Watch Dog's Jury Tale and a Christmas Gift Mixup
The Watch Dog reports on a jury duty misadventure with Pete McKinley in Athens. The narrator objects to serving and recalls a day in court full of objections, fees, and comic disbelief as a juror. A columnist note links a sheriff, editor, and Salvation Army presence alongside a Christmas gift mixup.
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Pete McKinley
Pete
Judas Priest
Abrigal
Court House
Salvation Army
Flood-Wood JUNGLES Tribute To Lloyd Sears
December 22, 1921 notes Lloyd Sears amid fires and litigation in Flood-Wood. The verse recalls a teacher standing resolute in a devastated area, referencing a pro-tem home and the ruined Black Cat basement as a symbol of perseverance through hardship.
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Messengar
Lloyd
Black Cat
Debate Over Allied Debt Payment in Goods or Gold
The column argues the United States may accept goods rather than gold to settle Allied war debts, noting cash payments are unlikely for a long period. It discusses debtor strain, potential moratoria, and shifts to payment in raw materials or manufactured goods to avoid crippling European economies and protect American industry. The piece concludes with a humorous employer worker exchange about a name.
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United States
Europe
Viereck Announces Kaiser’s Martyrdom Claim
The article notes George Sylvester Viereck reemerging with a statement that the former Kaiser has endured the greatest martyrdom since. The remark reflects Viereck’s early 20th century stance and public rhetoric.
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George Sylvester Viereck
Simpson Proves Too Weak for Heavy Wrecking Load
The foreman hires a new laborer named Simpson to move a heavy pile of old timber. Simpson quickly discovers the load is far heavier than two men can lift, proving he cannot fulfill the boss's order.
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Simpson
On The Spur Of The Moment And Miscellany Notes
A mosaic of 1920s quick blurbs and quips features a pianist embracing vaudeville, a Jersey cow cider accident, a cynic view on communism, vague film romance jibes, a Christmas check trend, and a joke about a convict wife. Notes include bustling Upper Red Hook news and odd local snippets.
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Upper Red Hook
George P. Clum
Charles Eno
Kangaroo Hop Dance Impresses Prof Students
A light exchange about a new dance called the kangaroo hop. The professor notes its large distance in one leap and the pair agree to scale it for small dancing parties so couples can enjoy it without leaping the ballroom.
Editor Hibbs Keeps Paper Alive in Crisis
Lebanon pastor and editor Hibbs welcomed a new boy at home then wed three couples in succession. His linotype broke down delaying the paper, but he rode in his Ford to the office and had the type set in time for Friday’s issue. The town editor defies disruption.
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Hibbs
Lebanon
Christian Church
Ford
Government stamp agency begins selling to collectors
Postmaster General Hays announces a new government stamp agency selling only current issues and a few recent stamps directly to collectors. The service uses stock from local post offices and aims to provide well-centered, well-perforated stamps, addressing past searches for scarce varieties.
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Washington, D. C
Hays
Post Office Department
Post Office
Philadelphia
iIt
Postal Service
Philatelic
Shanghai
United States
China
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
Reader question service offers information through The Athens Messenger. The notice states it cannot give legal medical or financial advice or settle domestic troubles. It declines research on subjects and directs mail returns to the Information Bureau.
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Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederick Haskin
Washington, D. C
Pegues
Inq
Historical Q&A From The Era Exposes Common Facts
A collage of questions and answers covers enamel for copper wire, Gibraltar’s capture by Dutch and English forces in 1704, Bob veal as calf flesh, a high altitude parachute record, naval base pay and allowances, annual births and deaths in 1920, mythic origins of Europe and Asia names, tuberculosis death trends, West Point timelines for Lee and Grant, and methods to renounce rancid lard through reheating with potatoes.
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Rock of Gibraltar
Great Britain
Spain
Sergt. Encil Chambers
American Legion
Kansas City
Ensign
United States
Europe
Asia
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
West Point
C. C
Local lodge bulletins highlight active Ath ens chapters
Two publications arrive at the office the 1716 bulletin from the local K of P lodge and the Elk's Booster from the BPOF. Both are well produced with engaging reading material and reflect the energetic, enthusiastic membership of Ath ens lodges.
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K. of
Elk’s
Athens
Winter Reflections on Slippery Streets and Quiet Dignity
A reflective note compares a stiff non dancer’s struggle on slick sidewalks to a broader preference for letting things stay as they are during winter. The tone suggests patience and acceptance of imperfect conditions.
Penny post card endures says local bookseller
A local bookseller notes the penny post card remains in use and that he sold thousands this Christmas. He observes readers will freshen ads for tomorrow and that the old penny stick of Long Tom still gets chewing.
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Watch Dog
Local families visit relatives for Christmas holidays
The text notes households from Huntington and Columbus traveling home to spend Christmas. Leo and Walter Franz returned from Columbus to visit their parents during the holidays.
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Huntington
Leo
Walter Franz
Columbus
Wallace Hill Stricken Conductor Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Wallace Hill a street car line conductor from the Inn near Racine was rushed to Holzer hospital Gallipolis yesterday afternoon for an appendicitis operation after a severe attack.
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Wallace Hill
Racine
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Referendum Threat Looms Over Local Utilities Ordinance
Notice served on Pome roy council indicates a referendum petition will challenge the recent ordinance raising Natural Electric Company rates. A Meigs Water Co. vote ordinance is also in question as the retiring council leaves the issue to successors. Doubtful reception anticipated by the new village board.
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Pomeroy
Natural Electric Company
Meigs Water Co
Find It Cheaper to Travel Home
CHICAGO December 22 America will spend Christmas at home with railroads handling the greatest home coming crowds in history. Holiday rates took effect for first time in years and officials reported offices jammed with people traveling for short visits around the family Christmas tree.
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Chicago
America
From the Flood-Wood Echoes of a Promised Paradise
An old time voice in Blue-Goose extols duty bound citizens honoring a man with a square deal. The quiet city of Flood-Wood pledges help for a better society, hoping future urchins recall how Old Flood-Wood grows into paradise. DAHL LEIGHT. Anywhere in Oh HIGH oh.
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Flood-Wood
Dahl Leight
Local family notes and visits around Foster and Hueston
Foster and R. R. Hueston were mentioned in weekly notices. James Carpenter is in Athens on business. Mrs Charles Harris and her daughter visited the Foster home. Mary A. Foster stayed at 29n Millard's in Little Hocking. H J Crawford remains with her brother T. J. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. David Livingston enjoy their home after a year there. J. C. Coggeshall and family attended church in Little Hocking. Wood-sawing helpers Milo Foster and Perley Ster assisted R. R. Hueston. Christmas approaches, bringing both joy and potential sadness to homes.
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Little Hocking
Wilson
M. E
Milo Foster
Perley Ster
R. R. Hueyton
Gladden
Toadstools Cover Strongly Built Wooden Structure
A report notes toadstools have spread over a sturdy wooden item once built to endure. The observation highlights rapid fungal growth affecting the surface and integrity of the object.
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Chili
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Higway
Frederic J. Haskin
Bureau of Engraving
Conference On Limitation of
Tammany Boss
Ireland
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Glencairn Castle
Dublin
N. Court St
Harmony Hill
G. K. Thrope
A. L. Comes
S. H. Noland
Charles Harris
Theodore Noland
T. J
Cash Shoe
Detroit
G. W. Hopkins
Ella
Buick
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Flint
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