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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1922

Page

6

Farm Guests Host Benner Family and Local Result Summary

Recent guests of Mr and Mrs 8 J Benner at Lockland farm Dundas. Foster for congress won in Vinton county about three to one over his nearest competitor with Carmi Thompson for governor and Fess for senator also on the Democratic side Eve Donahey winner for governor Pomerene for senator and M S Cox for state committee man Tenth District. William Funks barn in Hamden was struck by lightning and burned Monday evening destroying clover hay and feed.

William Funk Hamden Athens Athens Grove Hall Court House C. FE Starr Madona Franklin Fred Lee Tom Paul Parks Doc Allen Lucy Weber Amesville Abrigal Dobbin Humane Society al Roach Jome Race Street Durand Congress Street Ned Wolfe A. KE. Whaley John Wooley White Fair City

Human body costs 98 cents to make says science

A tongue in cheek note cites a list of bodily ingredients with crude equivalents like fat for seven bars of soap and phosphorus for 2200 matches. It mocks ego by noting the body’s value at 98 cents F. O. B. and questions vitamins to raise the price.

Unity Needed in Europe Says Herrick After Return

Unity is essential to restore Europe’s economic balance says Ambassador Herrick returning from France. He cannot propose specifics due to his position but urges prompt mobilization of all forces akin to what saved Europe from military defeat. He notes private interests must yield to public good for economic recovery.

Ambassador Herrick France Europe Khyope Mr. Herrick

GOODBY ROMANCE AS MACHINERY RISES IN DESERT AND JUNGLE

A column laments the age of machinery eroding romance. It cites a Baghdad to Aleppo motor bus route, bandit protection for a lump sum, Mindanao head hunter postcards, Algonquin safety razors, a bucket shop loss, Eskimo wage disputes, and a shift from adventuring romance to embalm ed thrills in popular history books.

Bagdad Aleppo Euphrates Valley

Athens Day by Day as Seen by the Messenger Watch Dog

A rambling Athens column describes daily scenes around Athens Grove Hall and the courthouse area. The writer muses on autos, street life, local people, and humorous observations from August, noting traffic, public notices, ads, and small-town concerns.

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Tom Sims Quotes and Oddities From a Lighthearted Column

A playful roundup features Tom Sims discussing a fanciful fivery dog seeking recognition at night and a string of wry maxims. The entries mix aphorisms about class, luck, and seasonal coal nostalgia with a casual, humorous tone.

Third Party Talk Promises Liberal Party in 1924

Washington reports a new Liberal party may contest the 1924 campaign with a national ticket. It lacks a leader and funder, and its prospects depend on finding a unifying issue or personality. Prominent figures from both major parties are suggested as possible leaders.

Washington Liberal Party Roosevelt Progressive Party Abolition Republican Party Liberal Henry Ford New Cause New York Ford Republican Democratic White House Wilson Woodrow Wilson Harding Liberala Indiana Albert J. Beveridge J Harry New Gifford Pincchot Pennsylvania Worter J McCumber North Dakota Beveridge Pinchot Herbert Hoover Pinchor la Follette Wisconsin Kenyon Iowa Hoover William Randolph Hearst Empire State Labor Morse Board of Strategy

McARTHUR PIKES A LA MODE IN WELSTON ROADS

In Jackson county, Wellston road improvements lag as officials debate bids while contractors snub low offers. The piece lampoons delays with humorous travel and regional references, naming residents Mr and Mrs W B Cherrington and William Leota among those mentioned.

Jackson County Wellston Merthertydwyl Wales W. B. Cherrington William Leota Lolo Leto Jackson

Railroad man visits Wellston. Wallace family hosts

Station Agent D H Weisenbere es of the Hocking Valley railroad visited Wellston on Monday. Mr and Mrs Pearl Wallace and their young daughter from New Lexington are guests of Mr Wallace's parents Mr and Mrs Gene Wallace in Wellston.

D. H. Weisenberees The Hocking Valley Railroad Wellston Pearl Wallace New Lexington Mr. Wallace Mrs Gene Wallace

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