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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
4
The article urges homeowners and tenants to keep yards tidy, cut weeds and grass promptly, and maintain healthy surroundings. It argues good citizenship is shown by legal compliance and well kept property, with inspectors judging neighborhood health and respect.
A baggage man at Columbus Union Station describes crowds rushing to trains and cars while people travel and work declines. The piece reflects on supply demand, rising costs, and social reform as a broad commentary. The author questions when the public will wake up to the real economic situation and ends with a fable about a frog climbing from a well.
The Chicago Tribune lauds the candidate as a four square American with unblemished character and broad experience fit for the nation’s highest office. The St. Louis Globe Democrat compares him to Garfield and McKinley, noting balanced judgment and conservatism. The Philadelphia Press praises him as a brains and force man of high character and reliable conservatism.
In 1920 an Edith Moriarty column argues a servant shortage requires elevating housework to a businesslike field. She notes wages alone do not lure workers, citing freedom, companionship, and status as key motivators, and urges treating housework with professional standards to attract help.
A curious set of written responses from women applicants for driver licenses reveals humorous and unsafe beliefs about braking, steering, and engine failure. The piece notes outdated attitudes, discusses prohibition in yeast as a drink issue, and mentions changes in Chicago and New York streetcar designs, reflecting era attitudes and urban transit chatter.
Amesville and nearby towns see activity with Burns Oil Company represented by Mr Panherst of Marietta at No 1 on the O M Lovell farm. The drill produced a dry hole but is to be tried again. Local society notes cover Beta party in Athens Children day church events and visits of residents to Columbus Beverly Chicago and Cincinnati.
Wrightown Anthony Archer and Mrs Ora Carpenter were at McConnelsville on businessWednesday. A Butler and grandson Walter Uacer of Zanesville and William sviplett of Trimble were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Aaron Bai. Elisha Mills of Newark visits C C Mills. Mrs Emma Dulaney left Saturday for Parkersburg to visit daughter Mrs Arthur Williamson. Mr Thomas Ball of Chesterhill visits relatives here. Mrs E T Morris returns from Chesterhill after a week with daughter Mrs Russell Talbott. Miss Merle Snyder of Chesterhill visits grandparents Mr and Mrs M L Dulaney. Mr and Mrs Elijah Albee of Crooksville visit R W Wade family. Mr and Mrs G M June and daughter Dorothy of Junction City were weekend guests of the asters parents.
Eas. June 23 A warrant was issued for the arrest of Rev Juett Noale McDonald pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Pittsburg on a charge of fraud in connection with the sale of mining stock.
The record lists numerous visits and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones of Pomeroy with the Powells, Mrs. Lizzie Miller with Mrs. Mamie Whitlatch, and the Burchfields of New England hosting dinner with Arthur Burchfield. Others include Earl Mourne of Kimberly with sister Mrs. McNabb, Hope Kirk and Ethyl Wilson visiting Athens, and several residents visiting relatives in Pomeroy, Athens, Glouster, Chauncey, and Factory.
A Massachusetts man patents hollow rubber balls designed to slip over hen legs to deter hens from setting their eggs, offering a simple device to prevent brooding.
Canaanville and Athens area residents share visits and summer plans. Birth announced for a son to Mr. and I Owen Walraven on Sunday June 20. Several families travel from Columbus and Detroit for visits. Children’s Day at the M E church set for Sunday evening June 27. Peru grows sugar cane on over 100000 acres year round.
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