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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
4
A Chicago firm urges steady normal buying to revive circulation and curb depression. It argues 48 states and 105 million people hold much money and need housing, food, clothing, and amusements, with the remedy being quicker circulation rather than reckless spending.
Ed Howe argues against overconfidence and reliance on personal judgment. He notes that experience and public opinion reveal truth and warn against pretended expertise. He warns against sentimentalism and believes good judgment and taste guide better decisions.
The quote urges openness to correction by admitting error when proven. It compares stubborn belief to thinking two plus two equals three, and promotes acknowledging a factual four from a capable debater. It frames intellectual humility as essential to truth.
A medical authority links indigestion to hyper acidity and fermentation of undigested food. It recommends four ounces of Sol Salts with water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity and stimulate digestive organs, claiming wide effectiveness and low cost.
A Boston fraud involving counterfeit German marks has misled victims nationwide, especially women clerks and stenographers who invested small savings. Experts warn foreign money schemes collapse when exchange normalizes, advising consult with a trusted American banker before any foreign exchange investments.
The Tennessee blue law measure is introduced to ban baseball and other sports on Sundays and regulate newspaper publication and store hours. Reported to have taken the regular course without debate, the bill is expected to trigger further discussion if action spreads to other state capitals and if opposition grows.
At the New tk automobile show buyers rushed to purchase nearly all available models as dealers report strong demand and upbeat sentiment amid uncertain times.
The text argues that clothing and morals evolve only with experience, noting that styles change but core protections and laws remain bounded by what is practically beneficial, suggesting long-standing stability with gradual improvement.
A citizen complains about a faulty watch bought nine years ago after a jeweler in Tumfinville repaired it. The speaker recalls swapping a dog for the watch and suspects the jeweler or thief took the jewels, betting on a missing gem claim.
Rose declares she never tells a lie and claims memory lasts if you stop taxing it. Her employer asks how she remembers everything, and Rose explains her simple rule for memory training based on honesty and restraint.
A couple returning from a sentimental Saturday at the seaside ride in a crowded compartment of costermongers. They pass through a tunnel and the man remarks he would have kissed her if the tunnel had not been so long. She reacts with astonishment.
A visitor on a farm speaks of corn thriving this year while noting an alpaca needs irritating, as her companion stays mostly on the brick streets. Mr. Brown comments on the alpaca.
The piece argues wool prices collapse endangers U S wool growers. It notes farmers face war-time costs with prices down to 25 cents a pound, many sell flocks at a loss, and large herds are slaughtered. It calls for immediate emergency action to avert dependence on imports and preserve breeding stock.
The Athens Messenger presents an Information Bureau offer with Frederic J. Haskin as director in Washington. Readers can mail questions with name and address, enclosing two cents for return postage, though advice on legal medical or financial matters is not provided.
In October 1920 the Recruiting Division collected reasons from about 18,000 new enlistees and over half cited educational benefits as their inducement to join the Army.
Algeria has 7.5 million acres of forests, with 1.112 million acres covered by cork trees. The cork sector represents a sizable portion of the country’s woodland resources and forestry output.
In Logan Ohio Emma Petty returns to activity after weeks of illness. The Hocking Valley railroad shops install a new air compressor costing $18,000 to boost operations.
Mr and Mrs Willard Webb of Toledo are guests of Mrs Margaret Webb this week in the city. The mother plans to return with her children to Toledo to spend part of the winter.
Mr. Harry Bartlett departed Saturday morning for Cincinnati on a business trip expected to last a few days.
In South Bloomingville, Charles Keck and his parents Francis and Cynthia Keck faced the juvenile court. The six year old daughter was kept in a closet for six weeks and beaten. probabilities of care were mandated. The judge imposed fines of 500 for Cynthia and 200 for Charles and Francis. Charles received a suspended one year in the works on condition of support. The girl was placed in the Hocking County children’s home for care.
Mrs. Clarence Heinle hosted the Merrymakers Club on Thursday evening at her East Front Street residence. The entire membership attended for a pleasant social hour and a luncheon.
The Eastern Star Sewing Circle met at the Masonic lodge rooms on Thursday with Mrs Ernest Short and others hosting. A one hour sewing program followed by a social and an ant contest won by Mrs Ed Ewing who received a potted plant. The sole guest was Mrs Marvin Martin.
Mr and Mrs George Goulding arrive home Saturday after spending a few days with friends in Dayton.
The ladies of St Pauls Episcopal church held a baked chicken dinner at the clerks hall in James Block on Thursday evening. A large crowd attended nearly 200 diners and the event raised about $66 for the church.
F. M. McKay of Athens arrives Thursday for a brief visit with his daughter Mrs. Raymond Lanning and Miss Pet Hopely of Bucyrus. Columbus visits relatives Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bowen on North Market Street.
Mr and Mrs John Collins went to Columbus on Friday and Saturday for business and to tend a sick relative. They were joined by family members during their stay and returned home after the visit.
The narrator recounts meeting Devil Anse Hatfield at his home in West Virginia and being told never to pay for hospitality. The story describes Frank Phillips, a nephew of Devil Anse, firing from a cliffside house into a nearby border area, wounding a man in the back. Tom Coleman expresses bravado as he urges departure at dawn. Cap Hatfield looms large in the tale.
A brief public health note urges acting on persistent coughs and colds as early signs of pneumonia or consumption. It recommends early treatment, warning that serious respiratory illness can begin with minor symptoms.
The account portrays Cap Hatfield leading his 12 year old grandson to a Matewan election day hideout after placing guns at a nearby empty house. A clash with Jim McCoy and Mountz ends with multiple fatal shots. Cap and the boy prepare to dash into a ravine as violence erupts around them.
The report says Miss Sarah Stanley faced a broad charge of unlawfully whipping Florence Cline, a pupil. It questions salary control of the school and notes Florence boasted of affairs with other teachers saying she had never been conquered.
A Fairview School Patron reports parents filed a charge against Miss Stanley after disputes over handling a troublesome pupil. The letter implies the pupil resisted with kicking and tearing clothes, notes illness concerns, and mentions Florence Cline and John Cline related to school attendance.
The West Side school house hosted a successful box supper Friday night under the Epworth League of the Methodist church with a net of 92 dollars for the society. Local residents and visitors attended and a Bible Study class social followed elaborate refreshments among many ladies and a friendly class contest with the Men's group.
District Attorney Clyne announced a $1000 fine against landlords of tenants convicted of making home brew. He said the amount should fall on the amateur brewer, but many cannot pay or have property to attach, so the levy is placed on the landlord.
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