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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1923
Page
4
A fragment from a newspaper presents Polly and Her Pal in a brief, vivid line likely a serialized item or comic note. The readable text is sparse, offering little context about characters, setting, or event beyond names and a stylistic exclamation.
In 1921 Lawrence County spent 72,000 on road repair with unclear results. Now 52,000 is allocated to patrol 10 miles of 400, with 40,000 yards of crushed lime, 20 scrapers, 20 road drags and a tractor engine purchased, saving 20,000. Bids determine work cost by dollar, regardless of party. Roads show 30 percent improvement with six months left in the year, and next year 100,000 yards of lime planned at lower cost. The system enjoys cross‑party support as honest, non political road building. Critics are ignored. taxpayers and auto owners are urged to stand by the system.
Advertising rates apply at Home or Foreign offices with nominal obituary charges. National Advertising Representatives are Robert & Ward Inc located at 601 Fifth Ave New York City and 5 South Wabasta Avenue Chicago.
Frederic J. Haskin surveys potential 1924 Democratic nominees with William Gibbs McAdoo as the leading figure. It notes his Cabinet tenure under Wilson, marriage to Eleanor Wilson, and the political groundwork that could support a bid, while weighing Wilson’s health and influence on party dynamics.
The withdrawal aims to avoid entanglement with French actions in the Ruhr and Rhineland, avoiding potential armed protests and military reprisals. Washington appears supported by the public, though troops show reluctance to leave.
A medical expert argues sugar stimulates the body as much as a cocktail by energy conversion, while imagination powers the mental lift. He notes athletes crave sugar pre contest and describes the finger weight test as proof of sugar’s energizing effect and longer duration with no depressive aftertaste.
Tom Sims notes Emile Belot, an astronomer, asserts stars marry in a whimsical theory. The comment humorously muses that Belot may be thinking of movie stars and references a German coin called the heller.
A new free booklet of sixty brick house plans is offered by the Common Brick Manufacturers' Association of America. The publication presents exterior views and floor plans by skilled architects, aiming for comfort, convenience, and low cost. Readers are urged to request a copy by sending two cents and postage.
A society note recounts a Saturday evening at the Sargent home in Lodi honoring Reverend Mont Ruth evangelist select. Guests included Doctor Orr and Charley Roberts. gifts were exchanged as lively games and Mother Goose verses entertained, with humorous skits about autos and marriages.
A reader information notice from The Athens Messenger describes The Athens Messenger Information Bureau led by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C. Readers send questions with full name and address and two cents for postage to receive replies mailed directly to the inquirer.
A mixed quiz of historical queries and answers covers the Kolinsky mink origin, immigration versus emigration figures for the United States in the year ending June 30, 1922, Brigham Young's 1847 Utah expedition group size, Vallandigham’s accidental death, Africander cattle feeding and dressing percentages, sea cock function on ships, winter golf rules, and tuberculosis referred to as the white plague.
Mrs. Edward I. Atkins of New York, hospitalized in Key West, cannot yet describe the Columbus seaplane crash 20 miles off Havana on Saturday afternoon. Four others died including her husband and the pilot. She and two children were aboard, with the governess and nurse cited in rescue accounts.
A Ford sedan carrying Mrs. FE M Daugherty her husband and two sons was struck by a northbound train at Millfield crossing. Mrs Daugherty died Sunday morning at Sheltering Arms hospital from injuries. Mr Daugherty and Glennis were grievously hurt and Virgil Lahugh was injured.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural safe laxative for constipation. It highlights gentleness versus harsh calomel and phenolphthalein, cites user testimonials, offers a free sample, lists ingredients as senna and pepsin, and notes cost about a cent per dose with money-back refund.
Ohio University Torch, the honorary fraternity, named two senior class members William V Walsh of Athens and Rowland J Welsh of Geneva for its 10th anniversary. Walsh held multiple campus roles including president of the Senior class and the Men s Pay Hellenic Council while Welsh served as treasurer of the Senior class and of the Men s Union. Flo Welch served as Green and White business manager. Faculty adviser is Professor McKinnon, English.
Mr. Daugherty rests at home after a wrist and knee injury accident that also injured Virgil Lahugh. Mrs. Daugherty’s remains were brought home Sunday. funeral Monday at 2 pm with Rev. Courtney. Burial in Athens Tuesday. Surviving relatives include Ira Reible, Mrs. Lee Shafer, and Mrs. Eunice Fleming.
Miss Velma Harter of Logan was the weekend guest of her parents Rev. and Mrs. W. V. Martin in this city.
Clell Duncan of Logan spent Saturday in Chauncey as guest of Paul Harter. Mr and Mrs I N McHarg and Mrs Della Shaw of Union were guests today of Mr and Mrs Edward Minister and attended the funeral of Mrs Daugherty.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hixon Jr of Ashland Kentucky arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs Daugherty hosted by the Hixon parents on his avenue
Mrs. Ira Myers will entertain the Women’s Class of the Chauncey Christian Church in their regular meeting Wednesday afternoon. All members are urged to be present.
Miss Vivian Sweazy of Murray City was the over Sunday guest of Misses Orpha and Ruth Sweazy of the area, enjoying a quiet family reunion and sociable hours together.
The column lists residents and visitors including Helen Harman with her parents in Ohio, Mrs. J D Steward age 41, W E Jeffers at a sheep raisers meeting in Columbus, and Blanche Caster’s illness. It notes births, house moves, telephone line changes, and visits by W Wright of Charleston and Albert Wright in winter.
Paris dispatch reports on January 15 that Lithuanian forces captured Meme this morning, as announced by the foreign office. The brief item notes the event as a significant military development and records the official confirmation.
A downtown Tacoma blaze damaged two lodging houses and several small stores. One fireman was injured and seven lodging house guests are reported missing as flames swept the area today.
Berlin January 15 The government announced that Germany is ready to discuss reparations with all allies, but will not negotiate with the French alone if another conference is convened.
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