stopping it for a week and switching to Postum a caffeine free cereal beverage. The ad claims sleepers improve and health returns, guiding the reader to decide whether to resume coffee or stay with Postum.
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