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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues that progress does not occur without action. It praises enterprising business people who anticipate change, overhaul plants, extend stores, stock materials, and advertise to pave the way for a new day. It contrasts them with those who wait and bear the burden of revival.
The piece weighs if France aims a big navy to challenge Britain and the United States amid debt pressures. It asks whether Briand seeks sea power alongside land strength and if debt cancellation or coercion could curb France’s military ambitions.
Eminent scientist links brain fat to mental vigor. Parsons Sun notes six footmen at Buckingham Palace main entrance all day, reduced to four after 7 PM, for reader guidance.
The item notes Drummond Fyfe as accompanist for a program and mentions Ajax Shrinking Corporation on Seventh Avenue. A playful quip calls it the first such corporation with that quality. It closes with a nod to Japan's motto Don't give up the ships.
The column notes Mary Pickford is married to Douglas Fairbanks and Maude Adams has appeared in major productions. It states the Shuberts did not write the serenade in question and Lunella Bill Hart has appeared in western films. Henry Ford predicts synthetic eggs but does not specify tin shells.
The article discusses the spread of moonshine operations along the Potomac and in the Appalachians, linking prohibition to a surge in stills and a rising mountaineer class. It notes local collusion, new markets from Washington to New York, and the White Mule brand framing prohibition as a boon for rural communities.
Athens. Day by day entry describes wife’s push for a Christmas tree and Mrs. Russell Rupp and Mrs. Harley Moler decorating theirs. The writer recalls Sheriff Parker near hospital grounds, a broken arm case from a crank, a dog photo, Christmas shopping, and a play by the Chrestomathian Society. Ends with quiz Q&A on history and language trivia.
A local note reports Mrs. W. A. Cameron has a cat named after the speaker’s wife. The writer warns the pet risks losing nine lives if the name is not changed promptly.
Word reaches the office of a Jerseyville wedding uniting At Wood Burson and Joe Grimm after a long courtship. Reported as a joyful union with congratulations to the couple.
Classifieds urge buying from trusted dealers and promote the Christmas Suggestion Column. The text notes the high school is selling ten thousand seals and encourages using them on all letters, highlighting a festive fundraising drive.
A local friend jokes that robbers grow bold enough to target a minister on his way home from church. He predicts a gun in one hand and a collection plate in the other at Class Six, while the attacker and his followers sing Old Black Joe.
Community members are urged to donate books and gifts for the Boy Scouts Christmas collection. Donors can visit the club rooms to see how their contributions are valued and displayed.
The Athens Messenger presents an Information Bureau service asking readers to mail questions with full name and address and two cents for return postage. It includes sample Q and A on naval flagship status, Muscle Shoals legend, and organ bird terminology.
Premier Briand announced a pact among five major naval powers to curb battleship armaments. The agreement was confirmed as Briand issued orders to implement the reductions and promises a stabilized naval balance.
A high American authority reported the French delegation at the arms conference agreed to accept a navy below Japan and to adopt the other powers’ decision that France’s ratio in the 6-5-3 plan be about 1.75.
Some democratic senators will organize opposition to the four power Pacific treaty at an informal meeting to be held this week.
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