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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1922
Page
4
The Department of Agriculture states six bulb types may be imported for general use: lily, hyacinth, Crocus, lily of the valley, tulip, and sarcissus. Also notes training begins at birth and nicotine free tobacco is deemed impossible. Cancer death rate rising. higher in the North than the South.
The Farm Bloc in Congress pushes a rural package demanding higher taxes on wealth and tighter income taxes. It warns heavier industrial taxes would raise prices farmers pay and spark resistance from urban and professional groups. Farmers may gain little from victory if industrial wealth bears the cost.
An analysis argues that U S prison population rose only modestly from 140000 in 1917 to 151000 in 1922, suggesting prohibition did not empty jails and may not have increased crime as feared. It notes population growth outpaced prison rise, cites reduced poorhouse figures, and predicts crime could fall if prohibition is fully enforced.
A brief reflection on the impression you project when introduced to others and how your front or attitude can aid in obtaining what you want, drawing on a Clemenceau style tip.
The piece argues that timidity can win sympathy when paired with self awareness. It contrasts aggressive rhetoric with sly, soft approaches used by politicians, salesmen, and diplomats, noting how blunt force often fails to elicit understanding or affection. Lincoln’s quip about molasses closes the reflection.
A jumble of quotes and wry observations from TOM SIMS and Bill Hays. References include a suggestion that promotion pictures equal culture and a remark about King Boris of Bulgaria being robbed of 1.35 dollars. An auto derailment in Illinois and a Montreal college hash protest are noted amid light winter commentary.
Washington reports a growing burden of files and waste paper across federal agencies. Interstates Commerce Commission activity, Patent Office and General Land Office archives, and wartime surplus printing drive heavy storage needs and soaring paper waste. A proposed Federal Hall of Archives and centralized disposal aims to ease space pressures.
A jovial Athens County Eagle gathering details a Thanksgiving banquet in a basement under Moser's Garage. The event features Bill Cameron and Bill Andrews among others, with humor about hens, turkeys, and "In God We Trust" as a shared motto. The piece also wanders through trivia about Washington DC trees, Bohemian demographics, and Titanic origins, ending with a call to dance.
A devotional line speaks of divine love for the faithful and guidance from Thy hand. It portrays saints seated at Thy feet and ready to receive Thy word, emphasizing reverence and spiritual nourishment.
The Salem protracted meeting, ongoing for two weeks, closed Sunday evening. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Floyd Wilkes and daughter Vivian with the Bardin and Verity households. Other guests were Mr and Mrs John Rose hosting Fred Horn, and a hospital-bound Chester Wilson in Athens improving. Local families, illness recoveries, and hunting at Beebe were noted with several gatherings and greetings among residents.
Darney McGonnagle aged about 70 died suddenly of heart disease while walking in his yard near Albany Ohio on Tuesday November 28. He was a former Knox Township resident and county treasurer 1901 to 1904. He leaves one son Charles in Indiana and sister in law Emma Loeutner who cared for his household. The passing is noted with respect across the region.
Athens notes Mrs Collins sister of Mrs Martindill. Columbus hosts Thanksgiving visit by E L Byrng superintendent of McArthur schools and his family.
Archie DePue age 50 died suddenly of paralysis at his Dundas home early Thursday. Burial is set for 2 PM Saturday at Hixon cemetery near Dundas. He is survived by six brothers John D New Richland G W St Louis MO Allen G Pleasant C 8 H 8 all of Dundas and one sister Mrs H E Woolweaver of Dundas.
The notice announces a consumer information service run by Frederic K. Moreau in Washington DC. It clarifies the service provides information but not medical or financial advice and cannot resolve domestic issues. A two cent paper stamp is requested for full copies.
The piece notes turkey counts rise and fall across 1900 1910 and 1920 census data with 16594695 2688708 and 3627028 figures. It cites intensive farming reducing range space as a factor and contrasts Middle West and Texas flock sizes. It also states the first Civil War veterans disability pension law was enacted July 14 1862.
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