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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1920
Page
4
Advertising rates on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal charge for obituary cards of banks. National Advertising Representatives Hubert E. Ward. 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
The university settles a dispute with Dr Filia continuing as head. Trustees and president Ellis are urged to foster loyalty and cooperation. The article laments secrecy and dissension among faculty and students and calls for harmony to restore discipline and high scholarship.
A Washington state sugar distribution committee formed to work with the Department of Justice will oversee national sugar distribution before July. The group includes refiners importers wholesale grocers and industries using sugar and will follow a wartime plan prioritizing essential industries. Public cooperation could end irregular hoarding and unfair shop division while soft drink manufacturers seek fair treatment.
A Hopkins University claim argues cigarette smoking is not harmful to women when not excessive. Dr. L F Barker, professor of clinical medicine, asserts it is not morally or physically harmful for women if moderation is observed.
The piece argues that if smoking is declared harmless and not devilish, women will quit as it becomes a matter of taste. It suggests young girls feel compelled to smoke to seem thrilling or forbidden and that social cues will curb smoking once seen as poor conduct and ill breeding.
An artist known for Bohemian habits shows a young woman his studio. She notes many sunsets but no sunrises and asks why. He blushes and admits he never rises early enough to paint a sunrise.
The article profiles William Jennings Bryan as a dominant Democratic figure at the June 28 convention in San Francisco He supports a prohibition declaration and opposes the ratification of the treaty without change He is a Nebraska delegate at large and a key influence on party destinies with a history as a three time presidential nominee and former secretary of state born in Salem New York.
An opinion piece argues that granting Palestine and Jerusalem to Jews will not yield lasting Jewish ownership. It cites ancient empires, biblical prophecies, and views across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, suggesting Britain as guardian of a restored Israel and hinting at future US unity with Israel.
Hocking Mr Stolis and Miss Blanche Rupe and Mr and Mrs George called on Mr and Mrs J R Rupe Wednesday evening. Athens shoppers included Mr and Mrs Charles Tate and Mr and Mrs Canter. James Goodfellow and family came after the death of his brother. Thomas Goodfellow’s death led James Murray and others to visit. Thomas Goodfellow’s remains were buried at Hocking cemetery with many floral tributes and strong attendance. Mrs Ed Buffington visited friends at The Plains. Roy Six Miss Carrie Six and Mr Sam Penrod called on Mrs Dorothea Rupe Wednesday. Miss Elsie West visited her sister at Nelsonville. Word was received here that Mr.
Jamie Hervey Hyslop secretary and director of research of the American Society for Psychical Research died after a long illness in Upper Montclair New Jersey The death was caused by thrombosis.
The Goodfellow family thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness at the death and funeral of Thomes Goodfellow Jr. They also thank for the flowers. Signed by the father, mother, brother and sisters.
The report lists 1920 figures for major cities with populations: New York 5,621,151. Chicago 2,701,212. Detroit 993,739. Cleveland 796,826. St. Louis 773,000. Boston 747,923. Baltimore 733,826. Pittsburgh 588,193. Buffalo 505,875. Philadelphia not yet announced.
William G. McAdoo declares he cannot let his name run at the Democratic convention. He cites duty to rehabilitate private affairs and provide for his family, calling the decision irrevocable and based on his resignation from treasury and railroad posts.
Thomas Goodfellow Jr. born October 25 1887 in Chevington England was killed by an explosion at Hocking Mining Co mine in Hocking Ohio June 14 1920 aged 33 years eight months. He married Minnie Green and leaves four children three sons and a daughter a wife parents a brother and five sisters. He came to the United States in 1910 and made Hocking his home. The article notes his faith and verse prayer.
A list of proposed marriage licenses shows pairs including Nick Prewitt of Louisville Kentucky with Ival Featherstone of Stewart, and Joseph Cline of Chauncey with Rosa Alice Locke of Chauncey among others from Chauncey Nelsonville Athens Glouster Murray and surrounding towns. The notices name occupations and home towns for each party.
J. J. Clifford, an official of the Standard Sugar Company, was fined $10,000 for profiteering in sugar. He stood arraigned before Federal Judge Thompson and offered no defense, marking one of the heaviest penalties in the city.
The text argues that individuals must make a firm choice despite hardship and warns against wasting a money surplus on unnecessary spending while preparing for inevitable rainy days.
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