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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
4
John D. Rockefeller, age eighty two, smiles at his goal of reaching one hundred. He has mapped his life to stay healthy and is photographed on the golf links at Ond Beach, Florida, where he is spending the winter.
During the fiscal year ending last June the Dead Letters Division handled 19,683,259 letters. Of these 19,123,116 were mailed in the United States and 660,143 posted abroad. It was possible to deliver 4,713,662 and 90,732 were filed for reclamation while at least half of the remaining millions were printed circulars and advertising matter.
The piece contrasts dire views of youth with a hopeful assessment from Brown University Dean Randall who sees undergraduates as disciplined, capable, and open to guidance. It argues for confidence in the younger generation while noting practical comfort from well made shoes enhancing health and endurance.
A public health circular urges Americans to choose a proper shoe with a straight inner border rounded toe and broad low heel. It argues correct footwear promotes good posture and graceful walking, noting many wear fashionable but unhealthy pointed toes and high heels.
White-haired Uncle Peleg Perkins stands by the gate as a touring car tours Beaver Crossing. He points to a distant mountain, noting its apparent growth since his arrival. Nearby, a cashier overhears a farmer arguing against buying flour and saving wheat amid low prices.
Mary tells her mistress she plans to leave, feigning dislike for a snip of a man who calls on Miss Mabel. The mistress retorts that the visitor does not call on Mary, but Mary fears neighbors may misconstrue the situation.
We met the world's champ optimist who wants a good neighborhood apartment with southern exposure and modern improvements for 3100 a month. We considered action but found no law against a person seeking such a place. Some people have peculiar but harmless hobbies.
A colloquial dating guide suggests using practical signals like meals and housing talk to win a wife, advising against cottage romances, urging expensive gestures, and noting Dr. Wiley links mouth health to many ailments amid a volley of gossip.
The piece argues Washington should adopt a responsible local government via constitutional amendment or expanded congressional delegation. It discusses three measures to grant District suffrage or self-government, noting political hurdles in Congress and the public desire for a voting representative or two delegates while retaining federal control.
The Messenger Watch Dog urges miners and operators to unite in common effort. It contrasts seeing mud with seeing stars and calls for shared progress, warning against class conflict and urging pragmatic cooperation for prosperity. The column notes public letters, local humor, and Saturday distribution of Watch Dog booklets.
A reader question and answer column discusses topics from chinooks and mountain winds to railroad valuations and Franklin’s cats. It cites the Weather Bureau on wind directions, the Interstate Commerce Commission’s tentative railroad value of 18.96 billion, and notes about Franklin attribution.
Logan Sunday plans to visit the Tipton Bible class with a note of possible singing. The message hints at a performance of Old Black Joe by the group.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as instant relief for colds. It claims two hour dosing until three doses, opening nasal passages, stopping a runny nose, easing headache and feverishness, with a pleasant taste and no quinine, sold cheaply at drug stores.
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