Bandit Era Echoes in Gallatin and Ireland’s Hope
A Gallatin Missouri robbery illustrates rising crime and lax law enforcement across the nation, with citizens urged to avoid vigilante justice. The piece cites historical bandits and calls for stronger official action. Duke of Abercorn in Belfast urges Northern Ireland and the Free State to meet and resolve tensions, hoping for peace in Europe.
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Gallatin
Missouri
James
Dalton
West
Ireland
Duke of Abrecorn
Ulster
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Free State
Protestant Ireland
Catholic Ireland
Europe
Christmas Peace Prospects in Ireland Weakened War Lines
As Christmas nears, talks hint at possible peace in Ireland with Free Staters and Republicans more inclined to cooperate. Rebels may quit fighting if not forced to surrender arms, suggesting a potential compromise. Indications point to improved North South understanding.
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Ireland
Free
National Aerial Day proposed by Jillian Gatlin
Jillian Gatlin plans a national aerial day to honor aviators and their mothers. She led a memorial at Arlington for fliers buried in national cemeteries and seeks a yearly September tribute approved by President Harding and military leaders to keep the pilots and their sacrifices alive.
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Washington, D. C
Arlington
Jerusalem
Army
Navy
Aviar
Ntional
Jillian Gatlin
San Francisco
New York
Miss Gatlin
Harding
Mothers of Aviation
Helan
Mrasor
Patrick
Army “Air Service
Admairal Moffet
Naval Air Service
Vacht Lindsay
Misa Gatlin
Lincoln Beachey
Miss Gattin
Pac
Beachey
Pegoud
Mrs Beachey
Mrs. Beachey
Abraham Lincoln
Tie
Lincoln
Eddie Rickenbacker
Gatlin
Do You Enjoy Your Meals Or Is Eating A Nuisance
Frank Nayr argues humans overeat and misbalance nutrition as science notes the body is a machine. He compares human digestion to a car needing fuel, noting modern living outpaces natural adaptation and that the auto outperforms the human body in efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nayr
Nayr
Nature lagging as humans seek ceiling heat
A reflective piece argues nature shapes heat dynamics with fur and warm air rising. It jokes that true efficiency would have us live on ceilings, critiques Congress for potential missteps, and asks why progress often resists natural limits.
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Congress
Mother Nature
Local Visits and Christmas Program Report
Toreh J. E Fultz of Athens visited friends in the area last week. Mrs. Mary Scarlett and son Ralph head to Lafayette Indiana for holidays with the Dewees family. A large crowd attended the Fred Poerzbacher sale and plans to move to Pittsburg. A Christmas exercise at the Baptist church on Christmas Eve promises a splendid program and invites all.
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J. E Fultz
Parkersburg
Baptist Church
Christmas Shopping and Family News From Athens
Seasonal notes describe Mrs Jones overbuying for everyone but Janes, with sons abroad and gifts for dad urged. Community items report Minstrel show guest Edward Minister, Bethel class hosts, and local visits from Everett Cole, Roy Lowman, and families in Athens and surrounding towns.
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Edward Minister
Chauncey
Minister
Everett Cole
Parkersburg
Roy Lowman
Bernice Cubbison
Athens
Irene Peters
Lancaster
Questions and Answers from The Athens Messenger
Readers send questions to the Information Bureau with full name and address. The piece notes homonyms, tiger distribution, gas use trends, infant mortality figures, New Zealand birth rates, and the meaning of hurst as a grove.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Africa
W. H. Fulweiler
Grasselli
Society of Chemical Industry
America
Children’s Bureau
New Zealand
Dickens and Other Questions in the Public Forum
A reader asks about shortening Dickens Christmas Carol from 50 000 to 12 009 words. Another asks which country is larger, Brazil or the United States, with a discussion of area and population.
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Brazil
United States
Geological Survey
Napoleon
Napoleon Bonaparte
Kustomary
Napo
Mills Brother Guests From Kentucky
H. D. Mills hosted his brother John Mills of Maysville Kentucky as a guest, sharing time together in a family gathering.
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H. D. Mills
John Mills
Maysville
Kentucky
Revival Meetings at M F Church Start December 26
Revival meetings at the M F church begin Tuesday evening December 26 at 7 o clock with Rev E H Wilson in charge of evangelistic services and Miss Hanna of Vanburen leading the music. Cottage prayer meetings are planned for the week.
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M. F. Church
E. H. Wilson
Miss Hanna of
Vanburen
Parkersburg Christmas Shopper and Local Runaways
Mrs H M Walden joined a Christmas shopping trip in Parkersburg on Monday. Coolville earns notoriety for recent runaways as last week Hornsby’s team of horses broke loose at the Maxim property, causing minor damage. Saturday near this place Mrs Ruth and her child were thrown from a buggy after the tongue broke, with the horses running away.
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H. M. Walden
Parkersburg
Coolville
Proverbs and quotes on wrath and patience
A brief quotation set notes that anger grows stronger if delayed and urges restraint. It contrasts a biblical verse from Ephesians with a Quarles reflection on wrath and timing.
Local residents share visits and daily life in Athens area
Enid Caster of Athens spent weekend with parents David Caster and wife. Mrs. Bata Stout returned home from Mt. Blanco visit with Alma Trainer. Raymond and Harlan Sisson of Albany visited grandparents Dr. M. Sisson and wife. Myrtle Rupe resumed work at Meigs county children's home. Brownie, dinners and social visits noted among families including the Castors Daileys Arbaughs and W. A. Dailey. Several residents traveled to New Lexington Charleston W Va and Snowville for family matters or dental work. Lawrence Walker found work as brakeman on the K M railroad. Mrs. Jesse McCall and Carrol Stout mentioned in passing.
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Enid Caster
Athens
David Caster
Bata Stout
Alma Trainer
Mt. Blanco
Raymond
Harlan Sisson
Albany
M. Sisson
Myrtle Rupe
Meigs County
Howard Steward
Emmet Starkey
A.R. Caster
Russell Doty
Columbus
W. A. Dailey
Gilbert Bowen
Arch Arbaugh
Flat Run
John Rawlings
W. S. Swett
Osce Caster
John Vernon
New Lexington
Myrtle Grady
Charleston
W. Va
C. ©. Woodyard
Nora Robinson
Snowville
Lib Staney
Emma Dye
Harrisonville
W. A. Jeffers
Metta
Emory Chase
W. A. Dailey’s
Vesta Robinson
Lawrence Walker
G. B. Kaveer
Carrol Stout
O. U
Jesse McCall
Ladies Aid Bazaar At Coolville Nets About $45
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E Church held a Saturday bazaar in the school building and served supper at 5 pm. Receipts totaled around $45, aiding church work. The M. E. Sunday school plans a Christmas program Sunday at 7 pm. A Christmas treat for children will follow Sunday school. W. S. Stout lost a valuable cow last week. John and Mrs. Bachelder have moved in with the widow of William Marshall.
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M. E Church
M. E
John Bachelder
William Marshall
Debate and literary program at Bethel School
A debate and literary program is planned at Bethel Schoolhouse Thursday evening December 28. The event features community speakers and readings aimed at fostering discussion and cultural engagement.
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Bethel School
House
Social notes from Athens and surrounding towns
Mrs. Rebecca McWhorter of the Athens State hospital visits Armstead Mace and wife. William Wise of Harrisonville visits Jesse McCall and family last week. J. M. Galaway served on jury duty at Pomeroy last week. E. D. Perry and Grover Swear n were Albany visitors Saturday.
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Rebecca McWhorter
Athens State Hospital
Armstead Mace
William Wise
Harrisonville
Jesse McCall
J. M. Galaway
Pomeroy
E. D. Perry
Grover Swearn
Albany
Parlor Comic Encouraged To Write A Book
Friends urge the entertaining parlor comedian to commit his routines and stories to a book, praising his wit and potential for publication.
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