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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary text describes purities and kidney concerns with references to tablets and cleansing. Mentions hot water fasting and a list of unclear terms such as Jad lithia and Chey ban. Not enough coherent facts to confirm a medical claim or specific product details.
The article notes a shift in views on evolution from rancorous controversy to general acceptance or indifference, yet Kentucky's legislature pursues efforts to ban teaching of evolution in universities and schools. It also mentions similar moves rumored in New York and argues religion and science occupy separate, valid spheres.
The mayor of a Great Lakes city says he and his cabinet will attend a Washington convention on the St Lawrence waterway project only if the city’s taxpayers support the trip. He commends economical administration and asks that the people’s interest be clear before spending public funds.
The report notes Persia has recognized the Irish Free State but shows limited formal acknowledgment beyond initial recognition. It highlights ongoing diplomatic ambiguity and the absence of full diplomatic ties or settlement of contentious questions.
A theatre anecdote recounts Mr Brady noting more preachers jailed than actors, referencing Peter and Paul. A ballroom scene with a dowager and a French line mishap ends with oyster aversion. Margot Asquith's critique of American men provokes no reply from hosts. The piece riffs on stage noise versus audience chatter and movie popularity. A final quip mentions paying for a typewriter by installments.
A classroom moment shows a pupil choosing two halves of an apple to inspect inside a fruit. An archbishop’s sermon on marriage prompts Irish women to joke about the reverend’s knowledge.
A witty woman at tea discusses flattery, advising indirect praise over blunt compliments. She suggests praising a hat while hinting at longer skirts to avoid offense, arguing subtlety makes praise feel thoughtful and flattering.
Washington reports reveal jewelers earned high wages from $2 to $5 an hour during wartime, with some workers making $150 to $200 weekly. The open shop shift boosted pay but worsened skilled labor shortages, threatening the continuation of fine hand wrought jewelry as machine production dominates. Platinum’s desirability supports the craft, yet aging designers and immigration limits endanger the art’s survival.
Economist Roger W. Babson reports that western central states show gradual improvement after a depression center shift from New England and the Midwest. He stresses diversification across industry and agriculture, notes coal and steel regions rebounding, and cites Dayton, Ohio as especially prosperous while farming areas face hardship from low crop prices and debt pressures.
A reader argues that British golf quality exceeds American play because the U K emphasizes fewer contests and more individual study, while the United States features many club, state, and sectional tournaments. The observer notes the rising number of American golfers and suggests limited time for focused experimentation.
The writer notes that American golfers often reach the top at a younger age due to numerous matches that build nerve for tense moments. He contrasts U S players with rivals abroad, suggesting excess contests may dull the thrill and hinder peak performance.
The author argues eight clubs shape golf success and recounts a personal journey through era defining clubs. He notes players often blame equipment, but proper selection, practice, and shedding old favorites keep a game sharp.
A reflection by The Messenger’s public forum columnist who chronicles daily press duties and reader expectations. The piece explains the columnist’s grind to serve all interests, tolerate criticism, and advocate civic causes while facing public indifference and hostile messages. It also notes the columnist’s aim to provide value across the paper.
A short verse by Edgar A. Guest laments the boy who never knew his father and the father who never knew his son. The reader is urged to reread and reflect on family distance and missing ties.
Logan readers can find Buckeye Lake cottage for sale in the houses section. The real estate notice accompanies other want ads. The livestock section also carries Logan listings. People may rent rooms sell furniture or buy household articles by phoning Clinton Webb.
A reader inquiry service advertises The Athens Messenger Q and A feature with Frederic J. Haskin directing Washington inquiries. It states the bureau provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and will mail replies after collecting full name address and return postage.
The Q and A compilation notes Maine has 1,600 or more lakes and ponds and over 6,000 streams. It states solanin is a trace from 0.014 percent in table potatoes, not harming most consumers, with higher levels in green or sprouted tubers. It mentions Popocatepeti’s last eruptions and notes Roquefort milk is sheep’s, Gorgon zola cow’s.
The passage cites Judges six thirty six where Gideon asks God to confirm salvation of Israel by placing a fleece on the threshing floor. If dew rests on the fleece but not on the ground, Gideon will know God will save Israel by his hand. He rises early, wrings dew from the fleece.
The piece reports Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army urging women to abandon artificial cosmetics. She calls cosmetic sales a disgrace and says true beauty comes from inner virtue and charity, not makeup. She cites feeding starving children as a higher use of money than cosmetics while acknowledging some women use cosmetics.
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