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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
A New York newspaper defends campaign spending while urging reform, arguing no evidence of corruption but criticizing the mass money used to influence primaries. It warns against treating a president like merchandise and condemns broad publicity campaigns and revolver-style controls amid social fears.
Authorities who studied coal conditions urge buying next winter's coal now before last winter shortages fade. Prices rise with labor or weather disruptions, so early orders save money and avoid delivery rush. Current six dollars a ton at mines may fall by midsummer as traffic normalizes.
A New York report describes thirty women sworn in to enforce bathing costume rules at a city beach. They will patrol with clubs and revolvers, aiming to bar outfits deemed objectionable this summer, with patrols starting next Sunday.
A profile of Philander C Knox showing his opposition to the peace treaty and league of nations, his long political career from Brownsville to Mount Union College, and his history as a U S senator and secretary of state. It notes Borah and Johnson aligning with conservative Pennsylvania Republicans on the issue.
A fragmented slice quotes prices as low as three dollars and sixty cents for a steak with fries. It mentions political candidates backed by corporations and a Western suitor's telegraph marriage photo ploy. Secretary Houston is questioned about price levels and his role.
A column lists local social visits and events including Mrs Nettie Six, Lestie Collins returning from Barberton, Dr W D Porterfield and daughter in Columbus for a medical meeting, Mrs Mary Burt visiting Athens, and gatherings at Mt Janeo and Nelsonville. Several families and individuals like John Withers, John Cooper, Reba Hewitt, P Hewitt, and the Gaston and Davie families are mentioned with domestic visits and dinners.
Amesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Don Marquis and Will Marquis spent Sunday with Robert Smith on Music Run. Miss Louise Linscott returned to Athens school Tuesday. Sand Rock attendees joined the Lathrop ball game Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Christman were at Broadwell Monday. Mrs. Florence Brawley returned to Marion after a week with her mother. Mrs. Burt Ballinger and children and Miss Mabel Van Dyke of Athens visited friends Sunday. George and A. B. Christman were Athens visitors Friday. Wendell Elliott of Jerseyville will spend the summer with Frank McCune. Edith McDaniel passed the Eighth Grade tests at Sand Rock.
New Marshfield hosts and visitors include A B Cundiff and children from Parkersburg W Va. Frances Imes of Athens visits L Hawk. Arch Knowlton from near Mineral shops in Marshfield. Pearl Six family of Carbondale guests of D H Six. George Eyre and daughter from Gypsy W Va visit T Russell. Loyina Collins and daughter Pearl Huggins of Cheshire stay with relatives. Julia Johnson of Nelsonville visits Floyd Beverage. Winnie Hunter returns from Athens. Pearl’s thirteenth birthday surprise party at W H Nice home. Harry Armstrong of Chillicothe visits W M Dixon. A daughter named Margaret born to I M Cooper Granddaughter of Hiram Stright. Annie Hamilton of Columbus and Frank Hamilton of Athens stop by Saturday. Orland Cullums from West Virginia visits W V Hunter. Cora Haskett and Indiana visitors end visit here.
Millfield and Nelsonville social and local notices list visits from Mrs. Jonah Campbell in Nelsonville, Mrs. Downey leading a Bible class, and names of attendees. News covers a tragic death in Amesville, a Athens visitor, patients recovering after tonsil surgery, and a weekend guest from Happy Hollow. Parish events announce Children’s Day at the Church of Christ on June 13.
Carthage resident Blaine Chapman bought a Ford. Harter Fortney and family visited Bruce Robinson's household in New Asbury. McGirrend and Mills families from Little Hocking and Porterfield guests called on friends here. Decoration Day activities noted. Ira Gaston and Emmett Swisher traveled to Athens for work. I and Bessie Robinson were guests of the Blaines. Memorial services were held at Coolville with many locals attending. Lena Wilson stayed with relatives recently.
Chicago June 3 James G Butler of Youngstown is named vice president of the Republican national convention representing Ohio Former Representative Paul Howland of Cleveland will join the convention committee on rules
Tokyo cable to Nippu Jij reports Japan has broken off negotiations with the Russian Bolsheviks over forming a buffer state in Siberia. The message originates from Honolulu on June 3 and mentions the Japanese language newspaper Nippu Jij.
A new electric melting pot for metals operates with a self regulating system that cuts off current once a target temperature is reached. This feature enhances safety and precision in metal processing by preventing overheating and reducing energy waste.
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