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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
4
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Attorney General Palmer argues cider may be kept at home for personal use and cider may be fermented into intoxicating liquor over time. He notes non intoxicating cider exemption and that possession of intoxicating liquor is not forbidden by the eighteenth amendment, suggesting a breach in prohibition policy and potential widespread cider production.
A speaker argues that browbeating fails to instill patriotism or faith. People respond only while under pressure, then revert to their own views once free. Persuasion must show personal benefit, as consumers demand reasons to buy and teachers succeed by explaining the utility of learning.
Local governments pledge to pursue a cleaner city amid a push for stronger safety measures. Officials urge residents to begin the year with resolve and support for crime reduction efforts.
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary, cards of banks, etc. National Advertising Representatives: Robert KE. Ward. 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City and 6&6 Southe Wabash Avenue, Chicago
Giovanni Giolitti returns to power amid unrest after war era retirement. The article lauds his leadership, compares him to Gladstone Bismarck and Cavour, and outlines his long career from clerk to premier and his role in labor rights and reforms.
An elderly stingy lady in an English town employs few servants and pays meager wages. A malnourished fourteen year old boy works as a butler, kitchen maid, and gardener all without proper pay, noting his unpaid duties.
A young farmer and his charming city boarder tour the farm. He admires her look and declares the scene pretty. She teases him to take action, noting the cow belongs to him as they watch a tow and a calf nuzzle each other.
A dialogue pits the sound of wind around a house against a loud automobile horn. A daughter begs for attention while the father dismisses the noise, choosing indifference to the wind over involvement with a neighbor named Dobson and his car horn.
Washington report examines frequent jail escapes and the work of Dr. Earl Dudding head of the Prisoners Relief Society. It describes methods of recapture, cases of voluntary returns, and a historic Newgate ruse where a "corpse" hid inside a box.
Mrs Esmond Brandeberry a Frost farmer and Miss Lelia C Barnhill a Guysville teacher were married in Parkersburg by Rev Frank Baker. The couple will reside in Clarksburg after the ceremony.
A New York mother recounts that her eight year old daughter used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during a whooping cough last spring and recovered quickly. She says a bottle is kept in the house and has yielded good results since.
A reader inquiry service from The Athens Messenger presents the Information Bureau in Washington D C directed by Frederic J Haskin. It states the bureau provides information only and cannot offer advice on legal medical or financial matters. Send question with full name address and two cents postage for return.
Questions about financial instruments tuberculosis medicines travel Canada diamonds copyright and Easter dating are answered. An IOU may or may not be a promissory note depending on jurisdiction. Tuberculosis lacks curative medicines. treatment builds overall health. Canada travel permits may allow 30 days without bond. Diamonds testing requires expertise, imitators include synthetic sapphires and rhinestones. Copyright requires printed book with notice two copies registration fee and form A I. Easter date latest was April 25 1888 determined as the first Sunday after the full moon following March 21.
Public health ad urges parents to give Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup to children for protection against colds grip and influenza stressing healthy blood and a strong system as key.
Mary Ellen Lee of Westerville, longtime Starr township native, champion of women’s rights and farmers’ interests, entertained President elect and Mrs. Harding at her home. An Ohio University alumna, she led Grange activity and lectured at farmers’ institutes, and lived in Starr township and Logan before moving to Westerville about 20 years ago.
Miss Verna Orr daughter of Mr and Mrs E M Orr is recovering from a severe attack of tonsillitis at home with family care and rest.
Mr and Mrs James Harbarger and their children visited Nelsonville for Christmas as guests of Mrs Harbarger's sister Miss Louise Pierce.
Mr. Vernon Allen spent Christmas as a guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Herrold in Nelsonville.
Mr Al Schreck comes back from Cincinnati where he spent Christmas and Sunday as guests of his parents.
Mr and Mrs Roy Dupler and their sons Lawrence and Ralph of Athens spent Christmas and Sunday in Logan as guests of Mrs Blosser's parents Mr and Mrs George Blosser.
Mr and Mrs Harry Blosser spent Christmas in Logan with his parents Mr and Mrs George Blosser on North street in Columbus.
Mr and Mrs Carl Engle of Cleveland spend a week in the city visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Preston C Ruhlon and other friends.
James M. Dobson once a Logan newspaper man married Mary Schenk at Columbus on Christmas Eve the ceremony performed by Rev. D S Palmer Presbyterian pastor. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home then the couple left for a honeymoon in Chicago. Dobson works in the Columbus music business.
Last week the Hocking County Children's Home received a generous Christmas aid from a committee led by Mrs. W. G. Bowen and Miss Phil Brooke. They read juvenile letters to Santa and delivered gifts on Christmas morning, helping 32 children. Marcus Cohen supplied presents for infirmary residents, with 14 old ladies receiving handkerchiefs and candy and 12 men getting warm socks.
St. Nick visited the Hall home on Christmas Eve leaving a fine daughter in the care of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Holl. Mrs. Neiswander and her daughter Miss Alveda of Lancaster joined relatives Misses Mary and Louise Stedem for Christmas festivities.
Mr and Mrs Robert Lee White hosted a large Christmas turkey dinner at their Mound Street residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mayner of Baltimore Md Mr and Mrs Fred Sexauer Chilli cothe Mr and Mrs Harvey Roach and Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach all of Athens C The dinner was perfect in every appointment.
Lewis Helber aged 19 died on Christmas day after an operation at Cherrington Hospital on Friday. He was the grandson of Samuel Helber a prominent farmer and citizen of Marion township.
Christmas visitors and weekend guests spread through Athens and nearby towns. Families including Moore Dent Johnson Braley Hooper Kenney Higgins and others hosted relatives from Wellston Richland Ave Chillicothe West Virginia Rutland Athens Chauncey Wingett Chapel Pleasant Valley and Froggy. Several residents moved residences for work and hosting included Pr ark er Parker and others.
The report notes a pie social attended by Mrs Parker and family in Athens that drew a MYte crowd with proceeds of 18.75 to fund school purposes. It adds that work on the Lawson farm oil well is advancing and the Berea sand is expected to be reached within days.
A newly developed explosive has been designated hexamitrodiphenylamine. The naming signals a chemical compound with potential military or industrial applications, reflecting ongoing advances in energetic materials research.
The chamber of commerce announced 900 volunteers will co operate with police to patrol at night once a month for 30 nights. A Swiss developed silencer for airplane motors is said to be more efficient than automobile mufflers.
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