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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1923
Page
4
A historic Crippen defense and a detailed look at tuberculosis Christmas seals chronicle the era. Notable figures include Huntly Jenkins and Dr Crippen with radio detection cited. The piece explains seal origins, the double barred cross, and the campaign reach nationwide and abroad.
The University announced it would not admit more entering students than it can accommodate and fixed the freshman class cap at 850. Other Q A items note weekly weight loss guidance of about 2 pounds for moderate overweight, and silver half dimes were minted from 1830 to 1878.
A brief moral quote collection contrasts Luke 16 10 with Paley noting that those who desert truth in trifles cannot be trusted in important matters. The passage emphasizes integrity and consistency in small and large duties.
About 40 women run for Parliament in Britain across Labour and Conservative parties, with expectations that two dozen or more may win. The piece contrasts Britain's slower progress on suffrage and equal rights with America's early gains, notes British women forging ahead in politics, and reflects on changing public perception from Crippen-era radio to modern broadcasts.
A discussion on keeping costs down through planning to maximize space and minimize cubic content. Standardization of materials and collaboration with public and private groups helps reduce building expenses while preserving aesthetics and utility. The piece notes historical examples and poses brief reader questions with answers.
The piece wanders through November’s fading light into December’s arrival with nature imagery and rural scenes. It notes hills, oaks, berries, water grasses, and farm life, ending with a humorous craving for blackberry wine and a plea for excuses.
Bartlett of Nelsonville reports a local character who fills his radiator with alcohol to vent gas and drive with the cap off for a whiff of real atmosphere. Detectives might nab him. Also a nudge to read the Want Ads amid turkey leftovers.
Harley Cline suffered head injury when struck by a brake at the Tripp farm during drilling for Ohio Fuel and Gas. He was taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus where doctors reported the skull not fractured and a minor operation performed. Mrs Autie Baker and Mise Marie Baker traveled to Cincinnati with Richard Baker to visit relatives Al Higelmire.
Mr and Mrs W E Stanton host Thanksgiving guests Mrs John O Martin and Miss Catherine Martin of Jackson and Miss Mary C Evans of Chillicothe for a family gathering with relatives present.
Dr and Mrs E Ray Mr and Mrs O S Ray and son Ovid Sheb were entertained at noon dinner at the home of his brother Dr and Mrs J H Ray in Coalton.
Southern League pitcher Will James known as Lefty was in town on Wednesday evening with his parents before heading to Bien Roy to celebrate Thanksgiving.
E. W. Martindill spent Thursday visiting with relatives and friends at Columbus.
An old ad copy touts Bran as a health staple with catchy lines about “ALL BRAN” and daily consumption. It markets Bran Bong Ba muffins pancakes and macaroons as ways to “keep disease out” and feel well.
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