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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
4
Supt. C. L. Williams traveled to Wilkesville township schools Monday and Tuesday. Ethel Newsom John Newsom Mrs. Flo Markham and her children visit Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Lantz.
Rates shown for carrier and mail subscriptions in Ohio and outside Ohio. Weekly 15c, yearly 7.00, monthly 3.76. Mail: Ohio 4.60 yearly, 2.50 six weeks 1.90 ten weeks 60c, four weeks 16c. Outside Ohio 5.60 yearly, 3.00 six months. All by mail must be in advance and prepaid.
Robert K. Ward represents advertising in New York City at 225 Fifth Avenue and in Chicago at 6 South Wabash Avenue, coordinating national ad placements.
The article critiques using fiat currency to fund bonuses and compares it to German and Russian attempts, warning that sovereign money creation devalues currencies. It notes past experiences with fiat money and finance, and dismisses the idea as impractical, citing risks to the economy and national credit. It also veers into bovine satire about a cow named Bossy embracing modern fashions.
Critics accuse powerful film industry interests of protecting themselves from publicity, hindering progress in solving the Taylor murder. They urge full cooperation by authorities and stars to restore public trust and protect youth from glamor of pictures. If authorities fail, corruption rumors persist.
A guest questions a boy about schooling and religion revealing a child’s view of “small” and “big” religions. Two youngsters prepare a letter to a cousin in Colorado as a mother guides them to add a note, while a four year old jokes that a letter from his father’s desk is already written.
A waiter remarks on the patron's seventh coffee refill and the patron explains he drinks water to dilute the coffee, implying a humorous take on his love for caffeine.
A curmudgeonly speaker discounts many modern notions. He mocks parsnips as sustenance, questions women’s impact on men, dismisses pretentious hotel clientele, and rejects reformers while rating elegance by a creased trouser line. He doubts Sunday silk hats and roof garden profits, and hopes Mr. Hays improves cinema.
The Pennsylvania State Bureau of Animal Industry reports eleven aged dairy cows, grandmothers of their herd, rendered youthful and productive again using a serum from pig glands. The capsules delivered the serum, and the cows showed renewed vigor and usefulness during the trial.
The note describes Gobelin tapestries valued at 15 million dollars offered to the United States in lieu of cash. The writer endorses the idea as preferable to giving flowers and suggests prudent handling of China in the Far East.
Washington became the United States capital in 1800 after Congress passed the act in 1790 and selected a Potomac site. General plans by Pierre L Enfant mirrored Versailles, and the government moved from Philadelphia beginning May 28, 1800. President Adams arrived June 8, 1800 as the capital’s early government laid its foundations.
A humorous diary entry from Athens on February 21 recounts a ride in a red flivver, social visits, and a dinner with Miss Nelle Stratton. The author notes governor talk, Harmony Home needs aid, mentions local figures, church groups, and a Q&A column with various trivia.
Nelsonville readers should phone ads to Bart the printer in Nelsonville. Logan residents are advised to call Clinton Webb for ads. All other ads should be mailed to the editor.
Reader guidance for the Athens Messenger Q and A column explains how to submit questions. It outlines that the bureau answers information questions but cannot give legal medical or financial advice and cannot handle domestic disputes. submit full name address and two return stamps for postage.
On November 11 1919 the Army transport reached New York with 115 American soldiers who died in northern Russia marking the first anniversary of the armistice and their return home.
Dr. Knott delivered a dynamic talk titled The Conference of the Nations in Washington, keeping the audience engaged with humor. The event included a taxi mishap near Athens and a playful atmosphere as the talk closed with laughter. The Kappa Sigma high school group plans The Doo Funny Family play in Wilson's Hall on Thursday and Saturday with a small admission fee to support a cause.
Joint boards of education for Amesville and Ames and Bern townships met Saturday to discuss a new high school building. Present buildings are inadequate for the pupil load, and a bond issue vote may be scheduled soon. County Supt. Dinsmore and Prof. Gaskell attended. Additional items include local births, land sales, shop construction plans, and residents visiting from Columbus.
Mrs John Chamberlain of Locust Grove spends the week with daughter Mrs Clyde Lee and family. George Martindill attended the Buick luncheon at the Gibson Hotel Cincinnati and the Buick show. Joe Foreman and mother Mrs Mary Foreman recently arrived from Johnston City Illinois to make their home in McArthur. Mrs George Phillips and son Denver of Clarion were guests of Mrs C O Chapman and family.
Mrs William Arnold visits her daughter Miss Linnie Arnold who teaches in the Cleveland schools.
Mr and Mrs Pete Lomax and daughter Margaret Wray of Logan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Hampson Lomax and returned home Monday.
Mrs Walter Cox returns home from a Columbus hospital today after an operation for goiter with notable improvement.
Mr and Mrs Charles Moorehead who had been visiting Mr and Mrs Sam Beckley and friends at Dundas returned to their home in Pipencer Iowa on Tuesday.
William Smith of Athens spent Sunday with his family here and Ed Robb of Wellston spent Saturday with his sister Mrs Elmer Ward.
Mr and Mrs Guy Woolam of Wellston were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs FE B Lantz and enjoyed a social visit and refreshments.
Mrs. Sarah Wyckoff widow of Isaac Wyckoff has been allowed a pension of 30 dollars per month.
Mrs. Bryan Appleman aged 295 died February 19 at her Akron home during childbirth. Survived by her husband and five children. Body taken to McArthur Tuesday. Burial planned at Mr. Olive Cemetery.
Mr Dan Curry aged about 76 died at the Sandusky Soldiers Home on Monday from infirmities of old age. He was related to Henry Bothwell and the Will family. Mr Bothwell will accompany the remains to Mr Arthur. Burial is planned at Curry cemetery.
The Bethany Class of the Christian church held a social in the church basement Monday evening. Members enjoyed fellowship and refreshments as part of their regular gathering.
John Sprague entertained the eighth grade at his home Friday evening. Games were played late and delicious refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Wilson Carr departed for Athens Monday evening following the funeral of Mrs Pennis Steele, the mother of Mrs Carr.
A compact digest lists notable Ohio milestones: 1794 first Pittsburg mail from Cincinnati by canoe, 1850 state constitutional convention act, 1851 first Columbus to Cleveland train with officials, 1877 prohibition party nominate Henry A. Thompson, 1886 dedication of Toledo Soldiers Memorial Building.
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