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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1921
Page
6
An observer notes Yap, a volcanic Pacific island of about 80 square miles with 18 000 inhabitants, as leaders from civilized powers debate ownership. Locals live simply on breadfruit and fish, worried more about style than wealth while cable news and outsiders threaten their tranquility through publicity.
An old sage argues that cleanliness is near godliness and reform in Wien near at hand. Boston’s bathtub census shows one tub per 4.4 people, signaling rising hygiene attention while church memberships drop. The health department touts progress and predicts renewed growth in cleanliness over the next five years.
Fragmentary notes report authorities doubting a prisoner’s duty to quit his city residence. The text mentions two points of mis impression and a point of law established, but the fragment lacks clear names or dates. The article hints at a local legal matter involving residency requirements and possible penalties.
Fragmentary remark argues war fever and economic shift. It suggests nations fixate on conflict, turning media toward militarism and money, while noting wage reductions as a consequence of ongoing tension. No clear event or figures.
A social page vignette blends courtship and humor as Jim Peters proclaims love by telephone and Maggie questions the proposal, while a manager jokes about pay envelopes and a worker jokes about personal exemptions under tax law.
Mrs Pruner reportedly lost several boarders after a dining room scene described as lively but too diverting. A Ford dealer touts value, claiming a small investment yields great gains as the car quickly pays for itself.
A Brooklyn resident who earned income from collecting empty beer bottles before the dry law now faces business disruption as bottle recycling declines. The piece hints at shifts in earnings from bottle salvage to home brewing amid prohibition.
The article argues volume and advertising lower costs and prices. It contrasts the old push method with today’s pull model, where advertising creates demand, standardizes output, and attracts skilled workers while reducing dealer costs and boosting turnover. Beware dealers who claim unadvertised goods are cheaper.
Mexico says it wants everything but war signaling a shift in its recent international policy. The move places Mexico alongside other nations that have reversed prior positions in the same period.
A contemporary analysis details reformers’ push for a Puritan moral department within the government to curb laxity and self-indulgence. Proposals include anti-cigarette laws, bans on immodest dress and high heels, veils, and regaining public decency through stricter social norms and policing.
Reformers call for a Department of Public Morals with branches nationwide to regulate kissing and court actions for breach of promise. Proposals include felonies for forced kisses, written agreements, and witness signoffs, plus airship patrols of parks to curb illicit spooning and private home searches without warrants. A rural drive seeks to quiet Sunday bird songs as a separate public issue.
Reader notes from Thad L Allen Lofan Ohio invite the public to a free ten day post graduate study in weather prediction turning on the vernal equinox March 20. Northwest winds mean cold for three months, south clears mean warm dry, northwest unsettled. Also mentions Mrs Bierly and Jacob Pfeiffer visiting Logan regarding the Logan Clay Products Company factory.
David Jones of Kilbuck traveled to Logan on a business visit during the Thursday period as recorded by local observers.
Lawrence Haacke of Union Furnace, a noted oil man, was in town Thursday for business with the county recorder.
The Athens community rallied after a campus fire with hundreds of workers helping the affected family. Ohio University students, faculty, and townspeople assisted with hoses and furniture, while a hospitable older gentleman opened his home to visiting college girls.
Readers can obtain answers by writing to The Athens Information Bureau Frederic hn Director Washington DC. The offer provides information and advisers but does not guarantee research. Include full name and address with two cents stamps for postage. Replies are sent directly to the inquirer.
In Logan on Thursday March 17 1921 the public observed no formal St Patrick’s Day events though private club gatherings occurred. The day featured ideal spring weather and crowded streets as residents enjoyed airing and sightseeing.
Mrs. Ed Beck learned of the death Thursday of her aged relative Mrs. Dickle of Parkersburg West Virginia. The deceased was 84 years old and had surpassed the life span noted in the holy book. Mrs. Beck had recently visited her elder relative.
Al Schreck superintendent of Owens Manufacturing Company has returned from Cincinnati after a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Anna Schreck.
Mrs M H Cherrington served as the charming hostess for the Hook and Hook Club on Wednesday afternoon with a four o clock tea. Members were largely represented and enjoyed sewing socializing and productive work.
Miss Mildred Brehm and Miss Mary Bond were joint hostesses for the Gli Amici Club at the Brehm home on Mound street Thursday evening. The well decorated home set a pleasant tone for an interesting varied program. Nice refreshments followed the program with a few guests in attendance.
At a recent Otterbein guild meeting the annual election of officers was held. New officers include Maud Reynolds as president, Firme Anthony as vice president, Isabella Barker as second vice president, Ja Roby as secretary, Velma Conkle as assistant secretary, Ruth Conaway as treasurer, Merlit Whitecraft as assistant treasurer, Blanche Harden as secretary of literature, Velma Rainer as assistant secretary of literature, Fern Shaw as thank offering secretary, Madeline Conaway as assistant, and Mrs. Hugh Thomas as patroness.
Funeral services for Mrs. Daubenmeir er were held at the Rushcreek Lutheran Church in Marion Township conducted by Rev Speilman formerly of the church. The deceased was 75 years old.
Adjutant General Harris said Erwin Bergdoll’s legal attack on his detention under the draft law will affect thousands of draft evaders. The remark comes as cases tied to the compulsory service move through courts in Washington.
Questions and answers discuss the Post Office Department employing 300000 people. The forestry bureau notes salt can kill a stump but is slow. best method is pulling with horses. Also mentions salt as historical money and cooking guidance for ham with soaking and vinegar.
The recipe instructs simmering a ham in liquor then cooling and draining. Remove skin, score fat in inch blocks, coat with brown sugar and crumbs, stud with cloves, and bake slowly, basting with water and vinegar. Includes Q and A snippets answering Army enlistment, air speed record, and bale weights.
Mr and Mrs William Stone returned home from Philadelphia. Mrs C G Ladd visited her parents. Mr and Mrs John Rowland celebrated Mr Rowland birthday in Coolville Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Petty Bethany called on Nina Russell Tuesday evening. Miss Rosa Barnhart and Lizzie Cole Fairview called on Mildred Hatch Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Willard Kinney visited Coolville this week. Mrs Norma Frost Belpre guest of grandparents Herman and Mrs Frost Monday. Mrs B L Frost spent Thursday with Brand Meek Bethany. Eugene Linton from Athens visiting home a few days. Henry Frost Belpre called on grandparents Tuesday afternoon.
New Philadelphia and Dover plants of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company announced a 13 percent wage reduction in their hot mills. A ten percent reduction was made February 1.
A woman driver lost control of her car on East Fourth Street at Euclid Avenue, injuring three pedestrians. Police say the vehicle veered off the road and struck bystanders, causing minor to moderate injuries.
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