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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1923
Page
4
A brief religious reflection warns against using pain and distress for entertainment. It cites a biblical verse and urges restraint, noting it is wrong to treat even the smallest creature with wanton cruelty. The text emphasizes mercy in daily amusements.
A 1953 reflection cites Prof Ernst Groves predicting women will, in 30 years, mostly perform no housework as hotels housemaids cookers porters and laundresses take over. The piece notes a counter trend toward simple living and possible long commutes by air, with a defense of domestic toil as meaningful when love and family are present.
A discussion argues that workers moving from countryside to cities raises city wages and lowers manufactured goods while farming labor declines, reducing crop area and raising farm prices. The piece warns against fighting economic laws with legislation and urges caution in policy.
A sporadic remark notes that while long term outcomes may improve, the current readjustment phase is difficult for farmers as the process unfolds.
The Michigan city parent teachers association urges eight hours of sleep for high school pupils. It calls for limiting youth activities to Friday or Saturday nights and promoting in-school study to reduce homework. It argues parents and teachers should cooperate to foster balanced home life and responsible social activity.
Industry forecasts 4,000,000 cars this year, a 50 percent rise from 1922, but most production is for replacements. With six year car lifespans, future gains depend on continued demand for parts and fuel, suggesting long-term growth despite saturation fears.
A congressional committee led by Louis T. McFadden investigates why many small state banks and trust companies decline to join the Federal Reserve System. Reported benefits and drawbacks center on reserve access, indirect funding through big city correspondents, and the lack of interest earnings on reserve deposits. The inquiry aims to determine if changes could improve farmer credit and overall bank participation.
The article notes state differences in Mormon access to Freemasonry with Utah barred by church policy, while other states permit Masons. It also explains bond paper origins from linen rag pulp, used for issuing bonds and the naming of bond paper.
Athens Ohio diary style entry recounts travel from Athens to Marion and Delaware with visits to Harding tomb and college campus notes. Observations include aeroplane sighting, church detours, encounters with John Milton Eugene Shafer and locals, and reflections on faith and spirits before bed.
This notice promotes knitting sweaters for fall and winter using the Knitting Manual booklet offered for free. It explains simple instructions from casting on to binding off and suggests sending two cents in stamps for return postage.
Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger is named director of the Information Bureau in Washington D C. The appointment places him at the center of press and public information during national coverage.
A light verse about a girl named Trene wearing a thin crepe de chine dress. The playful tone contrasts modesty with a shine that draws a smile in a cheeky humorous voice.
Organizers urge participation in a big Halloween parade in Athens promising one of the town’s biggest events. They assure attendees will be placed somewhere and encourage everyone to join for a fun celebration.
A playful nineties style urge prompts readers to carefully choose candidates and consider ads. It notes advertisers receiving many calls, suggesting readers should place ads thoughtfully and read all listings tonight.
Readers can submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic Jkin in Washington. The service provides information but not legal medical or financial advice. Include full name address question details and two cents return postage for replies sent to the requester.
Officials question if employees were discharged after placing Catholic symbols on 1917 series notes. The 1917 notes reused 1869 1900 plates from Columbus Bank Note Co. and altered only by changing the series lines under urgent 1916 currency demands.
The New York cathedral has been under active construction since 1901 with Mohegan granite walls. The planned total length is 520 feet and width 290 feet. It draws inspiration from Ely and Spanish churches especially Toro, reflecting a modern yet traditional style.
A hotel in the Swiss Alps claims the highest altitude among similar resorts, reaching 11 800 feet above sea level away from Din Jungfrag. The statement emphasizes its elevation as a key feature and landmark.
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