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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1921
Page
4
A life size Carrara marble statue will be erected on Island Creek, Logan County, to memory of Devil Anse Hatfield. Carved in Carrara, Italy, it shows the patriarch bareheaded gazing over the mountains, funded by friends and relatives.
The piece argues worry stems from unfinished work and poor organization. It cites a late-arriving office worker and a procrastinating executive as examples, insisting planning and steady progress reduce stress and boost efficiency. It urges readers to apply personal experience to manage worry and focus on lasting value.
Tax receipts from the first quarterly payments show the government collected about 22.7 billion dollars last fiscal year. The Treasury reports more than 500 million in payments, but the code aims to save money as many business men alter spending. The public policy shift leads to broader definitions of luxury and discretionary spending among households.
A collection of humorous anecdotes including a profiteer’s wife seeking gold for throat treatment, a glass eater fired for eating only imported cut glass, two children's muddy kitchen-floor commentary, and a quip about per capita circulation of money.
The Colorado, the navy’s newest battleship, is launched as the likely most powerful warship for several days until another ship surpasses it.
The Topeka Capital reports Felipe Gracia showed marked indifference during his marriage in probate court as he slept standing up. Bride Prisca Gutierres woke him before Judge J D M Hamilton could finish the ceremony.
A discussion on creating a national park on Mount McKinley and surrounding area argues the Alaska park would safeguard game like mountain sheep moose caribou and bear by restricting hunting and shipment of game. Proponents say it preserves vast wilderness offers year round access and upholds individual liberty through outdoor freedoms.
A viewpoint urges consumers to buy advertised goods to support rapid stock turnover, arguing it secures best quality and lowers prices. It warns against excessive oppositions to this economic law and cites a humorous Irish anecdote about mediums and a mistaken wartime report.
An observer notes that a major profiteer is out of business and the dollar gains purchasing power. Consumers grow wary of value and price shoppers now seek money worth, aiming for standard goods at fair prices. Merchants must know market values and recognize genuine items quickly to stay competitive.
A citizen stops at the Court House, leaps out with a robe to cover his Ford. A nearby boy quips that there is no need to hide it, noting the car is a Ford.
The piece urges shoppers to study market information in advertisements seven days a week. It argues that complete details on style quality price and service help buyers distinguish real bargains from costly fakes and compare merchants to secure advantageous purchases.
A passerby notes students cutting through the grounds and a patch of green causes discontent. The Watch Dog jokes about removing a lawn sign to climb the flagpole, preferring a waving Stars and Stripes over grass. Class Six and the illiteracy committee are urged to address the issue.
A cynical remark follows an impassioned plea from a young husband about money in marriage. The discourse suggests a man’s earnings and possessions are owed to his wife, reflecting postwar American attitudes in the Amerian Legion Weekly.
The note argues that ads reflect concrete competitive realities rather than opinions, emphasizing that advertising messages convey market dynamics and strategic positioning rather than subjective viewpoints.
Harry Dewey, cousin of Admiral Dewey, died after being blown from the rigging of the West Eldora at her Long Island City pier on Monday night. A long-time seaman, he had marital troubles and was preparing a lengthy cruise to China. he planned to go to Seattle to reconcile with his wife after returning.
A shift in market dynamics places sellers in direct competition for consumer attention while buyers once driven by price now influence the landscape. The consumer base has driven this change, altering normal buying patterns and strategies.
A large section of plaster fell in a Carnegie library reading room during vacation week. No students were present as the room sustained only minor damage.
In a brisk turn of events, March exited with a dramatic flourish, leaving residents noting sudden winds and shifting skies. City forecasters warn of a lingering chill and early hints of spring in the days ahead.
Sunday school lesson outlines the ideal Christian life in Romans 12 1 2 and Luke 6 31 with focus on doing to others as you would have them do. Epworth League and Christian Endeavor themes center on thy kingdom come in home church and community.
The Salvation Army announces a week of services led by Envoy C W Waggoner of the Eastern Ohio Division. Indoor services at 7:00 PM with open air at 6:30 PM nightly except Monday, plus Saturday and Sunday outdoor services and a grand wind-up in the hall. Envoy Waggoner will also preach at Central Avenue M E Church on Sunday morning.
The Christian Science Society invites attendance at Sunday services held 10:45 A M with the subject Unreality and a golden text from First Corinthians. Sunday school meets at 9:30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7:00 P M.
Sunday school begins at 9:00 A M followed by church services at 10:00 A M. The sermon will be delivered by Pastor Rev D L Brown ing.
Sunday school at 1 30 P M for all ages public worship at 2 30 P M with a sermon by the pastor revival services continue each evening until further notice except on rainy days after 1 P M services growing in interest all are welcome.
The Church of Christ holds Bible study 9 to 10 A M and Apostolic worship 10 to 11 30 A M in the Carnegie Library Y M C A room. Enter at south door. The group seeks the narrow way and invites cooperation from all.
Bible school led by E. D. Murch at 9:00. Morning worship at 10:15 with a sermon titled Let Us Work On To Pentecost. Evening worship at 7:00 with a sermon on In the present crisis can the Golden Rule be applied. Christian Endeavor events at 6:00 include Intermediate and general groups.
The Free Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 A M led by W B Pruden as superintendent. Evangelistic services at 7 P M conducted by Mrs Crane. Mid week prayer meeting Thursday at 7 P M.
A prayer and praise service begins at 6 39 p m at Strouds Run with a sermon by the pastor scheduled for 7 30 p m The entry notes the evening schedule for church activities and worship.
Church of God on Hocking Street announces sermons by Pastor B F Timmons at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday with the theme My Place in the Body of Christ. Evening services follow at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. A cordial welcome is extended.
Pastor L. R. Roberts notes new service times for Sunday school at 7:00 A M and 10:00 A M, evening worship at 7:00, and Wednesday prayer at 7:00. Invite extended to the community.
C Lloyd Strecker, pastor. Sunday school at 9. Morning worship at 10 30. Theme From Center to Circumference. Epworth League devotional at 6. Topic Thy Kingdom Come In My Church. Evening service at 7. Sermon The Greatness of Gentleness. Class of boys and girls to be received into full membership. You are invited to attend.
The Central Ave M E Church lists a 9:00 Sunday school and 10:15 public worship with Envoy C W Waggoner of the Salvation Army delivering The Transfiguration. An evening service at 7:00 titled The Triumphant Evangelist follows a 2:00 Junior League and 6:00 Epworth League. Mid week service: Wednesday at 7:00.
Music Hall with Pastor O. A. Homer C. Smith. Bible school at 9 15 A M. Wednesday evening prayer service in the Y M C A room in the basement of the Library at 7 60 o'clock.
Dr. A. C. Hacke of Ohio University will conduct the communion services at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning at 10 30 o clock. Evening services will be omitted.
The United States produced most of its quicksilver in California last year with the remainder largely from Texas. The report highlights California as the lead producer and notes Texas as a significant secondary source.
In Cincinnati on Friday a pretty girl wore a low-cut waist to Hughes high school. The teacher sent her to the principal, who warned her. C M Merry, head of the school, ordered the student home to change and sought the mother’s input on the dress.
Readers are invited to send questions to the Athens Messenger Inf Bureau Frederic J Washington D director. Include full name and address with two cents for return postage. The bureau will not provide legal medical or financial advice or research domestic troubles.
In 1919 there were 22,418 cotton gins in the United States, of which 18,816 were active. The data notes the distribution of gins and activity level across the country.
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