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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
4
A Scarpetie Woman's Christian Temperance Union column urges households to display a white star in windows to signify obedience to prohibition. The piece notes public reluctance but argues support is broad and growing, linking prohibition to health and mortality concerns and urging prudent use of money through bank deposits.
The newly elected president pledges to base policy on Christian principles in business. He advocates a living wage for the lowest workers, steady work for members, and applying the Golden Rule in employer employee relations. He calls for service to the public, fair returns to stockholders, and practical demonstration of justice principles.
Posthumous revelation stirs astonishment that Senator Penrose reportedly kept about 250000 dollars in cash in a bank vault. Observers note his public funds stance and question how such liquidity could have remained undisclosed.
A three year old’s loud protest at a crowded polling place ends when a courteous elder asks what ails her. She insists she wants a doted on doll. Nearby a shoe dealer hires a clerk after a witty exchange about foot sizes with a lady customer. The line, the job, and the moment reflect a lively scene from the day.
A jumble of social satire questions which celebrated births, marriages and society aims. A dismissed ex-kaiser marriage rumor is noted while Dolly sisters family plans slip in and a sports headline prompts letters to the editor.
Washington dispatch reports Congress debating a sweeping reform bill seen as possible press censorship. Opponents warn it would curb reporting on racing and other topics, risking broader freedom of speech and press amid intense lobbying by newspaper groups and politicians.
Roger Babson weighs a speculative path where Germany discovers synthetic gold from lead or coal tar. He warns of massive shifts in debt, currency, and asset values if such a process proves viable, including a potential global conference and a commodity dollar pivot. He notes bond holders may suffer while owners of land and resources prosper.
The author notes golf superstition and habit forming behavior among players. He recalls carrying lucky clubs and a personal ritual of drinking black coffee before important matches, illustrating how beliefs influence preparation and mindset in competitive golf.
The piece argues men outperform women in golf across five core shots drive full iron pitch mashie and putt with men leading by about 15 strokes in mixed matches. It notes length advantages for men but emphasizes women’s weaker long iron play and difficulty with cut shots while praising British players and specific notable matches such as Harold Hilton vs Miss Cecil Leitch and Jerry Travers vs Mrs. Gavil.
The piece recounts the history of a prominent Athens church on a favored corner, its move from an iron fence to a landmark, and the blend of old and new members. It highlights Dr. G Walton King and Dr A Y Wilcox leadership, a strong chorus, lively Bible classes, and active groups like the Mohican Class and Men’s Brotherhood. It also notes social gatherings and anecdotes about local figures and professors.
A notice explains the The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington offers factual answers to questions. Readers are asked to mail questions with full name and return postage, noting that no legal medical or financial advice is provided.
At Arlington and surrounding venues a large crowd heard President Harding’s address during the Unknown Soldier burial ceremony. An estimated 150000 listened via loudspeaking telephone apparatus, including 5000 in the Arlington Auditorium and thousands in the cemetery grounds, Madison Square Garden, and San Francisco venues.
The move toward metric measurements spreads across Europe with widespread adoption in most nations. Russia and Great Britain remain notable holdouts, maintaining customary units in certain sectors and legal frameworks.
A cryptic message warns some readers about the so called hello girl and advises civility. It also urges readers to attend church tomorrow.
Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Truth and golden text Psalms 100 5. Lord is good his mercy endures. Sunday school at 9 30 A M. Wednesday meeting 7 00 P M. You are cordially invited to attend.
Sunday school starts at 9 o'clock with preaching at 10 30 and again at 7 by Dr. F E Ross of Columbus An Epworth League meeting at G A extends a cordial invitation to all to attend these services and participate in the league program.
Abbott Y. Wilcox will preach at morning services on How Christianity Overcome Paganism. Marie Colville leads youth meeting on Do Christian Principles Apply to Buying and Selling. Evening topic The Open Door with Rev. Leon Arpee speaking.
Christian Church invites all to services at 9 A M Bible school 10 15 Sermon 6 P M Christian Endeavor 7 P M The Devil in the Modern Church second in the series The Devil Under the Searchlight Bring your friends to the Peoples Church
Rev. T. Lloyd Hickman leads morning worship at Mount Zion Baptist Church with Sunday school at 9 30 A M and communion at 10 45 A M. Evening worship at 7 45 P M features the seventh sermon in a series titled The Value of Life with topic The Courtesy of Jesus.
Pastor B. F. Timmons leads Sunday school at 9:00 A M and morning service at 10:15 A M with a long service at 6:30 P M and sermon at 7:00 P M All are welcome Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:00 P M regional church notices
Homer C. Smith, pastor, directs Sunday school at 9 15. Preaching service at 10 15. Junior B Y B A gathers 2 30. Young Peoples union meets 6 15.
Pastor H T Wintermute at Central Ave M E Church announces a full week of activities. Sunday school at 9 10 morning worship 10 15 Junior League 1 00 Epworth League 6 00 revival service at 7 00 theme Which Way Class Six Chorus provides music Young People prayer meeting Tuesday 7 30 midweek prayer and study Wednesday 7 00.
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