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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1922
Page
4
National Advertising Representatives listing shows Robert Ward Inc. offices at 601 Fifth Ave New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago for media services.
Akeley denounces civilized hunters for damaging Africa's wildlife and says wild game is killed by those who profit from sport. He notes travels from Cape Town to the north, observing scarce game along the rail route and warns elephants may attack humans only after encounters with such sportsmen. He argues camera hunting poses less danger than traditional hunting.
The piece argues Foster will be renominated for Congress due to three years of faithful service and broad support. It credits his fair dealing, leadership as county chairman, and increased Republican majorities, while noting opposition may arise over policy or office issues and that the district values his continued service.
The piece argues the U S standing army at 158 900 men is only fourteenth by size among nations and twenty fifth by population comparison. It cites Romania Spain Poland Abyssinia Britain France China Russia as larger and questions why Abyssinia maintains such a huge force. The tone notes broad American satisfaction with a small army.
A girl says she would marry a doctor to stay well while another prefers a clergyman to be good for nothing. A Scotch old school preacher delivers a fiery hell sermon with brimstone imagery and a dramatic closing line about the Lord’s compassionate yet knowing reply.
A satirical note mocks a modern office run for postcards. It riffles on how a boy returns half requested items as bathing beauties and the rest as comics, speculating Russians would be disappointed if powers granted all requests.
The passage contrasts Shakespeare as an aspiring genius deemed unrespectable by his wife and family with De Quincey who fought guardians for funds and fled to London at seventeen. It calls De Quincey a great author and notes that genius is a one in a million shot while authorship is a one in a thousand.
A June Washington examination of leaks from government offices shows recurring probes by the Senate Rules Committee. It recounts famous leaks from the White House to Wall Street and presses stories of how reporters forecast decisions at the Interstate Commerce Commission and Supreme Court, with brokers and judges involved in past schemes.
Athens diary notes a busy day with Miss Grace McKee plans for travel, meetings with local merchants, a hospital clinic mood, and a community club gathering. The entry includes humorous bits about life insurance jokes, a trip to Amesville, and editor Fred’s quips.
The Hammer Club argues a $32,000 daily congress cost could fund a better show. Meanwhile Messenger want ads lead in popularity, unaffected by hot weather. Try one today.
Amesville resident argues population size does not measure a town's value highlighting Chicago as an example of bigger crowds not equaling well being. She praises local community spirit and contrasts it with other towns.
Information Bureau from The Athens Messenger offers to answer any question by mail. It omits legal medical and financial advice and asks applicants to include full name address and return postage. Replies are sent directly to the inquirer.
Portland reporter notes Carl Akely, famed scientist, says African game is disappearing fast. He blames humans, calling man the most dangerous animal, and hopes people will reduce their impact before extinction follows.
Vintage advertisement touts De Laval cream separator claiming superior cream yield. Encourages readers to visit for more information and demonstration opportunities.
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