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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1924
Page
4
A 1910s era editorial reflects on the shrinking poorhouse population and the role of American housewives in shaping economic policy. It argues for protectionist policy and endorses Coolidge and Dawes over Democratic free trade and Socialist- Thirty platforms, urging memory of economic hardship from 1919-20 at the ballot box.
The article argues aging and poverty trends reflect shifts in youth helping relatives and in thrift campaigns. It suggests fewer paupers in almshouses result from younger generations aiding penniless parents, plus more savers through insurance and prudent living as earning power fades.
In 1880 nearly equal numbers of women and men lived in poorhouses, but today men outnumber women by more than two to one. The shift stems from women entering the workforce and saving for old age, while native born white adults outnumber foreign born whites over two to one in these facilities.
The piece argues that old-age pensions replace the poorhouse as society’s safety net. It emphasizes wealth, fertility, and industrial progress as foundations of America’s evolving welfare system and notes the civilizing trend toward public support for the elderly.
A housewife quotes the era's economic debate, noting 4.5 million unemployed in 1920 and claiming employment and wages improved under Republican policy versus Democratic free trade tariffs. The statement underscores public sentiment on policy impacts and economic security.
A leading American banker urges bankers to inform labor that lower wages are needed to maintain prosperity and meet the next decade’s challenges. He argues reduced pay could lower freight, fuel, and production costs, but notes labor acceptance and genuine efficiency gains may allow wages to stay up.
A salesman explains that prices reflect both production and selling costs for refrigerators, washing machines, and other household goods. The piece notes producers have reduced manufacturing costs but retain high distribution costs, arguing this keeps cost of living high despite efficiency gains.
The Department of Commerce operates as a global sales force with maps and color coded buttons marking trade commissioners consuls and attaches. It gathers and relays worldwide commercial data to American manufacturers and buyers through offices and the Commerce Reports magazine. Standardization efforts cut product variety in beds and hosiery saving millions annually.
The Simplified Practice Division targets uniform tire sizes paint can shapes and flag dimensions to cut stock and costs. It links with trade groups, notes benefits in employment stability and delivery speed, and publishes data in the Statistical Abstract detailing commerce, education, farming, and taxes.
On Saturday clergymen expressed hope that every seat may be full tomorrow. The piece notes public spirited faith and finds inspiration in religion. Also published were answers by young Presbyterian students to the question what is wrong with the church.
In a New Jersey village of 159 inhabitants the Salvation Army tambourine corps converted every man woman and child in three revival meetings. The tambourines and speakers preached heaven and hell in vivid terms, prompting reflection on how urban competition or a sensational circus or movie might affect conversions.
Dean Inge of St. Pauls denounces the city population as morally deteriorating and mentally unsettled, urging public reflection on urban life and conduct.
A 40 year old clergyman in Notawa Oklahoma is jailed after a 14 year old girl in the Georgia Yields choir said he married her. He allegedly performed the ceremony while already married. The case centers on alleged deception by Mother Eve.
A young man is urged to learn electricity and invent a light storage battery. The text notes electricity weighs nothing but current storage may avoid heavy metal burdens, suggesting a transformative energy invention.
The passage notes that the inventor of the sewing machine could not sew, explaining the needle eye placement at the needle tip. It argues even an expert seamstress might deem the idea nonsensical, highlighting how innovation often defies conventional wisdom.
Seibold expects Coolidge to win New Hampshire by 35 000 votes. He studies politics and often provides opinions. Bets on La Follette shifted from 1 to 6 to 1 to 8, signaling a one third drop in his chances.
A reader information notice offers readers a question service from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. It explains limits on advice in legal medical and financial matters and requests full name address and two cents for return postage.
About 4 tons of grapes with 24 percent sugar yield 1 ton of raisins when properly cured. Government guards patrol National Forests to deter deliberate timber trespass and correct unintentional cases. penalties for trespass are severe. Hog Island Ship Yard contract signed September 13, 1917. Calcium arsenic dusting cost per acre inquiry noted.
The Athens county recorder reports 4900 pieces of work in a year with 4100 dollars in fees, including 1700 deeds and 650 mortgages, while the office is self sustaining under Mrs. McGrath. The piece also revisits the Republican stance against government ownership of public utilities and supports regulation without nationalization.
Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath, a Republican, runs for a second term as Athens county recorder with no party opposition. A former Nelsonville resident, she moved to Athens in 1915 and served as clerk of the board of county commissioners. At Sunday Creek Coal Co she led bookkeeping and credit departments for about ten years, earning a reputation for efficiency. Her first term began September 1923. the recorder’s office handles all real estate records, mortgages and leases, a crucial function for the county.
A local column denounces La Follette Socialist speakers touring Athens county, accusing them of empty rhetoric and promising unattainable gains. The piece argues La Follette offers no real labor benefits and would halt American progress if elected, urging readers to reject their reformist rhetoric.
The new concrete bridge over Old Town on the Logan New Straitsville pike is near completion after more than a year of work, with final floor pouring forming the last stage following delays.
Navy coach Bob Folwell faces assembling an almost entirely new backfield while relying on strong linemen. The task precedes the upcoming showdown with West Point.
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using Pinex pine extract mixed with 214 ounces in a pint bottle of sugar syrup or molasses. It pledges quick relief for bronchitis hoarseness croup and winter coughs and offers a money back guarantee.
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