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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1922
Page
4
A French paper highlights two lists comparing war costs. France bears vast devastation and losses across departments, production, and infrastructure while Germany’s damages appear minimal. The piece argues for resolute, lasting justice beyond temporary expediency.
White House explains the Presidents refusal of general amnesty for political prisoners. He will not pardon any who advocate destroying the government or who committed non war offense crimes, while he reviews all war act cases. The stance urges loyal support for orderly government and careful case consideration.
A string of snappy, half-formed lines lampooning actors, junk dealers, clergymen, and public figures. Jests touch on morning noise, monkey glands, charity collections, vacations, astronomy, fashion, and a Dempsey gag, ending with a jab at new air regulation.
Danny starts a diary and his teacher corrects phrases for proper usage. A witty puzzle scene shows a lamb in the oven to feed an apartment family. A deaf groom mishears the wedding question, joking about money, revealing quirky social misreads.
Washington July 22 reports debate among doctors anthropologists and dancers over whether removing the little toe would affect balance arch support and comfort. Experts warn loss could weaken arches and misalign weight. ballet teachers emphasize outer toes for proper balance while Greek and British views offer conflicting theories.
In a July 24 1922 exchange from Athens Ohio the Watch Dog letter criticizes national self doubt and calls for revival of old craft values. It praises hard work, love of neighbor, and support for government while lampooning current excesses and street talk. It closes with greetings to friends and light local anecdotes.
The Athens Messenger informs readers that the Information Bureau in Washington D C answers questions on various topics. Send questions with full name and address, plus two postage stamps for return mail. The bureau will not provide legal medical or financial advice or research domestic troubles.
A compact Q and A page covers baseball rules ivy poisoning Rock Creek Park and the Speedway in Washington D C Rembrandt first painting Reno industry Isle of Man name origin canned fruit juice dressing and Reniely Sreatten greatest oration with varied answers and details.
The fragment presents a mix of political speeches and a question about defining religion. It quotes remarks on a reply to Hayne and a March speech, then offers varying definitions from Kant Huxley Arnold and Reinach without a unifying report.
Chronological summaries of Ohio figures and events. Anna Harrison born Morristown died Cleves in 1864. Johna Hutchins born Trumbull County died Cleveland in 1891. Chillicothe State Bank organized 1844. William McKinley promoted to captain at Kernstown. Richard M. Bishop nominated for governor in 1877.
In Los Angeles harbor a rumored treasure trove lies on the seabed with cases of whiskey gold plates and machinery recovered by dredges over two months. Seamen claim many more spirits were dumped to avoid authorities and floats helped divers locate loot while diver Fred Henderson found a new motorcycle among underwater finds.
Workers on dredges recovered anchors and tools, with a diver reporting a dozen gold plates studded with diamonds. Inscriptions indicate origin in India. Authorities suspect an immigrant hid the plates to smuggle them ashore but discarded them when pursued. Each plate reportedly valued at 390 dollars.
Washington July 24 The Department of Agriculture announced an agreement with the British Government allowing frozen pork cuts to be imported into England The prior U S meat inspection did not meet British standards but the new pact removes that obstacle Fresh pork cuts bearing the department stamp may be imported as freely as whole carcasses and cured meats
Bayliss Hawaii July 24 A fishing party member Webber Grammar sixty four died after casting with a metal rod beneath a high tension electric line. He received multiple burns and died before others could reach him.
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