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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1922
Page
4
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National Advertising Representatives listed: Robert KK Ward with offices at 226 Fifth Avenue New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
Billy Maxon a 12 year old from Cleveland observed three men robbing a meatshop. He noted the car number from a brick scratched with his knife, informed a policeman, and within three hours police arrested the bandits.
Bryn Mawr College invites any woman worker 18 to 40 to apply for the summer school in Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. About 100 students from across the United States will study labor economics hygiene composition public speaking English literature psychology general science and music appreciation from June 45 to Aug 10. The program, begun last year as an experiment, proved successful and will be repeated to broaden education for working girls unable to continue schooling due to earnings needs.
The text argues barley serves the same purpose but in pork and bacon rather than beer. It notes beer advertisements claimed health benefits, yet suggests the ultimate consumer gains nourishment and energy from barley through meat, aligning with safer ground.
A collection of light anecdotes from Mrs. Carrol and Mrs. St. Claire with Jimmie and a crying doorstep boy, plus a district teacher's struggle over pronunciation and a pupil's board sentence mix up with put and putten. The humor centers on mispronunciations and gentle domestic scenes.
The piece notes unhappiness among brides choosing young husbands with no earnings and recalls changing childrearing norms. It quotes an economist classifying people into three groups and jokes about boxing as a business model. It mentions Anna Gould paying for a title and a high annual fee to divorce him.
Department of Agriculture notes barley increasingly used as hog feed as brewing demand falls. Hog industry expands into barley producing areas, reflecting changing feed supply dynamics and broader distribution of barley.
Washington April 19 The United States lacks broad blue sky securities regulation enabling promoters to sell worthless or unattainable stock. State laws exist but only cover home states. federal action has been urged for nationwide oversight. The Capital Issues Committee in 1918 handled 3.78 billion in applications, disallowing 917 million, illustrating extensive blue sky activity and losses. The Federal Trade Commission now surveys the scene with a view to possible congressional action to curb promoter fraud.
Roger W. Babson argues bond prices have not yet peaked despite a recent rally. He cites rising bond holdings, broader buyer base, thrift, and a tax program as supports, while warning potential tax changes could temper gains. He notes improving crop prospects and mail order sales as further positives for months or years of higher bond activity.
A collection of golf notes and reader letters discusses iron play, practice focus, and balance between natural technique and instruction. Advice includes independent arm movement, avoiding overpractice on the course, and trusting personal judgment over caddie guidance.
In yesterday in Ohio April 22 1831 General Alexander McDowell McCook eldest of eight famed brothers born in Columbian County died June 11 1903. The 1861 legislature passed a law exempting volunteers property from debt collection during service.
Athens readers follow Lonnie Ridgeway’s humorous Letter from Watch Dog about Jim Brattin leaving Athens for a bakery in Gallipolis Ohio In the missive dated April 21 1922 he recalls city life cites Kiwanis quartet Helwig and Vic Pierce jokes about fires and court houses and notes a Be Kind to Animals Week Mothers Day and a Messenger want ad urging readers to try three doses for fifty cents
A reader inquiry notice outlines how to obtain answers from The Athens Messenger Information Bureau. It lists director Washington, D. C. and states the bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice. It requests the question writer's full name address and two return postage stamps.
The American Legion says May 30 is Memorial Day for World War dead. Other Qs cover a 135 4 second base circling record, desertion penalties, Caspian Sea versus Lake Superior size, cranberry growing states, coal mining history, West Point cadets and the Columbus remains in Seville Cathedral.
The text discusses Bronte as good literature and Jane Fyre as a classic. It notes ancients valued honey and used it like sugar. It states the Hope diamond weighs 41 percent carats and links it to a Louis XIV stone of 674 percent carats.
J G Hoffman sues Cedar Falls Oil and Refining Co for 7200 plus interest from June 2 1921 for drilling an oil well on the J H Hoskins farm in Washington township Twenty witnesses have been called and a jury of local residents hears the evidence with attorney M A Daugherty of Lancaster assisting.
The Ohio Radio Laboratories open in Logan to supply receiving sets for the district. J. B. Krieg, R. W. French, and R. D. McManigal lead the firm and demonstrate radios daily at Krieg Pharmacy. Public invited to attend amid concerts from Newark, Springfield, Schenectady, Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Indianapolis.
The Christian Science Society invites all to Sunday service at 10 45 A M in Athens National Bank Building Fifth Floor The sermon titled Thy Basis Of Christian Fellowship will be followed by a Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M The Golden Text from Revelation 2 proclaims blessed are those who partake in the first resurrection and reign with Christ for a thousand years You are cordially invited to attend
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, will preach morning on Barnabas or Study in Generosity and evening on What it Means to Believe. Young people meet at o'clock, Sunday school at 9, Federation of Churches meeting Monday at First Methodist with Athens county representatives invited. Mount Zion Baptist Church Lloyd Hickman, minister. Sunday school 9:30, sermon 10:45 The Cup of Blessing, Communion 6:30 P M, B P U 7:45 P M with cordial welcome to all.
West State and Congress streets hosts minister M F E Chatley with Rev C M Bond as student pastor. Bible School at 9 AM. Sermon by Chatley at 10 15 AM. Christian Endeavor at 6 PM. Evening sermon The Pearl of Great Price at 7 PM. Bond to speak at Wednesday 7 PM prayer meeting.
Maxwell F. Snyder is pastor at the Walt Jacksonville Free Methodist Church. Sunday school starts at 9 A. M. led by Harry Woods. Morning sermon at 10 A. M. Praise service at 6 P. M. Evening sermon at 6 30 P. M. Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening. Welcome.
The service at 10:15 A M features Rev W H Thompson of Granville Ohio as guest speaker. Sunday school begins at 9:15 A M and Y P U follows at 3 15 P M.
Pastor H. T. Wintermute outlines a full schedule with Sunday school at 9 10, morning sermon on faith and immortality at 10 15, Junior League at 1 00, Epworth League at 6 00, and an evening sermon at 7 00 on Pressing Forward. Youth prayer service Tuesday 7 30 and midweek prayer and study Wednesday 7 09. Open invitation to all.
Pastor L. R. Roberts leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M and services at 1:00 P M and 7:00 P M Rev L W Standley of Cincinnati will preach at the morning service with the evening sermon by the pastor A invitation to attend the services is extended Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:00 P M
Pastor A A Price hosts a morning worship at 10 00 with Rev J A Hopkins preaching at 11 00 followed by the Lord s Supper administration Evening services feature Rev Hopkins at 7 00 Pr M A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 7 00 P M A welcome is extended to all
Rev. B. F. Timmons leads the Church of God on Hocking Street with Sunday School at 9, morning service at 10, and evening service at 7. The Easter program was postponed due to high waters and will occur at the morning service Sunday. Thursday prayer meeting at 7, all are welcome.
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