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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 essay argues that a prominent anti suffragist, long opposed to giving women the vote, sought a high paying political job under a false name. Employers uncovered her identity, rejecting her bid and condemning her betrayal. The piece questions whether money can justify compromising one’s conscience.
The obituary chronicles Mildred Russell Hayes born August 31 1897 to Charles Russell and wife. It traces her early precocity in school her graduation from Pomeroy High School in 1913 and Ohio University in 1915 and her lifelong devotion to husband Everett Hayes along with nature studies and family duties. The piece notes her sudden death and the lasting heritage she leaves to her two young children.
The Washington Post editorial argues Governor Cox exposes Republican campaign finances and questions the $15,000,000 fund figure. It details a city quota list totalling $8,145,000 and debates whether the funds would cover national state and local campaigns.
The article notes Governor Cox charging Senator Harding and his campaign team with moral obloquy and deliberate attempts to purchase the election. It warns the race has shifted from issues to accusations and brick-throwing, predicting another chapter in the political saga.
Edith B. Moriarty tells a brief story about a long active Anti once defeated. The piece reflects on the Anti’s fate and speculates on what the defeated group will do next.
Self made Cleveland politician Harry L. Davis has been nominated by Ohio Republicans for governor. Born in Cleveland’s steel mill district to Welsh workers, Davis rose from newsboy to rodman, city treasurer, mayor, and insurance executive through night schooling and persistent campaigns. His career includes three mayoral terms and a 1919 resignation to focus on the governor race.
August 30 Sugar Creek in Athens county sees revival under Rev Ahlbrand who brought new life to the ministering effort. The M E church interior redecorated and exterior to be repaired and repainted with rededication planned next Sunday. A revival will begin next Sunday.
Athens grange will hold its next meeting Friday evening September 3. Deputy Master Wm. J. Warrener will conduct the annual inspection and a good turnout is urged.
Chicago August conference of the National Sheep and Wool Bureau led by Alexander Walker warned of huge virgin wool stocks worldwide but falling U S usage. Officials argued textiles must use virgin wool or pay price in re worked rags while prices drop. They cited British colonial and U S clips and projected losses of about 75 million dollars to U S wool growers.
Article lists religious affiliations of U.S. presidents, noting First Baptist would be the first Baptist to become president if Warren G Harding is elected. It traces denominations of early presidents from Washington through Garfield, with Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and others as Episcopalian, Unitarian, Presbyterian, or Methodist.
The text outlines the religious backgrounds of several presidents including Cleveland and Harrison as Presbyterians, McKinley as Methodist, Roosevelt and Taft with Unitarian links, and Wilson as Presbyterian. It mentions funeral rites in Oyster Bay and a comparison of beliefs between Roosevelt and Taft.
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