Beepulation Reported in Southern Ohio
A small local note from Southern Ohio reports a beepulation reading near zero. Officials say the term refers to a minimal anomaly in a station's measurement, with no impact on services or safety.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
4
Advertising rates and obituary charges listed locally
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary. Cards of banks. National Advertising Representatives Jo RK Ward 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo RK
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Business Failures and Pessimism in Trade Circles
The article argues reported business failures are misleading. It notes no large bankruptcies since last fall and that failures relative to total concerns are below the 20 year 1898 1918 average, suggesting current business conditions are about normal despite widespread pessimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bualees
Royal Engagement in Greece Sparks American Interest
A dispatch from Athens reports nineteen year old William Leeds of New York engaged to the Grand Duchess enta of Greece. The Greek royal house praises the match while Greek citizens mull the fashion influence and the high income cited for Princess Anastasia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
William Leeds
New York
Grand Duchessenta
Greece
Leeds
William
Wilam B. Leeds
Anastasia
Constantine
Vane
After Dinner Stories and a Comedian’s Country Tales
A stranded actor signs a hotel register after asking for water, only to learn the roof had just been repaired. A comedian recalls a colored peace officer chasing a mulatto accused of ham theft, insisting on a vivid but vague description.
The Fourth Assistant Camera Man Named
A stout lady hurries to the cinema as an usher reassures her that the production is only unveiling the name of the fourth assistant camera man. The scene captures a backstage moment amid the film industry chatter.
Sheriff Seeks Gun License In Hancock County
The Hancock County sheriff in Weirton West Virginia announces his plan to apply to the circuit court for a license to carry a revolver and other weapons in the discharge of duties. The notice notes the need for protection amid a tense era of unrest and bomb paranoia reflected in the era’s headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cumberland
W. Va
Hancock County
Weirton
West Va
Hancock
The Grin Behind The Counter Analysis of Buyer Power
The piece argues buyers have shifted from eager shoppers to demanding customers as prices rise and wage cuts threaten. Merchants report added service costs persist while one official urges open candor on pricing and costs to restore trust and stabilize markets amid inflationary pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
P le
United Chamber of Commerce
Dodd
Merte
Re. Dred
Advertising News and Practical Value in Daily Life
The article argues advertising drives economy and informs shoppers, drivers, and households by delivering news of products and services. It urges readers to treat ads as essential news, read regularly, and buy with confidence from well markets, noting promotions from kitchens to antisep tics and vehicle oils. The ending anecdote links ads to daily life and leisure.
Diary of a 19th century life in Athens Ohio entry noted
An excerpt from a diary of April 10 in Athens Ohio describes a quiet morning at home with a bedraggled mood in the narrator’s wife. The writer cleans a trunk and sends old shoes to his father while keeping plans private from friends. They dine with his wife and remark on a surprising appearance by Alex Moore with a shaved mustache and a rumored future clown role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Samuel Pepys
Alex Moore
World Growing Better At Epworth League Social
Saturday evening the Watch Dog attended a social meeting of the Epworth League at the M E church parlors. The event featured simple games for all ages instead of party games and was enjoyed by everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watch Dog
Epworth League
M. E
Local Western Union Manager Promises Readiness Against Robber
Joe Pitzer, manager of the Western Union Office, warns that the grabber and any other deviant will not surprise his messenger boy. He believes in preparedness and says he will likely upstage the robber with an unexpected asset in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Pitzer
Western Union
Athens
Jilted Student Learns Morn Imposture by School Marm
A Athens student asked for a date with a city school marm. The roommate relayed the wrong message that she would be in at three. The real suitor arrived at 1 30 to find she was not home, while the nurse learned of the mix up later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Public Forum on Tobacco Sale Prohibition Views
A reader letter criticizes anti tobacco drives and dry era reforms. The writer links campaigns against liquor to attempts to ban tobacco, accusing reformers of manipulating public policy for agendas and jobs while invoking wartime loyalties and past figures.
Public mood on liberty and license sparks bill reaction
A columnist derides legislation restricting expression and dress codes, arguing against agitation and urging readers to cut off funding to agitators. The piece emphasizes personal liberty and lawful order, urging support for independent spending on entertainment over protests.
Congress Sets Agenda for Opening Session with Tariffs and Tax Changes
Washington April 11 leaders outline a Republican program for the new session including emergency tariff and anti dumping bills tax revision permanent tariff national budget soldier bonus and army and navy appropriations plus the Colombian treaty The House plans action on the Fordney tariff bill while the Senate begins tax hearings and considers the Colombian treaty and budget matters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Curtis
Congress
Philippines
Cuba
United States
Wilson
Capitol
Penrose
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senate Finance Committee
Obituary of Douglas G Phillips a Life of Industry
Douglas Granville Phillips born January 10 1846 in Ames township Athens County Ohio died March 22 1921 age 75 years two months 12 days He was survived by six sisters and three brothers and his son Frederick E Phillips from Ida Finsterwald whom he married in 1882 His life shown as temperate industrious and charitable and he was a farmer and livestock raiser respected as a Christian gentleman and model citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Granville Phillips
Cee Ae
Ezra
Mary cDougall Phillips
Ames Township
Athens County
Ohio
Emeline Hansberry
Polly McDaniel
Hannah Wyatt
Mary Ann Dodds
Lucy Jane Phillips
Helen S. Warren
John H
Gilbert A. Phillips
Ida Finsterwald
Frederick E. Phillips
Amesville
Phillips
Douglas Phillips
Card of Thanks for Father and Uncle
The Phillips family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their father and uncle, Mr. F. E. Phillips, and expresses appreciation from Mrs. Elizabeth and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Phillips
Elizabeth
Two Columbus Residents Die by Own Actions
Columbus reports two suicides Sunday. Frank Herbert 27 a World War veteran hanged himself in his home cellar. Mrs Margaret Lee Leeds swallowed poison, motive unclear. both deaths recorded in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Frank Herbert
Margaret Lee Leeds
Herbert
Alaska Mine Output Reaches 545 Million Pounds In 20 Years
Over two decades the Alaska operation has produced about 545 million pounds of conner. Officials credit sustained extraction and market demand for the long run. Market observers note ongoing challenges in processing and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Conner
Praise for Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound from Millston Wisconsin
A Millston Wisconsin woman testifies that Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound strengthened her health and helped her withstand childbirth. The letter urges other women to overcome weakness and debility to bear healthy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millston
Wis
Lydia E. Pink Hham
Lydia E. Pinkham
H. H. Janssen
Wisconsin
Lydia E.pinkham
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
Readers may write Athens Messenger Information Bureau for answers. It warns it provides information only and cannot give legal or financial advice or settle domestic matters. Include full name and address with two stamps. responses mailed to the inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Megeenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Streau
Cal
Repos
The
Inquirer
Pension Awarded to Athens Widow
Congressman I. M. Foster reports that Mrs. Lucy E. Wood of 17 Fern Street Athens is granted a pension of $30 per month with accrued payments. The notice confirms pension by the commissioner of pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Foster
Commissioner of Pensions
Lucy E. Wood
Fern Street
Athens
James F. Wood
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