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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists subscription prices by mail in Ohio and elsewhere with various weekly and monthly rates in dollars and cents. It notes advance payment and suspension on expiration, but many words are garbled and unreadable.
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices with a nominal obituary charge. Cards of banks and related services are noted. National advertising representatives Hobert Ward at 225 Fifth Avenue New York and 6 South Watash Avenue Chicago.
Aspirant Miss Mabel Rowe of Coalton seeks the probate judge position. Her name will appear on the ballot by petition as no nomination was made in the Democratic primary.
The Cincinnati Enquirer editorial argues against rushing into the League of Nations. It contends women oppose war and pacifism, notes Poland’s plight, and questions the league’s binding terms and the president’s claim it will keep the U S out of war. It warns that the covenant’s meaning is disputed and uncertain.
The passage quotes Warren G. Harding defending collective bargaining as a right but stressing that it must not harm the individual. He asserts every American may quit or seek employment, warns against groups preying on individuals, and calls government obligations equal to all citizens.
Two women on a city street car discuss a third woman who admits she lost her diamond ring two weeks ago and has been ill over the loss. The talk shifts to why a woman would become sick over such a loss and whether the feeling is justified.
A writer contrasts two women reactions to loss. One laments a lost diamond ring, while the other values helping family over money, noting the second woman would rather fund a niece's trip to New York than recover the jewel. The piece questions true worth and generosity.
The Capital reprints Governor Cox's remarks on the league of nations, criticizing one third of his speech as dull and lacking heart or fresh insight. The summary notes the lingering dreariness and perceived obligation in presenting the topic to readers.
Professor Brancer Matthews of Columbia humorously recalls age jokes about a senior colleague. The tale moves to a London suburb villa where a wife removes a small photograph, a hammering incident invites the neighbor to ask about denying a picture on the other end of the nail.
A sea captain’s wife elopes with a horse doctor prompting a damage suit in Brooklyn showing romance endures despite inflation. The piece notes a man caring for seven or eight children earns credit and jokes about tailoring shirts and Trotsky’s name.
Paris reports France plans a national Passion Play in Nancy as a rival to Oberammergau. The Nancy production, revived since 1904 by Dean Petit, features a 400-strong company and full-day performances from morning 9 until 5 with elaborate tableaux and music. American and English visitors praise its staging and pious display.
London reports 115 Irish officials resign within four weeks, many veterans over twenty five years, as Sinn Fein praises resignations to bolster militancy. Magisterial and police ranks see reluctance to accept posts in Ireland, hindering new Irish courts under the restored order bill.
Frost er and Mrs P R Russell began a motor trip through Champagne county and nearby areas Monday. Overett Parsons of Akron and Horace of Stewart are visiting relatives here. Mabel Duntee returned home at Coolville after visiting friends and relatives. Nina Russell arrived home Saturday after time with relatives in Pittsburgh. Lewis Parsons of Watertown and sister Mrs Lois Ladd hosted, while Mr and Mrs Fred Saul with their son from Pittsburgh visited. Charles Chambers and family of Elizabeth Pa visited Murray Hatch. Terisa Linton and granddaughter Lynora Lemmon of Beebe visited. Budapest uses locomotive cinders burned in fuel oil as fuel in car shops.
Sunday school lessons focus on True Wisdom and Beginnings of Solomon's Reign with associated biblical verses. Morning worship features The New Testament Church and its contents, while evening services present What Has the Lord Put in His Church. Union service, mission study class, and notes about county convention at Nelsonville are included. All extension students and members invited.
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites all to attend Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Christ Jesus and the golden text from John 5 23 Sunday school is at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M all are invited to attend
L R Roberts pastor leads Sunday school at 1 30 pm with preaching to follow at 2 30 pm at the International Holiness Church.
Beginning Friday evening September third a ten day revival will be held at the International Holiness Church with Rev W R Cox of Greensbor o NC preaching. Rev Geo Andrews and wife of Newell PA will conduct the music. Evening service 730. All are invited to attend. The Plains M E Church preaching Sunday at 1030 led by Pastor V Ahibrand.
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker leads a 9 A M Sunday school and 10 30 A M union service at the Presbyterian Church as First Presbyterian First Methodist and First Christian join. An evening 6 30 union Young People service and 7 30 service at First Methodist follow with Sermon The Value of Unattained Ideals. All are invited.
Aug 28 Kansas paid less in wages for harvesting its bumper crop this year than last year while farmers had abundant labor. Wages ranged from 60 to 70 cents an hour, slightly lower than a year ago but higher than in years before 1919, said T R Hammatt secretary of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture.
Jackson Ohio notes the county's first woman candidate for probate judge as of August 28. The report highlights the historic bid by a female entrant seeking the key local judicial post.
A light hearted column excerpt invites readers to watch for a big best joke contest in Monday’s edition with valuable prizes. It notes reader submissions are welcome from a quarter or more and includes a humorous verse about editors and letters.
A wry line suggests the dull ache of an unhappy marriage as a woman sits with the wrong partner in the moonlight seeking a moment of privacy and relief from discomfort. The tone hints at latent humor amid marital strain.
A brief quip notes a man undecided between two girlfriends and jokes about whether he should choose one or both. The light humor centers on the old riddle of opting for one option or exploring a dual attraction.
Engaged couples figure in society notes as marriages are described as solemnized, though many treat the event as a joke. The column observes enduring emphasis on weddings in newspapers and social pages.
An old saying notes that hair on a man's head may mislead about his true wealth or resources and suggests appearances can be deceiving regarding money or status.
A tip suggests college women will soon handle manual training articles fitting a hope chest theme. The idea: assign that department to the society editor to deliver early coverage of upcoming notable events.
Frostburg Mo August 28 Patrick Flynn a coal miner received 264 for two weeks work in the Highland Coal Co mine in the Somerset field His record is said to be unmatched in the region Flynn averages nine hours daily in the pit.
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