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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1923

Page

4

Europe must settle German reparations to restore America Europe

The piece urges quick European restoration to enable war debt payments and American goods purchases. It cites Sir Philip Gibbs and Ambassador Harvey arguing France and Britain must agree on reparations and debts to avoid a feared era of terror, warning United States action could aid European construction and prosperity. It notes skepticism among some Americans who think stamping "One Dollar" on paper suffices.

Europe America Philip Gibbs Harvey Wweigit UL Liuuhie Sir Philip France Great Er Britain Moyo United States

Monarchs, Consent, and Angles of Power in Modern Society

In this analysis the author argues that government rests on public consent and examines Holland, Russia, Germany, and the United States. Monarchies persist where people tolerate and support them, while revolutions occur when consent to rule dissipates. The piece contends ambitions and desires shape political structures more than actual conditions.

George Arliss Holland Wilhemina Russia

Imitation Money Shows Value Follows Real Wealth

The article argues that increasing currency supply reduces real value. It cites Germany's 1 trillion mark issue, now worth about 160 million dollars, highlighting how more money in circulation erodes purchasing power. The piece warns against equating printed notes with true wealth and lessons from postwar inflation.

Christmas Shopping Quips From The Janitor

Tom Sims remarks that it is more blessed to give than receive. A janitor notes soft coal is hard to burn and the season’s shopping ends with a lingering doubt. If humor is scarce, he suggests eyeing a girl in a long dress and galoshes.

British monopoly breaks as American linoleum wins Argentine trade

A US firm breaks British control of linoleum in Argentina after an Argentine antiquarian supplied native designs. The designs inspired linoleum patterns sold to middle class homes, signaling a shift in foreign trade strategy led by the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce. The agency promotes small manufacturers and highlights farm products, noting rice and corn meal exports to Europe and Asia, with a million yearly inquiries andSaver efforts saving California rice farmers millions.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Repub D Bureau of For Makers of Sileum Buenos Res STE Bennos Aires Plesman Buenos Aire Argentina Ming Facy United States Buenos Aires Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce International Dun The Earth Bureau Ohio Valley Europe California San Francisco Asia Japan China Newcastle

Startling Athens Missive Promotes Corn Shampoo Cure

A long letter from Mrs. Abrigal Watch Dog of Lonnie Ridgeway, Athens zeroes in on a comic cure story for corns using a Corn Shampoo. The tale narrates shoes, a barrel soak, a banister slide and a magnet plucking out coins from toes, all to humorous effect and local color.

Mrs. Abrigal Watch Dog Lonnie Ridgeway Bury Public

Betty Brance Drives Betty to Dances with Corns

A humorous verse notes Betty Brance whose corns cause pain and squirming until she goes to a dance. The poem lampoons her distress and resolves with a dance as relief.

Betty Brance Betty

Trustees Clash At Town Meeting Sparks Quiet Reply

Two township trustees reportedly argued during last week's meeting. An official declined to discuss details, stating the matter is not the public's business and labeling the speaker as a steadfast critic.

Want ads drive holiday business and new advertisers

The text notes want ads doing the work and bringing business during the holidays. It mentions a Minnesota buyer visiting Robinson and Landis, Doc Kelley crediting want ads for health recoveries, and Mr. Burt of New Marshfield joining as a new advertiser with an ad on the want page today.

Chauncey Minnesota Robinson Landis Doc Kelley Mr. Burt New Marshfield Want

Questions and Answers Information Bureau Notice

The Athens Messenger announces an Information Bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington. Readers may ask questions for factual information and receive replies by mail after sending two cents and their full name and address. The service does not offer legal medical or financial advice.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer

How to Leave Visiting Cards and Notable Queries

Q and A snippets cover where to leave visiting cards, Arlington Cemetery size and interments, timber use for railroad ties, trade and the flag axiom, what to feed squirrels, cleaning coins, and origins of state constitutions with quotes from Bryce.

N.N. A Bryce America

Logan Factory Closed After Executives Death

The Owens Manufacturing Company plant in this city shut down at noon Wednesday due to the death of Mr. Conrad, a high official. Operations will stay halted until after his funeral, likely Thursday. Mr. Conrad resided in Cleveland.

Owens Manufacturing Company Conrad Cleveland

Stolen Ford Roadster From Market Street Line

Lawrence Harden left his Ford roadster at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. During his absence someone appropriated the car and drove away. Several other cars were nearby, but Harden’s was at the head of the line and easiest to secure. No insurance was on the stolen vehicle.

Lawrence Harden Fathers and Sons Presbyterian Church Market Street Harden

Lama Confined by Severe Rheumatism at Home

J. M. Lama, a prominent coal operator with holdings at Pomeroy, remains at his West Hunter street residence due to a severe rheumatic attack that may keep him bedridden for weeks. His niece Miss Doris Cook of Circleville is in Logan to help care for him.

J. M. Lama West Hunter Street Mr. Lama Pomeroy Doris Cook Circleville Logan

Get Together Meet For High School Boys And Business Men

Announcement of a Friday evening gathering at the armory hall for high school boys and local business men. A speaker from Columbus will deliver an address later. The event aims to foster better ties between youths and city merchants and includes a bean dinner.

Armory Hall Columbus

Ohio Supreme Court upholds election of county commissioners

The Ohio Supreme Court decision confirming the county commissioners election will alter the county board lineup. John Lovett will replace Isaac Van Duren once he receives the commission from the secretary of state and takes office, with Van Duren retiring after two terms. Lovett awaited the commission as of noon Wednesday, expected soon.

Supreme Court of Ohio John Lovett Secretary of State Isaac van Duren

Attorney R Fef Higley Returns to Logan

Higley known as Bob Higley returns from Daytona with news of passing the recent Ohio bar examination and the right to practice law there. He has previously been admitted in Massachusetts. Higley is currently connected with local affairs.

R. Fef. Higley Bob Logan Dayton Ohio Massachusetts Higley Connect

Two Cars Plunge Off Bank Near Nelsonville

At about eight o clock Tuesday two cars went over a high embankment along the Nelsonville pike near Woodruff farm two miles south of Logan. Miss Ollie Mundy of Greendale is hospitalized at Cherrington with injuries not yet known. William B Williams of New Straitsville drove one car with Mundy as passenger. The other car carried Miss Hazel Wallace and Mr Overholter of Athens. An Athens car reportedly tried to pass and struck the other, sending both vehicles into the ditch. Williams sustained minor knee injuries. Miss Mundy has bruises and possible internal injuries. Miss Wallace will be bedbound for some time. An X ray showed no fractures for Mundy.

Wiseman Walla Walla Washington Mont Ruth Ruth Drayman Woodruff Farm Nelsonville Pike Logan Ollie Mundy Greendale Cherrington Hospital William B. Williams New Straitsville Mundy Hazel Wallace Overholter Athens Williams Miss Munday

Flu claims life of Virgil Fauble at 22

Virgil E Fauble 22 of Good Hope township died at his parents home early Wednesday from influenza. He is survived by Mr and Mrs Chris Fauble. He had worked at Warren and returned home for holidays. Funeral services are planned at U B church Rockbridge Friday with interment at Fairview Cemetery by L C Yocum Co.

Virgil E. Fauble Good Hope Township Chris Fauble Warren U. B Rockbridge Fairview L. C. Yocum Co

Fathers and Sons Banquet at Presbyterian Church

About one hundred attended the annual fathers and sons banquet at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening. Dean Edwin B. Chubb of Ohio University spoke on what makes a life worthwhile, stressing work play love and worship. The program closed with music from the Sunday school orchestra and the church male quartet.

Fathers and Sons Presbyterian Church Edwin Chubb Ohio University Dean Chubb

Logan high school class of 14 holds eighth reunion

The Logan high school class of 14 gathered Tuesday night at Mrs Amy Foster Ling home for their eighth annual reunion and banquet with fourteen original members and eight guests present. Dayne Wardwell of Oklahoma acted as toastmaster guiding a That reminds Me program with toasts stunts and class songs. Emma Downey, the lone faculty member present from that era, attended while Nan McBride could not be there.

Logan High School Amy Fosterling Easterling Stanley Spannon Ruth Easterling Fred Jones Charles Curran Dayne Wardwell Oklahoma Emma Downey Nan McBride Logan

Buckeye State Building & Loan Ad Promotes Safe Time Deposits

Farsighted investment message urges choosing safety over speculation to protect principal. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co announces a 5 percent time deposit rate from its Columbus, Ohio office at 22 West Gay Street with resources over 23 million dollars and reserves over 675 thousand dollars.

Buckeye State Building & Loan Co West Gay Street Columbus Ohio

Reunion greet fixed as next class gathering falls into place

She sent greetings to the class and hoped to attend the next reunion. Attendees included Kathryn Kkoppe Ruth Shriner Hall Adelaide Fox Hilda Gabriel Smith Margaret Toerner Webb Minnie Stracke Mahoney Mary Brown Cooley Margaret Brown Martin Mary Strawn Chase Marie Webb Sprankle Dayne Wardwell Alfred Campbell Bryan Heft Ward Chase. Guests included Mac Cooley Gifford Hull Emma Downey Willard Sprankle Muriner Martin Charles Smith Mrs Alfred Campbell and Clinton Webb. A committee of Mrs Clinton Webb Mrs Gifford Hull and Alfred Campbell was formed to arrange next year’s reunion.

Kathryn Kkoppe Ruth Shriner Hall Adelaide Fox Hilda Gabriel Smith Margaret Toerner Webb Minnie Stracke Mahoney Mary Brown Cooley Margaret Brown Martin Mary Strawn Chase Marie Webb Sprankle Dayne Wardwell Alfred Campbell Bryan Heft Ward Chase Mac Cooley Gifford Hull Emma Downey Willard Sprank

Home remedy Pinex cough syrup claims quick relief

An advertisement promotes Pinex based cough syrup, claiming 24 hour relief from coughs, colds, bronchitis, and hoarseness. It instructs making a pint of syrup at home with Pinex and sugar syrup or substitutes, and urges asking druggists for "2 1/4 ounces of Pinex" with directions. The Pinex Co. guarantees satisfaction or money back.

The Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

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