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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1921

Page

4

Economic Conference Looms Over War Debts

The United States appears unlikely to attend an imminent international economic conference in Europe, though officials expect such a meeting called perhaps by Britain. A key issue is Lloyd George’s push to cancel war debts owed to Great Britain by the Allies, with wide implications for America’s payment stance and postwar economic revival.

United States Europe America Lloyd George Great Britain Britain France Uncle Sam

The Income Tax Collector and the Tramp

A tramp begs for bread as a well dressed man with a bag explains workers are scarce. The tramp asks for coppers, hoping for help. The collector snaps, revealing he is an income tax official and dismisses the plea.

No Excuse For France In Submarine Dispute

The piece condemns France for backing out of arms reduction and peace plans, accusing French officials of duplicity. It argues the United States sought good faith at the arms conference and warns that France’s actions threaten renewed armament and potential war, inviting displeasure from allied nations and French people.

France United States

Fragmentary note on after dinner tales in Sambo era

A fragmented line references after dinner stories and a character named Rastus on an asbestos ouija board, signaling unclear content from a historical page segment and no discernible event.

Heaven Rastus Far Beow

On The Spur Of The Moment Breer Digression Notes

A jagged collection of quips and quibbles on culture, society, and politics. The item mocks summer shortages, chorus girl scarcity, Broadway marriages, and forensic vanity while tossing in curiosities from Princess Bibesco to vampires and divorces.

Era Princess Bibesco

Polly the Parrot’s Afterlife Discovers a Bird of Paradise

A funeral is held for a pet parrot named Polly. Tommy and his sister Jennie wonder about the bird’s fate in heaven. Tommy then declares Polly has become a bird of paradise, lighting their small-hearted conversation with imaginative consolation.

Tommy Jennie Polly

Chemicals In Warfare A Peace Insurance

Washington dispatch surveys chemical warfare's history in World War I and argues gas use saves lives overall by reducing battlefield fatalities. It cites Army figures on gas injuries versus bullets and asserts that preparedness, not frightfulness, ensures peace.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Army War Department Navy Marine Corps Amos A. Fries Chemical Warfare Service United States Army Fries Ordnance Department

Club Selection and Bag Design in Golf Mastery

A veteran golfer discusses choosing a seven club set, ribbed faced clubs, and the value of backspin. He details experiences from 1914, ribbed club designs, lofts, and the stopum mashie niblick mix while emphasizing timing, follow through, and rhythm taught by B C MacFarlane and Harry Vardon.

Supreme Court Midlothian Jock Hutchinson B. C. MacFarlane Sandwich Harry Vardon National Newspaper Service

Loganside Love Letter From Watch Dog to Ignorant Wife

A humorous diary style letter from Logan Ohio dated Dec 30 1921 describes social scenes at the Ambrose Hotel and local figures. The writer recalls dancing with Mrs Sam Siegel, observing arrivals, noting a Next door restaurant and a grayhound, comments on coffee and fried eggs, mentions Spec Gabriel the cook and Doctor Claude Lyons, and jokes about Chief Graham and Lonnie Ridgeway. He references mayor's court, Judge Thomas Collins, Joe Collins, whiskey in the river, and interactions with residents including Byron Wolfe and Davy Fling. He ends with a question to the recipient regarding kissing and staying faithful.

Logan Ohio Ambrose Hotel Sam Siegel Athens Graham Gabriel Claude Lyons Dan James Bob” Montgomery Fred Beasley Tommy Cotton Bush Messenger Byron Wolfe Thomas Collins Tom Joe Collins Joe Littler Lonnie Ridgeway Lonnie Napoleon Paris Dr. Wilcox Haydenville New Straitsville Oberle Opera House

Letter From The Watch Dog To His Wife In Logan

A curious personal letter describes evenings of pool bowling and hotel visits. The writer mentions Bill Ackers and Joe Thomas tied to Logan Republican circles and hints at future trips to Logan and the Palmer House. He requests socks be darned and signs off as The Watch Dog.

Logan Abrigal Bill Ackers Logan Republican Joe Thomas Eddie Kemper Burchfield Tony Acker Palmer House Carl Stickney

Watch Dog reports man in Logan near Court House corner

Over the phone last evening a Watch Dog described a man in Logan found on the Court House corner. He is named Frank Sheets, wears a small tin badge, claims to carry nothing on his hip, and the Watch Dog suspects government placement for surveillance.

Logan Court House Frank Sheets

Logan Bargain Store Carries Possible Husband Material

Fred Beasley told the Watch Dog in Logan yesterday about Leland Stokes, an ideal young man with blue eyes who can crochet, embroidery, flounce, and pleat like a skilled crafter. Stokes lives in care of the Logan Bargain store. anyone seeking a good husband may write him.

Fred Beasley Logan Leland Stokes Stokes Ad Stokes

Clinton Webb Praises St Valentine Plan by Watch Dogs

Clinton Webb says he is very pleased with the St Valentine Day plan by the Watch Dogs. He predicts Logan will be interested and urges readers to watch for a big plan.

Clinton Webb Watch Dog’s Logan

Second Arbuckle Will Be Tried Again Soon

San Francisco agencies report Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle will face a second manslaughter trial over Virginia Rappe’s death unless a major change occurs. District Attorney Matthew Brady and defense chief Gavin McNab confirmed the plan today.

San Francisco Cal Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Virginia Rappe Matthew Brady Gavin McNab Arbuckle

Agricultural group plans conference to aid drought slump

An agricultural group seeking help for a financial slump is under consideration by the administration. The plan envisions a conference of farmers, railroads, financial institutions and leading implement manufacturers to discuss relief measures.

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