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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1921

Page

4

Reorganizing Government Signals Businesslike Reform Approach

The piece urges a businesslike reorganization of U S government machinery under President Harding. It praises Hoover and Mellon for their organizational skills and calls for a purge of duplication and waste across executive departments while urging the legislative branch to pursue its own efficiency and structure reforms.

Atlanta Constitution Harding United States Taft Wilen America Serbert Hoover Andrew Mellon Legislative Department

Central American row threatens U S interests over arbitration

The dispute between Panama and Costa Rica over a distant award risks U S involvement as protector of the region. Washington may intervene to prevent wider conflict, though recognition of Costa Rica’s revolutionary government complicates policy while calls for a new arbitration persist.

Panama Costa Rica Uncle Sam Panama Canal Canal Zone United States Costa Oe Rica Meyer

Unhampered by Precedent in Difficultier Task

A fragment suggests a situation where a future effort would be easier than a prior one, due to lack of prior precedent. The statement hints at learning from the past to avoid constraints. No names or places are provided in the readable text.

Soul culture and crime beat blend in quirky newspaper note

A collage of unrelated clippings notes new restaurant culture in Forties with dreamy quotes, a New York cigar clerk facing robbery, a postmortem question about an air officer, a wry remark on pasted columns preventing laryngitis, and a Piqua Daily Call want ad for collectors of old accounts.

Nurses Campaign for Education and Better Training Gains Steam

The piece outlines a nationwide push by nursing associations to recruit and train more nurses amid declining student enrollments. It highlights overwork, poor housing, and low pay in training schools, the shift toward higher standards and degrees, and the army and Red Cross campaigns to expand nursing with local committees and long campaigns. Major Julia Stimson notes the drive is just beginning but shows hopeful recruitment across states.

New York Saels — Ghould Te Atal Aro Red Cross Nursing Association Navy Army Red Cross Boards of Education Julia Stimson Army Nurse Corps

Euterpeans to Present Piano Recital in Logan

Logan March 6. The Euterpeans announce a piano recital at the high school auditorium on March 10 with Mrs Grace Hamilton Morrey of Columbus as the performer. Morrey, a pianist of reputation, recently played at Yale for the faculty. arrival organized by Miss Nellie Alien.

Euterpeans Grace Hamilton Morrey Columbus Morrey Yale Nellie Alien Morry Logan

Logan Pays Tribute As Molloy Quits Soft Drink Business

George Molloy who ran a soft drink establishment in the Ackers building on Main Street has quit business. He operated in Logan for several years, previously coming from New Straitavilig.

George Molloy Ackers Building Main Street Logan New Straitavilig

Wage Cut Notice for Maintenance of Way at Columbus

A bulletin posted in the railroad shops invites employer representatives to meet with railroad officials in Columbus on March 10. The meeting aims to secure wage reductions for the maintenance of way department effective April 1, with higher paid workers also facing possible cuts. The department covers unskilled labor at round houses section men foremen and related railroad helpers.

Maintenance of Way Department Columbus Maintenance of Way

John G. Collins Visits Columbus on Logan Home business

John G. Collins traveled to Columbus on Thursday for business with the Logan Home Telephone company.

John G. Collins Columbus Logan Home Telephone Company

Mingo Lodge Hosts Second Winter Dance At Club Room

A large crowd attended a Masonic dance in the James block club room hosted by Mingo lodge's dance committee. The Hake Montgomery orchestra provided music with Carl Littlejohn at the traps. Refreshments were served as the event continued a winter series of dances.

Mingo Masonic Lodge James Block Hake- Montgomery Carl Littlejohn Masonic Committee

Hocking Valley Railroad Cuts Staff Across Divisions

Labor reductions hit the local terminal River division and Straitaville branches. Train crews are out of service section gangs decimated bridge gangs wiped out shopmen down to under half the former force. Low morale and readjustment disrupt southern divisions.

River Division Straitaville Hocking Valley Railroad

Repaired Cars Move Through Hocking Valley Facilities

Hocking Valley cars repaired at foreign contract shops arrive daily on their home road. They are stored on double track and all available sidings and yards. The company reports 1760 cars repaired at the contract shops.

Hocking Valley

Funeral of Dr D Finney Held at Presbyterian Church

Funeral and burial were held Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian church at 3 PM. Rev. Lee Wilson of Canton Ohio, a nephew, conducted the services. Dr Finney had lived in Logan for 45 years and was considered a leading citizen.

D. Finney Presbyterian Church Lee Wilson Canton Dr. Finney Logan

Oil field drillers face wage cuts as production grows

Wages for drillers and tool dressers are cut from 11 to 10 to 9 and 8 dollars with further reductions expected. Greendale No. 18 on Van Sickle lease produced 40 barrels after coming in, while No. 13 produced none. Plymouth No.2 on John Tom lease flowed during drilling and is now producing 100 barrels. Carter Oil No.2 on Wells Tom drilled as a gas well, its output sent to Ohio Fuel Supply lines. Red Top No.2 on Chute heirs farm in Green township located. No.1 yields five barrels. Chartiers Company, the field's largest, operates only two tool strings. Earl Bright returns from Texas oil fields reporting a collapsed market.

Greendale Oil Company van Sickle Greendale Company Plymouth Company Ward Township Carter Oil Company Ohio Fuel Supply Company Red Top Oil Company Chute Heirs Green Township Chartiers Company Earl Bright Logan Texas John Auler New Straitsville Charley Wildermuth Buchtel Auler Perry County Kansas Charley Donahue Rachelmacher Pure Oil Company

Late Oil Notes In Perry County Near New Straits ville

The John Auler farm near New Straits ville in Perry county hosts a new drilling location moved by contractor Charley Wildermuth from Buchtel. Fourteen wells operate in the local field as road conditions worsen and crude prices fall, forcing many workers to return east.

Ohio oil rigs on Ward township tract near Green dale

The Pure Oil Company has completed rigs for wells No 6 and No 7 on the Stout heirs farm in Ward township near Green dale. The tract has been a major producer in the local field.

Ohio Fuel Cedigeny Dawley Ward Township Pure Oil Company Stout Heirs Greendale

Sinn Feinites Destroy 31 Houses in Rosglea

In the largest reprisal yet seen in Ulster Sinn Fein followers torch 31 houses in Rosglea County Fir magh after an attack by Ulster Volunteers on Republic troops.

Sinn Pein Dublin Ulster Sinn Finers Rosglea County of Firmagh Republic Dilster

Advertising: The Great Civilizing Force of Modern Life

A persuasive essay argues that advertising shapes daily life more than news. It claims ads deliver personal progress, new comforts, and efficient commerce, urging readers to read advertising columns to obtain necessities and luxuries at better prices.

Church Lesson and Sermon Topics for Sunday March 6

Sunday school lesson titled Jesus His Friends from Matthew 26. Golden Text She hath done what she could from Mark 14:8. Christian Endeavor topic Thy Kingdom Come. In My Church focuses on Matthew 6 7 15 and a consecration meeting.

Jesus

Christian Science Sunday Service at Masonic Temple

The notice invites attendance at a Sunday service at 10 45 A M with the subject Man and a golden text from Daniel 10 19. Sunday school begins at 9 30 A M and a Wednesday 7 00 P M meeting is announced.

Christian Science Society Masonic Temple

First Christian Church Seeks World Mission Support

McLean Memorial Day observed with Prof Trewsley unveiling A McLean picture. Bible school at 9 with J H Burt. Morning sermon on The World's Challenge to the Church. Foreign Missions offering requested. Evening service features It Must be the Personal ne of the Bible. Endeavor and Sayer service at 6 and 7. Our Bible schools offer classes for all ages.

First Christian Church E. D. Murch Bible School J. H. Burt McLean Trewsley A. McLean

Service at Good Shepherd Corner on Sunday Evening

Chaplain Haywood L. Winter of the 19th Infantry Camp Sherman will lead the service at 7 00 PM. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend at the Good Shepherd Corner of State and Carpenter streets.

Good Shepherd Corner State Carpenter Streets Haywood L. Winter 19Th Infantry Sherman

Presbyterian Church Announces Sunday Schedule Shift

President E. W. Chubb will speak at 10 30 Sunday morning as Rev. Dr. A. Y. Wilcox is ill. Sunday School proceeds at the usual time. Evening service is omitted.

First Presbyterian Church E. W. Chubb A. Y. Wilcox

Free Methodist Church Sunday Services and School

E. D. Crane pastor leads Sunday school at 9 00 and preaching at 10 15 with W B Pruden as superintendent Strouds Run offers Sunday school at 9 30 A M

Free Methodist Church E. D. Crane B. Pruden Strouds

Salvation Army Meetings Led by Captain and Mrs Devol

Captain and Mrs Devol lead Salvation Army services in city locations including Court House corner and the Nazarene Church at Upper Plains. Open air and indoor meetings run Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings at 7 o'clock with 6:30 start for outdoor events. Sunday features open air at 7 30 with indoor at 7 o'clock. A Monday open air is planned at 6 o'clock followed by a church meeting at 7 o'clock.

Salvation Army Devol Court House Corner Mayor’s Court Room City Building Nazerene Upper Plains

Church of God Service Schedule at Hocking Street

The Church of God on Hocking Street lists Sunday school at 9:00 AM, sermon by the pastor at 10:00 AM, and evening service at 7:00 PM with the topic Is the Gospel Definite? A prayer meeting and Bible study follow Thursday at 7:00 PM.

Church OF God Hocking Street B. F. Timmons

First Baptist Church Music Hall Service Reminder

Homer C. Smith, pastor, invites those without a church home to attend Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 15 a m tomorrow at First Baptist Church Music Hall.

First Baptist Church Homer C. Smith

Central Ave M E Church Services Ad

Dallas pastor leads Sunday school at 9 00 A M and morning worship at 10 20 A M with the Paradoxes of Life sermon The day includes Junior Church Junior League Epworth League and an evening service featuring The Empty Temple The public is invited to attend all services.

Central Ave. M. E Dallas

First Methodist Church Service Schedule

C Lloyd Strecker pastor. Sunday school 9 A M. Morning worship 10 30. Sermon by Rev F M Evans Superintendent of Marietta District. Epworth League devotional 6 P M Topic The Golden Whirlpool Africa. Evening service 7. Pastor's theme Is the Cross Out of Date. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 P M. Everyone welcome.

First Methodist Church C. Lloyd Strecker F. M. Evans Marietta Epworth League Golden Whirlpool Africa

Peter Pan's New York Premiere in 1905

Maude Adams starred as the title role when Peter Pan opened in New York City on November 6, 1905. The excerpt notes the production date and lead actress.

New York L. A

Bible Verse About the King and Penknife Explained

The text cites Jeremiah 36 9th month winter house fire and Jehudi cutting the scroll with a penknife. It also notes the revised term brazier for hearth and asks why Kentucky is called the Dark and Bloody Ground. The explanation links the name to Indian warfare or a possible translation of an Indian word.

D. A Jehudi Kentucky

College YMCA and YWCA Host Noted Joint Meeting

The YMCA and YWCA at Ohio University held a joint meeting in the college gymnasium. Attendees called it the finest meeting of its kind ever held at Ohio University and praised its role in promoting college spirit and fellowship.

Ohio University

Harding and His Town Marion Honored in Ceremony

Citizens of Marion pay tribute to President Warren G. Harding and his home town in a formal salute. Local leaders praised his legacy and urged unity as the community reflects on national events.

Harding Fifth Avenue Warren Florida

Enduring Remedies and Family Care through Womanly Ailments

A brief advising note on youth and maternal health contrasts vitality with later suffering from womanly diseases. It credits Dr. Pierce with remedies used for over fifty years and suggests neighbors know better.

Pierce

Care Trouble With PS ET EEE AE Relief

Vague fragment notes trouble with care and relief phrases. Mentions eating what you like and a price cue of 15c, but lacks clear subjects or event context.

Marion Chamber Promises Growth Ahead for Town

The speaker argues Marion is not better than Athens but pledges hospitality to visiting Marion Chamber of Commerce. Local officials claim improvements will show Marion as a live growing town once construction and new homes start. Athens is praised as a fine town, with confidence in its future progress.

Marion Athens Marion Chamber of Commerce

Dusty commute sparks clash over moving delays

A chaotic relocation causes widespread disruption as residents protest the shuffle. Many complain about dust, noise, and crowding while officials insist the move will bring improved access and services.

Orpheus Descends to Hades to Find Eurydice

The narrator recalls Orpheus venturing into the underworld to locate his wife Eurydice. The tale highlights the legendary journey and its perilous quest for reunion.

Orpheus Eurydice Hades Tiger

Gasoline Tractor Designed To Push Or Pull Equally

A gasoline powered tractor has been designed to push and pull vehicles with equal efficiency. The invention aims to balance pulling capacity and pushing force for versatile road and field use.

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