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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
4
The speaker recalls a citizen’s insult about the paper’s work and the dog watch dog remark. He notes the citizen’s lack of appreciation and dismisses the critique with a curt reply. The scene reflects local tension over editorial effort and community reactions.
Fred Buck and his family enjoyed a Sunday outing with their daughter in Canaanville, looking to relax and share time together in the village.
Farmers plan a major drive with Farmers' Finance Corporation capitalized at 100 million dollars aiming to eliminate grain speculation stabilize prices increase acreage and cut middlemen costs. They will cooperate with United States Grain Growers and establish grain elevators and export operations to broaden into other farm products.
Germany has paid the final sum of one billion gold marks by the June deadline marking a key step toward disarmament. The Bavarian guards may be disbanded first as disarmament proceeds, with Germany urged to curb troops in Silesia to push Europe toward peace. The piece laments wasted time and misreadings of American stance.
Senator Stanley introduced a bill to prohibit publishing the slacker lists saying they have brought undeserved odium on volunteers. He urged corrections if names are wrongfully included and warned that lingering errors in War Department archives could be hard to rectify in the future.
Carpentier arrives with a private chef who has already paid his way by earning a column in every paper, with a picture. The era is changing as cars lose value and tires deflate, signaling economic pressure.
In San Antonio a plan to use bats to curb mosquitoes is proposed while New Jersey clamps down with a new dry law banning bats. Dr. Einstein notes measurement limits and hints at broader failed attempts by famous figures.
Local council approves a budget draft as Davy Crockett Partners and Wise Ones Buy Words discuss funding priorities. Officials cite need for infrastructure and services while opposing factions push for tax restraint and regional programs.
A collage of quips and quotes touching politics, society, and culture. It includes remarks on politics in Germany and the United States, American women as shoppers, a 103 year old Michigan man at work, and a mix of humorous observations about Japan China and Europe. It closes with a classified notice seeking rooms for a modern young woman in Yonkers.
Successful housekeeper uses budget systems and account books to cut costs. Advertising guides her to cleaner food, better appearance, easier daily tasks, and value for money. The newspaper ad is her best business associate for low prices and new goods.
A reflection on advertising and value, praising standardized prices and quality. It highlights support for forming an American Legion Band in Athens and commends ex service members for Memorial Day music, urging civic backing for a permanent musicians organization.
Readers questions cover British Army strength in 1919 and 1914 with 1 064 743 and 1 327 372 respectively. Other items confirm water in summer heating systems and the 1921 Regular Army strength at 243 791 including Philippine Scouts.
Washington D C May 29. A historic look at the spread of automatic telephone service across rural districts. The system lets farmers and city users dial themselves, enabling 24 hour service, private connections, and faster news through party lines and central office shifts.
The page extols advertisements as a guide to economy, highlighting the latest and best products, costs, and用途. It urges readers to consider a wide selection of shapes sizes and colors to fit taste and pocketbook while trusting ads to steer prudent purchases.
The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity hosted mothers at their East State Street club house. The event marked a yearly highlight as mothers meet the students in fraternal brotherhood. The piece notes desire for more Mothers' Days at Ohio University and humor about newsroom duties keeping staff from golf courses in Athens.
Cincinnati wholesale druggist Geo E. Park says his firm, Park and Co, received a summons to appear before the State Prohibition Commissioner on June 8 to show cause why its liquor license should not be revoked. The government accuses whiskey was sold under a forged permit.
Latrobe, Miss Donna Young of Baltimore Ohio visited several days at the home of T. E. Fitch. Mrs James Thompson returned to Chillicothe. Misses Bertha and Norma Keller spent the weekend at their home nearby. Raymond Wilson of near Torch was a Sunday guest at T. B. Fitch's residence.
Sara Shanks visited Chillicothe last week while Vern Dixon and family spent Sunday with her parents at Fairview. Mrs F D Shanks and daughters Helen and Ethel also visited Coolville Sunday. William Deeter of Stewart visited his son Abner’s home. Minnie Founds of Parkersburg visited Brady Lemaster. Mildred Shanks of Ohio University spent the weekend at home. Mrs Susie Collins and daughter Katie visited Parkersburg this week. An accident occurred near here Saturday when Vern Vickers of Athens, while driving, was struck by a freight train but escaped injury. his car was badly damaged. Locals attended the I O O F hall dance at Coolville. Monday night A H Huggins of Athens spent the weekend here.
Sunday ball game attended by several from Asbury, graves decorated at Asbury cemetery Monday, dance at Guysville Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Annis Fish visited relatives Sunday. Mrs. A B Fortney travels to Lumberport W Va to stay with parents. Decoration Day visits by Fortney family and Griffian relatives from Athens to Mrs Cecil Poston. W H Hoisington family visited son in Nelsonville. Asbury preaching and young people's league scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 3.
Steubenville scales a rare profile in law enforcement as William D. Bair, 38, a police officer, athlete, musician and composer. Since joining ten years ago he led with strength and strategy, wrestling and boxing rowdy beat crowds into submission. He calms unruly women with a ukulele and helps fund the pension via wrestling shows.
A remark notes that many people carry a grudge or sour outlook because they cannot reap the rewards of their effort without hard work or productive labor.
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