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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1924
Page
4
The editorial condemns seven young men held for robbing a man and woman in a car, calls for life imprisonment after conviction, and mocks supportive old women delivering cakes to inmates. It also notes Acadian deportations, a Minas park, and questions about Chautauqua and Niagara Falls' yearly recession.
A reflection notes that wealth comes from modest desires and contrasts two types of people who seek riches or renown. It cites Proverbs 13 7 and a Cobbett remark about small desires contributing to wealth.
A column argues that both science and religion rely on faith, noting that much scientific knowledge rests on trust in experts. It cites the Java Ape Man skull, water composition, and Mars canals as examples where belief persisted until challenged, concluding that evidence can overturn long held convictions.
A write up on the Mark Twain Memorial Park opening in Florida Missouri where elderly locals who knew Sam Clemens recall his early days. Anne Lever Bower, 83, recalls Clemens and a remark about his habit, framed with nostalgic humor and local color. Short Beds piece advises proper bed length to ensure circulation and spinal alignment, citing Dr F P Millard.
The piece recalls 1924 attitudes with a dated tale of Sam Clemens once pulling up his socks in front of a lady. It contrasts modern blunt openness with octogenarian shame, noting fashion and propriety shifted over time.
Washington observers report December 7 as Golden Rule Sunday to support Near East Relief helping about 40,000 orphans and up to 100,000 more at risk. Ambassadors and officials urge practice of the Golden Rule to strengthen charity and international peace amid refugee children from Asia Minor.
A movement argues that saving 100000 children orphaned in the Near East can drive a new era of love and service. Leaders claim four centuries of conflict demand a new solution beyond more war. They warn regional peace hinges on addressing long standing bloodshed and future generations.
The text argues Rockefeller funding will back a 5 million dollar health institute in Japan and China to fight disease, foresee Asia’s rising death rates boosting global population, and warns of potential links to future East West conflicts while noting religious motives and ongoing disasters such as floods in China.
Readers may submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. The bureau provides information and returns replies by mail after a two cent stamp payment. It does not give legal medical or financial advice.
A collected Q and A piece covers health risk after dog bites, Porto Rico dimensions and distance to New York, Prince of Wales prize results in cattle and sheep, Max the French actor's Roumanian Jewish heritage, a record tuna catch, cream whipping agents, military medal wear etiquette, and Acadian deportation votes.
The Athens county executive committee endorsed a broad publicity drive for the November elections. A newspaper driven profile of candidates was approved and the Athens County Women’s Coolidge Dawes club named women on precinct polling committees. Harry Kelly of Nelsonville was endorsed for a second term on the board of elections.
On Sunday at 3 o clock Eastern time the Columbus Buckeyes champions of 1923 will play the local team here. Mrs William Thompson and daughter Goldie of Dundas with guest George Thompson of Lima were Wednesday guests of L B Cox and family. Rev L L Cherrington attends the M E Conference in Ironton. Miss Josephine Henry goes to Wooster for school.
Chauncey Herrick of New York City wins the top post at the United States War Veterans encampment closing here today in Michigan City Indiana. The election marked the culmination of the annual gathering with Herrick to lead the veterans group.
Mrs. Ethel Clarke died and Henry Klinger was seriously injured when an auto traveling from Somerset to Thorne Port 12 miles southwest of Newark collided en route this morning.
Last June the Bank of Athens National Bank awarded the clock contract for a four faced electric Westminster chime clock on its bank building. The 10 foot 5 inch high bronze and glass piece features 24 inch dials, four directions, and master clock driven minute advances with Westminster chimes heard from the street.
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