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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
4
An early movement named The People's Legislative Service seeks to curb lobby power in Washington to restore public control of government. It features a legislative division monitoring bills, a statistical division aiding Congress, and a publicity division to inform citizens and spur action against lobbying.
A new immigration commissioner proposes directing newcomers to farm work with small tracts and village-style living to ease both immigration and farming pressures. He envisions showing lines and shared farms to reduce fear, but warns that without educating immigrant children in American schools and maintaining contact with American institutions, Americanization may fail.
Marcel reflects that a fool is one who tries to convince his wife's best friend he is misunderstood at home. He recalls dining with artists discussing money and later dining with financiers about art.
A playful collection of exaggerated measures about US consumption and impact. It speculates on lumber for toothpicks, alcohol in a goldfish bowl triggering fights, cabbage meals upsetting a prehistoric mammal, silk hose filling Mount Vesuvius crater, and gum chewing power powering US Steel plants.
Col. George Bailey weighs in on a London suffragist claim that only women can keep men out of war. He cites animal analogies noting two roosters can fight fiercely while a single hen provokes a clash, illustrating human conflict dynamics.
Two men discuss their mutual friend Bert calling him a worrying blighter. They joke that Bert is the kind of blonk who wears gloves to do a job with his feet, a humorous dig on his rough methods.
A teacher tests a line of boys for the inspector in a County Antrim school. Johnny misnames the Supreme Being as Sir Edward Carlson, then Sir Edward Cairson, then a mispronounced version. The final boy says God and is correct. As the inspector leaves, three fists rise and the boys threaten Sinn Fein.
Dr Mond L Ditmars curator of the Bronx Zoo describes making finger prints of monkeys to compare with humans. He details prints on mounts and whorls, prints of several species, and film of the process. He also hunts snakes near New York, guarding den sites in Rampaco hills New Jersey.
The piece suggests intelligent buying by housewives will push prices down. It argues that if buyers refuse to purchase at reduced prices, prices may dip briefly then rise again.
The article argues that big volume production lowers costs for households and manufacturers alike. It notes a family of six can be fed with only slightly more than a family of three, reducing per person expenses, and warns that if consumers stop buying in normal quantities, factories will shrink output and continue at a reduced scale.
The editorial urges households to buy now and buy advertised goods to support fair prices and honest value. It argues shortages will raise costs, manufacturers and retailers have taken losses to maintain prices, and advertising serves as a warning and assurance of quality and service.
The piece urges citizens to restore normal conditions as a patriotic duty, comparing it to wartime Liberty Bond purchases. It promotes buying wisely, now, and advertised goods to benefit everyone and yield happiness and profit.
An Athens diary excerpt from April 27 1921 describes rising in discontent with labor, breakfast at the Windsor overlooking campus, and an unplanned visit by Ernest Gross. The pair discuss his new suit and stroll together through the campus area.
Mr Ray Lash discussed the delayed bird fountain on the campus and pledged to push authorities to repair it and supply goldfish. The writer vows to avoid unkind remarks about new students and to write to a creditor seeking another month while singling out a mandolin mood and a sing of How Dry I Am.
Residents report a stretch of mild days with six straw hats seen on the streets and three at once yesterday. Shirt sleeves are in evidence and garden work could begin if sunshine continues. Old timers say winter rains soaked in and the ground remains wet, delaying drying.
The piece recalls the nuisance of others puncturing a tire on a Sunday along Athens main routes. It notes residents and drivers respond with jokes and questions as crowds of cars pass, suggesting there should be a law to curb the practice.
The columnist recalls a new picture topping the column and notes readers praising the image. He quips about the boss wanting kindness and jokes about not kicking the dog, reflecting a lighthearted press-room tone.
A vintage notice invites readers to submit questions to The Athens Megasenger Information Bureau in Washington. It promises no advice on legal medical or financial matters and states replies go to the inquirer with two cents for postage.
Answers from the Department of Agriculture define a stray corn stalk crowding a crop as a weed. The piece also explains corn oyster naming tied to shore-grown oysters, vegetable ivory from the conquilla palm, syrup scum as sugar impurities, fool's gold as iron pyrite, friendly insects to crop health, twins with different eye colors, and Cherokee government evolution ending in 1906.
The Logan church group of April birthday ladies entertained fellow churchwomen Wednesday with sewing and social time. A two course dinner followed the gathering, hosted by Mesdames Dil Sanderson Margarita Rochester Paul Collison James Krieg George Moore Lawrence Yesges Clinton Webb John Rochester Cynthia Martin Roy Goodard and Misses Margaret Luiz Charlotte Rochester Naomi Jones and Minette McCray.
At a special meeting Falls township trustees refused to sign a piking agreement to bear 65 percent of the two mile Gore to Greendale road project. County would cover 26 percent and adjacent property owners 10 percent. They deemed 9000 to 10000 dollars too high for now.
Carbon Hill graduates Eva Coffey Esther Brooker Grace Fivans Muriel Cosgrove and Dwight Hughes received diplomas at Wednesday evening exercises. Homer Cherrington of Athens delivered the address with Prof O A Butcher district superintendent in attendance.
Mr. E. B. Barnes of Cleveland spoke at Logan High School on Types of Humor in the week for Near East Relief. He urged support at the close of his address and will speak Friday evening at Union Furnace during graduation exercises.
Tickets for the Redpath Chautauqua, scheduled for July 10 to 16, have begun selling. Strong interest suggests another successful year with Chas. G. Bowen as committee chairman and Prof. W. C. Brashares as secretary-treasurer.
Nurse Lucy Brown of Cherrington Hospital visits relatives in Chauncey this week.
Wr Gorrell of Breckenridge Texas is spending the week in the city. He formerly worked in the local oil fields.
T C Green of Nelsonville visited Logan on a business trip Wednesday to discuss local affairs and potential deals with Logan firms.
The local American Legion post receives approval for a street festival to run during the week of May 2 through May 7. Organizers plan a community event with booths, food vendors, and family activities on public streets.
Greendale resident Ed Francis visited Logan on Wednesday to discuss the Gore Greendale pike improvement project and its prospects.
The city council confronts extensive water works additions and states that a bond issue will be necessary to fund the project.
Donald Strubble two years old died in Haydenville from double pneumonia. Funeral planned at Hunter Street Lutheran Church in the city on Thursday.
Morning service led by the Rev. C. L. Lauer was held with the burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Columbus officials Mary K. Davey and Clara Campbell were in town on official business. John Inboden of Columbus visited Logan as a business guest. Miss Blanche Shriner and Miss Laura Engle stayed with Mrs. Dug Shriner in Gallacher Avenue. William Alltop of Gore called on Logan. Charles Kimble, Hocking Valley car shops worker, was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after falling from lumber stack. several ribs fractured. Dr. A K Smith treated him.
Mrs Edith McGucken of Athens visited her cousin Mrs Fannie Dewees over Sunday and returned with her daughter Mary who finished a term of school Friday. Mr and Mrs Francis Romine and daughter Hazel of Chauncey visited the Romine parents. A large crowd from here attended church at Hockingport Sunday evening. Wesley Nickelson and Irma Russell were Sunday guests of Miss Elva Tucker.
Mrs Lydia McLaughlin and Mr Icie Day visited Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Tucker joined Mr and Mrs John Griffin in Hockingport. Phebe Bailey of Washing ton County stayed with her daughter Mrs Thomas Dunfee. Mrs George Dewees and Mary Scarlett visited in Athens. William Eldridge returned from Cleveland. Austin Romine, formerly of this place, is seriously ill in Parkersburg hospital.
Belgium now uses about 1 600 600 pounds of oleomargarine each month, roughly two and a half times the amount consumed several years earlier.
A Mrs John Hill reports an 80 year old with sour stomach since grip illness improved after one week on Eatonic. She says Eatonic relieves indigestion heartburn bloating and distress by neutralizing excess acidity and gases. A large box is inexpensive with druggist guarantee.
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