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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1922
Page
4
February production of trucks and cars rose over January and far above last year, excluding Ford, signaling stronger demand and rising employment. The upbeat report suggests a broader revival across related industries and consumer spending. An anecdote about marriage advice and a stingy will adds no direct relevance to the main economic note.
A health official warns that a single fly appearing in March or April could signal a million flies by July. The piece ties spring with epidemics and famine after the war, noting flies as carriers of deadly diseases and urging action now.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge Arkansas recalls a man offering stock in a disarmament league at one dollar a share. Johnson refuses, recounting the man kicked a dog when it snapped at him, calling the vendor an inhuman scoundrel.
The item notes an official report claiming the naval economy plan will fund extra cinema trips for Americans. It also references Princess Mary’s wedding photos showing King George and Queen Mary, mentions a shad run, and jokes about jazz legislation and a haunted house expedition by reporters.
A Washington mass meeting urged United States to extend loan terms and release asset liens to avert Austria’s starvation crisis. Miss Helen Todd of Friends Service Committee led advocacy for the 400,000 children bill, seeking Senate Finance Committee support and congressional action.
A Logan Rotary Club event ends with a staged Americanization speech by a Cleveland American Legion rep as a joke. The scene includes the mayor, police chief, and a whiskered impersonator who exposes the gag, while two Legionnaires watch and a drunken arrest turns into comic relief. The piece ends with local note of missing a Chauncey ball game.
A compiled Q and A list from the Athens Mees Information Bureau answering varied queries. Topics include flag disposal, Central Park value, origin of ink, chlorinated water and typhoid, Chicago rail lines, Babes in the Wood authorship, smoke tree uses, marriage at sea, Albany Regency, and altrices birds.
A playful verse notes a town’s quiet night interrupted by awakening sounds and a lively sense of place as dawn nears. The speaker revels in local character and the scene’s charm.
A historical note recalls Queen Victoria’s marriage took place on a Friday. The entry highlights the notable weekday of the royal nuptials and its place in royal chronology.
Mrs. Grover Smith visited her sister in Sugar Grove. John Carter returned to Thurman W Va after visiting his aunt Mrs Lydia Shry. Mrs. Augustus Warner went home to Dundas after a visit in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howell and three children visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Martin. Judge A B Kirkendall spoke at the U B church in Dan das to a large crowd. Joan Howell missed work due to sickness. Emma Lee, training nurse student in Columbus, spent the weekend with her parents in Creole. T D Shipley of Parkersboro W Va visited Mc Arthur. Craig Groes, Essex dealer, went to Detroit Sunday to drive new cars. Mrs John Gill and daughter Alice Louise visited Columbus. Gill returned from Toledo with three new Overlands. Mrs. Gill’s life ended from cancer of the rer. she leaves husband, one son Phillip, four daughters Marie Luella Elizabeth Frances, all at home, Pauline predeceased two years ago. she also leaves father, six sisters, one brother. Funeral at home Tuesday at 7. Burial Elk Cemetery.
John D. Gill an Overland agent returned from Toledo with two light fours and a sedan. While in Marion he and two companions entered a Buick sedan giveaway by the Elks Club for the poor. Gill received word at midnight that he won the car, and he left by the morning train to claim his trophy.
Mrs Florence Howald Asbury aged about 45 died at her home in McArthur Sunday morning around 1 oclock. She was born and raised in Swan township and spent her life there. The obituary notes her as a longtime resident with family ties in the community.
The will of Matilda McManus has been filed for probate and is scheduled for a hearing on March 29 at 1 o'clock.
William H. Henry transfers ownership of a Hamden lot to William M. Sperry for a consideration of 259 dollars. The deed records the transfer of title between the two individuals.
The letter endorses Hon. LM. Foster of Athens for renomination. Serving his second term, he sits on the Judiciary Committee and is described as a capable, responsive public servant. He has broad support including soldiers and supporters of woman suffrage.
Lee Hall of Columbus received word from International President Lewis that the general police committee of the United Mine Workers of America will hold a conference in Cleveland Friday. The meeting aims to address union police matters and policy.
An old ad extols 666 as a quick prescription for colds fever and la grippe claiming it is the speediest remedy known.
A two fisted battery offer highlights Prest-O-Lite prices for light cars. The trade in price starts at $19.90 with a $24.50 option for a 6 volt type. The ad touts plate quality, heat resistance, and long life, urging use of Prest-O-Lite Service Stations for battery longevity.
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