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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
4
Essay argues that Congress performs most work in committees away from public view. It notes that the busiest members rarely speak on the floor and that legislative digestion happens behind the scenes. It contrasts Lincoln's leadership with modern demands for compassionate, decisive statesmanship.
Secretary of State Stanton called Lincoln the most perfect ruler of men at the president’s deathbed, a recognition born from a career of conflict over policies and cabinet discord. The piece probes why Stanton, despite harsh vitriol, saw value in Lincoln and forgave faults amid a turbulent public life.
Washington D C February article notes golf's rise from mockery to widespread appeal with 2 000 000 American players and growing interest in Britain and beyond. Early legends like Ball Travis Jones and Vardon are cited as proof age cannot derail skill while efforts to cut costs expand access via municipal links and affordable gear.
A small town paper editor pressures subscribers for payment with humorous barter requests. Farmer Brown replies his corn is gone to feed stock, and cob wood is all that remains. The editor persists, asking what use the farmer would have for the paper amid scarce corn and cobs.
A fragmentary issue notes a pending gunfight between a gunman and a bootlegger, reports the first straw hat, police briefings, coal use by landlords, and waves from Russia including poetry. It also mentions a fashion query on waistlines and tattooing remarks, then records the marriage of Charles McCauley and Edith Parsins in Omaha.
Babson predicts 1922 will improve over 1921 for New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other eastern cities driven by foreign trade jobbing and rising bond markets. He cites finance as the key driver with potential stock boom and consolidations. New York and Pennsylvania may lead the revival with better sales in 1922 and improving employment while textile and clothing sectors gain.
The article notes golfers play more courses now and must judge distances accurately. It explains that familiarity with a home course fixes distances, while unfamiliar courses require careful yardage calculation to choose the right club and strength. It warns that poor eyesight or miscounting yards leads to improper club choice and weak shots.
A golfer known for vision issues uses course landmarks like trees bunkers and land contours to map distances. He often scores ten strokes lower on the second round after counting steps to traps and distinguishing marks. The writer notes personal good eyesight and an interest in improved accuracy.
The writer argues against overinstruction in golf, favoring core principles and natural style. Emphasizes individual variation, three finger grips, keeping rhythm, and hitting with deliberate, carefree effort while avoiding excessive minutiae. Encourages players to develop personal golden rules after trial practice.
The item blends a verse portrait of Abraham Lincoln from Railsplitter days with a local humorous tale about Bill Glass in Chauncey. It references Macon County Illinois, Decatur, Gettysburg, and the Union vs Confederacy context while delivering a folksy community sentiment.
Readers can submit questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau for guidance on legal medical and financial matters. Include full name and address with your query and stamps for return replies.
The writer recalls meeting Ben Maxwell of Harmony yesterday at noon. They discuss a chat about Jim Brattin and Charley Mapes, noting it was a good talk but a housewarming invitation was missed. Justice Helwig is joked about.
The message urges readers to place orders by tomorrow at the Messenger office. F C Heffken of Gloucester Route 5 sent payment for copies, and the note warns that jokers are unlikely to be available.
M L Trout of Lancaster writes that the paper is the best for the town’s size in the state. The reply counters that the paper is the best for the town in the United States and invites another want ad.
The note invites attending Sunday school and mentions Doc Allen of the Athens Opera House joining for a trip to Class Six. It emphasizes the duo, the doctor and speaker, going together.
An old account states manna or angel bread is a gummy exudate from a desert shrub. It is described as a pleasant syrup and a mild purge but not a nourishing food for the Israelites.
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