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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
1
The piece notes Ohio miners faced poor winter work with limited orders while production slows. It mentions Lee Hall Day and a supply of workers being sent from New York to Asia for Lutheran missionary duties, indicating shifting labor and overseas assignments.
Raymond Clapper argues that high tariffs and strong home standards are essential to national health. He warns old world powers must work, asserting no American policy alone can cure global ills and urging the United States to lead with tariff protections and domestic reform.
President Harding outlines a comprehensive program to revive the U.S. economy and stabilize industry, seeking tariffs, tax revisions, labor reform, and reclamation laws while urging self-help and international cooperation at the arms conference in Washington.
Lee Hall president of Ohio Mine Workers of America district 6 warned of a harsh winter for Ohio miners unless aid or higher coal demand arrives. He cited Lawrence county workers who have logged only one day six hours this year and warned of a 30 percent drop in November output from Washington geologic data. He urged using Ohio coal to restore mine activity across the state and noted US 1921 bituminous production trails four-year average by 25 percent.
Congressman I M Foster proposes several rural carrier and postmaster appointments reflecting ex service members in Athens Long Bottom Rutland Reedsville Bidwell and other communities. Oden C Johnson Edwin E Hayman Leon B Sisson and Estella Denny are named as nominees after examinations and recommendations.
Floyd Brown pleaded guilty to a non support charge filed by his wife Agnes Brown and was fined $10 plus costs with 60 days in the workhouse, suspended if he pays $15 monthly for child support. a $500 bond was to be furnished. Tom Day was fined $5 and costs for a plain drunk plea before Mayor Roush. Frank Rose, arrested Saturday, was taken to the state hospital by Sheriff Parker.
Edison plans to present to Secretary Weeks a report detailing the cost of completing the Wilson Dam at Mussel Shoals. The report is expected to cover construction expenses and material needs for the project linked to Henry Ford's special train trip.
Some shrimp species lodge sand particles in their antennae to aid hearing, a natural mechanism that allows them to detect vibrations in their environment. This adaptation highlights how small crustaceans use micro-scale materials to perceive sound.
Washington dispatch reports key points from President Harding's message. He calls for early tariff bill completion and seeks authority to fix variable duties with tariff commission aid. He urges foreign debt refunding, relief for Russia, and amending the constitution to curb non taxable securities. He champions labor rights and an industrial relations court and backs reclamation to expand homes for ex servicemen.
The new income tax law expands exemptions for the average taxpayer and allows larger child deductions. It also lets some debt losses be deducted, while corporations face higher rates for incomes above 25 000 with no excess profits tax after Jan 1 1922. In a related note 750 additional dry agents may be hired for prohibition enforcement in 1923 for mobile clean-up drives.
The county commission meets in the courthouse and extends tax due date from December 20 to January 20, 1922. Old soldier burial claims are approved as Civil War veterans die at a higher rate. Sheep claims decline and quarterly claim volume is down. Fall road work ends and crews are laid off until the 1922 spring road program begins.
Reports that Christy Mathewson's health was worsening were denied by his physician Dr. Edward WN Packard in Saranac Lake on December 6. The medical update stated no deterioration at that time.
Paris reports Helene Jacquemin of Montehrme near the Belgian border, ten years old at the time, acted as liaison between her father and the French army during the German advance. Her father fell in action and her brother was arrested. Helene refused to disclose any information under German threats, earning a posthumous honor "a l'ordre de l'armee."
In a witty Rural Chronicle item, a seasoned widower proves wit outpaces age as a neighborhood crowd enjoys his clever tricks and sharp one liners. The anecdote highlights resilience and community cheer without scandal or drama.
The U. S. Shipping Board will seek an indictment of Charles W. Morse and bring him back from France. He built ships for the government during the war and the grand jury will probe these contracts. Morse was indicted last year over a sale of an American ship to Tunis, but that indictment was dismissed.
As part of Better School Week Athens high school invites the public to view the daily afternoon schedule tonight from 6 30 to 8 45. Principal Rupp notes the machine shop with new lathes band saw and the power plant will be shown along with home economics physics and chemistry labs and other classes on the second floor.
Toledo officials plan Saturday morning showings of constructive children’s films starting December 10. The civic committee will select non sugary or maudlin pictures for entertainment and to foster taste for quality cinema. Admission will not exceed 10 cents, covering rental and operation costs.
Columbus reports that 1922 automobile license plates will not be issued until December 27. State registrar A. G. Snow says thousands have applied and 1921 plates will remain on sale until the new tags arrive. An extra 1000 of 1921 plates were ordered from penitentiary shops to meet demand through the holidays.
The Messenger markets were crowded out by President Harding's message to Congress. Wire service hours were cut in half by the required dispatch, leaving market coverage diminished as the day wore on.
Officials of the Steubenville East Liverpool and Beaver Valley Traction Company announce wage increases of five cents an hour for their employees. The raise will take effect after fare increases approved recently by the Interstate Commerce Commission become effective.
Governor Davis will announce Thursday if he will call a special session of the legislature. A tax committee sub commission meets at 10 AM and the full taxation committee convenes in the afternoon to review the report, awaiting Governor's assurance.
London dispatch reports parliament is expected to convene in special session on December 14 to ratify the Irish peace settlement. The move signals formal approval steps by the legislature for the accord.
Ulster cabinet sessions open as peace proposals rush in aboard a destroyer. Also a holiday sale note from the Needle Workers of the Athens State Hospital announces an after noon and evening sale starting at 1 30 with items humorous to mention.
The county’s tallest man requested a hunting license this season and, after looming over County Clerk Morgan, was granted permission. The clerk recorded the man’s height as six feet three inches and weight 175 pounds, noting the high number of similar requests this year.
Chicago on December 6 reports meat prices rising on the second day of the packer employees strike. Pork and other grades climbed three to four cents per pound while officials say few quitters remain. Union leaders claim about 15 thousand workers stayed away, with meetings attracting around 2,200 participants.
UK and Sinn Fein reached an eleventh hour agreement after long talks at Downing Street. The pact seeks Ulster approval and will be reviewed by Dail Eireann in Dublin. Lloyd George and King George welcomed the news amid hopes for parliamentary approval.
The first December city council meeting was brief yet productive. The mayor announced fines and licenses revenue for November with most funds going to the city treasury. Bids for Mill street paving favored Beckler by 1607 under estimate. council urged accepting Beckler amid other street and sidewalk adjustments. Counts on Watt and Court street paving discussed with no final decision. A railroad bridge issue near Herrold Place prompted a complaint and possible rail review.
A statistic notes that among English children, 68 per 1000 are named Mary, 66 are named William, and 62 are named John. The data highlight popular given names in the period.
Free 52 page booklet from the Washington Information Bureau shows 200 uses for oranges and lemons at table and explains daily citrus feeding. Request by mail with name address and two cents stamps for postage to Frederic J. Haskin Director Athens Information Bureau Washington D C.
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