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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
4
President Charles F. Thwing argues the labor, political, and international crises hinge on human goodwill rather than economics. He cites the Golden Rule and Christmas message as the simplest path to peace, urging men of good will to base propaganda on that hopeful ideal.
A Midwestern city extends traffic rules to sidewalks. Pedestrians must cross at designated points, ride and board streetcars safely, stay to the right, and avoid blocking sidewalks or curbs. Visitors should move with crowds or use designated visiting spots to reduce crowding and mud on shoes.
A concise reflection on expectations from friends. The author admits past high hopes and describes a shift toward tempered trust, noting personal lessons about disappointment and human behavior.
The passage warns that seeking excessive praise can mislead one into overestimating personal power. It notes friends lavishly praising allies while harshly condemning foes, shaping a skewed self view and risky confrontations.
A proverb notes that direct conversation reveals fairness when a person analyzes or criticizes others in person. The saying emphasizes sincerity and clarity in face to face discussions over distant or indirect critique.
A grocer jokes with a clerk about a hurried customer who disliked the eyes of potatoes. Higgins learns his wife bore triplets and is celebrated with a silver cup at work. He asks if the cup is his to keep or must he win it three years in a row.
A busy man posts a sign on a phone booth reading out of order to keep the line free. The next man asks the clerk, who is puzzled, if the phone is out of order. The first man explains he posted the sign so a caller could reach him without the line being busy.
An Arlington New Jersey resident reports a male burglar who sat on her bed, held her hand, and told her not to cry. He then presented jewels from the dresser and left with a polite farewell, claiming the act was a pity given her looks.
The London Spectator contrasts Arnold Bennett and Orlo Williams noting both defend the flapper’s presence. The piece suggests the flapper is visible and audible and jokes about resolutions and social perceptions. Keith Preston adds a quip comparing men’s aims to a servant’s view of a fragile china platter.
Frederic J. Haskin argues from Washington that the U S patent process is slow and underfunded. He cites a year plus delay for simple patents and diminishing protection, urging Congress to hire more examiners raise salaries and modernize the Patent Office to curb costly litigation and flawed grants.
The piece argues that examiners rush patents without testing many inventions, leading to wasted money on dubious ideas. It calls for an independent, well funded Patent Department to curb needless grants. It lauds early planners for protecting inventors and boosting industry despite financial strain.
A modern diary entry recalls a morning meal miss causing a quarrel with the wife then a breakfast at a restaurant with a young collegian. The narrator meets Supt. Stanley and Mr. Kerr then enjoys chocolate cake tea and a Sunday School pledge before home. Florida gossip about Athens people and locals in bathing suits and fishing trips follows.
A young colored man in Athens reportedly baled hay in his sleep after dreaming he was baling hay. The tale notes he woke to find half his mattress missing, with a humorous contrast to the common phrase sawed wood.
Seventy eight years ago today in Niles Ohio William McKinley was born. He was a student post office clerk teacher private soldier officer lawyer congressman governor and finally the highest office of the land. The people of Ohio should feel proud of his life and we should emulate his kindly simple manner.
A kindly man at Court House Corner predicts Salvation Army encampments in Athens. He notes they will hold evening street meetings with honest to goodness music appealing to all, aiming to lift spirits of locals tired of jazz.
Sunday school lesson titled Jesus Greeted as King from Matthew 21:1 16 and Golden Text Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord Matthew 21:9. Christian Endeavor focus Accomplishments and Possibilities Philippians 3 7 14 Epworth League theme The Hand of Neighbors Numbers 32.
Bible school at 9:00 A M led by J H Burt superintendent. Morning worship at 10:15 A M with a sermon on The Deity of Jesus the Christ or Unitarian and Jewish Theology. Evening worship at 7:00 P M continuing the service.
Church schedule lists teaching at 2 30 P M and Christian Endeavor meetings at 6 P M with an intermediate group also at 6 P M Mid week prayer service at 7 P M and a graded Bible school class for all. Cordial welcome extended to all services.
Free Methodist Church announces Sunday School at 9 A M and services at 10 15 A M and 7 P M Pastor E D Crane. Strouds Run preaching Saturday night and Sunday night with services starting at 7 P M.
Sunday services begin at 10:45 A M with the topic Love and a golden text from Jeremiah 31 3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto me saying Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee Sunday school is at 9:30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7:00 P M You are cordially invited to attend
The Church of the Good Shepherd calls all communicants to attend evening prayer and instruction at 2 30 P M Sunday led by Rector C B Plummer.
The article lists Sunday school at 9 00 A M junior church at 10 00 A M morning worship at 10 20 reception of members junior league at 2 00 P M Epworth League at 6 00 P M James Ginley leader and an evangelistic evening service at 7 00 with a cordial invitation to all.
The Church of Christ holds Sunday services in the Y M C A room at the Carnegie Library on the college campus. Bible study at 9 A M on Hebrews chapter six followed by Bible talks and communion at 10 A M. Everyone is welcome.
C Lloyd Strecker presides as pastor with Sunday school at 9. Class Six meets in the Opera House and Martzolff in the Sanctuary. Union Evangelistic services at 7:30 with Dr. George Hugh Birney of Cleveland delivering the sermon. Ep worth League devotional at 6 on “The Handclasp of Neighbors.” Offerings received as usual.
Sunday school sessions will be held in both churches tomorrow morning with a cordial welcome to all. Young people meet at six for the weekly service, then adjournment to reach the evening service. The union evangelistic campaign opens at ten-thirty in the First Methodist church with Dr Birney preaching, followed by another service in the same location.
Sunday school at 9 00 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M led by Rev A C Hacke in pastor Homer C Smith absence with special meetings in Glouster A devotional service is planned for 7 00 o'clock Sunday evening
The Church of God on Hocking Street led by Pastor B F Timmons holds morning worship at 10:00 A M and a lengthy evening service at 7:00 P M with a 7:30 P M sermon on Divine Ownership Acts 670. A cordial welcome is extended and a revival meeting notice appears on another page of this issue.
A reader seeks relationship guidance about reconciling with a former boyfriend and worry over his reaction. The response urges politeness, patience, and letting him go if he remains unreceptive. A second query asks about proper etiquette for a sixteen year old and his date at a movie, including seating and entering a streetcar.
A friend asks about marrying a man who had a neck growth removed. Some fear it is cancer and worry it may be back. Advice suggests learn definitively the nature of the growth and decide accordingly, as cancer concerns would alter marriage plans.
A letter from Constant Reader notes there is no concern offering envelopes for home addressing. It comments that many people seek work and firms have no trouble getting envelopes addressed, and that few firms still address envelopes by hand.
In a question from two sixteen year old stenographers, guidance is given that it is prudent to avoid riding with two eighteen year old fellows. Since parents object is not present, occasional home entertainments are acceptable if done with discretion. The two young men who previously invited rides have shown changed behavior and the letter suggests letting them go if they lose interest.
The U S Treasury Department ruling on home brew means many citizens face penalties and potential $1,000 fines for manufacture and possession of beer. Revenue collectors may begin actions to seize funds, while the public wrestles with the impact of the policy. Dr Harry Eastman is seriously ill but improving after a 48 hour hiccough episode.
Hon John F White was taken to Cherrington hospital Thursday for treatment of a complication of diseases. He is described as a very sick man and the family and friends are greatly concerned.
Mrs Charles Brown underwent a serious and complicated operation this morning performed by Dr Brock of Columbus. The team includes nurse Mrs Cora Brown and doctors express confidence in her early recovery with excellent care and attention.
John Lovett of Murray City was brought before Mayor Miller Friday morning on a charge of exhibiting a gambling device. The trial day is set for Tuesday February 1.
Public notice describes a nationwide information bureau run by Frederic J. Haskin in Washington D C offering information replies. It states it cannot provide legal medical or financial advice and requests the inquirer to send a question with full name address and two cents for return postage.
A quiz style article explains that water comprises over 60 percent of an average man's body weight. It also answers questions about Gotham New York’s nickname, the meaning of key in Florida, butter shelf life, and farm harvest guidance.
Q and A style notes explain egg shell china as a very thin translucent china once made in China and now produced in Europe. The peace strength of a regiment is set at 61 commissioned officers one warrant officer and 1520 enlisted men during peacetime.
E. C. Michael argues against the American plan and open shop reforms. He warns the open shop would worsen worker conditions, citing mining era abuses and company stores. He asserts organized labor seeks fairness and justice rather than conflict, noting Bethlehem Steel’s open shop stance would hurt itself.
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