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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1921
Page
4
A mild winter reduces coffin demand as Northwest Casket officials report lower mortality and cheaper prices. Doctors counter that mild weather boosts health by increasing outdoor activity and ventilation, reducing infectious disease spread.
The piece notes farm wives could earn over four thousand dollars yearly if labor converted to town wages. The Women's National Farm and Garden Association aims to illuminate and boost women agriculture, provide information, scholarships, job placement, and help market women’s produce to connect consumers and producers. It envisions educated farm wives shaping a reform through independent ventures and broader participation. Vivian comments on French seriousness about German reparations.
Henry Ford settled a debt of 24.5 million dollars ahead of its due date. The remark suggests universal early payment would remove financial stringency and allow broad capability to meet obligations.
A late night attack on Jim Jones left him robbed, then given back one dollar by the tramp who warned of a second thief. In a temperance talk a lecturer claimed the water into wine miracle was the founder’s one act he later regretted.
Mrs Gotham asks to take children hunting. Mr Gotham refuses saying he is after a hunt for something. He jokes that he once passed a spade for a club and lost two fingers in the attempt, a blunt tale of consequences.
A collection of humorous vignettes from letters and clippings: C F Train Boy writes of reform among train boys nicknamed train pages, the shift from worldly to educated interests, and a sealed package from Paris ending up as Hostetter’s almanac. Other items note a Denver soprano, Dr Sun’s presidency of South China, an exchange on greatest man, and a Boston dry joke tied to Canada’s relocation.
Frederic J. Tiaskin argues against granting U S citizenship to New Mexico Pueblo Indians. He warns that citizenship would allow land division, enabling white speculators to seize Pueblo lands and erode a living heritage valued by artists, scientists, and travelers.
The piece notes daily price declines in many commodities, often cent by cent, with advertised goods frequently at the forefront. It asks why these nationally known products set the pace for lower prices and why such reductions matter to readers.
The passage contrasts advertisers and non advertisers. Advertisers depend on steady markets and predict price changes thanks to large scale buying and research. They plan in advance for raw material costs and can lower prices when needed. Non advertisers lack brand driven price leverage and retailer dependence limits price control.
The piece argues that advertised branded prices align with low costs and fair quality. It asserts manufacturers and retailers use consistent pricing, and warns consumers to rely on ads to judge values and standards. Reading ads closely helps buyers spot bargains and trust brands.
A diary style snippet notes morning sounds from Athens including a laundry wagon on Court Street, hyacinths in Sheriff Parker's window, women in crepe hats, early riser reflections, and questions about spring’s arrival and social life. The narrator jokes about poetry, furs, butterflies, and remarks on a wife’s views.
A collection of quick remarks mentions women avoiding ear coverings during haste to dress, a desire for a first trip to Nelsonville, and the boss being in New York City. A line notes someone named Chas Cameron, an insurance man, up early and pondering office plans this morning.
A street window on Court Street draws excitement with a full line of straw hats, the first seen in Athens. Prices are notably lower than last year, making them affordable for many. Sailor hats appear set to be popular again this season.
The Christomathean Literary Society of Ohio University offered the play O Rosalie at the Auditorium with no admission charge drawing a large audience. In Hebbardsville religious activity grows this week as sunny days revive winter efforts. Around Sunday evening about 25 attended the sawdust trail led by Rev. Albert C. Hakin.
Readers are invited to submit questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington with two cents for return postage. The bureau offers information but cannot give legal medical or financial advice and will not settle domestic troubles. Provide full name and address.
A compilation of quiz style questions and answers covering tin can composition, the Statue of Liberty tablet date, the Constitution's status as a museum ship, hair regrowth after pulling, Abraham Lincoln's hat size, a snapping jointed snake myth, fear of food termed sitophobia, Siege Perilous meaning, and electric shock risk to a firefighter when water hits a live wire.
Carpenter Mrs. Fred Brooks hosted relatives in Athens. Earl Hugg of Athens passed through town. Vinton township high school building burned last Thursday morning. Two of Henry Stimeiz children have whooping cough. Mrs A E Dunbar visited relatives at Dexter Sunday. Stanley Bobo and wife of Nelsonville visited his parents Grant Bobo and wife Sunday. J D Carpenter was Albany visitor Saturday. Alma Markins of Mt Union staying with A D Morrison. Wilson Weyand hauling ties last week. W E Swearingen and Frank Vale attended a Masonic meeting in Columbus last week. Blanche Woodyard closed her school at Dyesville last Friday. Landon Marcum lost a valuable mare last week. Lewis Chase was an Athens visitor Thursday. Landon Marcum at Huntington W Va last week consulting a doctor about his eyes. ...aney was quite sick part of last week. The school Lot and Dyesville Liar s Club met Thursday. Sky jack Stansbury spoke of his hound passing Dickey Caster s hound six times during a fox chase. One fellow spoke of snow drifting over a brief patch. He had two dogs.
A man observes two dogs amid snow, the small dog killing rabbits and the big dog throwing them out. The smaller dog has already killed three rabbits, while the big dog continues tossing them as the man arrives.
Mrs Efe Watkins of Jackville visits mother Mrs Elizabeth Poston in Graham Chapel. Orestus Fulton and sisters visit South Canaan relatives. George Dailey hosted by Willow Creek kin. Bobo recovering from Logan hospital. Glad to hear her improving. Holberts welcomed a daughter born April 20. Athene visitors John Fulton and Wilford Holland with local families. Hildreth Hawk visits Nell McClain. Warren Kinear and baby from Columbus spend time with Elmer Poston. Salvation Army preacher from Athens to speak next weekend. Fay Eislocker visits Frederick Bobo.
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin and Robinson of Arkansas introduced resolutions asking Congress to investigate agricultural conditions. Robinson said rice farmers have been driven to bankruptcy by soaring milling costs and falling prices for their crop.
A new device from France uses electricity to press and crease trousers. The invention enables any man to achieve a sharp crease with heat assistance.
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