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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
4
A Chicago golf club installs wireless service for Sunday sermons before summer rounds inviting members to listen on the club piazza. The piece argues golfers can worship outdoors without abandoning sport and notes the irony of a bad golfer becoming a good father-in-law.
A reformed bandit Al Jennings sought police help after a thief stole 15 cents from his Twelfth street hotel room during a brief absence. Jennings, famed for nerve and a quick draw, remains undeterred by crime as he recalls a recent New York street holdup. A related anecdote shows a boy named Leslie fearing dogs, prompting his mother to remark on his low status.
In Paterson New Jersey a dispute erupts over knickerbockers worn by girls at school. Authorities and fathers clash as styles gain popularity for outdoor sports in the United States and abroad. The piece notes fashion shifts toward knickers resembling coats and skirts blending into outdoor attire.
The new world federation of the Irish race named at Paris proclaims a motto about God’s plan for Ireland. De Valera appears to act as an executive committee of one to fulfill that destiny.
A reader argues that a panhandler asking for money to buy a meal is likely sincere today. The writer contends that the money given could not be used to buy alcohol at current prices.
Aguinaldo has been invited to attend the convention of Spanish War Veterans in Los Angeles. The remark adds a note that the reader should not ask who Aguinaldo is.
A humorous note recalls a United States court ruling declaring sharp objects not a musical instrument. The piece jests about ukulele debates and lists the seven ages of man with satirical echoes of influenza advice and random phrases.
Segura, a scholar and matador, has fought across Madrid and Seville and plans fifty more bouts in Spain after a series of Plaza El Toreo appearances in Mexico City. He values brains and skill over muscle and remains a noted social figure with a grand home and extensive library.
New York city manicurist Miss Dell Moore has assumed leadership of the manicurist service at the Switzer barber shop. She is described as an expert in every sense. Albuquerque Herald notes a reform movement aiming to abolish tea and coffee.
The quote portrays Marcel Steinbrugge seated on a park bench in shabby condition with a failure atmosphere. He authored a book titled Psychology of Business and Finance but failed to earn money from it.
Washington D C February 26. The Senate pages are seated on the rostrum steps in the Senate chamber and serve Republican and Democrat leaders alike. Accepted at age 12 for four years, they earn 2.50 per day plus a bonus and attend night school while learning about political economy and oratory from nation’s statesmen.
A Washington era diary entry from Athens Ohio on February 28 describes Dr. Mardis as an outspoken patriot who visits the post office with the new chief of police and discusses George Washington. The piece records social visits, jokes about an umbrella, a Nelsonville trip, a class supper with Dr. Bean, and a brief Q and A about the Philippines metric system.
Requests and orders are arriving for Watch Dog booklets at the Messenger office. A friendly envelope is provided with each booklet. Ask for one if you know someone who would enjoy it.
Readers submit questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau with guidance from Vrederic J. Haskin. Topics range from illiteracy in large cities to ships documents, farming, Ida Lewis, dust in air, moonmakers, and Patagonia with concise expert replies and historical notes.
Mexico City reports Vicente Segura a former brigadier general and millionaire bullfighter returning to the ring after ten years abroad. His family once owned Hidalgo estate and he contributed one million pesos to revolutionary causes.
Washington lawmakers denounced being positioned last in the funeral parade behind clerks and secretaries. Senator Ashurst of Arizona said the indignity tarnished the Senate’s reverence, while Senator Robinson of Arkansas echoed the protest claiming officials rank over lawmakers.
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