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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1922

Page

2

Red Hats Deemed Dangerous in Hot Sunny Weather

Medical authorities warn that red hats for women can threaten nerves when worn in heat and sun. They advise avoiding bright headwear in high temperatures to protect comfort and safety.

Youngest National Bank Cashier Claim From Alma Kansas

George L. Stark, not yet 21, claims the youngest cashier or officer title at a national bank in the United States in Alma Kansas. In New Holland, women cut shells into wounds to form flesh scars they view as ornamental.

George L. Stark Alma Kas United States New Holland

Athens county fair to open with livestock judging contests

The 71st Athens county fair runs August 22 to 25 with boys and girls club classes. Nine livestock and housing classes offer cash prizes from 5 to 15 dollars, plus a top prize trip to Winners Week at Ohio State University.

Athens County Ohio State University At Columbus C, M. @ill Bank Building Athens Jersey Ohio State University New Zealand

A Pleasing Summer Frock Pattern 4066

Attractive dress pattern features long lines and short sleeves with foulard or gingham options. Includes linen with contrasting trim or gangham with taffeta bands, skirt width at foot 2% yards, sizes 34 to 46. 38 inch size needs 5% yards of 32 inch material. mailed for 12 cents in stamps.

Waterloo Township Builds Road To Carbondale

A two mile road improvement near New Marshfield attracts a force of workers and 25 teams. The project promises to boost Waterloo township value more than any since 1856, with locals joyful and eager to discuss the road's progress toward Carbondale.

Waterloo Township New Marshfield Carbondale New Maresh Field Waterloo

Adriatic Returns to New York After Explosion

The White Star liner Adriatic limped into New York harbor late afternoon with all aboard reported safe after an explosion earlier today that killed at least two and injured five, radio messages from the captain confirmed.

New York Adriatic

Lauder Defends Thrift During Dundee Reception

International News Service reports Harry Lauder at a Dundee city reception saying English taunts spurred him to act. He claims he saved and gave away sixpence, noting Scotsmen are thrifty and that thrift is a gift rather than a habit.

International Dundee Scotland Gosh Harry Lauder

Thompson and Donahey Lead Athens County Primary Tickets

Official county tally shows Carmi Thompson winning the Republican gubernatorial nomination with 383 votes and A. V. Donahey taking the Democratic gubernatorial slot by 513 votes over Thomas J. Duffey. Several county offices shifted hands with Murphy and Faires winning commissioner and sheriff spots respectively, while Lola Baker and other Republicans faced possible county-ticket omission due to eight percent rule.

Athens County Carmi Thompson A. V. Donahey Thomas J. Duffey Harvey C. Smith Homer Durand Andrew Murphy Ed Faires Nelsonville Billy” Williams Thomas Parfitt I. M. Foster Congress Switzer Thompson Knight Harvey Smith Durand Day Beetham Willams Hughes Baker Wilson Corn Crabbe Justice Supreme Court Hawthorne Hough Williams Kinkead Court of Appeals E. D. Sayre Foster Myers Arthur J. Hannan E. LeFever George W. Rose Morgan Jones Murphy Faires Ines Kempton McGrath Seward Earhart Sherman Sands Davis Finsterwald Juniper Saunders Wade Donahey Johnson Duffy Black Bloom Denune Haslett Hubbell Pomerene Fulton Schaber Newman Deweese Hiller Nein U. 8. Senator—Pomerene Lentz Claypool McDonald Sepey Smith Young Babst Bodey Matthews Price Tarbell Dunlap James Sharp Nelsonville Milton Cox Blauser Shepard W. D. Baker Wiliams Parfitt Cooksey Phillips Lohne Andrews Chute Lohse

War on food stagings across England as prices rise

London reports a rising cost of living with wage cuts failing to keep pace. Households face higher prices for lamb, beef, butter, bread, fruit, and dairy while wages shrink. A table shows price increases from 1921 through 1922, with staples costing noticeably more and curbs on earnings blamed for the hardship.

London Eng British Isles England Hubby Wifey

Brief Rest in Lam an Fund How Expected

London reports urgent cabinet session to approve allied indemnity moratorium terms for Germany. Experts debated proposals from Lloyd George Theunis and Poincare through the night. A temporary settlement seems likely with concessions on German coal fields forests and finance supervision.

David M. Church London Germany Lloyd George Britain Theunis Belgium Poincare France

Switchmen of Nation Uneasy

In Washington on August 12 hints arose in labor circles that railroad switchmen could join the shop men strike. Union readers say tech switchmen feel the sting of a past outlaw strike and have trouble keeping men in line. A large switchmen walkout would worsen an already tense situation with other crews striking.

Washington

Postal relations established by the Soviets with most countries

MOSCOW Aug. 11 Full postal relations including registered mail have now been established between Soviet Russia and all countries, with the exception of Japan and China. The announcement marks a major expansion of international mail services and diplomatic ties for the Soviet government.

Moscow Russia Japan China

Parachute Skirt Saves Woman in Rome Jump Gone Wrong

Sofia Citariso, afflicted by religious mania, leaped from an upper window in Rome. Her heavy skirt opened like a parachute, breaking the fall and allowing her to rise and walk away a minute later.

Rome Sofia Citariso Sofia

Select Teachers Up the Troy Township Schools for 1922 23

Coolville and Troy township will hire for the 1922 23 term starting September 4. John E Paynter will head Coolville high school with W T Gardner and Miss Helen Falls as teachers. Troy township lists Bethel Huckleberry Sand Hill Torch Harmony Hock ingport and other staff including Ralph Stout Jennie Loefler Floya M Dinsmoor Edna Rode haver Ireland Irene Davis and Guy Secoy. Also included is a remembrance note for Thomas D Duffee born July 23 1849 died August 12 1921 aged 72. The London Stock Exchange now has about 4000 members.

Coolville Troy Township Coolville High School John E.paynter W. T. Gardner Helen Falls Everett W. Cole Mrge Hat Alden Laura Gunder Bethel Ralph Stout Huckleberry Jennie Loefler Sand Hill BE. A. Gaskins Torch Floya M. Dinsmoor Edna Rodehaver Ireland Irene Davis Hockingport Guy Secoy Drue McWhorter Harmony Gladys Lee Thomas D. Duffee

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