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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1922

Page

4

What is gehlenite a silicate of aluminum used for

The Geological Survey states gehlenite is a silicate of aluminum and is used in the manufacture of pottery.

C. J. BD The Geological Survey

Opposition in Ireland and De Valera’s stance under London treaty

The piece argues De Valera’s refusal to accept the London treaty creates embarrassment for Sinn Fein under Griffith, complicates forming the Irish Free State government, and stresses the need for a lawful opposition. It compares to early American resistance to the Constitution and notes future gratitude for a strong fleet.

de Valera Sinn Fein Griffith South Ireland Patrick Henry England United States DeValera Ireland

Worthwhile War Shipping Still Provides Peace Value

Theodore Price argues the United States must accept an oversupply of shipping capacity and unprofitable rates, noting that war expenditures for ships yield the greatest peace value. He contends much fleet idle now aided victory and that postwar trade will revive, keeping a large merchant marine.

Theodore Price Commerce and Finance

Texans Promise Party Shift Cited In Public Talk

A Texas man visiting the journal office commented on political change in his county saying it once voted Republican at section but has swung, noting diminished popularity of Hodding and recalling remarks about Lincoln Ford and others freeing workers while labor vanishes.

Journal Hodding Tulsy Lincoln Henry

College Education Aids Tackle For Loss of Four Ribs

A son of Nexdore used his college training to counter an attack, tackling the assailant and driving him to a loss of four ribs. The line suggests he learned the move on his college football team.

Nexdore

Whispering to a Traffic Officer Keeps Husbands In Check

A light quip notes a wife’s trick to curb speeding by hinting a traffic officer in pursuit. The joke plays on a husband’s fear of enforcement, contrasted with a wife’s quiet method to slow him down.

How to Get Ideas While Sleeping

A noted entry declares a new success book. A New Year greeting from Walter Wakeman, Bald Headed Club of America vice president, surveys changes over twenty years and reflects on liberty, taxes, and modern life.

Walter Wakeman Bald Headed Club of America

Roosevelt Policy Clash Over Forests In Washington Debates

Frederic J. Haskin reports a dispute between the Agriculture and Interior departments over transferring national forests to Interior. Supporters seek freer resource use under Fall while conservationists push Roosevelt Pinchot limits. The debate frames policy as a shift from strict conservation to broader exploitation.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Department of the Interior Roosevelt-Pinchot Forest Service Interior Department Roosevelt Fall New Mexico Southwest Secretary Fall Colorado Springs i Gazette China Colorado Springs Ihe Alaska

Athens Day by Day Diary Entry Reflects Quiet City Life

A diary fragment from Athens dated January 16 describes daily musings and social scenes. The writer notes shopping for a noble evening suit, meeting the watchmaker, receiving a Florida- based letter, and searching for a house while pondering a comfortable home in Floodwood. He mentions want ads, real estate agents, theater in Nelsonville, revival meetings, and a late return home after a moonlit drive.

Athens Samuel Pepys Charles Cornwell Cornwell J. H. Cline Florida Landis Hamley Run Floodwood Moler Abrigal Messenger Want Jiggs Maggie C. A. Dougherty E. R. McClain N. F B. Mills Graham L. D. Mar Logan Nelsonville James L. Miller Dr. Miller

Question on the fading silver dollar value

The speaker laments not seeing a silver dollar for many months and wonders if coins are going out of style. They mockingly note their own failure to avert the issue and seek insight from Lonnie Ridgeway.

Lonnie Ridgeway

Resignation of Chief Graham Sparks City Curiosity

A friend near Court House corner notes Chief Graham’s resignation, praises his candor, and predicts the search for a successor while recalling a recent incident where he caught a runaway horse. The piece hints at local public interest and upcoming leadership changes.

Court House Graham Hall

Moonshine Raid Teases Texas Travelers Across Border

A Texas advertisement urged brothers to cross into Mexico for liquor with the slogan No Music No Girls Just Booze. Sheriff Parker arrived to help confiscate moonshine, prompting questions about crossing the border and travel costs.

Texas Texas Brothers Mexico Parker

St Valentine Booklet Print Run Ends Short of Demand

Abrigal’s motto promises a Valentine booklet for every home but the Messenger’s circulation limited print run leaves only a few hundred copies available. Priced at twenty five cents, readers are urged to order today.

Abrigal Messenger

Bart Lett of Nelsonville Noted as a Scribe

Bart Lett of Nelsonville earns mention as a skilled scribe in local circles. Community members praise his careful hand and steady ink, noting his work brings clarity to public records and letters.

Answers and questions from The Athens Messenger Q and A

A collage of Q and A items from The Athens Messenger information column including topics on train tonnage, corn tassel, Prince of Wales, electric cotton picker, U S prisoners literacy, pumpernickel bread recipe, Harvard teaching staff, and albino terminology. Questions cover historical trains, genetics, inventions, and education with concise factual replies.

Local Merchants Face Shoplifting and Buyer Psychology

Merchants in Athens discuss shoplifting as a recurring issue and the challenge of matching local tastes. They note shoppers often seek out-of-town goods, though local stores source from major wholesalers and travel to New York for best offerings to serve community needs.

Ohio Athens S New York Athens

Sage Valentine for Governor from Old Vinton County

Sage Valentine of Vinton County and log cabin fame is urged as the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor in 1922. The piece highlights his self-made rise to auditor of Franklin County, his three-time election, independence from factions, and wartime service, arguing he offers experience and honesty to lead the state.

Sage Valentine Old Vintor County Gov Vinton County Columbus Franklin County Cavigg Aimuns Old Vinton Vinton Valentine Ohio

Registration Increases Reported Across Twenty One States

A regional survey notes that twenty one states posted higher registration figures than the last published data. The report highlights ongoing shifts in voter participation and suggests continued tracking of state by state trends.

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