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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
4
The article extols thrift and prudent money habits urging individuals to own homes pay bills promptly and invest in reliable securities. It argues thrift can cure economic ills if widely followed even though complete reversal is unlikely in a single Thrift Week. It notes small steps by a few readers have already improved their finances.
The German American Citizens League in Chicago urged President-elect Harding to consider appointing more German descent individuals to his cabinet for service before and during the war. It also passed a resolution urging the new administration to reject the Treaty of Versailles. A three person committee was named to present these relations to Mr Harding at Marion.
A fragmented passage argues that informed men expect nations to disarm, noting efforts to prevent a global disarmament conference and the paradox of alarm over armament despite calls for restraint. The text hints at many tactics used to block such a conference.
A New York minister reflects on Pilgrim Mothers bearing greater hardships than the Fathers. He notes their trials in devotion and endurance while they stood with the Pilgrim Fathers toward religious perseverance.
The record notes the first national automobile show occurred in York City about 91 years ago and remarks that the car industry has grown into a sizable, man-sized enterprise.
An essay argues millions enjoy war for fascination and profit while private soldiers bear the costs. It notes women enlistment boosts papers with war coverage and leaders praise them, while the fighting poor suffer consequences of such holidays.
Leaders claim bravery and easy victory to spur war while the public later sees itself as less brave and efficient. The passage argues that whipping an enemy is a drudgery and not a simple task, warning against overconfident rhetoric.
The speaker condemns war as the most tremendous movement in history aimed at destroying men and property. It argues no world wide effort to aid humanity exists and laments that the same gender has spent history killing each other, starving women and children, and undoing civilization's gains.
A New Yorker with a country place on Long Island tells a quaint neighbor story about pigs. The neighbor, Mr. Jones, admits he cannot count one pig he missed while counting his herd. The tale preserves a humorous, local-tone moment from casual village life.
A young aristocrat spends his holiday on a sardine boat and contracts rheumatism. He cannot land on arriving at Brest Roads and a doctor takes days to board. The interview ends with laughter as the doctor jokes about smallpox and spelling rheumatism.
A merchant asks a worker about his role and the man explains he was a doer who completed tasks after the boss issued them through a chain of clerks. Since no one else was told, he would do the work himself.
A New York school for laundresses opens offering instruction on proper starch application. Officials emphasize starch should target the collarband and cuffs rather than the shirt tail to achieve best results.
Health Committee of the York Academy of Medicine investigates dispensaries' impact on city health. Dispensaries expanded from 160 nationwide in 1904 to about 3,000, with New York hosting many clinics including tuberculosis and eye clinics. The report urges better physical exams, education, social services, appointment systems like Mayo Clinic, diagnostic divisions, and standardized charges, to improve access and reduce waiting times while maintaining focus on the poor.
An Indianapolis poultry ad reports Mrs. Ropp increased her 200 hens from 26 30 to 107 114 eggs daily using Don Sung. The copy promises $126 extra monthly income at 60c per dozen and urges readers to try the tonic with a money back guarantee. It notes the product costs about $2.50 for 200 hens and is sold by Burrell Dugger Co.
The committee argues dispensaries interfere less with private practice yet fulfill urgent middle class need for care. They note many cannot afford private specialists, while clinics already provide similar aid to the poor. They ask how more money and equipment could expand access to all who cannot pay.
Public notice inviting readers to submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin Director Washington D C. It states the bureau provides information not advice on legal medical or financial matters and will not handle domestic disputes. Include full name address and two cents for postage. Replies sent by return mail.
A reader Q and A page covers political party state wins counts taxes for widows tariff schedules road mileage and crop values. It lists Democrats carrying ten states Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Virginia and provides figures on widow exemptions tax rules, various tariff rates, Jew population estimates, road mileage leaders, and Texas crop value leading in 1919.
Ad promote Cascarets for relief from biliousness indigestion and gas with a promise of a clear head and fit stomach. Claims children also enjoy Cascarets with no griping and minimal inconvenience. Prices listed as 10 and 60 cents.
Automobilists report a long highway segment west of Rockbridge toward the Fairfield county line is impassable. The contractor, limited by a small crew, worked last summer but left the project half finished. County commissioners pushed the job but a shortage of men and materials halted progress.
Mr and Mrs Ben Eppestein hosted Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Jack Balas of Lancaster, visiting relatives.
Mr. Joe H. Kessler, former resident now a businessman from Ashtabula Harbor, spends a few days in the city as a guest of relatives Ted Stedem and sisters Mary and Louise Stedem.
Miss Effie McGuire formerly of Logan miliner now residing in Columbus visited numerous friends in the city Sunday and Monday. Miss Minnie Eiberst and James Eberst from Columbus spent Sunday in Logan with Mrs. Kate Eberst.
President Hanrahan and Columbus officials visited Logan on a special train for a property inspection tour of the Hocking Valley railroad. It marked his first trip down the line and his first tour since becoming president after George W. Stevens’ death. Mollie McBride visited Columbus. J M Darling family moved to Logan occupying the Lutz property. Darling works for Esse Oil Company.
Dr Wilbur F Crafts of the international reform bureau urged police to suppress films with criminal and vicious tendencies before district commissioners in Washington He cited cases of mayors restricting shows and claimed daily harmful sex appeal scenes and adultery treated as comedy appeared in nearly every theatre He said local regulation would lead to federal supervision.
A Sunday night gale caused widespread damage across the county with fences and small structures toppled. The strongest wind in months reached over 40 mph, especially impacting rait fences on the Hocking hills. J. J. Amos of Dayton visited Logan on business Tuesday.
Mrs Frank Blasius and Mise Mary Blasius hosted nearly the entire Junia club on North Market street Monday evening. Charlotte Strentz delivered the book review on Edward Bok and read a reply letter from the editor. guests included Mrs Rob Work Mrs Charles Lytle and Miss Lucy Bowen. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Jones at the hospital Monday evening and both mother and child are reported to be well.
Advertisement promotes Mrs Summers Bed-Wetting Remedy as a home treatment for children. It claims to cure bed-wetting without blaming the child and offers a free trial from The Summers Medical Co. in South Bend Indiana.
The Plains reports visitors this Sunday include Mr and Mrs Jeff Harrison and Frances with Ed Barker in Hocking. Emory Ball Sr suffered three rib fractures at Hocking mine on Thursday. The community also notes travel by car citing cinders near Irvin Vores home. Regulars include Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins at Stauffer's in Hocking and Dr and Mrs Dunlop of Nelsonville visiting The Plains School.
The two weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Chute died Monday evening at the hospital. Bereaved parents receive sympathy from a large circle of friends in the death of their first born. The infant died of indigestion.
The 1920 population of Hocking County is 23 291, a drop from the prior decennial Census. Rural townships show large farming declines, churches weaken, while Logan, Murray City and Laurelville grow. Falls Township near Logan expands over 1500 in ten years as residents move outside town limits to dodge taxes.
The value of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in treating colds and coughs is widely admitted by users. Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana says it breaks up winter attacks and her husband will not take any other medicine.
A new incandescent lamp features two filament sets arranged so the second can replace the first when it burns out. The design aims to extend bulb life by seamless transition between filaments without interruption.
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