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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1923
Page
4
Discussion urges Ohio legislature and Governor Donahey to reform election laws to curb waste of public funds. Athens county auditor reports 1922 costs at 12025.74 with new precincts pushing to about 15000, roughly one dollar per elector. Advocates plan economic overhaul to improve efficiency and accountability.
A church hymn about laying down war tools gains quick traction in southern negro churches. The piece, possibly post Civil War in origin, resurfaces with strong reverence and fervor as congregations chant Down by the Ribber Side, signaling widespread weariness with war.
Tom Sims remarks on Jackie Coogan earning a nickel while readers focus on honesty. He notes George Washington’s birthday approaches and signals truthfulness in daily life. The piece surveys seasonal fashion shifts with spring hats already in style and husbands set for later trimming. Two congressmen exchange insults, each claiming a correct point.
The piece argues Pennsylvania may finally yield a president from its ranks highlighting Governor Gifford Pinchot. It notes his fight against the state machine, open-door governance, and salary curtailment as signs of a potential national bid. It contrasts past Pennsylvania leaders with Pinchot’s rising profile in national Republican circles.
Fourth July Shupp of Steelton Pa has been elected patriotic commander of the local American Legion post. Born on the Fourth of July he served over a year with the 28th Division in France and now leads the post in patriotic service.
New York Feb 7 Mrs Anne W Stillman wife of James A Stillman plans a wholesale millinery business in the city. She will back the venture with her own funds and says the move is not to gain independence after her husband lost his divorce suit against her.
J Logan records a bustling Athens day with street scenes including shops, public offices, a hospital mood, and snow. The piece weaves local characters, a courthouse note from Judge Stevies, and lively questions about England church building practices amid a wintry setting.
A Logan man named Yocum bought two calves and tried to break them for pulling wood but the beasts proved poor for work. The verse ends with a rural humor note about yoking and choking them while asking readers to consider road travel for work. Townsend reports about fifty calls in one hour after a help wanted ad appeared in the Messenger.
James Crawford of Athens R. D. 4 secures 3 votes to lead in the Hammer Club election as the contest heats up among members.
The Athens Messenger announces a reader information bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. Readers may send questions though the bureau will not give legal medical or financial advice or resolve domestic troubles. Include full name address and two cents postage for responses.
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