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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1923
Page
4
Diet shaping race traits and wheat rotation urges
An obsolete discussion links dietary salt to racial pigmentation and future changes from diet over generations. The piece also argues for crop rotation to improve wheat yields, noting decline from continuous wheat planting and urging diversification as in the cotton belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ressi
Oman
P. Armitage
Armitage
Governors Back Volstead Act Enforcement Vote
The conference of governors produced an unprecedented vote in favor of enforcing the Volstead Act with full cooperation. Though not all states were represented, the unanimous stance among those present signals strong support for prohibition enforcement. Governors, second only to the federal government in forcing bans, can energize the movement more than the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of Governors
Fed
United States
William Beaumont
Department of Agriculture
Loans and Character in Japanese Emergency Credit
The Janese earthquake highlights Japan's business integrity as it seeks relief and reconstruction funding. Governments and banks remain confident. investors buy bonds, and bankers note that national character in an emergency is valuable. J. P. Morgan echoed that borrower character outweighs security in lending decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janese
Japan
the National City Bank of New York
J. P. Morgan
Greatest sportsman awaits in-a-merican tale of Alain Gerbault
Alain Jacques Gerbault, a young French sailor, crossed the Atlantic alone in a 30 foot craft. From Cannes he faced fierce seas, wind against him 40 days, repaired a damaged bowsprit, lashed by storms, and steered for 100 days to Fort Totten. He survived cold, danger, and loneliness with endurance and courage. He plans to continue voyaging, embodying romance and brave sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Eople
Alain Jacques Geryault
Atlantic
Gerbault
Cannes
France
Roci
Furth
Pathfinders of America Aims to Reform Youth Nationwide
Washington Oct. 20 The Pathfinders of America a Detroit started effort to build character in schoolchildren through nonsectarian moral training. Organized by J F Wright the program began in Detroit then expanded to other cities including Ton or Marquette Junior Councils form in Detroit schools involve seventh and eighth graders with plans to include sixth grade The movement seeks preventive human engineering to steer youth away from crime and toward responsible adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Detroit
The
Pathfinders of America
House of Correction
Michigan
Tonia
Marquette
J. F. ‘Wright
Pathfinders
Wright
Coun
Moet
Local Socials and Ball Game At Chauncey
Attendance at a Chauncey ball game Sunday afternoon noted. Numerous visits and weekend guests listed including McArthur, Chatthyes, Sisson family, James Stevens of Middleport, Flora Watson, Margaret Calvert, Sarah Rathburn, Joe Tripp, Ralph Avery, Westey Paffen Larger, Grant Niff, Helen Shively, S Cox and Ethel, Albert Harper, and George Tee family with health concerns mentioned for Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
McArthur
Chatthyes
Fred Sisson
James Stevens
Middleport
John Cruffie
Cox
Ethel
Albert Harper
Richland Township
Harper
Moral training and civic virtue in Pathfinders movement
The Pathfinders of America promote universal moral lessons across religions emphasizing character and life success. Statements from educator Charles W. Lau of Davenport Iowa praise a Detroit based method, while a Detroit group is cited as effective in moral training for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lau
Independent School District
Davenport
Iowa
New Detroit Organization
Detroit
Athens Day By Day As Seen By The Messenger Watch Dog
The column presents a lighthearted collection of notes and gibes on local life. It references the Coe brothers of Albany and McArthur for MacGuffey selections, lampoons Yale football, and remarks on Athens High School prospects. It also jokes about fleas and pets, peroxide hair, and the want ads with cider for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Coe Brothers
Albany
McArthur
MacGuffey
Yale Gaims
Yale
Athens High
Baseball in Rasaca Sun Stops Game Near London Ohio
The Sunday Rasaca game halted as sun glare blinded catchers and a fly ball struck a left fielder on the head, bouncing over the fence. Players struggled to see the ball continuing play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasaca
London
Jackson County Heard From
A fragment notes a young lady from Jackson and hints at local discourse or response within the Jackson County community. The readable text is limited to this line and does not reveal broader context or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jackson
Free booklet on school lunches for students and parents
A promotional item urging mothers and teachers to request a booklet on school lunches. It emphasizes the link between healthy meals and clear thinking, and includes sample baskets, packing methods, and recipes. Readers are asked to mail a coupon with two cents for return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Request for Free Copy of School Lunches Booklet
Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington asks for a free copy of the School Lunches Booklet and encloses two cents in stamps for return postage. The note specifies a street address in Athens.
The Hammer Club Holds Meeting on Ed Carpenter's Status
The Hammer Club plans a meeting soon to decide if Ed Carpenter will be admitted. Ed has not yet heard from Santa Claus regarding the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammer Club
Ed Carpenter
Santa Claus
Information Bureau contact notice
Public notice explains The Athens Messenger Information Bureau offers general information only. Address Frederic J. Haskin Washington DC and mail two cents for return postage. bureau will not provide legal medical or financial advice or handle domestic disputes. Replies go directly to the inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Whistler's Coast Survey tenure and a prank note
Whistler worked for the coast survey in Washington for three months and five days after leaving West Point for chemistry deficiency. He was dismissed for sketching a caricature on chart margins that appeared after acid dipping. Additional Q and A cover digestion rates, birds as animals, and sisal bale weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Coast Survey
Washington
West Point
Wihistler
Local residents visit in Wellston and Columbus
Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. Jacobs stayed with their daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Martindill in Wellston over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Gill and child ran from Athens to visit J. C. Gill. Miss Rhea McLaughlin returned to Columbus after visiting here. Mrs. Joseph Harding and Mrs. Jack Horrocks were Wellston visitors Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea McLaughlin
Columbus
Joseph Harding
Jack Horrocks
Wellston
Wortman Gathering At South Market Street Home
A large gathering of relatives of Mr and Mrs Carl Wortman met at their South Market Street home Sunday for a fine dinner. Attendees included E C Wortman Sanford B Tripp Everett Hutt Deibert Wortmann Harvid John Davis and families Ruth Laurence Winer M E Wortman Dorosey Ralph Randolph near Mamden Ella Davis and children Cleo Lee Wayne Blanche Carl Wortman and children Joe Everett Raymond Genevieve Edwin Anntine enjoyed by those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortman
Carl Wortman
South Market Street
E. C. Wortman
Sanford B. Tripp
Everett Hutt
Deibert Wortmann
Gon. Harvid
John Davis
George
Mary
Irene Mer
Head Davis
Ruth
Laurence
Winer
M. E. Wortman
Dorosey
Ralph
Randolph
Near Mamden
Leonard
Lesmil
Ella Davis
Carl
Cleo
Lee Wayne
Blanche
Joe
Everett
Raymond
Genevieve
Edwin
Anne
Weekend visit described in Columbus families note
Mr and Mrs Ernest Rarso of Columbus were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wilson Swarts and Mr and Mrs Frank Ramecy near Dundus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rarso
Columbus
Wilson Swarts
I’rank
Beltz Family Visits Sister in Foothill
Mr and Mrs John Beltz and their family of Fooiwood visited Sunday with his sister Mr and Mrs Dary Pocples in a local family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beltz
Fioo Iwood
Dary
Meccers and Meltops Visit Jackson Family
Mr and Mrs William Meccer and children of Jackson were visiting on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Thomas Meltop and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meccer
Jackson
Thomas
Meltop
Birthday Anniversary Party At Dundas Hosted By Miss Wortman
Miss Lulu Wortman entertained about 35 friends Saturday evening at her Dundas area home to honor her birth anniversary. The event featured music and a three course luncheon. Colleague C F Carson attended along with Sunday guest B S Verone and family, and Mr and Mrs William Davis who returned from Marion after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Wortman
Dundas
William Davis
Marion
Martial law proclaimed in Athens amid monarchist plots
In Athens on October 23, medical law was proclaimed after monarchists restless over the Go natas government plot a counter revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gonatas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Associated Br. H. Harris Dailies
Bom
By Frederic J. Haskin
Mr. Wright
Flora Watson
Evertumous
Mrs
Margaret Calvert
Sarah Rathburn
Gallipolis
Joe Tripp
Ralph Avery
Knorville, Iowa
Westey Paffenv Larger
Mrs. Grant @niff
New Plymouth
Helen Shively
Mrs. Shively
George Tee
Eagle Mills
America
H. M
Normandy
Vire
Vaudevire
Valdevire
Olivier Bassel
Basselin
Moses Finkelstein
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse University
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Axen
William Jacobs
George Martindill
C. M. Gill
J. C. Gill
Carson
Townse
Lydia E. Pinkham
Washington, D.C
D.C
Lydia E.ham
ABC
Rey
Lash
the Messenger Printers Co
Lawhead
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