Superstition Rules Miners On First Shifts In Wales
Welsh miners hold a superstition that a new man must not go down with the first shift. If he does not ride down with the last shift, misfortune is said to follow.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
6
Late Sowing Proposed to Curb Hessian Fly Damage
Entomologists at Ohio State University report 21 northwestern counties show Hessian fly infestation in wheat stubble above normal, while statewide average is 10 percent. Late sowing of fall wheat is advised. safe dates vary by county, with Wooster set from September 21 to 28 and nearby counties noting late September to early October windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Wooster
Miami County
Clermont County
Germany Still Abides by Armistice, Photos Show
Photographs from Germany three years after the war indicate continued adherence to armistice terms. Metal parts of armaments have been melted down and repurposed into peaceful utensils, signaling a vast military net while supply shortages hamper German production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Senator Stanfield Justifies Postponed Bonus Vote
Oregon senator Robert N Stanfield released his criticism of the soldiers' bonus postponement vote. He cited the presidents request and national conditions while urging orderly progress and a safe federal treasury before enacting adjusted compensation for world war veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Robert N. Stanfield
Oregon
Public Clarification On Messenger Article Credit
Elmer Stephenson of Athens Ohio declares he did not write or sign the Poston Mine 210 charter article in The Messenger. He says the piece appeared independently and urges consultation with Messenger staff for confirmation. The editor notes the article was written by a staff member from a relied upon source. Spain has introduced old age pensions for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
The
Poston
Athens
Elmer Stephenson
Will Raise Funds for War Hero York to Visit Cleveland
Alvin C York of Pall Mall Tennessee, famed World War One hero, will visit Cleveland August 18 at the Nazarene church. He will tell his story at a daytime theater appearance and evening meetings at the church. Subscriptions gathered at the meetings will go toward paying a $12,500 mortgage on Yorks farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Alvin Co
York
Pall Mall
Tenn
Nazarene Church
Argentine Trade Notes Slow Recovery Postwar
W K Ackley of the American Foreign Exchange Banking Corp warns Argentine and other South American markets risk loss of U S goods if timely delivery fails and European firms regain prewar share. He notes Americans rarely settle long-term here, while British French German and Italian interests remain entrenched, urging patient steady investment for lasting access. Also mentions a 900 mile walk by Fannie and Myrtle Glenn from Oregon to visit their father in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
South America
United Press
W. K. Ackley
American Foreign Exchange Banking Corporation
Ackley
United States
Argentina
Fannie
Myrtle Glenn
Oregon
Arizona
Ohio Farm Property Values Rise 1920 Census Figures
Ohio State University economist J I Falconer analyzes the 1920 census showing a 63 percent rise in agricultural property values since 1910 though land values up 7 percent. He notes January 1 valuations were high, prices later fell, and mortgage debt on farms doubled, risking hardship if prices stay low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
J. I. Falconer
Ohio State University
Falconer
Suit Reveals Brother and Sister Living Pact in Columbus
Freeman B. Christopher sued in the supreme court over a 20 year arrangement with Mrs Hadassah S. Johnson. They agreed to live as brother and sister and share property. Property worth about 4600 was held in her name. On her death she left half to Christopher and half to her daughter Minnie M Williams. Williams challenges Christopher claim contending the pact aimed to defraud the pension system. The court of appeals ruled Christopher owed 2300 and Williams seeks Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Supreme Court
Freeman B. Christopher
Hadassah
Johnson
Christopher
Minnie M. Williams
Williams
Walborn predicts record Ohio state fair attendance
E V Walborn, president, expects the Columbus state fair to set attendance and exhibit size records this year. Machinery and livestock displays will be the largest ever, agriculture may dip with weather but still meet standards. Last year’s attendance was 312000. prize money totals 123539 with 10086950 from the fair and the rest from breeders associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
E. V. Walborn
Walborn
Bridal trip fatal for Akron woman
State highway inspectors investigated a late yesterday crash on the Cleveland Hudson Akron road at Hines Hill. Mrs. Fawcett 30 was killed and eight others badly injured. Prospective bridegroom Davis H. Evans 48 of Hubbard was seriously hurt and in Akron hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Personal testimonial claims life improved after using Mayr's Wanderful Remedy to ease stomach and intestinal issues. Ads claim the product clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation, with a money back guarantee. Distributed by McKee Drug Co in Athens and Gem Pharmacy in Nelsonville, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
McKee Drug .Co
Athens
Gem Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Flag Pole Replacement Planned At Campus Gate
University officials remove the old wooden flag pole in front of Ewing Hall for safety and salvage a damaged metal staff near Howard Hall. A new shorter iron pole will be erected inside the alumni gateway to the right. Myrtle Kennedy, noted as the world’s only woman steeplejack, is mentioned for her height work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Hall
Howard Hall
H. H. Haning
Myrtle Kennedy
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