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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1923
Page
4
Mrs. Sarah Bishop 83 died from shock three days after her son Theodore Bishop died in the same house. Funeral and death of the son contributed to her relapse, according to reports from Lima, Ohio.
A devotional note cites John 15 14 15 about not calling followers servants but friends and the idea that a friend should be reliable and proven, ready in need. The fragment references friendship, faith, and a tested loyalty concept.
The essay argues that shared mourning for President Harding unites Americans beyond partisan lines. It describes emotions as a solvent that transcends bias, creating a common ground of respect for the nation and its leadership. The piece notes Mrs. Harding's sorrow, Coolidge's steady rise, and a wish for lasting unity without tragedy.
The text argues agriculture rebounded faster than other sectors after the war, noting Russia has wheat to export and a perceived world wheat overproduction. It contrasts food sufficiency with clothing and housing, asserting farming is largely an individual effort while major goods require large-scale cooperation. It mentions the belligerent world outside the United States.
The text laments the lack of cooperation among industry capital and labor to repair war damage and the even harder task of aligning thought and feeling to guarantee a peace that can meet all legitimate human needs.
The piece argues that air is vital like food and water and poisons from cars and polluted city air harm health. It urges maximizing outdoor breathing, open windows, and regular deep breaths, noting mountains offer relief and summer is best for fresh air.
A long read on Jackson Heights, a New York suburb of 5900 residents built as an apartment city with a garden village plan. It features self owned flats, shared clubs, a Protestant church serving 21 denominations, and active community groups including a tennis club and harvest festivals. The article notes the suburb aims to balance urban living with rural surroundings and civic democracy in daily life.
The piece describes a 500 acre suburban complex housing six story and villa styled apartments with turreted chateaux Rhine castle and Italian villa motifs. Each unit fronts a street with a central garden court and overlooking interiors. Gardens feature coleus old stone walks arches pergolas and fountains. The concept argues city dwellers crave rustic greenery close to the urban core.
Readers are invited to submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C under director Frederic J Haakin. The bureau will provide information only and cannot give legal medical or financial advice or settle domestic troubles. Include name address and two cents for return postage.
Private Pullman cars cost about 90000 each to build and attach to regular trains. A minimum of 25 railroad tickets is required for haulage, with railroad cost varying by the class of train the car attaches to. William Penn and two wives are buried in Jordan's Churchyard near Beaconsfield England.
A historical Q and A record notes Colombia rejecting the 1903 treaty ceding Panama Canal rights, then the US securing a perpetual canal grant in 1904 for 10 million dollars plus 250 thousand annually, with Colombia later awarded 25 million in 1921. It also cites Australian crop value and a note on the first US woman missionary in 1812. Local names referenced include Coggeshall and Keever funeral mentions.
A vivid diary style entry from Athens Ohio detailing domestic life chores at home and in town. The writer notes his wife’s work over yesterday’s wash and kitchen floor, a visit to Chapman’s Store, a ride in a fine coach, honey farm sights in Mechanicsburg with bees and honey, a Detroit trip and a luxe limousine gift, a Barn outing with reading Ring Lardner, croquet at a hospital grounds, and a late-night home error with a towel rack and prayers omitted.
A humorous column teases local eating, drink, and mishaps. It jokes about bootler whiskey etiquette and recalls a Nelsonville man who discovered an item left behind at a campsite icebox, framing it as a lighthearted domestic vignette.
The note urges readers to place a Want Ad in the Sunday Messenger and to read all ads in the Sunday paper. It invites calling tomorrow and suggests showcasing a corn ear as a playful contrast to flappers.
Mrs. William Whaley travels to Columbus with her mother Mrs. Henry Masketer of Albany. News items mention illnesses and visits among local families including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parker and relatives from Burlingham Fulton Arkansas and Richland Avenue Athens. Sunday school and preaching services are announced at the M. E. church with timings listed.
Mr and Mrs William P Thom as of Wellston celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their son and daughter in law D C Thomas in Wellston. Married August 5 59 years ago in Mason City West Virginia by Rev John R Jones. They lived in Pomeroy or Wellston except five years and have both been active in the Wellstone Baptist church with Mr Thomas serving as deacon since its start.
Marshal Abe Young of Hamden and Federal Official William Davis found a 52-gallon still on the Harrison Bond farm about 14 miles southwest of Waverly on Tuesday. They also recovered one 10 gallon barrel three five gallon jugs and two two gallon jugs totaling 29 gallons of whiskey. Messrs Robert Spannenberg and Glendon Smiley left for Cleveland to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Perry Evans hosted his mother and brother Mrs A T Evans and Horace with FE O Fivans of Oak Hill. Horace extended his visit.
Harmony Hill troop camped Wednesday to Saturday on the Big Hocking river near Frost with assistant scout master J A Walker. J C Goggeshall and family planned Coolville camp ground cottage setup for the camp meeting. Miss Thelma Newman is improving after illness. S H Noland drove to Little Hocking on business Tuesday. J M Miller and Perry Bond attended the camp meeting Sunday. Mrs Ethel Elzeroth and infant visited sister Imma Miller last week. Mrs T J Foster visited Mrs David Livingston Tuesday afternoon with grandson David Livingston. T J Foster and son Milo harvest hay on the Curtis farm at Little Hocking. Charles Harris bought Edson Livingston’s home at Little Hocking and moved to Dam 27 on the Ohio river. A group calling themselves Brazilian Indians passed through Sunday. The soil on the school grounds at Stherin is sometimes moonlit and frozen to a depth of 63 feet.
Mr and Mrs W A Kibby and children return from Blanchester and Tima after visiting relatives. They plan a brief southbound trip to South Webster for more relative visits.
James Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs George Mitchell has taken the position as express helper at the B. and O. depot here.
A two and a half year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Snyder of Ottawa, was found in a dying condition after drinking a small amount of Lysol from a pantry container. The child climbed a stool to reach the poison, which was within reach in the pantry.
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