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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1922
Page
4
The piece argues that the current coal strike differs from past stoppages as coal is not immediately needed and workers would idle anyway. It calls for a settlement to reduce overcapacity, reallocate miners to other work, and redirect operating capital to more productive uses, hoping for strong leadership to avert crisis.
A Jewish rabbi argues evolution does not deny religion and cites Bible and Hindu texts. He says denying evolution harms moral progress and stresses core spiritual truths over trivial science, urging focus on righteousness and wisdom rather than dogmatic disputes.
The text collects witty musings and opinions from a 20th century voice on topics from morality and law to fashion and literature. It includes remarks about jury duty, women’s prerogatives, art, and social life, concluding with a jab at hair fashion and permanence versus bobbed waves.
Washington April 5 news analysis explains European inflation after World War I as currencies losing gold reserves and falling in value. It notes Gresham's law, the shift to cheap paper money, and rising prices abroad while the US held a strong gold stock. A new trend shows hoarded gold reappearing, possibly easing depreciation as foreign money substitutes depreciated currencies.
A golf instruction piece explains the run-up shot focusing on direction and a steady grip with thumbs down the shaft. It notes stance, ball height via follow through, and the role of club choice, then covers common faults and the value of calm, confident approach for distance.
Logan Ohio April seventh diary sketch notes daily life around Logan. The writer observes at 4:30 PM M. J. Coles tile factory, Bank burglar alarm test, rainfall forecast, local residents and storefronts, automobiles and gas prices, and a parade of familiar names in a casual, humorous tone.
A farmer from Bombay imagines poultry choices offering advice on raising fowls. He mentions Cochin Chinas and Malay hens and notes timing and practicality of laying.
In a spirited call to action, the writer imagines forming a six team Hocking Valley League to boost baseball in Logan, Nelsonville, Chauncey, Millfield and nearby areas. The piece urges immediate agitation and community effort.
A courthouse regular recounts a rumor about the Oregon governor and the Portland mayor kissing Mary Garden in public. He notes uncertainty about what occurred after they returned home and questions the veracity of the tale.
Public information service offers to provide factual answers to questions via The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. Readers must send name address and two stamps. advisory limits exclude legal medical and financial guidance.
A Q and A explains that wireless messages travel farther at night, especially over water, since night air is damper and a better conductor. It adds that military education does not end at West Point, noting ongoing Army and Navy schools including the Army War College in Washington and the Naval War College in Newport.
The clipping lists various Q and A items including Harnden Express origins in 1839, McKinley brothers, a Bible quotation location, multilingual New York churches, Karl Hagenbeck’s animal shows, fruit jar cap materials, Emilio Aguinaldo’s leadership and capture date, Paradise origin, Sioux cradleboard term poshtan, and local Presbyterian church social and missionary tea details.
Mrs Brancis Lomax is the guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs J J Hamilton in Zaleski for several days.
C A Lunsford of Logan was awarded the contract to improve the McArthur-Jackson road and began work Thursday. The pike has needed repair for some time.
Alpha A. Cox and Walter Cox transfer lot 360 in McKeever and Pitcher Addition to McArthur to John J. Kwatkosky and Ruth Kwatkosky for a dollar and other variable considerations.
Roger W. Babson analyzes money supply and prices, arguing farmers and merchants in the south and Midwest blame credit shortages, but the problem lies in merchandising inefficiencies. He cites currency per capita declines and urges reform of distribution channels and freight costs while praising the Federal Reserve Board's restraint.
Broadwell Fred Roberts moved from the Ed Gifford farm to a farm between Broadwell and Bartlett. William James moves from Sugar Creek back to his Broadwell property. A new Sunday school was organized at Utley by Mr. Liggett and Mr. Brown of Athens. A Broadwell school house meeting featured Superintendent Dinsmore of Athens explaining school law and high school grades. KH proposes joint Ames Bern Amesville high school, not approved by many Broadwell citizens.
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