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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1922
Page
4
A Polish welfare worker returning from Poland argues that immigrant quotas favor the old and helpless while the young face exclusion. She notes Americans still see America as land of Promise and that youth should be given opportunity to rebuild Europe’s shattered future.
Public views on child labor mask a harsh truth as 1,060,858 children ages 10 to 16 work in gainful jobs today. Over half labor in agriculture, including migratory beet, onion, and cotton crops, often under harsh hours and poor schooling. Many live in crude camps while pay goes to parents, highlighting urgent need for reform to protect youth education and health.
The Keith vaudeville client ends prohibition jokes as a formal ban, suggesting prohibition is no longer treated as mere humor. The move reframes the topic as a serious policy issue within the act's evolving program and audience expectations.
The Central Competitive District returns to work as the coal strike ends while other districts join. Mines face idle days and depleted reserves, with nonunion output proving capable of 5,000,000 tons weekly when cars are available. Fuel oil gains prominence as overproduction looms and costs from idle capacity rise.
A column features Tom Sims reflecting on money in marriage work ethics and gratitude. He jests about best sellers, sun and earth, strikes, prices, and odd phrases about dog days and chorus girls as satire.
A Washington column observes department store wax figures dressed in evolving styles as if alive. The article details lifelike features, climate sensitivity, and the behind the scenes property room where racks and props support window displays. It notes these figures symbolize prestige advertising and lure shoppers to buy the featured fashions.
Roger W Babson argues that strikes are not as widespread as believed. three large strikes mask a general trend of fewer labor upheavals since 1915. He predicts future labor tempering with wage cuts and suggests employer led reforms like personnel departments and profit sharing to reduce conflict. The piece also notes Babson’s economic index and briefly recounts musician Davis’s career and homecoming.
Jess Davis, a longtime ad venture figure, has settled into quiet life in his hometown. His past shows include watermelon theft days, a saloon era on West State Street, and a wandering career that took him to London, Paris, Berlin, and beyond. He is famed as a famed Euphemium player noted by national music mags.
A resident on East State reports a kind Franklin Avenue neighbor left a bouquet of dog fennel rag weed and wild parsnip on their desk. A note says the flowers were picked from East State property with a lot extending to Franklin Avenue.
A colored woman once helped a boy by letting him carry her heavy basket from the Athens depot to her doorstep. More than a decade later, she and others from her community helped nominate the same young man for a county office, illustrating lasting gratitude and civic engagement.
Resident warns others not to misuse the Windsor name as a younger man named Pearl faces questions after a dinner at the Athenian restaurant costing $3.80 for three. The story centers on identity concerns and a notable meal incident.
Lew Kelley quits carrying an umbrella and Jim Weidman stops whistling. Ab Finsterwald replaces Lew, raising questions about who will fill Jim’s role next.
Ashland August 19. W. O. Renner of New Lexington, formerly Perry County assistant county superintendent, and Lester J. DeFord, former Hollandsburg high school principal in Darke county, are named principals of Savannah and Ruggles schools respectively.
Louis Pol chey was found guilty of possessing hard liquor in Elyria and fined 500 dollars by Mayor A R Jones. He served notice of appeal claiming absence during the raid and that no search warrant was served.
The record notes the smallest baby at birth weighed two pounds one ounce. The fact highlights extreme low birth weight and medical interest in neonatal survival.
A partial notice offers information through The Athens Meetenger Information Bureau in Washington. It states the bureau provides factual answers but not legal medical or financial advice and asks readers to submit questions with full name address and two stamps for return postage. It warns that all inquiries are sent directly to the bureau.
A compilation of Q and A items covers topics from crime nationality statistics to pin usage Poe's military service Sunday origin the load of electric machinery Pullman cars Patrick Henry's sons farm water needs mummy cases and elevators. The format presents brief factual responses with dates places and persons named.
Josee Blackstone and daughter Rebecca visit Tarr Farm in McArthur while Mrs. Margaret Richards travels to Logan on business. Cecil Milhon relocates to Columbus after an auto course in Detroit. Magee and Sprague tour Athens for Savings and Loan business. Minerton’s Harry Stretton begins spudding on the Lawlor place. George Cecil reports miners and operators conference in Cleveland, confirming settlement and preserved bargaining terms across major coal regions.
Telegram from the Elks of Pocotalligo Idaho informs Mrs. Rebecca Jones of Wellston that her son Richard Jones dropped dead there of heart trouble Wednesday. He was largely interested in ranches and mining around Pocotalligo.
Charles Witherspoon recovered the bi focal glasses of Editor M. 8. Cox within two hours after reading the lost ad in the Democrat Enquirer. Cox says those glasses let him see clearly into the political situation, confirming the Watch Dog’s faith in want ads.
Mrs A H Zimmerman returns from Columbus and Hillicothe hospitals with chest and shoulder tuberculosis. Professor S H Maharry leaves Wellston schools for New Concord after years of service. teachers honor him with a farewell and gift book. son John accompanies him. Agnes Rollston and Anna Shipley visit Shipley family before returning to Bayonne and Newark New Jersey.
A. J. Zindler and Mr. Pruden of the Dykstra coal firm Detroit were drowned in Lake St. Clair on July 27. Zindler was seized by cramps and Pruden tried to save him. both disappeared and their bodies were recovered 14 hours later.
Mrs. Ed Fitzpatrick and Miss Minnie Stewart of Radcliff, Harry Eberts of Oreton, and Hollis Wiseman of Wilkesville were visitors in Wellston on Thursday.
Clinton Walton of near Wellston was jailed and fined $1000 for possessing a still. He now faces arson charges aimed at insurance money, having filed a claim for destruction of household goods and awaiting Jackson county grand jury action.
Miss Grace McGrath of Athens visited Miss Thelma Robins of Wellston as guests last Thursday. A reception was held at Lucasgrove in her honor with a portrait and gift presentation.
County Farm Agent D D Dowds Grover Smith John Smith T J Shipley Ed Fitzpatrick and T J Shipley attended the horticultural picnic at the Tom Corwin orchard near Coalton Wednesday. About 500 people were present.
Jacob P. Menges paid fines and costs totaling 330 following a guilty verdict by Justice Rummel in Galion on cruelty charges. He allegedly confined his 26 year old daughter Irene in a smoke house on his farm for more than two years.
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