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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1921

Page

9

Harding backs anti strike law in senate vote

The article recalls Senator Harding's defense of the anti strike clause in the railroad bill. It notes labor leaders in Marion Ohio discuss opposition, and Harding's past public support and rationale for government guarantees of continuous transportation service and fair treatment for workers. It emphasizes the broader aim of industrial peace and public reliability in rail service.

Washington Senate Marion Ohio Senator Harding Harding Hardand Congress

Guidance on courting and social manners from a past era

Advice encourages persistence and self restraint in courting the new girl, stressing personal responsibility to please her and timely goodbye. Brief social notes mention Mrs Tuttle of Athens visiting, and locals Mrs Wilbur Young Miss Mary Phillips and Naomi Love seen in Athens and Carpenter Hill.

Carpenter Tuttle Athens Wilbur Young Mary Phillips Carpenter Hill Naomi Love

Dear Mrs Thompson Advice on a Straining Friendship

Two friends fear a confidant is sowing rumors causing rift with boyfriends. Adviser recommends ending association with the gossip, avoiding harmful remarks, and keeping conversations positive to protect their reputations and trust.

Community meeting at Clark's Chapel urges better rural schools

Saturday evening turnout at Clark's Chapel heard County Superintendent Reot District Superintendent Walburn and Dr. Wagner of Ohio University stress the need for improved rural schools. An open discussion followed on actions to establish a stronger local school system. The ladies aid served refreshments and a follow up meeting was planned.

Althose Reot Walburn Wagner Ohio University Ladies Aid Mary Snow Charles Robinson Alice Peter Elza Graham Catherine Slent Wilbur Young Josephine Robinson Margaret Martha Josephine Henry Phillips Catherine Everet Strouds Run Guy

Dear Mrs Thompson letter asks about manners dating

A reader asks if a girl should write first to a boy and whether today’s girls are good or bad. The adviser says boys should usually write first, though agreements may let a girl write first. It notes not all girls fit a single mold and older critics share blame with parents for today’s youth.

Mrs. Thompson Connie

Peterson Ointment Cures Large Ulcers Claims

Letter from Mrs. Albert Southcott of Medina New York dated February 14 1918 praises Peterson Ointment Co. Buffalo for healing an old running sore and ulcers. A Medina reader reports relief from pain after nine dollars worth of salve and describes a 0 by 42 inch ulcer improvement and renewed ability to walk.

Peterson Buffalo Albert Southcott Medina N. Y Peterson Ointment Co., Inc Medina, N Peterson Ointment Coe Inc Buffalo, N. Y

Welfare of Ohio Girls Considered At Mass Meeting

At Ohio University Ewing Hall a January mass meeting led by Dean Irma Voigt urged girls to act against mistreatment by the grabber. The dean announced half hour personal conferences on vocation choices will resume in the second semester, held Fridays. She urged two resolutions to foster harmony and honesty during exams.

Ohio University Ewing Ewing Hall Irma Voigt Dean Voigt

Local visitors and county agent activity fill issue notes

Social visits from Hebbardsville to Pleasant Valley and Athens guests fill the page. County Agent activity since March 1 is detailed with farm visits office calls meetings and miles driven, plus township officer lists and program plans for the year.

Athens Fred P. Linscott J. H. Fultz Arthur Walsh Alexander Earl McBee P. E. Harner Frank Biddle Ames C. A. Wyatt Linscott E. L. Keirns Bern C. D. Henry

Athens County Farm Bureau Publishes First Newsletter

Farm Bureau members receive the inaugural Athens County newsletter from County Farm Agent FE Ray mond. The letter invites reader feedback and aims to provide information of general interest to Athens county farmers.

FE. R. Raymond Athens County Farm Bureau Athens County

Farm Bureau Presses Forward for Farmers Interests

The speaker urges Farm Bureau members to stay alert as the farmers’ organization actively works for their interests, noting that farm papers have carried many messages and the bureau is “up and at ’em” in a big way.

Farm Bureau

Farmers invited to big Ohio meeting in Athens

M. D. Lincoln of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will speak in Athens on January 20 to outline past and future Farm Bureau work. With 1900 county farmers and 680 members, organizers seek 1,870 more. ten new members cover travel expenses to the Columbus gathering. Contact Athens County Farm Bureau for details and membership blanks.

M. D. Lincoln Ohio Farmeau Federation Athens Ohio Farm Bureau Athens County Ohio Columbus Athens County Farm Bureau

Local Township Officials Names Snapshot

Carthage township lists Frank J. Caldwell C. C. Snodgrass Rylmer Ackley. Lee township shows O. D. Dailey Silas Scott Fred Elliott. Lodi township includes Chas. Roberts Ray Bobo H. T. Mulligan. Rome township names Carl Hayes O. O. Bryson Wm. Spear.

County Fair Exhibit Plans Spur County Agriculture Push

It is not too early to begin thinking about the County Fair. Plan on making an exhibit. We hope to make the County Fair this year a really potent factor in the improvement of the agriculture of this county.

Farm Life Photos Sought for Office Display

Readers are invited to share interesting photographs of farm life or activities to be exhibited in the office. Images should depict daily work, rural scenes, or innovative farming practices and can be submitted with brief identification.

Meeting schedule urged for boys and girls this winter

A community note urges addressing both boys and girls with multiple meetings this winter to organize project work for the year. It cites Troy township as already taking similar steps and offers help to coordinate a meeting.

Troy Township

A call to visit the Farm Bureau office in town

The speaker urges visiting the Athens National Bank Building fifth floor Farm Bureau office to discuss farmers needs and cooperation. They emphasize meeting more farmers this year and improving business financially and socially.

Farm Bureau Athens National Bank

Local Social Notes From Chillicothe Area

Mrs T B Fitch hosts visitors and Mildred Shanks returns to Chillicothe to continue business studies. Gardners and Fitch family noted at meals and visits. A New Year dance in Coolville drew a good crowd. oyster supper at Harry Carlton home on New Years Eve. Belpre and Little Hocking residents visited family in town. multiple locals mentioned in short social item updates.

T. B. Fitch Mildred Shanks Chillicothe Thomas Gardner Burg Gertrude Roberts Mina Fitch Ursday Coolville Tim Ee W. E. Bingman L. Boge Phoenix Clark Thom Luther . Belpre L. Rogers

Sisters of Charity Endorse Father John’s Medicine

In Newburyport Massachusetts Children’s Home the Sisters of Charity report about sixty residents and fully endorse Father John’s Medicine. They cite its value for coughs colds throat troubles and as a body builder and note widespread similar endorsements from other charitable homes and organizations.

Sisters OF Charity Father John Newburyport Mass John Sister of Charity

Red Pepper Rub Claims Quick Relief for Aches

Stop Rhe With Red Stop Rhe With Red offers instant relief for rheumatism lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It promises concentrated penetrating heat from red peppers and tingling sensation within minutes.

Soros

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