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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1921

Page

4

Postwar disarmament fears and steel industry rumors

The article argues disarmament pressures and a naval holiday would barely affect steel demand. It notes few American armors plants, ships use little steel, and most war-related producers seek new markets. Boosts in labor release and lower taxes are expected to revive conditions, with manufacturers eager to move past war work.

Hughes

No More Crippled Children Doctor Predicts

Dr Lorenz an Austrian surgeon foresees a future with no surgeries for children as genetics and education prevent deformities. He advocates educating mothers on self care and infant care to keep babies straight, noting medical schooling must echo this doctrine to avert deformity and disease. He says progress is slow and education must spread through all channels.

Lorenz

Here is a Short Tale of Push and Brief Speeches

A humorous anecdote features a motorist demanding gas and a boy offering a lesson in push. It pivots to remarks about brevity in speech by William Howard Taft and a Milwaukee introduction gag that ends with a concise finish.

United States Supreme Court William Howard Taft Mr. Taft Milwaukee William H. Taft

No Breach of Promise Case in Britain Yet

The era of sensational legal battles seems unlikely as Britain has no current breach of promise case. Meanwhile satirical notes poke fun at public figures and distant wars as editors await fuller returns from Russia and Paris.

Fairies Filmed on Film as Public Gapes in Yorkshire Dell

A reporter details Mr. Gardner's film of a gnome and fairies seen by his child actors in a Yorkshire dell. The plates show a winged gnome with pipes, rings of dancing fairies, and a cocoon bath, prompting discussion of clairvoyant cameras and ancient belief in fairies.

Carpenter London Yorkshire Mr. Gardner Pan Inquirers Gardner York City Great Britain Sir Conan Doyle Shire Socrates Peter Pan Scotland New Forest Maude Adams Linleing Peter Isly The Phical Society Aantern E.er

Nelsonville visits spark Christmas cheer and local tales

In Nelsonville the writer reports Christmas window peeks, a crepe prank on a gospel preacher, local characters like Dr. Bell and Dr. Allen, postmaster Frank Jackson, Elks members, rail and politics talk, and a note on mail carrier C O Dixon celebrating 17 years. Includes small town scenes and social chatter.

Athens Nelsonville Dr. Bell Dr. Allen Doc Grosvenor John D John Gadbury Harding Joe Porter Frank Jackson Frank C. H. Newton Order of Elks John Zellar Nelson Stanley Mechem New York Stanley Hoodletts Shaffer Schaffer Santa Claus D. M. Sheffield Abrigal

Christmas Sug gestion column engagement grows

Readers embrace the Christmas Sug gestion column as community participation and festive spirit rise, with more letters and ideas shared for holiday cheer and helpful tips.

Hyomei Breathes Health Cure Adverts In Halting Cold

An ad promotes Hyomei as a remedy for coughs and head colds with no stomach dosing. It instructs to inhale through nose and mouth and offers a money back guarantee via McKee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Co

Court House Corner Friend Probes Tobacco vs Schools Spending

A local observer at Court House corner argues the United States spent three times as much on tobacco in recent years as on schools. He notes this implies essential needs are prioritized despite trends.

Court House United States

Union writer warned over Emmett Cotton affiliation

A local warning notes a Union correspondent is told to stop connecting the speaker’s name with Emmett Cotton or face trouble. The message frames the threat as serious while acknowledging tolerance for jokes.

Union Emmett Cotton

Reader Q and A guide to common inquiries

A public information column presents questions and brief answers on topics from rail links in the Americas to wood bending, presidential proclamations, crocodile tears, military allotments, heel taps, and the author Laura Richards. The format invites readers to mail questions for expert replies.

Finishing Din’s Palace and Army Reorganization Facts

Din’s palace was left unfinished for the Sultan to finish and his treasure proved unreliable. The Regular Army under the 1920 act will have 16 675 commissioned officers and 157 635 enlisted men. Warren G. Harding is president of the American Red Cross with William Taft and Robert de Forest as vice presidents.

American Red Cross T. A Warren G. Harding William Fi. Taft Robert W. de Forest

Eat Less and Take Salts for Kidneys Advised

The piece urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble from heavy rich foods. It promotes Jad Salts a grape and lemon acid lithia drink to flush clogged kidneys and neutralize urine acids with a tablespoonful daily.

Miss Mary Lewis Beats Milestone in Toledo Music Teaching

Miss Mary Lewis has taught music in Toledo for fifty five years marking a long career in local education and community music instruction.

Mary Lewis Toledo

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