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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1920
Page
4
National Advertising Representatives Hobert KF Ward maintains offices at 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago for the agency's client communications and media placement services.
A writer notes workers seek more than wages. They want genuine living including housing, education for children, Saturday activities, neighborliness, church, and recreation. Employers and laborers must recognize shared human needs to ease unrest and improve life.
The report notes the smallest monthly business failures since 1881 and July totals well below last year, with banks restricting credit yet no signs of ruin. It argues for prudent policy to avoid inflation and sustain steady demand, suggesting price moderation and controlled output to help textiles and shoes recover.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls the three ringer era with Dr Nelson and a86 host. The speaker describes tense moments and bracing opposition to revealing details while noting the thrill of the ring action.
The piece reflects widespread unease as Shamrock and Resolute cut waves off Sandy Hook while planes race toward Alaska. It muses on wilderness trips, political talk, and a longing for adventures and faster travel, ending with an optimistic flare for summer and an air route to Alaska.
A 1920 essay argues the Supreme Court cleared a so called obscene book, removing its suppression and boosting access at libraries. It mocks ban culture, notes librarians' alarm at demand for banned titles, and suggests turning shelves of forbidden works to constructive use.
A minister tells a boy to understand energy and enterprise. He recounts a rich man who arrived penniless and now owns millions. The boy asks how many he wears at a time, reflecting on wealth and ambition.
The weekly bank statement dated July 19 reports Surplus up $19,218,330. Loans rise $42,328,000. Cash in own vaults of members at the Federal Reserve declines $8,146,000. Reserves at the Federal Reserve for member banks grow $21,998,000. Reserve in own vaults and state banks fall $259,000. Reserve on deposits at state banks and trust companies rise $164,000. Net demand deposits increase $21,346,000. Time deposits fall $445,000. Circulation up $154,000. Aggregate reserve $579,909,000. Excess reserve $209,236,130.
Amesville residents heard Pure Oil Co. of Columbus Ohio Cities Gas show interest in obtaining a standard rig to begin drilling nearby soon. Several local people host visitors from Chesterhill Dunkirk and Charleston while others attend to community affairs and social visits.
Week end guests include Hocking Miss Carrie Six of Floodwood staying with sister Mrs. Dorothy Rupe and brother-in-law. Athens shoppers Monday include Carrie Brooks John Shust and others. Ethel Robinett visited sister Mrs Smith Friday. Shoppers include Mrs. Charles Gaston and Mrs. Anna Hashbarger. Tangas and daughter visit San Toy, Radcliff guest Celia Hunter. George Bescoe and Pete Savage called on friends at The Plains. Dorothea Rupe and Frances Brooke Chauncey shoppers Tuesday. Will Brooks of Bruceville Indiana plans visit when able after mine injury. John and Alvan Powell Athens callers Friday. Brooks and niece Olive Athens callers Wednesday. Saddler and Olive Brooks called on Carrie Brooks Monday evening. Hurley Pidcock of New Marshfield recent guest of FR Brooks. Minnie Goodfellow Athens caller Friday. Homer Canter left for Canada for employment.
Mrs Annie Johns and her son visit her mother Mrs Peter McArdle in Mason. Mrs Ella Hutchinson travels to Columbus for illness affecting her brother-in-law Curtis Chapman. A note mentions Harry City or who lost a leg.
The government collects millions from special taxes due by July 31 1920 including brokers pawn brokers museums theaters concert halls circuses bowling alleys shooting galleries riding academies tobacco buses and more. Penalties range up to 1000 for late returns and up to 110000 or one year imprisonment for wilful noncompliance. The capital stock tax applies to corporations with rates for domestic and foreign entities and seating capacity based theater tax.
A quirky rumor claims loafers felt they could have achieved success if they had been born rich, suggesting a whimsical take on luck and resources affecting outcomes.
An advertisement for S S S claims to cleanse the blood and cure eczema, tetter, ringworm, pimples, acne, boils, and related skin disorders. It urges immediate discarding of local salves and offers free medical advice from the Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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