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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
4
A reflective note presents two aphorisms about guiding children and shaping education. The first cites Prov. 22:6 on training a child, the second cites H. W. Beecher on education as cultivating good culture that changes size but not sort.
A census shows 3800 acres under glass producing 77 million dollars yearly, about 20,000 per acre, yet with high costs and labor. The piece notes growing interest in specialized farming, coal use for greenhouses, and debates the future of year‑round food production and marriage myths.
Mrs. O H P Belmont of the National Woman's Party argues against marriage for women, claiming it resembles slavery and that statistics support her view. She notes marriage also limits a man's freedoms, implying a similar caution for men.
The article recalls Melville I. Stone speaking at the Second Annual Newspaper Institute. He admits faults in daily papers yet asserts the editorial office holds vast opportunity and responsibility, guiding public opinion and demanding honesty from a newspaper industry that relies on public approval.
The National Motorists Association appointed a committee to draft a nationwide standard system of road signs to be reported next year. Although not legally binding, the group’s expertise and influence may push adoption, reflecting the national scope of automobile travel and a call for uniform signals for cars and drivers.
Pennsylvania politics brew as Governor Pinchot’s presidential bid looms amid intrigue. Senators Pepper and Reed issue noncommittal statements while experts feud over possible deals and the fate of Pennsylvania’s 78 national delegates in a dynamic GOP scene.
John Frank Smith, brought in in collapse by a policeman, died at the Medway Infirmary in Chatham England after a remark to attending nurses that this was like being in heaven, reflecting his experience as he died.
Mrs Claire Louise Carter, widow of two war heroes including a colonel and a torpedo boat commander, was found dead beside a discharged shotgun at her home near Farnham. She had never recovered from grief.
The Athens Messenger reports the Hamner Club Number 25 meeting ended with Katy accused of eating toadstools after a lively exchange about onions. Judge Smith closed the session while hints at Homecoming plans and a basket dinner at Connett Church next Sunday were announced.
A hurting tooth prompts plans for a dentist to attend as swelling grows, signaling an urgent dental visit. The verse depicts a tense, anticipatory scene of pain and care.
On Saturday the Red Men will stage a big day at the Athens Fair Grounds with big bands in town. Organizers hope the Indians paint the town red and even give the courthouse a coat while they are at it.
Public notice from The Athens Messenger describes the Information Bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Readers can submit questions for factual answers by mail with two cents for postage, including full name and address, though no legal medical or financial guidance is provided.
A new 70 page Department of Agriculture booklet outlines state by state rules on licenses seasons possession sale and export for rabbits birds and mountain lions. The free publication, available via the Washington Information Bureau, requires two cents for return postage and the reader’s name and address.
The excerpt presents Q and A items on topics from livestock slaughter hygiene and wood tinder to the Laurentic gold salvage and pecan production. It notes government inspections of carcasses, cedar as tinder, most gold recovered from the Laurentic, and Georgia leading pecan farming. An international humane societies convention is slated for New York City October 22 to 27.
McARTHUR visits noted as Mr and Mrs Vaughn Talbott from Wellston and Mr Vance Morrow guest of Mrs Ben Hutchinson family in Jackson. An aged lady Henrietta Waxler of Vinton Chapel dies at 91 after illness, funeral at Vinton Chapel church and burial in the cemetery. John Holdren, now on Co C Reed farm, buys 40 acres.
Mrs Linda Arnett Crow died after a heart illness at her South Market Street home Tuesday night. She leaves husband and siblings Mrs Vance Morrow of this place and 3 B Arnett of Hamden. Funeral arrangements not learned yet. Mr K V Springer of Wellston visited his niece Mrs Ray Cox Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S J Benner of Dundas were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Franklin.
The report notes acres of the Wyman heirs and mentions plans to move there in the future. Mrs Jacob Morgan visited her husband in Athens on Wednesday after his recent operation there.
Morton Haas of Nelsonville and Mable Ellis of McArthur received a marriage license and wed September 25 with Reverend C B Taylor officiating. Miss Leora Miller from near Allensville visits for a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Will Miller.
Miss Alice Cundiff has gone to South Perry where she has been employed as assistant principal of the schools there.
James England relocates from Dundas to the Gaskill farm located south of town, establishing residence at the new rural property.
In Notting Hill England the wife of Lizzie Cruse remarried after her husband was reported missing in action in the recent war. He has since returned and courts must decide if being missing in action is enough to presume death for bigamy charges.
A donkey was electrocuted while scratching itself against a post. The incident occurred in a rural area in KMALING.
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