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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1924
Page
4
The author argues the farmer's plight goes beyond economics to a human, moral issue. Restoring buying power is not enough. the root cause is spiritual violation of the Golden Rule and Christian principles. He warns that without fair shares, families suffer, especially children’s education and inheritance.
A 1920s column notes voter apathy and calls for turnout, citing declines from 80 percent in 1896 to 49 percent in 1920. It lists organizations promoting nonpartisan get out the vote efforts and stresses registration as a measure of national participation and self-respect.
A reflective piece compares past and present economic hardships noting that high living costs persist. It argues reforms like price controls and reforms fail because they treat issues as cold numbers rather than human needs.
The article notes the Republican Administration aims to keep the United States at the forefront of aviation defense. It cites total aviation appropriations totaling 32 174 000 with 12 485 000 to the War Department 15 150 000 to the Navy 450 000 to the aeronautical advisory board and 2 750 000 to the Post Office Department. It also highlights the President's gratitude to world flyers and predicts continued U S aviation supremacy in defense.
The text comments on teaching amid rising generations, criticizing elitist propaganda in economics while praising practical training in human dignity, kindness, fair play, and the Golden Rule to shape youth.
Secretary Mellon played a quiet but crucial part in hastening the reparations agreement and strengthening U S France ties while abroad and after returning. The Coolidge Administration is described as short on talk yet long on accomplishment.
The article explains the State Department as the cross‑border arm of the government under the President. It notes its growth from a secretary and one clerk to a staff of 600 abroad 3,400 workers, and outlines its duties from diplomacy to consular work and tax collection. It details historic pay scales, cipher use, and the department’s role in shaping public opinion through press relations.
The article recalls how the State Department and diplomatic services aided Americans abroad during war, detailing relief efforts, gold transport by marines, and embassy roles in disaster response. It notes relief extended to Japanese victims after the earthquake and quotes W. J. Davis on air defense and future warfare.
The piece argues France has endured war to the gates of Paris and warns of a growing gas threat. It notes a two thousand aircraft air defense line with plans to double, contrasts France’s air fleet with Britain’s battleship fleet, and claims national priorities favor air power over big guns.
An argument urges shifting defense from costly battleships to a fleet of flying machines and submarines. It contends air power can defend the nation, pay for itself in peace, and deter invasion, noting widespread publication in newspapers including the Herald of Washington.
In Cleveland on September 22 a five year old girl named Sylvia woke from a nap in her father's car as thieves started to drive off. Her crying caused the robbers to pause and abandon the vehicle, leading to the recovery of the auto.
The Coolidge club launches a county voter survey ahead of ballots on non partisan judicial candidates. It lists Ohio Supreme Court judges James Robinson and Reynolds Kinrade and others like William Middleton, Lawrence Worstell, Samuel Johnson, and R. Finsterwald as Athens county nominees.
The last May grand jury endorsed Prosecutor Finsterwald amid a string of 81 bootlegging cases with 79 convictions, cited as proof of law enforcement integrity and county savings. The piece ties his win record to Republican platform calls for strict enforcement, duty to uphold constitutional law, and public order.
Readers can send questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C. The service provides information only and does not offer legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement. Include full name address two cents for return postage and wait for direct reply.
A fragmentary page presents a string of historical trivia questions with partial answers. Topics include John Milton's will, royal ties, tombstone inscriptions, baseball pay history, a Milk and Honey Express train, and the youngest U S Army officer, with various initials hinting at respondent identities.
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