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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
4
The writer argues that national leaders reflect the country’s character and loyalty. He notes that while delegates abroad show clear ethnic origins, American leaders in diverse conferences can come from many ancestries yet remain representative of the nation’s ideals and purposes.
Washington game supervisor J. W. Kinney advocates ending the elk tooth market amid a slaughter crisis. Elks lodge members discard watch chain teeth to curb poaching and protect the species. Support grows to abolish the practice and uphold sporting ideals.
Freeport tailor disarms a would be robber then shows mercy by giving the maverick a five dollar bill as Christmas charity.
The Smith College president argues the modern girl should bear responsibility, suggesting she may appear more respectable with duty than with the clothing she wears.
Prof J D Wheeler entertained with violin imitations of the saw mill mule Arkansas Traveler spinning wheel and more Rev Lawrence Wheeler preached two sermons C W Lane collected 65 cents for the young preacher editor dismisses readers with a quip about obituary for Zeke who died this morning The editor notes Zeke was a poor debtor and a man who could stay in one place long has no notable achievements to mention
A city politician bursts into the editorial room demanding an explanation for how his resignation as city treasurer was framed under the headline Public Improvement. The editor concedes the framing matched the supplied text.
A collection of humorous snippets and quips about Christmas gifts music collecting wives Oklahoma towns and clever maxims. The piece teases headlines and clever lines about debt heat secrecy hooch boats and a wall penetrating X ray device.
A brief note asserts English is the world’s common tongue except within England and the United States. The claim hints at regional differences in language use and policy without specifying data or sources.
Violet Oakley’s Pennsylvania Capitol murals and notes on Pennsylvanians’ holy experiment in disarmament are highlighted. The portfolio, loaned to the Library of Congress, links Penn’s pacifist ideals to modern proposals for international peace and a parliament of nations.
A compilation of Q and A items covering Dempsey height and Lincoln, U S boundaries, first telegraph office in 1844 Washington, fresh water pearls in clams, Washington's Farewell Address pub in Philadelphia, Gary Indiana’s founding, Yap harbor and population, gas protection for troops, and Delaware northern boundary logic.
In Glouster, new Mayor Hugh Gormley sworn in January 1 declares a clean sweep against gambling and intoxicants. He orders the marshal to remove gambling devices, imposes a curfew, and sets office hours with hearings delayed after 4:30. Community notes praise his plan while ministers temper expectations. The town awaits results as the 50 59 proposition looms.
The speaker stays on the map with Logan and notes editor Huls joking about Abrigal. The exchange hints at ongoing rivalry and light taunts. Bala headed line adds a personal jab, underscoring a tense but playful dynamic.
Cleveland records show 33 164 residents aged ten or older unable to read or write. Of these, 30 946 are foreign born, with 1 563 Black illiterates and 624 native white illiterates.
A reader inquiry guidance note explains The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directs questions to Washington with return postage stamps. It clarifies the bureau does not give legal medical or financial advice and does not settle domestic troubles or conduct in depth research.
Question and answer format asks if an American boy who served in the Canadian Army during the war earns a Victory medal. The reply: unless he served with United States troops at some period during the war, he is not entitled to the medal.
In Glouster locals share a long running story about Sam Carpenter who lived there over twenty five years. He once rode with his brother Bill who lives in a new Elmwood Place home and Bill teased him about being slow before revealing the punchline.
Fragmentary passage discusses land boundaries along the Delaware River to the sea from 1682 and royal powers of England. Mentions Duke of York, New Castle, and a 12 mile circle boundary. questions on royal authority include appointment, land and naval control, prerogative, and clemency.
Columbus reports that farmers may pay no more for field labor this year than in the past due to labor saving machinery and efficient methods. A. J. West, federal crop reporter, notes Ohio landowners show growing use of tractors and trucks, reducing labor needs.
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