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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1921
Page
4
A business leader notes remarkable cooperation as creditors meet to avert a firm’s failure. Creditors accept notes for 60 days at 7 percent with 90 days extension, allowing recovery time. He says such adjustments, seen nationwide, reflect fairness and wisdom sustaining integrity beyond the crisis.
Last year beet sugar output hit 1 2 219000000 pounds and cane sugar 386000000, with domestic production only a quarter of consumption and Cuba supplying the rest. The piece blames speculative reports and propaganda for sugar price hikes and warns against repeat abuse affecting essentials.
A rough line notes that many people who are now his Lincoln and Washington would press them relentlessly if they had been contem.
A reflective line questions moral double standards, suggesting the other side pushes for sanctions and reform while ignoring its own faults. The remark frames ongoing social debate about fairness and retaliation in public policy.
A reflection notes that grand achievements often attract small-minded critics who insist the work should be done differently. The line suggests skepticism toward hollow triumphs and emphasizes the value of decisive action over petty opposition.
A number of statesmen who declare they do not want cabinet roles appear set to pursue the positions through indirect yet persistent efforts, signaling a shift in their public stance as alliances form.
An epitaph remembers William Henry Skaraken shot by an old Colt revolver. A Wells quote notes Napoleon as a conceited clown while Hugo referenced Wellington. A Scotsman’s brisk London visit ends with a quip that the town is fine but far from anywhere.
A narrator explains an actor as a person who steps to the stage edge peers into the wings at fellow actors waiting cues and remarks about the view from the window noting the theatrical odds and ends of backstage life in a playful aside.
A Washington style column mocks a hotel ruse by a woman hiding in New York, jokes about a derby-hat detective, a doughboy praising kissing movements, and decors from French generals. It also notes a rabbit-eating taxpayer and Cal Coolidge’s stolen overcoat, with light satire on presidential cabinets.
A press notice mentions Lady Diana Manners to appear in J Stuart Blackton features while fashion journals discuss styles from fourteen years ago. Readers note consternation and apparent novelty in student writing and public prints reflect evolving tastes.
A Washington chronicle explores how wearing a wristwatch affects accuracy, with expert notes on testing methods, habit effects, and a wartime standard of two minutes variance. It traces historical wrist timepieces from Queen Elizabeth to modern trends and concludes dual wear would be too confusing.
Two make a sale in a tense exchange over pricing as a new dollar term factors into the dispute. The scene centers on economic policy questions and a stalled negotiation. Authorities or observers weigh potential impact on prices and business strategy.
A persuasive argument credits advertising with restoring value and driving rapid sales after price reductions. Merchants needed buyers and turned to ads to push lower prices, while the public learned to trust advertising as a truthful, economical force. The piece calls advertising the most beneficent influence in modern trade.
Thousands suffer stomach woes by failing digestion. Olive Tablets claim to stimulate liver function and restore natural digestion. The purely vegetable remedy, mixed with olive oil, is advertised as a safe calomel substitute available in 15 and 30 cent packages.
In Logan Ohio on Wednesday night residents witnessed the burning of the Logan Clay Products Company plant. The facility, started in the 1870s by H. T. Adams of Portsmouth and Co FE Brown, produced fire bricks ornamental bricks sewer pipe and more. Losses run under two percent versus five to ten percent elsewhere, aiding a solid recovery in value. M E Cole serves as general manager.
Vance Webb of Murray City, a well known local businessman and citizen, was in Logan on Thursday for a business visit.
Logan lodge of the Daughters of Rebekah met in the I O O F hall for novitiate initiation and new memberships. Mrs Ed Collins presided and Capt Hull led the degree staff. A drill corps has formed and performed intricate evolutions amid refreshments.
The Hecking Valley railroad board chairman from Columbus was toasted at a Wednesday banquet hosted by the local railway clerks. The dinner, a one course event at the L C Hyson home, included a talk by Mr Watson and a social hour.
Through seven crews to three on the river division of the H. V. railroad the freight activity has fallen sharply. The coal business on that division is practically nil. C. B. Hiles of Columbus, receiver for the Green Hocking Oil Company, visited Logan on Thursday afternoon to review the county interests.
Mr. J. Collins arrived home from Columbus Friday after a two day business trip to the capital city.
A planned Friday demonstration by the W C T U and allies to showcase downing John Barleycorn was canceled after a few kegs of homemade corn liquor were found stored at the mayor's residence. Fearing unlawful access, the mayor had the liquor dumped before the dry and wets could convene, spoiling the event.
The Gordon Oil Company struck a 100 barrel producer on the C. W. Guess farm in Green township, and a 75 barrel well on the J. C. Feathers farm in Washington township. The Carter Oil Company tapped a good gas well on the Alma Tom tract in Green township, expected to surpass the oil wells in value.
Mrs J W Williams of Parkersburg West Virginia spent Friday in Logan with her husband who works for the Gordon Oil Company.
A. J. Akor of Zanesville was in Logan on a business visit Friday. Akor is noted as a heavy stockholder in Gordon Oil Company, a prominent local firm.
Mr. Jacob Pfeiffer of Columbus, president of the Lagan Clay Products Company, was in Logan Wednesday the same day his factory burned. He is a founder and large holder in Mil lery Rubber Company of Akron and once lived here with many friends.
Public notice describes how readers can submit questions to the Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington with two cents for return postage. It specifies no legal medical or financial advice and requests full name and address for correspondence.
A collection of questions and answers covering origins of a famous phrase about Washington, swan mating behavior, congressional page wages, stamp usage, fertile versus infertile eggs, Jupiter as the largest planet, shine balls, veneer yield from black walnut, and ships cable construction. The entries attribute statements to various authorities and provide concise facts.
A local resident tells the Watch Dog that crowds on the sidewalk in front of a movie house push pedestrians into the street each evening and urges action. Officials defer to the police for resolution.
The newly drilled gas well on the Gaston farm in Carthage township is producing about two million feet daily and shows continued strength. It is the first well in the immediate area for some time and likely signals more drilling to come. The Gaston farm sits at the Saunders place near the Carthage Presbyterian church, at the end of the pike where the mud road begins.
Our Want Ad representative notes a local druggist mounting opposition by filling his window with found articles. Mack bets the druggist will not be featured in The Literary Digest nor have his ad shown in the movies, both of which he claims to have already achieved.
The piece notes growing interest in a local golf course this summer and questions about caddy costs. It argues caddies save money by avoiding ball loss and jokes about attire, preferring croquet gear and informal dress while practicing on the General Dawes language.
The Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent Luke McLuke praises Rome Moore of Nelsonville as a notable stay-at-home resident. The piece ends with a nod to the Nice Motor Company as a local point of pride.
An East Side citizen says he sees nothing remarkable about the Waukegan girl who spoke for eight days straight. He adds his wife has been active in the matter since their marriage twenty years ago.
Warnings of more winter weather prompt talk of the robin controversy and potential debates. Readers hope for relief if the southeast continues calm, while the public weighs the bird issue once again.
A reader notes an unexpectedly large assortment of used automobiles available in the area. Dealers emphasize variety, pricing, and ongoing trade‑in options, inviting customers to inspect multiple makes and models.
The classified page highlights autos for sale at surprisingly low prices with many options under $100, signaling broad accessibility to ownership. The observation comes after a review of yesterday's Messenger Automobile column.
A sharp look at former bright students once praised for clever rhetoric who faded from the spotlight. The piece traces their paths after early acclaim, noting changes in careers, influence, and public perception while questioning long term impact of early hype.
Sunday schools lesson titled The Wise and Foolish Virgins from Matthew 25 1 13 and the Golden Text Watch therefore for ye know not the day nor the hour. Christian Endeavor Topic New Work Our Committees May Do from Revelation 3 7 13.
Bible School at 9 morning worship at 10 15 sermon on The Bible Doctrine of Atonement. Evening service 7 sermon Justification by Faith. Note February 23 rally with United Christian Missionary Society team Mrs Plopper China Mrs Ella Payne and M Turner conducting all day sessions and a 7 pm stereopticon lecture. Public welcome.
First Presbyterian Church Abbott announces morning worship at 10 30 led by Minister Y Wilcox with Rev A C Hacke delivering the sermon Following Our Blue Prints Evening worship at 7 with Hacke speaking on A Study in the Expanded Life a biographical study of John the Baptist Brotherhood meeting Friday 5 45 dinner served by Mrs Basom division Wooster College president Dr Wishart to speak Pastor holds class for boys and girls Friday 3 30 in the Sunday school room
The Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple invites attendance at Sunday worship at 10 45 A M on the topic Mind with the golden text from Corinthians 2 16 and Sunday school at 9 30 A M An additional Wednesday meeting is set for 7 00 P M and guests are welcome.
E D Crane pastor leads Sunday school at 9 A M with W B Pruden superintendent Preaching at 10 15 A M by Mary E Smith and Emily J Crane in the Free Methodist Church
The notice lists a 7 P M preaching service led by the pastor plus a 6 30 P M praise service conducted by W B Pruden. It reflects a church schedule item with times and a named conductor.
Central Ave M E Church in Dallas lists 9:00 Sunday school with Class 3 on preliminary service, 10:00 Junior church, 10:20 morning worship by Prof. Frederic Treadley of Ohio University, 2:00 Junior League, 6:00 Epworth League, 7:00 evening sermon by Pastor L. Browning, and mid week service Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
Pastor B F Timmons leads Sunday school at 9 AM with a sermon at 10 AM titled After the Revival What. A long service follows at 7 PM with The Value of a Soul at 7:30 PM. Thursday prayer meeting begins at 7 PM. You are invited.
C Lloyd Strecker, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9 A M and morning worship at 10 30 with the theme The Desire to Realize Christ The Epworth League devotional at 6 P M on The Right-hand Lift Up The Philippines and an evening sermon The Potter and his Marred Vessel Mid week prayer on Wednesday at 7 P M You are warmly welcome to attend these services.
First Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 15 A M morning worship at 10 15 A M and evening service at 7 P M with Homer C Smith as pastor posted for local parishioners and community readers.
L R Roberts pastor calls Sunday school at 1 30, preaching at 2 30 and evening at 7 00. Revival begins Thursday evening March the sixth with evangelist Rev John Fleming of Ashland Ky. Athens residents invited to attend.
The Osage Indians were moved from Kansas to Oklahoma in 1907 and became among the wealthiest peoples due to oil riches.
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