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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
4
A humorous narrative tells of proudly buying a new car, facing neighbors' scorn over its flaws, with quips about its lights, engine, and noises. The piece blends verse with social jabs, ending in defiance as the speaker vows to keep driving despite ridicule.
The text discusses states with the smallest names and defines fine arts as those aimed at emotion such as sculpture painting music and literature, distinguishing them from useful arts that meet physical needs. It compares Chicago and San Francisco fire losses with estimates of 200 million and 300 million dollars respectively. It ends with an incomplete question about population.
The article cites Lady Astor saying U S criticism of England is generous in the House of Commons compared to American political rhetoric. She notes no Commons member would attack the United States openly and warns that hostile outbursts by extremists harm international goodwill between nations.
The piece says the Arbuckle films were paused as a test of public opinion not a final verdict. Hays and associates hint future releases depend on audience demand while most newspaper commentary supports higher film standards. Public sentiment abhors the Arbuckle saga yet forgives the innocent verdict, awaiting future conduct before any possible return. A stray note mentions a bobbed ghost in Poughkeepsie, with barbers continuing afterlife duties.
A classroom scene blends humor and country living as a teacher asks about a whistling sound while Jock McGay explains it is just "masses." The piece comments on farming life, mortgages, and patience, with snippets of dialogue about country work and a joking waiter at a shared table.
A collection of sharp personal opinions on crime cinema politics gender and society. The speaker weighs police public support communist governance and deterrence while joking about debt views and the value of criticism.
Washington reports a deep drop in income and profits taxes as 1922 estimates fall short. Treasury borrows via short term Treasury Certificates to cover a $200,000,000 gap, with interest costs rising and possible soldier bonus debates shaping Congress.
Readers may send questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. The service provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and does not handle domestic disputes. Include full name address and return stamps for postage.
Water bugs known as thrillers emerge from water in early summer and fly at night in swarms around street lamps, gathering in large numbers in some places.
A fragment notes ancient Rome at its height with about 2,900 inhabitants and claims Winnipeg had the widest streets of any city in America.
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