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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1921

Page

6

Ideaism Debate Tied to U S Entry War Speech

In Rheims July 20 ambassador Herrick declared idealism led America into the world war. He spoke at a library corner laying ceremony amid war ruins and noted the 2 million French troops, while Columbia University president Nicholas Moray Butler urged support for the three million franc rebuilding fund.

Rheims France Ideahiam America Herrick Harvey London Nicholas Moray Butler Columbia University

Quote on human rights and ideals by political leader

The speaker asserts that the United States fights for practical human rights and liberty for all nations. He stresses that without ideals society cannot endure and that materialism will be checked and defeated by progress of opinion.

United States

Local residents share weekend visits in Athens area

Torch N I Day visited Athens on Saturday for business. Mr and Mrs Arthur Waston and grandson Alden were Coolville visitors. Isaac Webster was a business visitor in Parkersburg. Mrs Samantha Mickle stayed with her son Ira in Athens. Mr and Mrs Arthur Scarlett and two children guests of George Dewees. Clarence Fultz and two children with Carl Fultz of Athens as relatives visiting Calvin Russell. Lucy Coleman and Fay Barrows spent Saturday afternoon in Belpre. Austin Romine of Athens visited relatives over Sunday. William Robinson of Little Rock spent Tuesday at his farm. Cyrus Jones visited A H Palmer of Little Hocking on Tuesday.

N. I Athens Arthur Waston Alden Coolville Isaac Webster Parkersburg Samantha Mickle Ira Mickle Arthur Scarlett George Dewees Clarence Fultz Carl Fultz Calvin Russell Lucy Coleman Fay Barrows Belpre Austin Romine Ahens William Robinson Little Hockine Cyrus Jones A. H. Palmer Little Hocking

Randolph Now Suspected In Abducted Plot Case

Sharon Pennsylvania July 21 United Press reports Thomas Randolph the man dubbed self abductor faced court denial of a ransom plot to raise $50,000 from his father. Exhausted after a fast escape and surrender he lies guarded awaiting decisions on charges including misuse of the mails and possible conspiracy with insanity as his defense.

Sharon United Press Thomas Randolph Randolph Auto Tom Pittsburgh Stoneboro William Whitla Willie Whitla

Dress codes at women’s business convention spark skirt debate

At the National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs meeting in Cleveland delegates call for becomingness stylishness and comfort in dress. They oppose standardization and reject extreme styles with caution on short skirts, citing individuality and practicality.

Cleveland National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Jessie Ackerman Chicago George Washington

Union Twilight Service at Athletic Field with Ohio U President

A twilight service at the Athletic Field Sunday evening features Dr. E B Bryan, new Ohio University president, giving his first public Athens County address. The program includes a brief band concert, scripture reading by Rev A C Hacke, prayer by Prof F Treadley, a choral selection, and a freewill offering.

E. B.bryan Ohio University Bryan Athens County A. C. Hacke F. Treadley E. B. Bryan

Elks Minstrel Night Draws Lively Crowd

In a humorous account, Sam Johnson invites the author to the Elks Funfest where a minstrel show features Spotsy Burke Jonesy Sams Gerald Finney Hebe Gahm Dink Nelson Carl Heck and Jack Sweeney. The writer praises the performance and plans to attend again for Elks entertainment.

Sam Johnson The Elks Spotsy Burke Jonesy Sams Gerald Finney Hebe Gahm Dink Nelson Carl Heck Jack Sweeney Feral Strickland Elks’ Minstrels

Dozens of Film Actresses Refuse Lowered Contracts

More than a dozen famous film actresses are out of work after refusing to sign new contracts that cut salaries. The stand highlights industry wage pressures affecting leading performers worldwide.

Man Who Made Sub for Gas Gets Two Years

New York July 20 S. A. Papp faced a two year sentence after he sold a substitute for gasoline through a company he organized and funded with stock. A confederate admitted that Papp poured 7 12 gallons of alcohol into the vat when scientists were not looking, despite backing from scientists.

New York S. A

Memorial for Edison in Milan Ohio

A Milan Ohio movement starts to establish a national memorial for Thomas Edison born in Milan. Citizens want a museum with replicas or a university for electrical instruction. A committee appointed by Mayor Beer will draft the memorial plan.

Milan Thomas Edison Edison Beer

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