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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
4
The article argues Bolshevism faces strong American opposition across society. It states capitalists farmers and labor unions largely reject Bolshevism and that only a small, foreign-born minority might lean toward it, with 5 percent unlikely to rule the majority.
The head of a major tobacco retail chain says he will not raise cigar prices despite a 20 percent freight increase. He notes freight is a tiny share of cost and even a small markup on cigars or small tobacco items would amount to profiteering. Freight changes add little to the price of small goods.
The department of agriculture says U S food shortages are nearly over due to good crops and better distribution. The piece urges more farm building and less city living to secure a stable agricultural future and entice farming financially.
Edith E Moriarty condemns a sensational pamphlet attacking dancing as moral corruption. She argues the booklet exaggerates dangers and would harm readers more than dancing itself. The piece cites schools colleges YMCAs clubs and workplaces proving dancing remains popular and beneficial. Copyright 1920.
An Ohio editor visiting New York jokes about fishing for worms and highballs aboard a ferry. The steward balks at drinks before passing Lady Liberty, and the editor imagines winning $10,000 in a Cuban lottery, fearing poor investments and a cold sweat.
The Republican party targets six Democratic Senate seats including Phelan of California Nugent of Idaho Henderson of Nevada Chamberlain of Oregon and Johnson of South Dakota as part of a campaign strategy.
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission refused a 3.6 cent mile rate and set a two cent mile passenger rate after September 1. It denied a 40 percent freight increase, granted a temporary 33 1 3 percent rise to improve service, and scheduled further hearings for October 10. The panel also denied surcharges on Pullman and parlor cars, commutation rates, and a 20 percent milk rate increase and baggage excess charges. Litigation and possible re opening of rate rulings at federal levels loom.
The Bolsheviks seized Ciechanow and cut the railway between Warsaw and Danzig, disrupting Polish supply routes. An official report issued today confirms the action and its impact on military and civilian logistics.
The Plains report details a Monday birthday party for Thelma Hawk, attended by about forty guests at the Hawk home. Gifts were presented and ice cream and cake served by Beulah and Ver Hawk and Evelyn Rorick.
Roy Hawk and family drove to the Ohio river for a Sunday visit. Logan guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Goodlive and three sons with Mr. Taylor and sisters Jenny Brooks and Ruth Triplett stopping by. Local moves and visits tied together several families around Beatrice Athens Pomeroy and Nelsonville with hospital calls and relative hosting.
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