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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1923
Page
4
Wellington reports E. G. Burge and wife of Bright marked their seventy first wedding anniversary with thirty five descendants present.
The description notes an almost cloudless sky with light airs and a hazy atmosphere. Nights are cool, temperatures mild. The pattern may last one or two weeks and recur two to three times per season, but rarely more than twice.
A reflective column cites a Bible verse about liberal deeds and happiness shared, a quote from Dunan on shared joy, and a note that a President facing enforcement of a law may judge it better than Congress. It argues Congress could repeal unenforceable provisions to avoid dishonor and loss.
An American Berlin correspondent predicts Germany will divide into Prussia Saxony and other northern states remaining a republic Bavaria forming a southern monarchy a Rhine state around the Ruhr under French influence. The breakdown ends German reparations and shifts power with France dominating Europe.
Analysis argues a California oil boom now fuels 40 percent of US production and gasoline heavy output, while smaller producers face squeezing margins. With pipelines and refiners pricing supplies, a broad drop in oil and related material costs could follow if prices fail to rebound, potentially lowering overall living costs.
Opinion polls show public support for the president as he refuses to enforce the 10 percent tariff reduction clause of the merchant marine act. Critics warn the move would undermine treaties and provoke retaliation against American shipping. Supporters say the United States must avoid being seen as a treaty breaker and protect its merchant fleet.
The Democratic press notes a treasury surplus of 25 to 20 million dollars in Ohio. The gain is attributed to ex Governor Harry L. Davis and his reorganization plan, which modernized state operations and established a budget basis for the first time in the state's history.
The article marks 1923 as the centenary of Francis Parkman born 1823 in Boston. It praises his North American histories, notes his illness yet prolific output of eleven volumes, and highlights his method of firsthand travel and field study to capture authentic atmosphere.
A report from Athens recounts Constable Mariner assisting a man arriving from Parkersburg at the depot. The pair rode up Court street where the traveler, after a lift, departed with half a pint of whiskey. The column praises Mariner for his on the job conduct and notes Court street as a pleasant route.
A constable holds half a pint of whiskey and contemplates whether to use the liquor for cold remedies. The speaker suggests it would not be risky to use the stuff for colds.
A timer comes back from Parkersburg with a half pint of whiskey and hints he may have left tin there by returning for another drink.
A passerby recalls a quiet moment near Cotton's grocery on Court street where a man named Mariner stood blank as a tin roof. The mention hints at an unseen incident or issue requiring attention.
A terse note claims someone is out whiskey and mentions Justice Helwig in connection with a fine, framing the dispute as a legal matter over personal property and remedy.
A man torched a path by tearing down an alley after what may have been a mistaken detour belief. The unnamed Mariner figure could have been detouring for an extended period, raising questions about his awareness and intent.
The mariner recalls the split paths with an elusive memory of his brother. He waits for a fog horn that signals the lost sibling’s fate, but thus far no sign has appeared.
A fragmentary verse about sailing and drinking. It references a mariner in a dreamlike scene seeking tin and a pint of gin, evoking nautical imagery and a sailor’s preoccupation with everyday cravings.
A passenger notes that offering rides in a personal taxi yields little gratitude. The speaker laments the high cost of a ride from the depot to the uptown area and implies a general lack of appreciation for helpful acts.
Readable fragment notes a mariner declaring an emergency when equipment failed. A companion moved at full speed down an alley as the mariner prepared the anchor.
A poet laments a harsh fine faced by a tinsmith and imagines sorrow over never delivering a cart filled with metal. The verse frames a personal heartbreak tied to a small-town grievance and moral tension.
The Biological Survey compiles state hunting laws into a free booklet detailing what may be killed, where, and when. The Washington Information Bureau offers a copy upon request, asking readers to mail the coupon with two cents for return postage and to include name and address.
A clipped diary line shows a wary street remark about a tinner chasing gin and a grin amid haste. It reads as a terse, repetitive folk refrain with playful rhymes and a swaggering tone.
A reminiscence recalls an officer who parted with a ten dollar bill while sheriffs stood in the cold and rain, noting even the best can overlook something amid pursuit.
A brief note hints Koons plans to place ads in the Want Ads as the election approaches, signaling a campaign push through upcoming notices and listings. The exact timing and content of the ads are not disclosed.
Readers are told how to obtain answers from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau led by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. The notice specifies it provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and outlines mailing instructions with required name address and return postage.
The text notes ten official steno graphers at the House of Representatives. It then explains how to obtain and sprout beans for chop suey, recommending canned beans or soaking white or dried lima beans overnight and sprouting by wetting a cloth and keeping it moist for one to two days.
The text depicts a dancer blindfolded performing a hornpipe style routine among egg dances, described as sword dance theatrics with comedy. It also includes Q and A items on double headed eagle insignia used by Russia Austria and Germany, sea weed hampers, and the timing of Indian Summer in October or November.
The Associated Charities added 31 new families to 79 already aided in the annual report. Four acres were opened and eight non residents and 12 transients received a "lift" as part of the assistance program.
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