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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1920
Page
4
The Athens Messenger lists advertising rates on application at home or foretu n offices with a nominal obituary and cards of thanks charge. National representatives include Robert E. Ward at 225 Fifth Avenue New York and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
The notice details yearly and shorter-term rates for newspaper subscriptions by carrier and by mail in Ohio and outside Ohio. Prices include 7.09 yearly by carrier, 3.75 for six months, and mail options from 4.50 yearly to 0.85 for ten weeks, with all subscriptions required in advance and to be discontinued on expiration.
The piece argues that charity shifts from mere food and clothes to employment support and home management. Visiting nurses show bad housekeeping and nutrition drive poverty, while prohibition and personal service reduce material relief. Long term aim is teaching mothers to sustain themselves and avoid dependence.
Unearthed records show 19th century prices for common goods: a horse sold for 35 dollars, household furniture 75, a barrel of molasses 2.90, and six gallons of Cramp ton's bonded liquor 0.90 per gallon. The piece notes the lack of telephones, railroads, trolleys, and cars of that era.
A provocative piece lauds Alabama men in Birmingham and Madsden who wear overalls to protest high living costs and praises laborers facing profiteering. It questions female resistance and mocks lavish spending, contrasting classes and noting recent killings blamed on love.
The author argues that ties and shared blessings shape a region’s strength and questions whether one would return to the past. Prices were lower and life simpler, yet modern privileges and appliances justify present costs.
Residents and guests frequent area towns as many locals travel between Nelsonville Buchtel and nearby communities. Names include Debeney Henegar Stratton Crabtree Kirkendall Colbert Hayden Wright Clouse Wetzel Woods Murray Bowers Martin Shuttleworth Crosser and others in transfers visits and family news.
The Bates school closed Tuesday as pupils and teacher Mrs Eva Allen hosted a bountiful picnic dinner. A farewell surprise party for the teacher was postponed due to rain. Herbert Downey plans to move back to his farm. Attendees joined an Angel Ridge entertainment, and Rev Genheimer held a Petes meeting Sunday.
Crescent Ridge hosted Miss Mable Kittle with Miss Hazel Wemer on Thursday and Friday. Several residents attended Orne Witham’s funeral. Sunday guests included Garnett, Agnes, Mable, Bernice and Orville Kittle with John Weiss family. Birthday event honored Anna Mescher’s 21st birthday with multiple Wem ers and Sayers family members. Mrs FE B Mason visited Mrs Wilson Wemer.
A European city introduces a versatile vehicle that serves as an automotive fire engine, street sweeper, sprint lifter, and six ton freight carrier. The design aims to combine emergency response with municipal maintenance and cargo capacity.
An Athens citizen quotes a University of Ohio editorial urging a nominal rise in student fees to fund living wages for professors. The piece argues Ohio University lags behind Ohio State and Miami in pay, risking morale, talent loss, and poorer classroom instruction if salaries aren’t adjusted.
High School commencement was held at the opera house in the evening. The graduates were Miss Gertrude Blackstone Miss Elsie Hossman Mr George Robson and Mr Wen ard Whitmore. Supt G F Morgan of the Athens public schools delivered the address. Diplomas were presented by Pr A K Walker. Miss Jamnie Price rendered a vocal solo.
Commentary notes that even a celebrated public image can be chipped by personal pride. The remark suggests that humility matters as much as achievement in sustaining influence and trust.
County Farm Agent Raymond urges Athens residents to begin back yard garden projects to cut living costs and improve city lots. He notes fertilization tips using affordable mixes and nitrate of soda as a growth stimulant, recommending broadcast sowing before planting and careful application.
The East Side plant of the Rardin Brothers Company will enlarge and add machinery to meet rising demand. President K A Rardin reports progress on a new home near the plant, partial purchase of Hardwood Finish Company machinery, a modern office building on Lincoln Street, and a private telephone exchange. The cement block plant also goes into operation as building conditions improve.
Friends gathered at the Athens R D 6 home of Mrs Esther Scott for a birthday surprise. They brought filled baskets, shared a noon dinner, and spent the afternoon in music and games. Attendees included Mrs Anna Carsy Mrs Anna VanMeter Mrs Essie Thomas Mrs Dessie Sickles Mrs Maud Sickles Mrs Blanche Woodgerd Miss Anna Scott and Mrs Scotts grandchildren Jessie and Harold.
The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 29 West Gay Street Columbus markets 5% certificates as a safe profit option. It claims to be one of Ohio’s largest and strongest savings institutions with confidential mail transactions and a deposit booklet available on request.
Warning against sluggish blood and disease risk urges readers to keep blood purified. It promotes S.S.5S vegetable blood medicine as revitalizing and offers free medical advice from Medical Director at Swift Specific Co in Atlanta Georgia.
An old warning article explains measles can leave air passages inflamed even after fever ends, risking pneumonia. It recommends nightly Vicks VapoRub applications to draw out inflammation, relieve cough, and allow vaporized medicine to reach inflamed areas. It cautions careful dosing for children and describes how to apply and cover to trap vapors.
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