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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

4

Diamond Dye Warnings and Instructions Note

A short consumer note warns about dyeing streaks or uneven coloring and urges using Diamond Dyer. The package lists easy directions for proper dyeing and handling.

Social Notes Highlight Local Visits This Week

Mrs Charles Hardy hosted an evening last week with Mr and Mrs Charles Hardy. Guests included Misses Freda and Ardella Ford of Sand Ridge last Thursday. Bob Gibbs visited Monday with Mr and Mrs R H Wemer and family.

Charles Hardy Freda Ardella Ford Sand Ridge Bob Gibbs R. H. Wemer

Siege at the Jackson relatives visit reported

Residents state Isaac and Paul Jackson and Miss Margaret Jackson were visiting relatives in this place Wednesday when a siege occurred.

Isaac Paul Jackson Margaret Jackson

Parker reunion promises success this Friday at school

The school reunion at Parker on Friday August 27 is expected to be a great success. Jerry Nelson suffered a slight stroke at his son’s Rutland home on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Stansbury and Miss Blanche Williamson of Parkersburg are spending vacation with home folks here.

Parker Jerry Nelson Rutland Homer — Stansbury Blanche Williamson Parkersburg

Famine of Silver Dollars Linked to African Golf Craze

Cleveland police blame a surge in poverty money shortages on the game of African golf. Raids over two weeks confiscated thousands of cart wheels and other silver pieces, the force reported.

Cleveland

Editorial warning against Wilson policies and Monroe Doctrine stance

An August 25 Cincinnati Enquirer editorial attacks President Wilson’s foreign policy, arguing continuation would abandon Jeffersonian principles. It warns against centralized power, endorses constitutional balance, and urges Democratic loyalty to avoid repudiation by the American people.

The Cincinnati Enquirer Jefferson Washington Hamilton Lincoln Cleveland

Husbands and Dishes Cartoon Sells Dishwashers

A daily paper cartoon depicts a husband amid a kitchen cluttered with dirty dishes and a letter from Wife about staying another month. The piece notes the dishwasher as a strategic purchase for busy households and reflects on prior resistance to buying one.

Family Care Dilemma Sparks Hidden Household Costs

A mother laid up by illness is told to rest while the father shifts to chores and learns the cost of time. He realizes his own hours are valued, but overlooks the value of his wife and daughter as they bear unseen burdens.

Phig Europe White House Louis Wilson Democratic Party

Opinions on Harding Barnstorming Debate

Reprinted in the St Louis Times, the piece argues that presidential campaigns should be steady, responsible and informative. It says Harding should avoid “barnstorming” tours that offer no real solutions and only create noise, urging clear stance on government issues.

Eet ST. Louis Harding

As A Woman Thinks and the God of Doing Things

A 1920 editorial discussion on American women and the value of action over money. It cites a German article noting Americans worship at times the act of doing rather than gold. The piece praises women who work for satisfaction and accomplishment, with reflections on independence and pay.

After Dinner Stories from a Village Sunday School

A doctor who led the village Sunday school asks Willie how to reach heaven. Willie answers we must die, then adds that before we die we must get sick and send for the doctor. The exchange highlights childlike pragmatism and humor.

Willie

Freezone promises quick corn relief with easy removal

An advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. It claims a small bottle sold by druggists removes hard or soft corns and corns between toes without soreness, allowing immediate lifting with fingers.

Local visitors from Columbus Madisonville and West Virginia

New Marshfield hosts include Mrs F C Hampton of Columbus and Mrs Ida Shawver of Madisonville last week. Mr and Mrs Goodnight of West Virginia visit nephew Lloyd Efaw and family and call on Mr and Mrs John Ross. Kenneth Allison of Columbus stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs L Hawk and other relatives.

F. C. Hampton Columbus Ida Shawver Madisonville Oscar Lewellyn Goodnight West Virginia Lloyd Efaw John Ross Kenneth Allison L. Hawk

Grace Davis Hosts Pleasant Dinner for Athens Guests

Sunday August 22 at the home of W J Davis of Athens R D Grace Davis entertained twenty guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Farmer and children Roy Berneda Kenneth and Robert Nyle of New Marshfield R D Mr and Mrs Floyd Hatch and children Wade and Anita Grace Plymouth Mr and Mrs Arley Howard and daughter Venice Marie Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Earl Davis New Marshfield Mrs Foster Dowler Perry Farmer New Marshfield R D W J Davis and son Orson Athens R D Luster Levering Nelsonville R D and the hostess Rev and Mrs Leslie Dabritz visited Lancas ter camp meetings over Sunday Mrs Sarah De Wees stayed with Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and Mr and Mrs B E A Bowers at Albany Miss Ethel Howell planned and carried out a birthday surprise for her brother Walter s eighteenth birthday with games on the lawn and Victrola music Ice cream and cake were served by Mrs Howell assisted by Mrs Fred Herron to many named guests and friends.

W. J. Davis Athens R. D Grace Davis Charles Farmer Roy Berneda Kenneth Robert Nyle New Marshfield R. D Floyd Hatch Wade Anita Grace Plymouth Arley Howard Venice Marie Nelsonville Earl Davis Foster Dowler Perry Farmer Orson Athens Luster Levering Leslie Dabritz Lancaster Sarah de Wees Charles Brown BE. A. Bowers Albany Ethel Howell Walter Howell Fred Herron May Dorcas Herron Eva Jones Annavee Nama Mildred Emma_ Bridge H K Smith Winnie Hunter Nellie Daniel Ethel Helen Howell Leonard Sturgill Arthur Phillips Carl Ferguson Rudolph Pedigo Donald Clutter Lloyd McDaniel Richard Wilson Alva Judy Rolland Smith Ralph Sharp Kenneth Allison Lawrence Herman Herron Judson Howell Mary Leonora

Car Outing Across Nelsonville and Logan Areas

Local residents trended to Nelsonville Logan and Pomeroy this weekend with families and friends. Car owners reports indicate a widespread peach orchard outing enjoying good weather and a pleasant day.

Social visits in Crescent Ridge and nearby towns

Crescent Ridge residents share visits with relatives and neighbors. Carl McDaniel and Hazel Wemer family groups visited Mrs. Newton Russell and Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown. Sunday calls included Mrs. R. H. Wemer and multiple Sayers and Wemer family members plus Basil Roberts in Glouster.

Local Social Notes Highlight Gatherings and Visits

Brooksville Mrs Margaret Ellis left Saturday for a visit with her brother Robert Hutchinson and family at Clarion. Miss Agnes McBride was a recent guest of Misses Alice and Ella Shannon at Athens. Mr and Mrs Selby Cox have returned from a week’s visit with the former’s parents at Laurelville. Mrs Victor Beckle and son Victor Leroy were Tuesday guests of Mrs William Beckle at Luhrig. Miss Ruth DeWees of Columbus has been visiting her aunt Mrs Michael Almond and sister Miss Stella DeWees. Miss Alice McBride was a recent guest of her sister Mrs Ben James of Athens. Walter Holcomb and Rolland Slatzer of New Straitsville were recent guests of Matthew McBride. Miss Stella DeWees has been visiting relatives at Jacksonville. Miss Mabel Veronica McBride returned Sunday from New Straitsville, where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs Anise Holcomb, for the past three weeks. Wilbur Cooper, Misses Mildred and Florence Moore of near Nelsonville were Sunday guests of their aunt Mrs Don Seevers. Mr and Mrs Thomas Thomas of Barberton arrived Tuesday for a visit with the latter's sister Mrs T A Burkett. Misses Jessie and Margaret

Margaret Ellis Robert Hutchinson Clarion Agnes McBride Alice Ella Shannon Athens Selby Cox Laurelville Victor Beckle Victor Leroy William Beckle Luhrig Ruth DeWees Columbus Michael Almond Stella DeWees Alice McBride Ben James Walter Holcomb Rolland Slatzer New Straitsville Matthew McBride Jacksonville Mabel Veronica McBride Anise Holcomb Wilbur Cooper Mildred Florence Moore Nelsonville Don Seevers Thomas Thomas Barberton T. A. Burkett Jessie Margaret

Rutland Announces Upcoming Baseball Games and Local News

Rutland manager Jackson sets August 28 Gallipolis at Rutland August 29 McArthur at Rutland and September 5 The Plains at Rutland for near-term games. Rutland sports boast a 15 of 20 record as the season advances. Local residents include Denver Grapes visiting family, Harold Rawlings returning from Cleveland, and Hugh Mutchler back from South Dakota.

Jackson Gallipolis Rutland McArthur the Plains Deanville

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