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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
4
Washington reports detail the 1922 24 budget as a comprehensive financial plan. It presents revenue sources beyond taxes and outlines diverse, surprising funds from post office money orders to park tourist income and various federal agency receipts.
The article argues oil refiners may mark gasoline up again to justify higher crude prices. It notes ample current oil production, new fields abroad, and vast future reserves including Arctic Canada, shale, and North Dakota lignite could supply fuel for generations. It warns against linking price hikes to supply rules.
Immigration data show 430 000 aliens entering the United States and 126 000 leaving for similar work last year, net gain 4 000. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year 69 000 admitted and 15 600 departed, a trend that could yield a net gain over 200 000 in 12 months, signaling steadier work as conditions improve.
A description of Miss Annie Moore with two stomachs joined by surgery in Allentown questions certainty and the reliability of secondhand knowledge. The piece argues that much of what people accept as fact rests on rumor and hearsay, warning of groups promoting fake evidence.
Tom Sims notes the halt in ship scrapping may leave no battleship for a community park ornament. A brief opinion contrasts small men and arguments, mentions opposition to divorces yet living apart saving spouses, and ends with a satirical ad about eating on credit.
The piece notes trouble in Nelsonville caused by roomers from Cleveland who sought activity during miner downtime. It contrasts their nightlife with the actions of local officers and Grand Y.M.C.A. members, implying a stir in the town.
Local report recounts a pair of young men driving a crime spree from a backroad area, stealing fountain pens and safety razors during a Saturday night raid. They evade capture as police pursue, with curious commentary on local figures like Jack Pearson and Marble Sommers amid a chaotic scene around town.
The Athens Messenger outlines a information bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC. It clarifies it provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and requests full name address and two cents postage for return.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Lucille Perkins of Wellston to Mr. Emmett Knox son of Mrs. Alice Knox of the locality on December 27. The note also mentions Mrs. Charles Frazie of Columbus as a recent guest of her parents Mr and Mrs George Wilbur.
Glendon Bagley an express messenger on the B and O trains between St Louis and Parkersburg spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Bagley.
The many friends of Miss Blanch Thompson will be glad to learn she is recovering from a case of scarlet fever.
Rutland led Hamden 16 to 15 before two extra five minute periods decided the game. Lineups included Waltz Harris and E Church for Rutland with Shio, Riven, and Young among Hamden players. Field goals led by Waltz Harris and E Church. fouls tallied by Waltz and Kennedy. Upcoming: Vinton High Friday and McArthur teams Friday Jan 12.
Mr and Mrs A Roether relocate from Wellston to the newly erected home of Ernest Robbins in the new addition. Roether serves as foreman at the Alce Foundry here.
Mr and Mrs C C Campbell of Logan were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs C W Campbell.
Mrs. Frank Smith returned to her home in Portsmouth on Saturday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Thomas and their family for several days.
Mrs. W. A. Kibby and her children came home Thursday after spending several days with relatives in South Webster.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fain hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs Robert Zigler from Dayton.
Mrs. Ray Cox and her daughter Jean, currently visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Arnett, departed Saturday to visit relatives in Chillicothe before returning to their home in Columbus.
Mrs Leo Stanton hosted guests Friday including Mrs Mary Hewitt and her daughter Dorothy, Mrs Milard Carson and daughter Judith, of Chillicothe, Mrs J D Rowe and daughter Joan of Canaanville, and Mrs W R Rawlins of Coalton.
Miss Myrtle Wilkerson and her brother Russell were guests of relatives in Portsmouth last week, sharing time with family and enjoying local hospitality.
A Jackson area gathering featured a gift exchange with attendees including Catherine Martin Adale Bennett Henry Schwartz Carence McGhee Art Lockard S Earl Craft J L Howell Edna Robbins Margaret Calvin and Harry Tripp plus the host and hostess.
Mrs Lively widow of Wilson Lively died at her son John Lively's home in Jackson after a lingering illness. Surviving are daughter Mrs Phoebe Ray of Oklahoma and son John of Jackson. daughter Mrs Mary Rowland of Delaware preceded her in death. Funeral at Byers Monday at 2 pm with burial in Byers Cemetery. Mrs J W Clark returned from Clarksburg W Va after a brief visit.
In New York on January 2, Irish Free State representative Lindsay Crawford faced a riot as republican sympathizers tried to oust him from the Irish consulate at 119 Nassau Street. Police were summoned to restore order.
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