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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
4
The article notes Germany's elimination of domestic and imperial debts via fiat marks after World War I, wiping out bonds held by German citizens and creditors. It argues the move was a confiscation of capital, highlighting the potential impact if the United States did a similar debt payoff.
Negotiations between the American Debt Funding Commission and France aim to base settlements on amortization tables. France could extinguish its debt in sixty six years with annual payments of 105 million dollars, while Germany’s reparations may total about 12.9 billion dollars under varied proposals. The plan would stabilize currencies, restore industrial activity, and reduce foreign exchange volatility while easing postwar bickering.
A compact devotional contrasts Psalm 42 with Campbell’s sober reflection on a noble mind trapped in a weary mood. It hints at divine daytime kindness and nocturnal verse as remedies for heartless cares that waste life and dim Genius.
The narrator argues that women seek beauty through enamel and cosmetics, masking soul and temperament. He notes the artist has only seen the metropolis and suggests many could learn that personality matters more than paint.
Viennese artist Ernst Linnenkamp arrives to study American women finding them the best dressed though not always the best looking. The piece argues about civilization using applied science to improve society and warns of rising subnormals and ineffectives while promoting stronger morally fit leaders.
A proposed plan by the American International Trade Commission outlines amortization as the method to repay European reparations and allied debts over 66 years. It uses gradual annual payments with three and a half percent interest, applying to Belgium Italy and France and aiming to restore global economic stability.
The Athens Messenger outlines an information bureau offering readers answers to questions. It states no legal financial or practical advice, no domestic dispute settlement, and that replies are sent by mail after inquiry, with contact details and limitations.
The term applies to cards with corner indexes showing pips. Morticians is a trade term used by undertakers in a real estate circle. mortician derives from Latin death. Musical glasses date back to references around 1651 with obscure wording remaining.
A cheeky piece lampoons a Jacksonville palm reader known as Professor Bunkum Palmist. It recounts customers stung by fake charms and slick pitches, noting a wealthy man duped into paying for a useless Jordan relic. The author jokes about Charlies and Barbed Wire fences for punch.
Professor Bunkham, once in Ath ens for several years, recalls the hilly city and its unusually low weekly fee for practicing palmistry. He is now selling medicine.
A short humorous column presents a rural church minister described as a singular, odd old man whose persona stands out among neighbors. The piece uses light satire to illustrate local religious life.
Harmony Hill reports several social visits including Harmony Hill Mr and Mrs Arthur Cornes and family and Littie Hocking visitors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Milo Foster and two children hosted Sunday with John Dutton. G K Thorpe runs a roadside market offering travelers apples and sweet cider. Local business visitors include Mr and Mrs G H Noland. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Arthur Swart and Mr and Mrs Glyde Jordan joined at the Foster home for winter apples.
Frederick J. Haskin heads The Information Bureau in Washington offering free factual answers to readers questions. Send questions with name and address plus two cents for return postage to Haskin in Washington.
Frederic J. Flaskin directs recipients to enclose two cents for return postage to obtain a free booklet. Name Street.
Mr and Mrs George Brandeberg of Cutler visited Mrs T J Foster aunt to Mrs Brandeberg Curtis Sheman traveled to Belpre with fine apples Mrs Foster runs the trader for Mr G K Thorpe while he and Milo Foster barred apples Mrs Anna McDonald handles calls and cider apples Mr and Mrs Ned Simpson and family spent Sunday at A T Cornes Mr and Mrs John Dutton were Friday visitors at the Foster home Mr and Mrs R R Hueston harvest apples in their orchard
The B B B club gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. Ey James home with Mrs James and Mrs Gee hosting. Thirteen members answered roll call and a collection of $1.30 was taken. The evening featured games and music followed by lunch.
Mr H C Swank of Loudenville spent the early part of the work visiting friends and handling business here. Irven Worthman principal at Orbiston resigns to take a post with the Hocking Valley railroad. Rev and Mrs R Shaw and son Howard were in Jacksonville Wednesday attending the funeral of Mr Shaw’s father.
Rev Snapp leads revival meetings at the M F church starting last Sunday and continuing until further notice.
The Jobs school plans a social event on October 25 at the Miners hall. Proceeds will go to the school fund.
The Roberts Tigers travel to Columbus to face the Red Top Cabs next Sunday at Orray City. The Cabs, formerly the Jungle Imps, were runners up for the city title, promising a competitive game. The Tigers arrive in strong form after a 176 to 0 win over Lancaster.
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