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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1922
Page
7
One of the modern up to date watches is just as essential to the dressed up man as his clothes. Many a man turns his back in the presence of company when looking at his watch because he is ashamed to let them see how big and out of date it is. If you are one of these, come in and let us show you how much we can allow you for that old turnip on a new one. We can use the old one.
The Black and Blue Book circulated at Columbia University advises students on petting and easy courses, labeling it a guide to college success. Editors Contempt o'Cort and St. Loyola Blanket claim the compendium can guarantee a student's career, prompting concern over morality and university standards.
March 6 funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church for John Woods. The week saw illnesses including Miss Velma D. Davis with pneumonia and Dora Starling's slow recovery. Several residents attended a weiner roast hosted by Miss Helen McKinley amid ongoing family illnesses and moves.
The Wednesday Club at Miss Oda Gillogly’s home in Albany discussed recent and proposed legislation. Mrs. Howard Coe spoke on the Sheppard-Towner bill and Mrs. Goldie Richardson presented a paper on a Truth in Fabric Bill. The group pledged support for a truthful fabric bill and adjourned to meet March 28 with Mrs. Farle Baughman.
Two sacks of mail were stolen from the baggage room at the Wabash depot in Springfield early today by thieves who forced entry with a pass key.
An on campus booklet with explicit dating and flirtation tips was published and sold before being squashed by Dean Hawkes of Columbia College. The issue packed a bold guide with suggestive instructions and a fill in name card while 900 copies were snapped up in hours. Also noted: Mary Smolaik and two daughters suffered serious burns from a gas explosion in Cleveland. In Washington, 445 prisoners petitioned to spare John McHenry from the gallows for a fatal hold up and police shooting.
Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Greanstead many friends gathered to wish the couple well on their upcoming move to Jacksonville. Guests included multiple families and individuals with music, light refreshments, and a presentation to Mrs. Greanstead. Other town notes mention flu cases rising, Barney Pearson’s improvement after illness, and M F Sunday school attendance near 100.
A National Society for Temperance Without Prohibition has been formed in Sweden, signaling a temperance movement strategy that avoids a full ban while promoting moderate drink policies and public education.
Secretary for India EB. S. Montague has resigned and his letter of resignation was accepted. The announcement came in the House of Commons this afternoon.
President Harding and his party landed in St Augustine on schedule this afternoon. He proceeded to his hotel, removed his golf shoes, and headed to the golf course for a round.
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