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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1922
Page
4
Advertising rates apply on request at Home or Foreign offices and Nomina charge for obituary cards of banks. National Advertising Representatives Hobert Ward Inc. operate at 601 Fifth Ave New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
Ireland faces an economic crisis due to revolutionary disturbances. West Ireland suffers bankruptcies as farmers default, prices fall, and exports decline. Across the south, businesses struggle to pay payrolls while cooperative marketing networks falter amid guerrilla attacks.
The article notes the United States Steel Corporation wage increase followed by calls for higher steel prices to meet higher labor costs. It suggests independents may raise prices similarly, while warning against price hikes unjustified by wage rises. It mentions a cynical view from a New York paper and ends with a quip about a motorless plane.
A reflective piece laments the decline of boyhood shanty building. It notes scarce lumber, shrinking backyards, and rising real estate costs end an old urban rite that taught cabin construction and fostered peaceful family life. The piece recalls memories of roof linoleum, tar paper, and donated seconds from a mill.
A shark seen near a bathing beach is suspected to be the hotel man swimming, with commentary on privacy and gossip. The column notes 1922 booze aging in wood and jokes about movie star spouses and stamp collectors meeting in Massachusetts.
The piece argues youth is reshaping golf with stars like Sarazen Jones Hagen and Kirkwood rising as amateur and professional paths open up. It notes earnings from tours exhibitions and teaching plus how younger players learn discipline patience and coordination to conquer the sport’s demands.
Coolville residents clash with Athens County officials over new road paths via Carthage Gap and Route 156. Local figures including H. A. Hatch Rev. Wilson Tim Russell Owen Beebe Clayton Barrows and Mayor Al White argue for and against the proposed routes as crowds press for action before harvest.
Public notice explains The Athens Messenger reader information bureau by Frederic J Haskin in Washington DC offering factual answers to questions. It requests full name address two return stamps and states no legal medical or financial advice. Replies mailed directly to the requester.
The Lincoln Highway Association states there are no signposts along the route advising travelers to change their watches when crossing the continent. The discussion mentions cider fermentation and vinegar as a separate topic.
The Plains Harry Harrison of California and Mr and Mrs George Fry with five children from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire from Friday to Sunday. Esther Rankin and Shirley Ruth of Millfield were guests of Dorothy Ball from Thursday to Monday. Mrs George Burdette and nephews Forbes Arthur Washburn and Earl and Clyde from Columbus visited from Thursday ill Sunday with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith. Mrs Jenny Robertson and son Billy of Murray City and Mrs Wil...
Roberts and son Wilmuth and daughter Gwen visited sister Mrs. Will Pierre in Athens on Tuesday. Herman Humphrey left for Columbus to visit relatives and attend the State Fair through Friday night. Mr and Mrs Carl Washburn and children from Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney Tuesday and Wednesday. Leonard Ball learned his brother was killed in a mine at Betsy Lane Kentucky on Monday.
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