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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1921
Page
4
A reflection on the first anniversary of the constitutional suffrage for women and the quiet, steady gains since. The piece also weighs airship records, noting few disasters for Britain and others, and argues progress comes with risk, urging tests over sparsely populated areas and waterways.
A commentator suggests that citizens angry at US taxes might reconsider by comparing with European tax regimes. The note implies potential calming effect from understanding higher or different tax structures abroad.
A discussion on school openings and parental involvement asks how many families will actively engage with the new term. The piece questions alarm clock routines, sanitary conditions, and efforts to connect progress with teachers. It argues that intelligent cooperation among schools, homes, and civic life is essential for the schools to serve well.
Charlie reports a novel alarm that sounds like a motor horn, waking him instantly to avoid a three ton truck. He says it works well now but is unsure how long it will last, contrasting it with his prior clocks that failed to fully wake him.
The crash of the experimental ZR 2 marks ongoing challenges in lighter than air flight. Opponents cite the accident as proof the concept remains unsettled while navy experts note Germany built and operated similar airships successfully prior to the war.
The piece argues that men handsome to women often carry a handicap from being adored by many. It claims natural law favors being loved by one woman and notes such adoration spoils worldly success. It advises loving one woman with a liberal education and avoiding multiple loves to prevent trouble. Marcel Steinbruggle.
Washington August 25 report notes rainmaking added to remunerative occupations and highlights Charles Hatfield earning for four inches of rain with contracts in Alberta and Medicine Hat. It traces historical attempts from Indigenous rain rituals to 19th century patents and 1891 experiments funded by Congress, with mixed scientific views on effectiveness.
A Crooksville column portrays shrinking industry and rising gloom in Athens county. It recalls once bustling potteries and coal mines now dark. the Yomenser Bible Class aids families in need with mutual aid and singing. The piece also notes a lively social scene and personal anecdotes.
A four page weekly covers news beyond gossip with human interest in every line. A church social or family gathering fills half a column and the community shares grief withust the way small town Crooksville does. The civic spirit and shared concern define the town's character.
A verse noting Mary’s two dimpled knees and concealed legs as in old maidens, contrasted with a novelty of concealed knees, in a terse verse from Wag Jag.
A breezy note on social especially flappers preferring companionship with a man who owns a car as they head out on outings leaving walk ers to go alone amid the Ford era mood at Pitt Panthers venues.
A cryptic note from Lafayette Lyre hints at a mysterious first year student and a second frosh, with a dean advising hard work. The item reads like a campus rumor column and reflects student voice at Lafayette.
Readers sent questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau. The column provides concise, non-advisory replies on topics including codfish age, Delaware Breakwater, cow feed, baseball waiver routes, Shaw’s nationality, Detroit River levels, A T T original incorporation, object dimensions, and Canadian wheat.
The passage notes most Canadian wheat comes from the western prairies with spring wheat dominating Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It compares soils to US prairies and southern Russia chemoxium. It also states excursion boats are legally required to carry ballast, though a fragmentary exchange questions ballast on excursion boats.
The Ohio State Medical Association will hold a fall series of postgraduate lectures on diagnosis across the state. Athens is among about eighteen locations hosting the event, with Dr. J. H. J. Upham of Columbus delivering the Athens address at the Presbyterian church on Tuesday September 13.
Doctors from several Columbus hospitals gather to demonstrate recent scientific advances in this medical field. A formal address is followed by discussions based on case reports, emphasizing thorough examination and accurate diagnosis to tailor treatment to each patient.
London August 26 Premier Lloyd George declared that further peace negotiations between Britain and Ireland will be futile unless definite progress is made toward acceptance of a settlement basis in a communication to De Valera.
Sherman Silvia and Guy Tinkham two Luhing men once jailed for bootlegging were released after serving six months. They left Athens six months ago today.
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