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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1923
Page
6
A meditation quotes a biblical verse from 11 Thessalonians urging kindness to all and warns against pursuing good goals through evil means. The piece also reflects Southey on the self corrupting nature of evil ends.
The piece analyzes government payroll costs, noting 2,700,000 public servants earning 3,500 million dollars yearly plus 670,000 pensioners, totaling around 3,370,000 earners and nearly four billion dollars in salaries. It cites per-person costs, regional spending, and a critique of taxpayer value, with side remarks on Attorney General Daugherty’s record of recoveries and investigations.
A column discusses Justice Department efforts under Attorney General Daugherty to prosecute war fraud cases and settle war contractor claims without sensational publicity. It contrasts responsible conduct with officials who seek early publicity and calls for measured responses to food shortages and postwar issues. It includes Q and A items about Florida’s purchase and household chemistries for paint removal and fabric testing.
The article argues former Treasury Secretary McAdoo would not challenge current Secretary Mellon if a presidential election were held. It credits Mellon with reducing the national debt and suggests voters would favor Mellon and the administration he leads.
Senator Underwood says the League of Nations is not a political issue while former President Wilson insists it is the sole issue. He argues the Democratic Party would be disgraced if it does not act to “retrieve the fatal error” by joining the League.
Washington leaders of the progressive movement prepare for month end conferences to draft a legislative program for the upcoming session and to settle organization matters in the House. Representative John M. Nelson notes committee representation as key to progressives gaining influence. The bloc, led by Wisconsin Republicans, may number 80 to 60 members and seeks a balance of power between Republicans and Democrats while pursuing farmer relief and agricultural price stabilization.
A satirical tale from Athens presents Malcolm Clarence, a blue blooded youth, who after college returns to a bank job but finds prestige cannot replace steady work. He ends as a regular laborer with a contractor, marries the contractor’s daughter, and discovers ordinary effort beats pedigree. The piece ends with a jab at want ads and local jests.
Congressman Foster distributes pamphlets on infant care to constituents, signaling a shift from agriculture to childrearing as a district focus. The move follows a note about dropped garden seeds and a change in topics for his audience.
A playful verse features a young lady named Clutter growing upset and stuttering when a butterfly escapes. It then references Congressman Foster and political memory, urging readers not to elect him next term.
Readers can submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau under directed by Frederic J. Haskin Washington DC. The service covers information legal medical and financial matters and returns answers by mail. Include full name address and two cents postage with the question.
A set of Q and A items covers French pronunciation Chaucer and other topics. Topics include wheel and tire pressure guidance, Yellowstone Park geography, yachting tacking, clergy counts in the United States, and patent improvement rules. Answers provide simple facts and expert notes.
The Albany Win-My-Chum week opened with an upbeat league meeting led by Miss Faye Baker. About 20 choir members sung under Charles Fagin with special music by Donald Russell, Lloyd Bolin, Mary Barnes, and Mabel Croy. Daily programs featured speakers Dean Irma Voight, Mrs. Fannie Eccles, and Rev. Warner. Sunday services planned. social guests included Mr. J H Duffey of Columbus and Mrs. Eva Baker with Dorothy Tedrick visiting.
Mr and Mrs O D Dailey entertained for Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs E T Dailey and daughter Christine of Athens Miss Margaret Duncan of Sidney Mrs Lucy Huff man and Mrs Adaline Dailey.
Word from Rev. Harley Fletcher of Newcomerstown reports the death of his infant daughter due to illness. He was called home and the church seeks to secure his permanent services for the congregation.
Everett Martin and Earle Carter of Huntington West Virginia spent from Friday to Sunday as guests of friends here.
Almost all county offices report higher revenue this year with the auditor, treasurer, recorder, and probate judge becoming more than self sustaining while the sheriff's office nears paying its own way.
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