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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
4
William Hirst of New York argues that prohibition and the Volstead Act undermine the Magna Charta and state sovereignty turning Americans toward illegal drink. Brewers’ counsel counters that a new era may arise with practical handling of alcohol and other drugs ending in rational policy.
The article laments urban crowding as a health and morals issue and argues for prioritizing rural living. It urges valuing country air light freedom and space over city materialism, noting as a hopeful sign that Congress is now working to address these concerns.
The piece muses on the oldest townsman recounting Columbus Ponce de Leon and adventures with bears and Indians. It questions truth and highlights how legendary tales become history as stories are passed down.
A commentator argues youth is not cause for pride but a period to be grateful for, highlighting energy learning potential and the chance to form habits for the future. The piece urges mindful use of time and careful self-development.
The text recalls Professor Hli Metchnikoff, famed for predicting century-long lifespans. Despite immense education and intelligence, he died in Paris aged seventy one after a long illness, proving even the most learned can miss far.
A reflective note warns against vanity in youth and beauty, highlighting how young people face flattery and critique. It cautions that youth and appearance fade, while social perceptions shift with rising labor movement currents and backstage gossip.
A witty exchange pivots on a child’s question about dust and birth. The adult clarifies his real work cleaning carpets and claims to improve the community by purifying homes rather than distributing tracts.
A summer traveler returning from Bear Lake cannot find a main road and meets a camping Italian couple. They direct him to travel one mile, then half a mile, reach a railroad track, and follow the track's direction, telling him to go the same way as the railroad.
The child prodigy defies admonition about rests, insisting playing the piano does not tire them. The polite visitor questions the pace and urges closer attention to the rest of the piece.
Frederic J. Haskin reports a New York city scene of widespread unemployment. Bread lines return, Bowery Mission and St. Marks Chapel feed about 1500 daily, while job agencies falter and only accountants see steady demand. Fathers seek work for cash and dignity amid scarce offers.
A garbled message promises a free trial package for a product named Tint Your Gray Hale. The text suggests a limited offer to attract many women and mentions a trial package that is guaranteed and supposedly safe.
The Athens Messenger invites readers to mail questions to its Information Bureau in Washington with full name and address and two ones to cover return postage. The service clarifies it provides information only and cannot offer legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement.
A compilation covers income tax rules for American citizens working abroad, sound speed in seawater, Philippine embroidery exports and labor, the origin of carrying in football, tips to prevent linen yellowing, and U S presidential expenses including travel and White House costs. The items cite figures like 4 593 feet per second and Philippine embroidery valued at 3 500 000 in 1919.
Wire framed fabric bags designed to be fastened under theatre seats hold hats and wraps for feminine patrons. The idea aims to keep belongings secure and discreet during performances.
Mak family promotes a homemade cough remedy claiming strong relief for severe coughs chest colds and throat irritation. The recipe uses Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey and yields a pint bottle. Consumers are advised to ask for 24% ounces of Pinex and full directions for guaranteed satisfaction.
Logan County Ohio reports County Recorder Charley Stephenson resumes duties after several days on the sick list. He had been away from his office but is now able to resume his official duties.
Mrs Walter Kreinschmidt entertained the Sewing Club at 172 East Front Street with a handsome luncheon and needlework. Members enjoyed a relaxed afternoon free of a set program and pleasant conversation, escaping ordinary duties. Mrs Harry Bartlett is visiting Athens with her parents.
Mrs T D Brown is spending several days visiting relatives and friends in Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
Mrs Clara Rider made a business trip to Columbus, her old home, during the early part of the week.
Jim Smith former yardmaster at Oldtown yards and passenger conductor from Athens and Logan on the Hocking Valley railroad is seriously ill in a Columbus hospital and discouraged. He has many friends in Logan and Athens and across the Hocking Valley who sympathize with his illness after recently losing his wife.
Dave O'Hara of Winona Furnace and former county clerk lies in a city hospital after a minor operation. He has many friends across the county hoping for a swift recovery.
Two Logan men John Shaw and Seth Sloan, both locomotive engineers on the Hocking Valley railroad river division, rode the B of L E goat in Columbus. They were joined by two seasoned veterans John Westenhaver and Frank Eberst. They report no trouble getting on the boat but trouble staying on the varnished mint pun.
Mrs. Emma Oliver of Logan will spend the winter in Columbus living with a sister before returning home. The move follows her long residence in Logan as she shifts her winter plans to Ohio.
The Logan Rotary Club held its regular meeting Monday afternoon with Mrs. B. C. Hyson as host. Dinner and singing were the program. Guest of the club was Mr Tim Whitcraft, a Columbus business man.
Miss Clara Kleinschmidt of Columbus spent over Sunday here with her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Kleinschmidt on Zanesville Avenue and has since returned home.
A farewell reception was held Saturday in the central building for two Logan teachers. Miss Ione Erwin will enter primary work in Cleveland schools. Mrs. Adcock recently married.
The West End Mother's Circle hosted an old fashioned taffy pull on Tuesday at the West End Building. Nearly fifty mothers attended, creating a lively scene as they gathered in the West End district for a successful social evening.
Mrs. Ella Keynes, who stayed at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Aug Steinman in a Columbus hospital, has returned to her home in the city.
Mr. William H. Douglas, division freight agent for the B and O railroad, was in the city on Tuesday on business and circulating among Logan industries seeking railroad business.
Charles Richey of Columbus spent over Sunday in Logan with relatives and returned to the Capitol City on Monday morning.
The remains of Mrs Ely Harden of Columbus were brought to this county on Tuesday for interment. She died Saturday and is buried in the cemetery at Ewing. An aged woman, she is mourned by a wide circle of friends in Washington township and leaves a husband and several grown children.
Alfred Gray, a well known farmer near Union Furnace, died Monday night after a period of illness. He was highly respected in the neighborhood. Funeral and burial arrangements are being made.
Miss Esther O'Neil spent the weekend in Columbus visiting friends and relatives.
Charley Kleinschmidt goes to New Straitsville for employment after a brief family visit on North street.
Five buildings were destroyed by fire in Sheldon North Dakota on Wednesday. The post office and all mail were ruined in the blaze estimated at eighty thousand dollars. Clara Freitag, a phone operator, remained at a central post during the exchange until overcome and carried away.
Cleveland, Jan. 20. Prof E L Dakan of Ohio State University explains a method to identify loafers in a hen flock. A loafing hen shows yellow eye rings while laying hens have white eye rings. productive hens average 80 eggs per year, far below the record of 168.
The forty second annual Ohio State Pharmaceutical Association convention will meet in Columbus on February 8 and 9. Frank Schwilk of Dayton serves as president of the association as hundreds prepare to gather for the event.
Speakers announced for the event include Governor Davis James A White superintendent of the Anti saloon League C C Cabbe floor leader of the house of representatives and John B Shearer prohibition director.
An advertorial claims taking Pape's Cold Compound every two hours for three doses cures a cold and grippe. It says the first dose clears nasal passages, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverishness, tastes pleasant, contains no quinine, costs only a few cents, and requires no assistance.
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