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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
4
A famous Ohio murder case exposes bias in peremptory challenges that exclude women from juries. The defense used 16 peremptory strikes to remove women, prompting calls for new laws or even half men half women juries. Athens County currently omits women from the jury wheel citing cost and lack of ambition.
The piece cites Bill Haywood praising American jails as preferable to Russian palaces. It laments biased testimony and recounts his broad experiences, suggesting Bolshevik views, while mocking the idea of a safe return to America. It calls for his retirement to a long American jail for comfort.
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary, cards of banks, etc. National Advertising Representatives: Ward, 225 Fifth Avenue, New York City. 6th Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
A girl reporter recounts dinner with an editor who criticized much of her order. She quips the meal was fine but the editor spent three quarters of it blue penciling her choices. The anecdote highlights newsroom frictions with humor.
Simfingered Joe recalls a blackout at the big general store on Market Street. The electric light system failed, leaving all departments dark, including the grand piano section where he suffered his latest misfortune.
A wife criticizes church ladies outfits while her husband defends charity as the finest garment. She retorts that some husbands only want their wives dressed to please their spending, a sharp exchange on modesty and money.
A traveling salesman jokes about a flood to a waitress in a village hotel dining room. She has not read a newspaper for three days, prompting a wry exchange about the Ark landing on Mount Ararat and the flood myth.
The article notes the upcoming Earl Carroll theater in New York City will offer chorus girls modern luxuries and dressing rooms one flight above the stage reversing prior setups on the third to fifth floors. It contrasts comfort with the strains of old arrangements while adding unrelated village tidbits and curious asides about Mexican oil wells and a champagne taster salary.
London adds a bronze copy of Houdon’s George Washington statue. Paris, Washington, and the Richmond state capitol house already house various copies. The article traces Houdon’s mask method, its influence on later works, and debates over Washington’s depiction from toga to modern dress. It covers Jefferson, Greenough, and the Capitol rotunda saga including delays and relocations to the Smithsonian.
Ohio state highway work slows as freight costs drive up bids. L. C. Herrick, director of public works, says reductions in freight rates will be mirrored by state gains and govern contract lettings for projects over ten miles and for large road costs. Bids due July 22 reflect current freight burdens.
A Athens MessengerWatch Dog column contrasts a soul feeding prayer meeting with a cafeteria supper at a church, noting free offerings versus charged meals and the need for both body and spirit nourishment. It also recalls a quirky chase of a photographer, identifying Edward Eves as the student photographer.
City resident Gus Townsend consumes ice cream every morning year round including Sundays. Neighbors note his unusual habit as a curious daily ritual that draws attention in the community.
A farmer visiting the city sought heavy hardware to buy but could not tie his team on Court street due to full autos. He moved his wagon to Mill street to unload and carry purchases back. He urges the Kiwanis Club to address the parking issue for farmers and calls for a square deal.
A reader questions section offers guidance on how to obtain answers by writing to a bureau. The text includes garbled phrases about financial matters and a request to enclose replies for direct address. The fragment suggests an advice column setup without clear names or concrete events.
The Naturalization Bureau says aliens who have served a prison term must prove five years of good moral character after their release before naturalization.
Timeline notes key figures: Reuben Wood resigns as governor to join U S consul post at Valparaiso in 1853. Josiah Hedges founder of Tiffin dies in 1858. William Lawrence becomes U S Treasury Comptroller in 1880. Marietta marks 100 years since Gov St Clair reception in 1788 in 1888. James F E Campbell renominated for governor in 1891.
A vintage notice promotes Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts blended with fruit derivative salts to mimic a sparkling lemonade flavor. The product is touted as a remedy for biliousness headaches and constipation, with the American Epsom Association calling it a breakthrough.
Outdoor readers are urged to beware Rhus Toxicodendron poison ivy which has three leaves and can grow in woods along roads or in gardens. Wash with alcohol if exposed, use lime to render it inert, and seek medical care for severe itching or reactions.
A federal study shows Pittsburgh had the highest infant death rate among nine cities from 1916 to 1920, with nearly half dying before age one month. Causes include birth-related factors and gastrointestinal diseases in summer. recommends maternal care, nurseries, milk stations, clinics, and public health supervision to reduce deaths. Washington Philadelphia New York show best progress. Minneapolis had the lowest death rate.
Advertised remedy promises to remove freckles with Othine double strength. Apply an ounce nightly and morning, guaranteed money back if it fails, with most cases clearing skin and light freckles disappearing.
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