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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1922
Page
4
Senator King of Utah called for subpoenas for 33 leaders in the American dye industry as the Senate judiciary sub-committee opened its inquiry into an alleged dye monopoly and lobby in the United States.
Attorney General Daugherty calls for drastic federal action against stock swindles while urging a national conference of state authorities to craft uniform legislation. He argues most frauds, including Bischoff and Ponzi cases, should be handled by states with strong enforcement and public education, potentially saving hundreds of millions yearly.
A statistician argues education raises the odds of distinction. Among 5,000,000 with no schooling only 31 reach distinction versus 5,673 of 1,000,000 who attend college. The piece states educated individuals gain more wealth and fame, and that knowledge is power despite critics.
The fat British peers face seating limits at Princess Mary’s wedding. Sixteen inches per person in Westminster Abbey prompts requests for more space, rejected by the lord chamberlain who is accused of a hard heart. An American…
Washington officials explain that family separations under the immigration quota are not routine. Commissioner General W. W. Husband describes why cases seem to separate families, notes temporary admissions, and urges Congress to clarify rules while defending the quota’s basic fairness and aims.
A German teaching scene shows a teacher drawing a hat and adding a feather to teach the word hat. Student Karl jokes that the feather makes it look like a chicken. A professor notes exam questions are with the printer. a student asks who the printer is.
A collage of quips on beauty and tone cites Marcel Steinbrugge and a quip about John Barleycorn. It laments lifeboat jargon and notes a waning crime wave that briefly appeared this week across several spots.
The poem excerpt in Harriet Monroe's Poetry notes Carl Sandburg as author with a sea and night motif. It reflects memory of sea and stars, and mentions Lincoln and Washington holidays this month. The item ends by asking when Volstead's birthday occurs.
A reader challenges hagiography of George Washington by recounting classroom doubt about legends such as the cherry tree and hatchet tale. The piece portrays a shift from idealized hero worship to suspicion of paid preachers and embellished history, and notes local anecdotes about a failing flivver and church visits.
A reader notice forms part of The Athens Messenger offering a Q and A service from the Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. It explains limits on legal medical and financial guidance and instructs senders to include full name address and two one cent stamps for return.
Eastertide refers to the church season from Easter Sunday to Ascension Day, encompassing 49 days. Some sources extend the period to Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, totaling about 50 to 57 days.
A reader asks how to handle jealous behavior from a 19 year old lover who dislikes her dating others. The column advises not to end the friendship, encourage broad social activity, and demand mutual trust rather than jealousy.
A reflective note on whether people prepared for a rainy day are best suited to handle a sudden crisis Abe Martin style. It ponders if readiness for minor misfortune signals overall resilience in tougher times.
The Messenger urges readers to buy Watch Dog booklets, noting several hundred remain. It asks subscribers to send twenty seven cents and others twenty five cents, with enough copies on hand for everyone.
The article notes many students in Class Six wearing long faces this week, hoping for a cheer from a future Sunday gathering. It hints at a return or reunion planned for next Sunday, implying anticipation and possible change ahead.
A concise Q and A explaining that the commission form places all legislative and executive powers in a single elected body of 3 to 7 members, with the mayor as head but holding no extra powers. departments run by commissioners and safeguards include initiative referendum and recall.
A teen asks how to handle a wavering relationship with a young man who avoids commitment. An advice writer counsels clear communication, keeping friendships broad, and not insisting on exclusive dating. Another reader suggests staying pleasant, not returning pictures, and winning trust through natural, kind behavior.
Miss C. Shafer, 21, faced Judge FB. J. Jackson on a speeding charge after police said she traveled Market Street at 32 miles per hour. She claimed she was driving only as an officer directed. She was released.
The Ohio railroads filed a joint application for a rehearing with the state utilities commission arguing the January 6 order cutting freight rates on interstate shipments of sewer pipe and relay products by 25 percent is unlawful and unreasonable.
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