Fairness to the Man Who Invest
The article argues for fair treatment of money lenders by noting that average commodity prices run about 66 percent above prewar levels and that money as a commodity should yield higher interest for depositors.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
2
The article argues for fair treatment of money lenders by noting that average commodity prices run about 66 percent above prewar levels and that money as a commodity should yield higher interest for depositors.
A lively mixture of neighborhood notes from Athens includes moves by George Wilkes into a vacated corner house, Walter Dicken relocating to New Marshfield for work, and Bill Ligget replacing him in the same home. Лю Aunt Jane Ross rents to Floyd Bean and eleven children. A humorous chase tale about a fellow named Chase and a remedy for geese pimples lights the column, along with reflections on local politics, a Fat Arbuckle vote result, and a late night dream about an apple tree.
Oscar Riggle and family of Athns visited Tuesday evening with friends here. Alva Chesser bought a new light overland. All items in town cleaned or painted once. The melancholy dog days return and the community laments dry conditions affecting daily life and a dry bathroom as the dry cleaning process continues.
Alexander Herbert R McVay longtime Marion educator and Ohio University trustee recalls his boyhood town and friendships during a visit. The piece notes his rise, loyalty to roots, and messages of good cheer to neighbors as local memories surface.
Henri Bourbon and Perry Knowlton of Columbus were released from Athens police after telegrams from Pittsburgh Atlanta and Columbus found them not to be wanted. Knowlton remains jailed in Athens County on a charge of driving an auto on an unfinished Marshfield road while Marshfield authorities decide.
The Lorain County Board of Visitors calls for improvements at the home in Elyria Ohio including repairs to the building the replacement of tin dishes with chinaware and steps to make the institution feel more homelike.
John A. Williamson of Vincennes Indiana says Tanlac ended his long standing rheumatism and stomach trouble. He recalls severe stomach pains night and day, fatigue and sleeplessness but after taking Tanlac he reports restored appetite, normal sleep, no rheumatism and renewed health. He urges readers to trust Tanlac and notes it is sold by druggists with no substitutes.
Friends and relatives visited the Inman home Sunday in honor of Mrs Inman turning sixty. Guests included the Bruntons Sixs Lenigars Sereanies Bowerss Mickies Tuckers Perrys and Kirkendalls of several nearby towns. A large crowd later attended a dance at Van Meters hall with additional Sunday visitors from Carbondale Kimberley and Strouds Run.
A Loyal Women class gathering at the Church of Christ met Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Bradfield’s Converse street home. Mrs. Arthur Swart presided with devotions led by Mrs. L. W. Spayd, and FE. C. Wharton delivered the lesson. Mrs. Hesse read a selection. hosts served a collation to members including Mrs. Nye, Osbourne, Nida, Gardner, Jackson, Swart, Smith, Shafer, Brookins, Fiske, Wharton, Spayd, Ferrer, Hesse, and visitor Mrs. Hines.
Garfield Grimes and local officials traveled to Columbus and obtained 5082 from the State Board of Education to wipe out indebtness of Chauncey schools. Also notes: Harter-WV reception at M E Parsonage. various local residents ill, visiting, or recovering, and Elsie Worden returning from Columbus to Chauncey.
Coshocton county wool growers head the state in wool consigned to the Ohio Sheep Wool Growers Association cooperative sale season. An ice cream supper will be held at the Town House church Saturday to support the effort.
Harmony Hill residents share visits with Coggeshall and Dutton families. The Torch homecoming and Washington county Scout Day are noted with Little Hocking Troop activities at Camp Tupper. The Moore family moved to J F Dean’s farm. lightning struck Dana Miller’s house. local gatherings include visits by McCafferty Linscott Noland Jones Harris Livingston and Parkersburg game results.
June 14 report from Constantinople says communications with Bulgaria were cut off and Turkey is sending troops to the frontier as a precautionary measure to safeguard the border.
In Columbus Ohio Mrs Mary Roell lost a pocketbook with 48 dollars. A finder later notified Roell and offered to return the pocketbook for a 25 dollar reward. The finder now plans to keep it, prompting Roell to involve police who are pursuing recovery of the purse.
Advertising copy promotes Mazda Pile Ointment offering instant relief for piles. It claims a large box costs 75 cents and invites agents to join Hickman and Hickman Manufacturing in Roseyville Ohio.
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