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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1921

Page

2

Dust Proving a Benefactor

A National Geographic Society bulletin explains dust’s global role from Yellow Sea haze to Arctic red snow. It notes pollen and algae cause yellow rains and red snow, how wind-blown Sahara dust colors sunsets, reddens sails, and forms dust wells on glaciers.

Washington, D.C Yellow Sea National Geographic Society Washington, D. C Yukon Greenland Arctic Bulletin China Kansas Nebraska Atlantic Sahara Europe Alps Baltic Sea Bergen Norway

Gingham Frocks Arrive for Little Folks Selections

A new assortment of gingham frocks for children has arrived. The collection features bright patterns and practical styles for young wearers. Parents can choose from multiple sizes and designs suitable for everyday use and special occasions.

Incombustible Catalyst Phrase Appears in Report

A fragment notes a substance that would otherwise be incombustible potentially acting like a catalytic agent in a chemical reaction, suggesting a role in facilitating ignition or transformation.

Wills Seeks National Junior Tennis Title

Forest Hills scene today features 15 year old Helen Wills of Berkeley facing Virginia Carpenter in the final for the national junior crown. Wills, known for her middle-part hair and pig tails, aims to win as water threatens to interrupt play on the West Side courts.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Forest Hills N. Y Helen Wills Berkeley Cal Virginia Carpenter West Side

Giants halt Reds as Kelly hits 20th homer

Yesterday George Kelly powered the Giants to a 6 3 victory over Cincinnati with a bases loaded first inning homer his twentieth of the season. Miller followed with a solo shot in the eighth but could not lift the Senators past Slacker and the Browns 7 2. Brooklyn led St Louis 3 1 after four innings as Covey faltered two innings and Caldwell relieved with the Robins scoreless.

George Kelly Giants Reds Miller Senators Browne Zack Wheat Robins Brooklyn St. Louis Covey

Baseball results from yesterday across leagues

Yesterday's scores show American Association games Columbus 6 St Paul 2 and others with Indianapolis 13 Kansas City 6 Minneapolis 6 Toledo 2 Louisville 8 Milwaukee 1. National League results New York 6 Cincinnati 3 Chicago 5 Boston 4 and 2 1. American League Cleveland 15 Philadelphia New York 11 Chicago 3 St Louis 7 Washington 2. rain affected Boston Detroit game.

Louisville Minneapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis St. Paul Columbus Pittsburg New York Boston Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Cleveland St. Louis Washington

Teachers Present Alex Root with Token of Love

Athens county teachers met at the Carnegie library to honor outgoing county superintendent Alex Root for seven years of service. They praised his management and helper role while presenting a Morris chair. Incoming superintendent Guy Dinsmoore urged cooperation. he is the second to hold the office after Prof. Root.

Athens County Carnegie Library Morris Alex Root Guy Dinsmoore Dinsmoore Prof Root

Will Enforce Laws On Road Policy In Madison County

London August 18 Governor Davis pledged the state wide law enforcement program and roadbuilding policy will be vigorously followed as he addressed Madison county officials.

London, QO Davis Madison County

McArdle Trial Set as Attorneys Named for Kaher Case

Marian McArdle faces an October 8 murder conspiracy trial in Cleveland. Attorney Francis W. Poulson said he will be assisted by Louise E. Hart of Chicago in the case against McArdle over Daniel Kaher’s death.

Cleveland Marian McArdle Daniel Kaher Francis W. Poulson Louise E. Hart Chicago

Yankees edge Indians in ninth inning thriller

A year ago Pipp hit a ninth inning homer with one on to lift the Yankees over the Indians 4 to 3. President Heydler sustained Philadelphia's protest on a game with the Giants July 5 and ordered a replay from the seventh inning.

Pipp Yanks Indians Heydler Philadelphia Giants

Wilson as Delegate to Disarmament Conference

Senator William H. King declared Woodrow Wilson the logical choice among American delegates for the disarmament conference. He said Wilson’s high abilities and training suit him for the role and that Harding should consider him for appointment as a delegate.

Fraver Edwards Washington Woodrow Wilson William H. King Utah United Press King Wilson Harding Ing

Cattle and Poultry Lead Athens County Livestock Report

Athens County reports 18,483 cattle valued at 578,505 with Ames township leading in cattle and sheep counts. Ames tops sheep at about 27,695 total. horses total 5,349 with Lodi leading in headcount. Mules number 720 county wide. Trimble leads in mules. Carthage leads hogs with 1,223. Troy leads poultry with 11,140 fowl. Overall poultry value 70,915 and hogs 65,940.

Athens County Ames Township Ames Rome, Lee Canaan Lodi Alexander Athens Trimble Township Trimble Bern Carthage Troy Township

Expert to Demonstrate Soil Conservation Methods Friday

Farmers are invited to a 1:00 P M meeting on the Bartlett and Ash farm to see Virgil Overholt of Ohio State University demonstrate soil washing prevention techniques and practical terrace construction. All with soil washing troubles should attend as the demonstrations promise universal, useful methods.

Bartlett and Ash Farm Homer Graves Place Virgil Overholt Agricultural Engineering Department Ohio State University

Open Shop War Rocks Martins Ferry Area Unions

Union men clash with open shop advocates as Wheeling Steel Corp refuses to unionize at Benwood and hundreds of construction workers in Beach Bottom Wheeling Martins Ferry and Yorkville see contracts voided affecting about 1200 building trades members under open shop conditions.

Martins Ferry Wheeling W. Va Wheeling Steel Corporation Benwood Beach Bottom Ohio Yorkville

Mrs. Mary E. Lee Visits the White House

Mrs. Mary E. Lee of Westerville, Ohio, is a guest at the White House. She was escorted to the House gallery by Representative Speaks and seated alone in the president’s private area as Ohio members met her. Lee, a writer on politics and economics, descends from Manasseh Cutler and may influence future legislative discourse.

Washington Mary E. Lee Westerville White House Capitol House of Representatives Representative Speaks Ohio Congress Lee Ames Township Eli Brown Ohio University Manasseh Cutler Ohfie University Manasseh Cutler Hall

Public Forum on Miner Idle at Athens Mine

Editor notes the coal market’s gloom as miners refuse to work after a delayed shipment of empty cars. At a large Athens mine the railroad’s seven minute post‑deadline delay left cars available but the workforce idle, costing at least two thousand dollars in earnings. The piece questions the impact of such action versus stated hardships.

the Messenger Athens

Murder in Chagrin River: St Paul Leader Edward Lynch Shot

Divers search the Chagrin River near Cleveland for the gun used to shoot Edward J. Lynch, St. Paul political leader, fatally wounded in a canoe. The body was found downstream, but authorities have yet to recover the revolver. A separate note mentions a Turkish heroine in a Greek conflict.

Cleveland Chagrin River Edward J. Lynch St. Paul

Athens County church charity ships cloth for babies

The Esther class of the Christian church donated 50 dollars to buy flannel for baby garments to be sent overseas. Athens women will cut and sew the fabric, with continued support urged as Chairman Hughes reports county response and plans a shipment to New York headquarters. Contributions accepted in the coming days.

Esther Christian Church Athens Hughes New York Athens County

Kimberly News Briefs Highlight Dance Plans and Local Events

Kimberly residents report Miss Gail Figgins return from Pleasantville and a Friday August 19 dance at Kimberly opens to all. A new ball team forms under A P Figgins while Miss Anna Belle Lowery visits Buffalo. Keystone mines resume September 1 after eight months of shutdown. Emmi Fain sprains knee playing ball. Kimberly Grays beat Sugar Creek 8 0 and 4 0 with Duster Hixenbaugh and Farms strong pitchers.

Gail Figgins Pleasantville Kimberly A. P. Figgins Anna Belle Lowery Buffalo Keystone Here Charles Rizer Athens Emmi Fain Kimberly Grays Sugar Creek Jobs Duster Hixenbaugh Farms

Brick Plants Resume Full-Time Operation in Ohio

After weeks of idleness the Columbia Fire Brick Company's plant and the Dover Fire Brick Company in Strasburg Ohio are again operating full time.

Strasburg, O Columbia Fire Brick Company Dover Fire Brick Company

London County Appoints Sixty Women Magistrates

The County of London announces that the city now has sixty women magistrates in the local judiciary. This marks a significant expansion of female representation in public legal roles within the metropolis.

County of London

Athens County Infirmary Superintendent Exam Underway

W D Brandt and C H Luethi arrived from Columbus to oversee the oil service examination for the Athens county infirmary superintendent post. The test began at 9:00 AM at the courthouse and will run all day with ten applicants at work and a civil service evaluation to determine the new appointee.

W. D. Brandt C. H. Luethi Columbus Athens County Infirmary Court House

Old School Kids of Hooper Ridge Return to Ames Session

Hooper Ridge school house in Ames town hosts an all day return to school event for local children. The notice invites youngsters to attend and prepare for the upcoming term with a full day of activities.

Hooper Ridge Ames Town

Open Probe Of Murders Sways Kennedy Case

Los Angeles observers report a high energy confrontation in the midnight murder case of John Belton Kennedy. Led by Ralph Obenchain, Madalynne Obencha’s husband, the defense has dispatched new investigators in Chicago and Los Angeles, focusing on a possible love affair as a key motive. The defense claims new evidence exists but will not reveal names of investigators.

Los Angeles Feaders Madalynne Obencha John Belton Kennedy Ralph Obenchain Fense Obenchain Chicgo Here

Blue Devil Cleanser ChanceY Skin Care Ad

An advertisement touts a skin cleanser named Blue Devil Cleanser as a chance choice for daily use. The copy emphasizes simple use and a fresh feel, inviting consumers to try the product for clearer skin.

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