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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1921
Page
8
Billy hunts for the missing twins while Nannie and Daisy scour the stream and meadow. Dilly scales the stone wall and discovers a flock of goats and sheep sleeping as he asks about the lost twins.
Cherry leaves home after reading Arline's letter and visits her friend Laura King. Mrs. King greets Cherry with warmth and offers comfort, while the two share tea and talk in the quiet of the evening.
The article explains virgin growth and second growth timber terms. Virgin growth refers to timber that grew under competition in a standing forest, while second growth refers to timber from stands regrown after prior removal by cutting, fire, wind, or other causes. It notes variability in definitions and that users often equate second growth with a new crop.
The Forest Products Laboratory recommends using density rather than growth rate to judge timber quality. Second and virgin growth trees can share characteristics within a single tree, and wood density better predicts strength for final use in hardwoods and conifers alike.
The treasury warned of four new counterfeit Federal Reserve notes in circulation. A $50 note from the New York bank and a $20 note from the Chicago bank show blue backs, while a $10 from Kansas City and a $5 from Chicago have poor paper quality and are easily spotted.
Harmony Hill residents and neighbors report active threshing and frequent camp meetings. Families such as the Livingstons, Cornes, Fosters, Thorpes, and Camp attendees share visits between Harmony Hill and Little Hocking along with Parkersburg trips and local social gatherings.
John Grauden describes Moscow as a city with smiling children and caring for future generations, yet poverty and dilapidated streets mar the capital. He notes bread lines for the hungry, loyal religious practice, and surprisingly comfortable rail travel, while border regions show stark contrasts in living conditions.
Ohio State University farm crop specialists report fall seed wheat will be scarce. Of 125 samples examined from 209 fields, 18 failed certification. Only 24 200 bushels of pure seed certified statewide and several counties show low yorks while Portage, Trumbull and Gladden varieties are noted.
L O Lantis of Ohio State University argues that slums exist beyond cities with cramped tenants crowded into poorly ventilated rooms. He urges health education, school programs, and press campaigns to improve housing and sanitation and motivate landlords to provide decent homes for productive workers.
Revival meetings conducted at Peach Ridge school house led by Rev. Sam C. Elsen missionary for the American Sunday School Union. Services held every night at seven o'clock with an open invitation to all residents.
Detroit police Lt Bert McPher son recounts a Black Hand case in New York involving Bartolo Fontano. Fontano allegedly betrayed a fellow member and buried him alive to extract information, according to the detective on his return.
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