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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1921

Page

4

Resignation Signals Change in American Education Era

The piece presents Charles F. Thwing's explanation for leaving Western Reserve University, arguing that a new era in American education is beginning. He foresees vast readjustment and expansion, noting the need for new leaders and for educators to adapt to evolving aims and methods across all fields.

Western Reserve University Charles F. Thwing Thwing America H. G Wells

Britain and Allies Open to Naval Disarmament Talks

Former British War Council member George N Barnes says Britain is ready to disarm its naval program if the United States and Japan agree, with reports that Japan is willing to consider the matter. Public sentiment across England America and Japan favors disarmament, and leaders aim to proceed cautiously while the people wish peace.

George N. Barnes England British War Council Great Britain United States Japan America Council of the League of Nations Supreme Allied Council

Five Door Riddle Repeats In Room With Four

An American wagers five dollars there are five doors in a room of four. The Englishman counters with a bluff about the count and a spittoon gag ends with the same four doors trick recurring at the English club.

Bob Old Country Thrift Club

Braddock Life Brief Highlights

John recalls General Braddock as a brave leader. The sketch notes Braddock endured three horse losses during combat and a fourth horse nearly hit him, the incident illustrating his perilous service.

John General Braddock Braddock

Witherspoon Seeks Free Medical Aid From Doctor

Witherspoon hopes to obtain medical care without payment. Dr Soonover greets him asking how he is and recommends a taxi, then walks away gruffly as Witherspoon laments recent weakness and inability to walk.

Witherspoon Colonel Dr. Soonover

In Defense of Time and Rent in a Satirical Spin

The piece riffs on taste and leisure and mocks economic strain from rent hikes. It features Prof Steinbrugge’s quizzical remarks about universe theory and time. It imagines a landlord forgetting time and rent as a public benefit, underscoring satirical critique of property costs.

Prof. Steinbrugge

Ambitions of a Man Named Hector Pupp

A fragmentary tale notes Hector Pupp, once a boy, now a taxi driver, cherishing piracy as a lifelong ambition and vowing to chill blood at the mere mention of his name. The piece frames his transformation into an adult with a realized, if dark, goal.

Hector Pupp Palomine Joe

Government and Married Women in Civil Service Debate

The piece argues that government departments discriminate against married women by dropping them from rolls while singles are retained, urging equal treatment. It notes the National Woman's Party effort to amend the Constitution to bar sex or marriage discrimination and cites economic pressures pushing women to work for independence and family support.

Tic J. Haskin Elsie Hill National Woman's Party Air Service Miss Hill Civil Service Washington National Woman’s Party

Ice cream base with fruit and other Q A notes

A reader listing includes a simple fruit ice cream recipe using cream sugar and egg with peaches or strawberries and optional substitutions. The piece also covers world chimneys papers stars planets aluminum lorelei rock locomotive puffing sound and octopus devilfish basics with brief facts.

Anaconda Montana Tacoma Washington Saganoseki Japan Bureau of Standards Lorelei Lorelei Rock Rhine Sankt Goar Hydrographic Office Navy Department Bureau of Series

Torn and Lacerated by 47 Gunshot Wounds in Feud Violence

Samuel Stone, 45, was found at Lima after a feud in Kentucky left him with 47 gunshot wounds. He lies in St. Rita's hospital today as authorities investigate the shooting.

Kenton Samuel Stone St. Rita’s Hospital Lima Kentucky

Quake Shocks Felt in Messina Reggio Calabria

A Havas dispatch reports strong earthquake shocks felt in Messina Reggio and Calabria Italy on June 21. The tremors were reported from Messina with effects across the region.

Paris Messina Reggio Calabria Italy Havas

Carpentier Noted As French Ace Despite Limited Pilot Credits

Georges Carpentier, the French pugilist, is not listed as a French aviation ace. He served as a pilot in the French aviation service, but did not personally bring down any machines. his observers credited with several victories.

Georges Carpentier

Youth messenger duped brokers out of bonds in New York

A youth claimed to be a messenger and was hired by Redmond and Company brokers. They paid him with bonds valued at fifty thousand dollars for delivery. The affair remains unresolved as the story continues.

New York Redmond and Company

Brother’s competence suit over salary raises

New York. Alban P. Mann Jr sues to declare brother Robert I. Mann incompetent. Judge rejects claim, noting frequent requests for salary raises do not prove mental disorder.

New York Alban P. Mann, Jr Robert I. Mann

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