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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
4
The Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates shows the average value per acre for the 10 principal US crops fell from 21.23 in 1919 to 14.52 in 1921, a 59 percent loss. The article notes deflation, rising land values, and farmer discontent, urging closer bank credit and justice cooperation.
A diet specialist declares milk strengthens adults as it does infants. Civic groups push free milk for babies and schoolchildren, viewing it as a major public health effort. Even with advertising by milk firms, milk remains a cheap, nourishing staple.
A collage of dialogue fragments traces a buried city discovery and a wishful, humorous hospital vignette. Don Quixote and Sancho Panza discuss idealism while clerks idle. Bobby laments a sister instead of a brother but later asks the nurse how the babies are running.
One hundred seventy five women from local clubs in an eastern city signed up for a tour of the criminal courts and public offices. The initiative aims to foster citizen understanding of justice and public administration and encourage reforms through informed oversight.
Fragmentary notes discuss beer pricing and random quips. A retired widower seeks burial permission for a pet cat beside his wife in a mausoleum. A diplomat faces arrest for taking a drink in a hotel dining room. An Atlantic City man is arrested for shooting a wild goose from an airplane.
Frederic J. Haskin surveys debate over the Snell Capper and other bills aimed at protecting private forests from fires and guiding cutting practices. Supporters say national action is needed for private land, while critics warn against federal overreach and erosion of states rights.
Roger Babson argues China holds the greatest future for industry and investment, noting its vast resources and labor supply. He cites church missionary education as fostering leadership and urges investors to monitor China, now turning a corner, while warning about winter business dullness and Babson's seasonal chart.
A reader argues that distance matters only when paired with accuracy. The writer explains that a long but controlled drive often sets up easier iron shots to the green, while a short inconsistent drive can still fail. The piece contrasts conservative play with over- aggressive swings and notes course layout effects on drivers.
A guidance piece on choosing length over shortness, noting long drivers reach greens sooner with fewer chances to err. It advises aiming for accuracy plus distance, underspin, and proper timing, then answering a reader about practicing with better players to raise skill.
A historical notice explains The Athens Messenger Information Bureau by Frederic J. Haskin. It invites readers to submit questions for information only and states no legal medical or financial advice will be provided. Readers should include full name and address and send two cents postage.
A compilation of civil service and wartime Q and A covers Victory Medals for Americans in the Canadian Army, Greek and Latin terms for corn, bond commissions, British Columbia crops, brown versus white sugar, animal hoof types, exanthem origins, hokey pokey etymology, slang, tennis court orientation, and War Risk Insurance beneficiary rules.
A narrative from Athens Ohio dated January 27 offers a humorous slice of local life. The writer riffs on barbers, dancing couples, church classes, a battle ship automobile, and Messenger want ads while naming residents and streets around Court Street, Logan, Amesville, and Kerr’s windows. The piece weaves personal anecdotes, flirtations, and small-town observations with recurring calls for discretion and community chatter.
Sunday School lesson at the churches on Sunday January 29 discusses Elijah in Naboth's Vineyard based on 1 Kings 21:7-10,16-20 with the golden text Be sure your sin will find you out Numbers 32 23.
Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the theme Love and golden text 1 John 4 8 Sunday school at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 00 P M You are cordially invited to attend.
The Church of God on Hocking Street posts a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:00 A M service at 10:00 A M a long service at 6:30 P M and sermon at 7:00 P M. Thursday prayer meeting begins at 7:00 P M. All welcome.
Sunday services at Mount Zion Baptist Church on January 29 include Sunday school at 9 30 A M and evening worship at 10 45 A M with a sermon on The Value of a Doctrine of Heaven and Hell. B Y P U at 6 30 P M and 7 45 P M evening worship led by the Women’s Missionary Society with special music by Miss Whittice and Miss Daniels.
Sunday school at 9 o clock and preaching at 10 30 and 7 Rev F E Ross from Columbus will preach at both services Epworth League at 6.
West Jacksonville Free Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 9 A. M. led by Harry Woods, superintendent. Morning sermon at 10 A. M. Evening song and praise service at 6:30 P. M. with sermon at 7 P. M. Welcome to all.
Pastor Nl. R. Roberts leads worship with morning service at 10 and evening service at 7. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7, and a cottage prayer meeting at Mrs. Jesse Larch on Walker Street. All invited to attend.
First Christian Church announces Rev. M. F. Chatley as pastor with 9 A. M. Bible School. Morning service at 10:15 on Supreme Ambition. Christian Endeavor at 6 P. M. Evening service at 7 features The Devil in Modern Society.
Sunday school begins at 9 15 A M with morning worship at 10 15 A M Rev F G Boughton secretary of Denison University Granville will preach in place of Rev Homer C Smith who is at Glouster for special meetings Junior meeting is at 2 00 P M and B Y P U at 6 15 P M
A reader notes a bold traveling man condemned their court house and praises their own city while contrasting Logan County's."
A reader-voiced squib comments on Governor Davis and politics. The column hints at reseating Newberry and Athens county candidate issues, threatening to announce candidacy for state representative if others don’t act.
Abbott Y. Wilcox, minister, will preach at both services. Morning theme: an Excellent Spirit. Evening sermon: Paying Our Debts. Elza Steele leads the young people meeting on What the World Owes the Foreign Missionary. Sunday school at nine. Public is cordially welcomed to all services.
Sheriff Lockel became seriously ill Thursday night from ptomaine poisoning and was reported somewhat better today. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Markham and baby of Columbus, visiting Mrs. Sharp at Puritan, plan to visit his parents in McArthur. Judge Pittit of Logan visited Friday and ruled on a demurrer in the health department case against the auditor of Vinton County.
Probate court commits Elsie McCarty, daughter of Nora McCarty of Hamden, to a children's home on Friday.
Mary E. Darby and William H. Darby transfer forty acres in Ciand Township to Elza J. Barney. The deal records a real estate transfer between named individuals within the local property listings.
McArthur high boys travel to Beaver to face Beaver high in a anticipated basketball game. Chester Allison, a high school teacher, accompanies the squad.
Professor Byrnes traveled to Columbus to visit his son who is currently attending Ohio State University.
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