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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
4
The quiz covers Aventurin lacquer noted for gold sprinkles in finish and explains antimacassars named to guard furniture from Macassar oil. It also states Alaska National Forests span 20 million acres with 75 090 000 000 feet of timber, and traces the Great Eastern’s decline from 1854 to 1888 when broken up.
The American delegation at the arms conference wins broad public support for its stance to abolish chemical warfare. It counters experts who deem it impractical, citing the Versailles pledge on Germany Austria and Bulgaria and urging leaders to set a universal example.
The seniority rule for committee chairs often hinders Congress though it sometimes yields effective leaders. Experience helps but does not guarantee statesmanship, and many chairs lack teamwork. The death of Senator Penrose, longtime Senate finance chair, and upcoming changes raise questions about fitness and efficiency in leadership.
Johnny and his mother visit Johnnie's grandmother where cake is plentiful. Johnnie cannot swallow but can still chew, while a music box plays The Watch on the Rhine. Nine year old Helen is asked about the tune as five year old Billy explains they play it when tired and want to sit down.
The quotation argues the deaths reflect the law’s failure rather than its impact. It claims the source misattributes consequences, stating that illegal activity, not the statute, causes such harm and urging a reassessment of policy.
An amateur climber reflects on experiences in the Rocky Mountains. He says ascending makes one feel upright and daring, while descending prompts caution and practical wisdom, describing the need for sturdy footing and sturdy gear.
George Patterson an octogenarian seeks separation from his wife after she jeered at his bald head. The judge scolds the wife while Patterson quips about hair and brains. The column also notes sentimentality in poems and jokes about long sentences and the cost of living.
The United States Veterans Bureau opens a vocational school at Chillicothe Ohio on the former Camp Sherman site. The facility will train disabled veterans in trades and agriculture with a modern hospital, housing, and a focus on health and morale. Plans aim to accommodate 5000 or more students and centralize training in government schools.
On Court street in Athens the Hotel Berry opens as the town’s finest, serving 25 000 visitors yearly. Built by E Berry born in Oberlin with a rise from brick yard worker to hotel owner, it shows modern amenities and a model business ethic praised by Gen. Chas. H. Grosvenor.
From Chicago Illinois Dr. L. G. Bean writes for two St Valentine booklets while H. A. Laird from Logan, L. A. Persons of Pomeroy and Lacile contribute.
Report states Lodi area farmers described Dave being dragged into a creek by a coon during a hunt. He swam after the animal, brought it to shore, and killed the coon. Onlookers praised the animal for helping him survive, noting he could have drowned.
The article teases a feature by Orley Porter of The Plains and includes a preview of Frank Lowther’s thoughts on want ads. It promotes mailing in a coupon today for a St Valentine Booklet with the promise of a Valentine in every home.
A publicity notice offers readers a question and answer service through The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. It states the bureau provides information only and cannot give legal medical or financial advice or resolve domestic issues. Send your question with full name address and two cents for postage.
Police scour Dayton for 13 year old Robert Hardman a Edison school pupil who disappeared yesterday and was not reported missing until today his parents thought he spent the night with school friends and reported it this afternoon.
George Wharton Pepper, a Philadelphia lawyer and publicist, was sworn in at 12:05 PM Tuesday as the senatorial successor to the late Senator Boies Penrose in Washington.
In Martins Ferry Ohio a 32 year old man Joe Paluga died from bullet wounds after shooting his wife then mortally wounded himself. Police say the wife was seriously wounded and left the scene.
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