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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
4
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary, cards of banks, etc. National Advertising Representatives Hubert E. Ward. 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
The analysis criticizes the Democratic nominee's acceptance speech for vague, empty rhetoric and failure to clarify positions on key issues such as the League of Nations. It contrasts this with Harding's direct rejection of world councils and alliances, arguing the Democratic stance lacks substance and may not sway voters amid war-time concerns and postwar costs.
A fragmented report depicts a rising threat to Europe as a new war cloud gathers. It describes Poland facing aggressive forces and a fragile republic pleading for aid while Germany mobilizes, signaling a potentially historic conflict in a tense regional crisis.
A war era commentary warns that only a united European front, victorious over Germany, can avert another world cataclysm. It notes the world may soon see how long these powers can delay measures that could curb the threat without inviting disaster.
Edith B Moriarty argues that despite the eighteenth amendment and the wet dry settlement, prohibition has created new problems. She cites alcohol infused gatherings among young girls at roadhouses and inns and questions whether mothers have become lax. Laws alone cannot replace parental guidance.
A humor column notes the heat prompts a six week vacation for the conductor while continuing daily writing. A show advertised 637 laughs in 2.5 hours but the narrator only laughed three times with one snicker. The piece jokes about whether friends or prizes are real.
The torrid American League title race turns on the question if Tris Speaker can deliver Cleveland its first pennant. Speaker leads the Indians at the front, batting above .400 as Cleveland dominates batting and fielding.
Carbon Hill residents share visits and travel updates with kin in Nelsonville Athens and Columbus. Funeral services for James Smith were held at Carbon Hill M F H Church with burial in Carbon Hill cemetery. Local families host guests from Buchtel The Plains and Akron while a marshmallow toast and ice cream delight entertained children.
Bethany Moore and Hazel visited Clyde Moore and his wife in Athens while Everett Russell with Ruth and Dean toured Chauncey to see his sister Dan Johnson. Isabell Petty of Frost visited grandparents Loren and his wife. Lewis Moore was in Stewart Sunday. Harley Moore and family from Athens spent Sunday with Job and Burt Moore and daughter Anna.
Coolville reports a six day tour by sixteen band members aboard the steamer Senator Cordill from Gallipolis to Pittsburg. Families joined the voyage at Hocking Port, crowds greeted the return, and the voyage marked the boat’s first trip in this trade. The band enjoyed an exceptionally fine time and a second annual Chautauqua opened locally with a strong program.
Mrs J C Stewart returns from two weeks in Athens and Walter Stewart visits from Akron. Miss Ida Kiehl arrives from Columbus to spend vacation with grandparents C C Calvert. Carl Stewart and Dottie Rodehaver Johnson return from Parkersburg visits. a new daughter is born to Carl and Mrs Stewart on Monday. Athens and West Virginia visitors mingle at local events including a medical society picnic in Athens.
Harvest activity dominates the Pleasanton area as the season nears its end. Residents share visits across Akron Marion Athens Clarington Wheeling and Caynouga with siblings cousins and friends.
New Marshfield residents attended the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Cox in Hamden on Wednesday. Various locals were listed as visitors and guests over the weekend including Rissie Rhorick of New Plymouth and multiple families from Chauncey Athens Carpenter Glouster and Pittsburg.
Sand Rock and surrounding towns report a series of Sunday calls and weekend trips. Emma James of Cleveland visits her mother. P W Elliott and granddaughter Cora Parker visit George and Rebecca Brown. Robert Roberts and Jennie Brawley travel to Pomeroy for medical care.
An advertisement claims skin eruptions like eczema and boils stem from blood disorders. It promotes a thorough S S S course to cleanse the blood, promising clear skin and relief, with free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Ga.
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