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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
4
The plan aims to centralize power to improve efficiency and cut costs. It endorses education reforms, including Ohio University governance changes, shifting to seven trustees and creating a non voting director of education to advise statewide institutions.
The text reflects on how millions regret not saving during prosperous times and anticipate repeating that mistake when the next boom is followed by a downturn. It emphasizes human tendency to overlook prudent saving in favorable markets.
A fragmented snippet hints that many businessmen wait for a revival to begin rather than actively working to revive their industries. The line emphasizes urgency and self-reliance in business recovery.
A Back Bay lady recalls hiring a new maid who answers the phone with Hello and can’t identify the caller. A rotund man asks a doctor to treat his sleeping-with-mouth-open complaint and is told the cure lies in curable skin, since his eyelids force his mouth open.
In a single line note a young family member asks about a graveyard for flivvers after reading a newspaper headline reporting a collision and a fatality. The line reflects curiosity about old car crashes and mortality.
In a barber shop at a movie studio the director sits as a friend of a color ed boy arrives. The visitor explains the boy’s nickname Recess comes from him always resting, while another remark jokes that his name Vacashun would suit him if he were constantly on break.
A Chicago bar member recalls a forgetful lawyer who, facing a tricky client in court, began by describing the prisoner as a consummate and impertinent scoundrel. Realizing the prisoner was his client, the lawyer pivoted with a sharp defense on calumny by great men.
A humorous column notes skepticism about long life extension experiments and political happenings. It jokes about politicians, women in towns, Bolsheviks abolishing money, and the idea of restarting life at twenty. The piece quips on Bryan’s repeated presidential runs and mocks scientific meddling with nature.
Typhus fears grow as 40 cases and several deaths surface in New York City. Immigrants from Ellis Island face delousing, inspection delays, and crowded Hoffmans Island quarantine amid ship congestion and escalating federal action.
Morrison F. Brown and Sue Lama of Logan at home with Rev. J. W. Blair officiating. Willard Black and Ruth Karshner of Laurelville at home with Rev. J. W. Steen officiating. Henry Voelz and Theresa Ellinger of Logan at home with Rev. Geo. Schutes officiating. Jesse D. McGathy and Cora Oliver of Haydenville at home with A. H. Brooke listed. George Bailey and Cario Woltz pairs noted with Gore and Rockbridge locations. further licenses mentioned.
Mrs. Carl Kline formerly Miss Ethel Hansel has resigned as office clerk at McCray Insurance and renewed her vows to her husband. She was an efficient, careful and pleasant employee and the loss to the firm is described as grievous.
Mr Stan Baker hosted a surprise six oclock birthday dinner Monday at the Hotel Ambrose with Mrs Baker as guest of honor. Guests included Mesdames Clark Woodard Berlin Bright Cherrington Bishop Ackers Little Weitzell and others. Mrs Warren Bright won a prize of chocolates in an at home contest.
The King's Daughters of the M. E. church met at Miss Nellie Allen's East Main home. Miss Emma McLain reviewed the second chapter of The Missionary Message of The New Testament. A $25 gift supported a Bible Training school classroom in China.
Mrs Elizabeth McBroom will be operated on tomorrow morning at a Columbus hospital for cataract of the right eye. Dr Blee Smith will perform the operation.
The Elks held a regular session on Monday night and elected Exalted ruler T. Johnston leading knight Dale Kennedy loyal knight M A Ward lecturer Ed Heffey chaplain Tom Wakely trustee Paul Brown ruler Robert Webb. Installation is set for the first meeting night in April.
The Ford Company hit a gusher on the William Wadsworth farm in Washington township. Drilling reached 30 feet as oil flowed fiercely. tanks were set and the engine moved back. Local stockholders led by Wallemith & Kinstle anticipate further drills. Notable locals include the Whites, Judge Pettit, Vance Webb, Lewis Green, Davis and Mooney.
Mrs. Rebecca Lohr of Logan aged 89, William Finkey 73 of Washington township, and Solomon Blosser 87 of Falls township are dead as the county mourns elderly, respected citizens.
One hundred twenty five men in section No 1 of the National Fire-Proofing Company Haydenville were put to work Monday. About 125 more will join section No 2 next Monday and by April 1 the force will be on duty. The clay men are all on duty. Miners not yet employed. coal vein in the clay provides fuel. The plant employs about 300 men.
The Rotaries met in regular session Monday at Mrs. Bella Hyson's home, transacted important business and enjoyed their late chicken dinner. Guests included Messrs. St. Clair Cassell Minard and Maning of Columbus.
The readable text references The Burefica tor and Neal nes mat te, arguing against settling a trouble or researching a question. It asks for a full name, a street address, and to enclose two cents. The fragment is incomplete and lacks clear context or events.
The text lists alternate names for Navy Beans including Pea White Navy White Field Marrow Pea Boston Pea Small Navy Prolific. It also reports the total US Army force costs in Germany through June 30 1920 about 257 065 084 35 with 34 724 668 78 paid by Germany leaving a net balance of 222 340 425 57.
Athens residents are warned by local humane officer A. C. Roach about mistreatment of monkeys. He recently followed a car with a monkey perched on the radiator and told the owner such exposure is unsafe and should not occur, especially in cold weather.
A brief note describes caretakers feeding the little animal during its treatment, detailing gentle care and attentive handling provided by staff.
In Athens, several women discuss the rising price of milk, weighing impact on households and daily chores, while neighbors exchange views on local grocers and affordability.
The article notes high brick costs push Athenians to consider millions of fine blocks for heavy block construction or backing walls. Brick plants show continued high prices, prompting interest in repurposing available brick for building needs.
A tri weekly passenger and mail air service operates between Paris and Prague with a stop in Strassburg. The route links major capitals and aims to improve post and passenger connections across central Europe.
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