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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1931
Page
4
The Athens Messenger reflects on a shift in reading tastes toward Dickensian optimism amid postwar discontent. It contrasts modern realism with classic wonder, arguing Dickens saw bravery and decency beyond contemporary grittiness, suggesting renewed faith in better social ideals.
A New York observer notes despite general money shortages that crowds fill openings at theaters like the Scandals and Fables and Vanities. Ticket scalping is common, with top seats sold for high prices while eateries and speakeasies also attract late crowds, hinting at $250,000 weekly spending on play and frivolity.
Fact quiz style Q and A compiled by an Athens Messenger information service offers free replies upon two cent inquiries. Questions cover the Appian Way distances, US monetary standards at formation, nail sizing origins, Indian Day dates, purileus meaning, Shakespeare folios in Folger collection, Opium War, and non quota immigrant visas issued in the 1931 fiscal year.
Fragmented excerpt discusses Moroccan goats that climb trees in scarce vegetation regions. It notes the goats used as a food source in some districts and mentions the goats as a symbol or curiosity among ancient peoples, with references to a Friday cartoon and a collector of musical instruments.
The piece traces the development of heavy arms from medieval catapults to modern artillery, noting roles at Woolwich Arsenal, the Keeper of the Wardrobe, and early England’s ordnance chiefs. It recalls Cromwellian reforms, the rise of the Board of Ordnance, and the evolution through Elizabeth I, Civil War, and World War I era leadership, linking British strength to arming traditions and prominent figures.
A reflective verse by James J. Montague contrasts enjoying sensational tales with preferring distance from real danger. The speaker praises avoiding violent encounters and loitering, noting the dangers of street gangsters and the value of moving traffic. A biblical couplet from Psalms closes the meditation.
The Athens Messenger promotes a new booklet titled How To Get A Job. It claims a few cents and time spent studying the guide will equip readers to win jobs, regardless of line of work, from ditch digger to salesman, with a coupon and eight cents required to obtain it.
The Pullman Company cut dividends for lack of earnings and seeks a twenty percent fare increase when two sleep in one berth. The issue is defended as reasonable, likening it to two people paying for a hotel room. The article recalls George Pullman’s early cars selling berths per person and a passenger’s rebuke to the policy.
Ten years ago the Lodge of Elks voted a hundred dollars for the National Victory Memorial Building in Washington. The Elks had 61 service stars from World War service, two of which were gold stars for Capt. K. T. Crossen and William Cornell. An eclipse of the moon was observed by Athens residents in October.
Washington reports by Rodney Duicher detail the drop in purchasing power across farmers, workers, and white collar staff. Farm prices plummet while costs of living fall slower, with payroll cuts and unemployment touching farmers, factory workers, clerks, hotel staff, and streetcar crews.
A Victorian column offers practical tips for keeping children safe and warm on chilly fall nights. It discusses winter bedding, window screens, fire safety, and the need for vigilant supervision as temperatures drop. It cites figures like Thomas A. Edison and references France’s gold influx.
A reflective account recalls Dwight Morrow and the U.S. Senate's odd dynamics. The writer contrasts Morrow's temperate charm with the chamber's blunt negotiations, recounting a moment when Senator Heflin questioned a suggested cut and Suffin Chaffey prodded with a jokey exchange about a $100,000 difference.
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