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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

4

Socialist critics view of Russia ends in disillusion

Morris Zucker an early American Communist figure reflects on his Russia visit and concludes that the Soviets lack freedom and democracy. He notes a dictatorship by three leaders, no freedom of speech, press, or assembly, and finds socialism irreversible without broad consent. He rejects capitalism yet fears future revolutions.

Morris Zucker Russia Zucker Communist Party New York Lenine Trotzky Zinmieff

Corn Crop Prospects Boost U S Farm Prosperity

The nation prepares for a potential bumper corn crop as 109 million acres are planted and conditions improve over last year. An expanded area and favorable weather could push production to new highs, supporting cheaper meat and broader national prosperity.

After Dinner Stories At Eenene Church

A noisy church member disturbs services with groans and shouts. Deacon quiets him by asking for a dollar toward new carpet, ending the disruption. A Wharf crowd turns out modestly for the ship’s start, described as not overly tumultuous.

Col. Edwards Mose

Children argue over who behaved best

A maid in charge of a mistress's children reports that they behaved beautifully at first but ended with a terrible fight to decide who was behaving best.

Catherine

Reformers target women wardrobe in spirited rampage

A spirited critique notes reformers push for modest dressing with long sleeves and skirts while decrying low necks. The piece mocks reformers and argues against dictating women's fashion amid sweltering weather and social change. It also spoofs a Broadway star and mentions drafting politics and a London opinion on pronunciation.

Hays pushes humanizing reforms at the Post Office

Will Hays implements a broad program to treat postal workers as partners, meeting thousands nationwide, inviting union heads to Washington, and expanding welfare, counseling, and customer service. He ties improvements to public benefit, from mail handling reforms to postal savings expansion.

Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Post Office Department Harding Hays Washington New York Chicago War Department Frankel Postal

Information Bureau Query Service Notice

Athens Messenger readers can ask questions to the Information Bureau in Washington D C. Frederic J Haskin directs the service. It provides information only and cannot give legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement. Send question with full name and a return postage stamp.

Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J. Haskin Washington, D. C The Inquirer

Athens Diary Explores Daily Life And Local Talk

Athens Day by Day recounts a busy July 22 in Athens Ohio with diary style notes on breakfast coffee and a visit to the university cafeteria. It features observations on campus life a ride with Slim Seward in a petrol wagon and a critique of a student’s coarse language on campus. The column ends with local errands the urging to use Messenger Want Ads and a nod to Community affairs.

Athens Samuel Pepys University Slim Seward Slim Ohio Dan Bardin Dan

Size of Brain Not Indicator of Intelligence

A columnist notes that brain weight does not reflect intellect. Records show heavy brains in some with low intelligence and brains of many clever people below average. The article also mentions iceberg sightings carrying ships and polar bears seen near Newfoundland.

Central Ohio foreign trade conference planned for October

The first Central Ohio foreign trade conference will be held in Columbus on October 14 under the Columbus branch of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. Invitations have been sent to prominent speakers. Topics include services of Inland, shipping documents and insurance, exports packing, selling and bureau services. exhibitors will be shown for exporters.

Columbus Central Ohio Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce

Married women less stable in industry than single workers

Official investigators conclude that married women show less stability in industrial employment than unmarried women, highlighting implications for labor programs and workforce policies.

Sunday church lesson topics and readings listed

At the churches on Sunday July 24 the Sunday school lesson presents Saul Pro claiming Jesus as the Christ. Assigned readings include Acts 9 19 30 Galatians 1 15 17 and Matthew 16 16. Christian Endeavor and Eworth League topics cover materialism and reading for recreation with Ecclesiastes 12 10 12 and 1 John 2 15 17 listed.

Saul Jesus Ecclesiastes

Morning worship and union service at university field

First Christian Church announces Bible School with J H Burt as superintendent. Morning worship at 9 00 A M followed by sermon by Elmo B Higham of Atlanta. No evening services at the church due to a union service at the University Athletic Field at 5 45 P M with Dr Bryan new Ohio University president delivering the address. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 P M. Everyone urged to attend all public services.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch Minister Bible School J. H. Burt Elmo B. Higham Atlanta Bro Higman Christian Endeavor University Athletic Field Bryan Ohio University Dr. Bryan

Church of the Good Shepherd Service Notice

Corner State and Carpenter streets invitation for Sunday service at 10 30 conducted by Rev Arthur Marshall extended to all in cordial appeals from the church community

Church OF the Good Shepherd State and Carpenter Streets Arthur Marshall

Christian Science Sunday Service and Schedule

The Christian Science Society at Masonic Temple announces a Sunday service at 10:45 A M with the subject Truth and a Golden Text from Psalms 15 1 2. Sunday school starts at 9:20 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 80 P M invites all to attend.

Masonic Temple

Abbott Y. Wilcox to lead Abbott church services

Sunday school at o'clock morning service at 10 30 Rev Irvine L Dungan preaches morning service Those who heard him last Sabbath welcome another sermon Twilight service at six fifteen when city churches unite at the Athletic Field Mid week prayer service Wednesday evening at seven o'clock.

First Presbyterian Abbott Y. Wilcox Irvine L. Dungan Mr. Dungan

First Methodist Church announces holiday ethics sermon

Pastor C Lloyd Strecker invites all to Sunday School at 9 o clock and morning worship at 10 30 with the theme The Ethics of Holidays. An open air service on the College Athletic Field features a brief band concert at 5 45 and speaker Dr E B Bryan new president of Ohio University.

First Methodist Church C. Lloyd Strecker Union E. B. Bryan Ohio University

Albany Baptist Church Sermon by Athens Pastor

Rev. Homer C. Smith of the First Baptist Church in Athens will preach Sunday afternoon at 2 00 PM at Albany Baptist Church.

Albany Baptist Church Homer C. Smith First Baptist Church of Athens

First Baptist Church Music Hall Hosts Service

The First Baptist Church announces a service at its Music Hall with Pastor O. U. Homer C. Smith leading the program.

First Baptist Church Music Hall O. U Homer C. Smith

Sunday Schedule At Union Church

Sunday school begins at 9 15 A M Morning worship follows at 11 15 A M Union community service is set for 5 P M at the O U athletic field.

Union Community Service O. U. Athletic Field

Central Ave Church Announces Sunday Service Schedule

Dallas L. Browning pastor leads at 9:00 A M Sunday school and 10:15 A M public worship with musical selections. No Epworth Sea or evening service. Dr Elmer Bur Bryan to give the address at Athletic Field. Midweek service by Mr G W Cooley. Every mom should attend.

Central Ave M. E. Chur Dallas L. Browning Gamaliel Spe Epworth Sea Athletic Field Elmer Bur Bryan G. W. Cooley

Church of God Hocking Street Service Schedule

The Church of God on Hocking Street lists Sunday school at 9:00 A M morning service at 10:00 A M and evening service at 7 45 P M A brief sermon by the pastor at 8 15 is announced All are welcome

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

Salvation Army Schedule at City Hall

City Hall services led by Capt and Mrs DeVo with meetings Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 7 30 PM Open airs at 7 PM and Saturday noon at 2 PM Sunday school at 2 PM and evening service at 7 30 PM Open air events precede services Chauncey hosts Monday evening specials by candidate Miss Manning of Marietta and Lt Grace DeVol Martins Ferry NY Training College graduate daughter of Capt and Mrs DeVol

Salvation Army City Hall DeVo Chauncey Monda Miss Manning Marietti Grace DeVol Martins Ferry New York Training College DeVol

W. J. Bryan to Address Camp at Lancaster

Lancaster Ohio prepares for the forty ninth annual camp meeting July 26 to August 27 with new cottages and a record crowd. William Jennings Bryan is slated to lecture July 29 along with Rev R A Carnine and other speakers from across the country.

Lancaster Camp Meeting Association William Jennings Bryan R. A. Carnine St. Petersburg Fla A. E. Smith Ohio Northern University

Egyptologist Petrie Predicts World End in 200000 Years

Professor Flinders Petrie a noted Egyptologist warns the end of the world is 200000 years away due to the disappearance from the atmosphere of carbonic acid gas the carbon source for plants.

Flinders Petrie

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