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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
4
Hoover Child Feeding Fund Appeals for Donations
Herbert Hoover urged twenty three million dollars from prosperous Americans to relieve three and a half million hungry children in central and southern Europe. The Athens National Bank offered to receive voluntary gifts and forward them to the Literary Digest Child Feeding Fund, but donations remain well below need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Mr. Hoover
Athens National Bank
Literary Digest
Advertising rates at national offices list reps
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices with a nominal obituary charge. National Advertising representatives named: Robert Ward at 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and 5 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ward
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Honest Man and Court Bribery in Public View
The author rails at bribery and court bias while praising honest judges. He recalls judges swayed by clamor but not personally taking bribes, noting many are honorable. The piece contrasts fictional heroes with real life, where virtue clashes with distress and social missions.
Cascarets Ad Promises Quick Relief for Adults and Children
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a remedy for dizziness headaches colds upset stomach and gas with claims of gentle effect and no griping. It targets adults and children and lists price points of 10 25 and 50 cents.
Hoe More Necessary Than Sword Or Pen Quote
The saying asserts that practical labor, represented by the hoe, is more vital than writing or fighting. It emphasizes agrarian or domestic effort as the true engine of progress and survival.
Uninspired by Books Despite Heavy Reading
A critic notes that many books fail to deliver real value and delivers a blunt assessment of standard literature. The speaker reflects on wading through hundreds of pages without finding meaningful insights or inspiration.
Plaisantin Queries a False Coin in Dinner Story
After Dinner Stories recount a merchant accusing a guest of passing a counterfeit gold piece. Plaisantin insists the coin is genuine, noting its 1863 date. A humorous exchange follows as the uncle miner questions conscience and missing chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaisantin
Early 1930s Officials Predict Declining Living Costs Next Month
Treasury Secretary David Houston and Federal Reserve Board Governor Harding told House and Senate agricultural committees that consumer prices are expected to fall soon. Retailers who previously resisted cuts may not hold out past January 1, bringing relief to shoppers and easing calls for drastic Congressional action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Houston
the Treasury
Gov
Harding
Federal Reserve Board
House
Senate
Congress
How Did You Fight
The passage asks if a loss matters more than the manner of fighting. It stresses that true victory lies in fair effort and integrity, not just winning prizes. Being a good loser and acknowledging a better opponent signals the real triumph over self.
Ventures in Common Sense
A reflective essay critiques popular novels where a villainous rich man swindles the poor and naively plots unfold with the rich seizing wealth. The author argues such plots ignore reality, noting repeated tropes across ages from ancient to modern, including dramatic takings by automobiles or slave litter.
Leaky Inn Guest Gets Humorous Water Remedy
A guest complains the roof leaks at a picturesque country inn. The landlord, in a calm mood, returns with a large washtub and proposes to fill it to cover the guest’s chest, then ring the bell for another bucket.
On The Spur Of The Moment Met Man
A man seeks an annulment after his wife lies about her age while others discuss marriages in flux and social quirks. The item notes societal reflections on age, boats, taxes, liquor, price trends, and a wedding scene from the Sturgis Register with a bride in a dark green gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Trade In Immunity Anther Toxins in U S Public Health Lab
Frederic J. Haskin explains that US government labs test and guarantee anti toxins and sera for diseases like scarlet fever tuberculosis plague and influenza. government oversight covers production sampling licensing and price factors amid industry scale and rabies vaccine limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
United States
Sam
Blic Health Service
Washington
Soviets Refuse Trade Promises
London dispatch reports The Daily Telegraph stating the Soviet leadership repudiated most terms for resuming trade with Britain. Krassin’s London discussions allegedly demanded repatriation of British POWs plus other safeguards, with Moscow now backing away from the negotiated pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Russia
Daily Telegraph
Foreign Office
Leonid Krassin
Krassin
Telegraph
Athens Visitors and Local Events Highlight Week
Stewart Ray Oliver and wife visit relatives in Columbus. Wade Deane and M. B. Copeland visit Athens on weekends and Monday evening. J. Biddison and families host over Sunday guests. Harry Hawk buys a new car. Ed Nice visits daughter Mrs Wade Deane. Miss Clarys Smith from Ohio University visits home. Christmas spirit uplifting the town. Preaching at M E church next Sunday at 10 30 AM. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Oliver
Columbus
Wade Deane
Athens
R Lowman
L. A. Smith
Edna Dunfee
Eva Burke
Nate Sutton
M. E
Thomas Biddison
Glouster
J. Biddison
William Spear
Mary
Robert Brill
M. B. Copeland
Clarence Townsend
Harry Hawk
Ed Nice
Charles Dodd
John Barrows
Clarys Smith
Ohio University
Isaac Barnhart
Calls Houston Bank Traitor To Own Party
Representative Claude Kitchin denounced Secretary of the Treasury Houston’s tax recommendations in the annual report as unwise unjust and pro Republican. He warned the ways and means committee would oppose the proposals and faulted the department for the suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
House
Ways and Means
House Would Reject Them Unanimously If Democrats Control
A fragment notes the house would reject the proposal entirely if the Democratic party holds power. It suggests a partisan shift influencing legislative outcomes and party strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
A public notice explains The Athens Messenger information bureau in Washington offers to answer questions for two cents postage. It clarifies the service provides information only and does not give legal medical or financial advice or research domestic matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic Bacons
Washington, D. C
The
Inquirer
Great Basin geography and Easter date Q and A
The Great Basin is a collection of minor basins led by Utah's Great Salt Lake basin. Easter Sunday in 1921 falls on March 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Colorado
France
Denmark
United States
Shooting in Mingo County Leaves One Wounded
In Williamson, Huntington dispatch says railroad car sweepers William Dozier and George Burgess argued before Dozier opened fire wounding Burgess. Authorities report the incident occurred during a strike zone incident in Mingo county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Mingo County
William Dozier
George Burgess
Williamson
Soft drinks priced at five cents in Columbus
In Columbus on December 10 a reduction to five cents per bottle was announced for nearly all bottled soft drinks. The move lowers consumer prices and aims to boost sales across local bottlers and retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Mesenger & Herald Printing Co
Messenger
Jedge
Fray
ED How
Public Health Service
Stewart
Granlimuster
Muatare
Bette
S. Court St
Buick
Endler
Athens County Buick Co. Cor. Court and Carpenter
Athens, C
NeLsonville Buick Co
Chestnut LT
Watkins ST
Nelsonville
Hocking
Grasselli
J. B. Cheney
Athens Natl. Bank
Bell
Cleveland, Ohio
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