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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1922
Page
4
National Advertising Representatives Robert Ward Inc addresses include 501 Fifth Ave New York City and South Wabash Avenue Chicago listed as agents or partners in media placements and outreach.
Foster wins in Vin ton county by about three to one over rival Carmi Thompson for governor Fess for senator and Donahey head the Dem ticket Pomerene and Cox win state posts in the tenth district William Funk’s barn in Hamden burns after lightning D H Weisenbere ex station agent visits Wellston Pearl Wallace family visits Wellston living with the Wallace parents in Wellston
A lighthearted note quotes a scientist's claim that the chemicals in the human body total roughly 98 cents. An industrial list compares bodily ingredients to common items, shattering egotism with mentions of soap, nails, sugar, lime, matches, magnesia, fireworks, and fleas.
Unity is essential to restore Europe’s economic balance says Ambassador Herrick returning from France. He cannot suggest methods due to his formal role but urges prompt mobilization of all forces to avert economic ruin. He cites past wartime unity as a model. He notes private interests must yield to public good.
A column laments the triumph of industry over romance as motor buses replace desert journeys between Bagdad and Aleppo and touristic thrills fade. It cites bought off bandits, Mindanao head hunters, Algonquin Indians with safety razors, Eskimo guides wages, and a shift from nature to manufactured adventure.
A rambling Athens Grove Hall diary style column from Athens Co dated August 9 blends local scenes with social jabs. The writer notes traffic jams, sellers, voters on Race Street, temptations of street life, and humorous asides about politicians, editors, and daily city life.
A collection of quips attributed to Tom Sims including lines about dogs, friendship, class status, canoeing, and a nostalgia glance at urging coal purchases last summer.
Washington reports a new Liberal party may field a national ticket for 1924, though it lacks a leader and funds. Promoters expect dissension within Republicans and Democrats to fuel the movement, with Beveridge, Pinchot, Hoover, and Hearst named as potential figures. A female vice presidential candidate is touted as part of the plan.
The piece rails at improving Wells ton roads and local authorities in Jackson county. It humorously compares local efforts to European roads and laments stalled bids while naming Wellston residents and motorists.
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