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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
4
The Fort Lauderdale Herald attacks free imports of cotton seed oil and other vegetable oils from China and Japan, citing 649 million pounds imported in the year ending June 30, 1920. It urges farmers to support tariffs and join the United Peanut Association when approached.
The article argues railroads must deliver improved service now that wages and rates have risen. It contends public acceptance hinges on efficient transportation, with carriers needing funds to buy rolling stock and stabilize prices. It cautions against excessive charges while costs rise but says rates must reflect service needs to prevent a transportation collapse.
A businesswoman writes a pointed letter to her landlord about housing for a family with a baby. She argues a one room apartment cannot house a child and suggests the tenant move when rent is seventy five dollars a month. The piece questions who is right in housing rights.
A humorous blend recalls a Scotsman at a horse race winning big on a 40 to 1 shot and exclaiming over the winnings. The piece shifts to a city political exchange as a cleaner pitches services to G. J. Hicks, a candidate for city council, about hat cleaning after the election.
New England residents hosted guests from Canaanville and Circle Hill. Parkersburg families vacationed with local relatives at this place. A Sunday picnic and a Presbyterian ice cream supper drew strong local attendance. Athens R D 3 families visited Summers and Copeland stayed locally recently.
The obituary notes the death of Herman Dale Chesser born June 12 1906 who died August 5 1920 at age 14. He was son of Milford and Myrta Chesser and survived by his father two brothers a mother preceded him seven years earlier a step mother a half brother and half sister and grandparents. The notice reflects religious condolence and anchors the family in Carpenter and Toledo.
Akron shown Stewart Guy Moore visits relatives in the area. Several locals attend a Cananville picnic and all day meeting. Various guests arrive for short visits from Athens Columbus Anderson and Washington D H. A quiet marriage between Homer France and Sylvia Daily is reported with an old fashioned bell.
Miss Ruth Byron is spending the week in Athens as a guest of relatives.
State hospital reports show Northern Ohio institutions consume more fuel, with Toledo’s fuel bill at 68 927.30 for the year while Athens and Gallipolis in the south run much lower. Board postpones site selection for feeble minded hospital as Orient farm expansion reduces need.
Mr and Mrs Wilford Ches and brothers express gratitude for kindness and aid after the death of their son and brother in Carbondale. The notice ends with an unrelated line about a patent necktie press.
Hockingport notes the Camp Fire Girls from Parkersburg return home while college boys arrive for ten days of camping. Local families host guests from Parkersburg and Sistersville. Larry Taylor and Ada Mullen visit. Pearl Shields loses a cow to blood poisoning. residents travel to Athens and Wellsburg for visits.
The record lists several residents visiting relatives near Clarksburg and neighboring towns. Paul Gillian returned to Bridgeport after time with grandmother Mrs. Charles Hayden. Mrs Otis Elliott visited friends near Racine. Mrs Hattie Sherman of Little Hocking stayed with sister Mrs Grennell. Mrs Louise Wells of Washington and daughter Miss Clara Wells of Parkersburg spent a week at the Wells farm and returned home. Two gasoline boats operate trips from Longbottom to Parkersburg.
S S S has been used for rheumatism for over fifty years and is billed as a blood remedy that reaches disease germs in the blood. Free expert medical advice is offered by the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta.
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