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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
4
The census suggests urban areas will house the majority of Americans, with cities overtaking rural districts. The shift implies a new national character and politics driven by city interests, while farming adapts with machinery and production, though concerns rise about urban misuse of power against farmers.
A fragment discusses gasoline costs rising from supply and demand and suggests using bicycles or streetcars as cheaper substitutes. It notes motorists prefer automobiles and walking may lower dealer friction, with tangential remarks about public figures and social mood.
The piece argues Europeans mock American tastes and devotion to art while Americans quietly pay to restore European treasures. It cites American patronage of French towns and Belgian cathedrals and Westminster Abbey as a rebuttal to condescension. It notes unsolicited subscriptions and questions a scorning public.
The Kansas City Times reprints opinions noting a plan where President Wilson writes for the upcoming campaign while Governor Cox supports speeches. It argues the Wilson writings should be clearly edited and questions whether he would order the nation to elect a Democratic Congress as in 1918.
Athens County Non-Partisan Political League secretary D. W. Wallace denounces efforts to smear Samuel Gompers and labor leaders. The letter argues Gompers aims to advance honest progress and labor organizing, not deliver votes to any party, urging unity for reforms and democratic ideals.
The Plains Mrs Harry Porter and son with Athens visitors. J K Brown and Charles from Athens. Mrs John Patton and Harry of Haydenville visited. Frank Smith and Joe Hutchins hosts. Walter Geish and Hilda of Logan joined Len Humphrey party. Zine Courtney ill. Ed Burdette of Hebbardsville stayed with Frank Smith. Tom Davis visited Roy Hawk family. Harry Stephans and baby with Oscoe Shields. Ford delivery car of Howe from Nelsonville left in ditch near Moby Ed Michaels. Kittie Pennybaker of Coshocton visiting Floyd Barker. James Gabriel and Loveless to preach at Zion church. Arthur Burchfield and Fannie McCathran were Matley guests. Campbelb family from Youngstown as well.
Berlin reports the German government and the Salvation Army oppose emigration. Officials urge Germans to remain, noting skilled workers are needed at home and that raw materials are available. The emphasis is on keeping laborers and craftsmen from leaving.
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