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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
4
The column argues that farming setbacks are not unique and cannot be insured by the government. It notes past worse times, urges against despair, and says all workers face risk and responsibility. It highlights industry losses, export declines, and the need for universal laws and personal initiative.
A Washington chain store with 155 retail shops published a 33 item price comparison from WW II’s peak to today. It shows $7.49 buys what $14.08 did at the wartime peak, meaning 63 cents buys what a dollar did then. The piece argues wage readjustments should follow the same drop.
Leading businessmen in the Philippine Islands mail a memorial to General Leonard Wood opposing full independence. They argue for limited autonomy and feel the islands are under American protection. Trade and commerce drive policy, and they fear political ambitions could disrupt the economy.
Harvey portrays President Harding as a typical modern American proud of his country yet jealous of no one’s rights. He calls him resolute in defending America’s interests while fair to others, a modest, humble, unafraid leader with much to ponder for foreign thoughts.
A witty maid testifies in a mock courtroom scene as a sharp lawyer questions her about the defendant. The maid answers she was dressing the madam at six o'clock, while a stern examiner presses for details.
Mr Fluffey notes monthly bills rising with short skirted outfits and low neck fashions. Mrs Fluffey agrees while considering Eve's potential accounts run up.
The author asserts a need to discuss a harsh topic plainly, describing lines that are rough but necessary to illuminate the issue. The quote frames the piece as a candid, direct call to address the underlying problem with honesty.
Quote from a distressed man describing hardships including job loss illness and a family tragedy while contrasting with the threat of Bolshevism. The dialogue implies social hardship in a wartime or postwar setting with an implied critique of profiteering and safety neglect.
A columnist urges readers to adapt to rapid value shifts or face penalties. The piece emphasizes the danger of ignoring the changing social game and the consequences of negligence.
A jumble of witty questions and offbeat anecdotes appears, mentioning a test of intelligence for a $130 job, remarks about Napoleon, Grover Cleveland, the U S treasury, and a bank president. The text notes a photographer failing to recognize Colonel Harvey’s glasses and an honest radium thief praised for returning the material.
The article urges readers to buy in both markets, noting commodities down and investments up. It emphasizes reading newspaper advertisements as the key to profitable purchases, claiming ads outperform news as a necessity for money management.
Advertising is a reliable guide to up to date concerns and investment opportunities. Trustworthy ads promote progress and honesty, while readers should use sound judgment to act on suggested purchases and investments.
An essay by Frederic J. Haskin notes typhoid fever falling in the United States due to clean water efforts. It contrasts urban progress with slower rural gains and describes Public Health Service water inspections on boats and inoculation as a growing defense.
The note urges readers to study the issue's advertisements daily to spot current opportunities. It promises quicker news absorption, clearer thinking, and daily cheer from the optimistic advertising messages, arguing that modern ads carry unprecedented value.
A reader inquiry service advertises The Athens Messenger Information Bureau with Wrederic J. Haskin as director. It states no legal medical or financial advice, limits research scope, and asks for the question, full name, address, and two cents for return postage.
Reader questions cover land values vs industrial wealth and tax burden, fire losses, Pike’s Peak discovery, first automobile sighting, armor weights, origin of the scapegoat term, and river horse meaning hippo. The Messenger notes its growing features and status among mid sized U.S. dailies.
A May diary page from Athens recounts breakfast with C F Norris at a local restaurant and observations of Memorial Day cemetery care, hot weather, a co ed in a black hat, street gossip about Coca Cola, college play ads, spring students, a picnic with businessmen, and a quiet night at home.
The poem recounts the Sams family with twins seven sons and a menagerie in a one room house. Tip digs rabbits with a bone spavined filly and mule plow while Old Zip raises tobacco and skins. The seven sons sleep on the Battlefields of France as the tale ends with the old family steady in hardship.
Captain Beachman and 25 crew members from the sunken fishing schooner Esperanto reach Halifax aboard the Elsies under Captain Geel. All survivors reported well after the voyage.
The Kiwanis club will hold its first pow-wow Friday evening June 3 at 6:30 in the college cafeteria. Late arrivals must eat without a fork. Speakers include Messrs Lastre Hughes Beasley Hyde Hoover Phillips and Sprague with talks limited to two minutes each.
No one was injured in a mobile collision at the corner of Park Place and University Terrace Monday afternoon. A Chevrolet driven by Miss Evelyn White collided with a Ford touring car driven by Fahye Pierce. the Ford was badly damaged while the Chevrolet sustained no damage.
A fender was ripped off the smaller vehicle and the wrecked car was pushed several feet, causing minor damage in the collision.
Kalama Washington May 31 A Woodland reclamation dyke at Woodland failed during the night inundating 25 ranches after the dyke released a flood of water.
Prof. Harry Ridenour head of the English Department at Ba win-Wallace college will teach English in the summer term at Ohio University. He is well known in Athens for giving talks and lectures to local audiences after graduating from Ohio University.
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