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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1921
Page
6
A speaker complains that a ten ton truck could wreck a newly improved road costing millions per mile, with the state liable for repairs while culprits escape. They urge a law to fasten responsibility on the highway damage and curb ruthless destruction, criticizing legislators for passing irrelevant bills.
The city ordinance requiring lights on parked cars has been repealed. Previously a dark vehicle could be fined and admonished, but now drivers may leave cars unlit on city streets without fear of punishment.
A New York letter from The Colombian View Activisen argues that South America resents U S domination and Pan Americanism is hindered by misflags. It advocates a policy of justice to strengthen ties with the United States and Panama Canal relations, warning against foreign lines dividing the Western Hemisphere.
Nominal charge for obituary cards of banks and notices. Applies at Wannatin Avenue on York City and 6 Bourn South Wabash Avenue.
A string of clipped gags unfolds with Harold Lloyd greeting a Sunshine y lookalike on the lot and a mas querade quip about hats. A city editor debates headlines with a new reporter while shop talk turns to bills, pigs, and thrift in brisk, comic exchanges.
A collage of era remarks surfaces from the page. It includes whimsical notes from Paris about Rue de la Paix and Yankee gown purchases, a tepid tax badge joke, a beer for medical use ruling, and a satirical plan about German bonds and Allied debts.
A 1920s analysis argues that motherhood must be protected as women enter industry out of necessity. It traces feminist aims, wartime shifts, and calls for laws to safeguard maternal health, prenatal care, and child welfare, highlighting the Sheppard-Towner bill and infant mortality data.
A fragmented section lists slogans urging merchants manufacturers and the public to act. The visible bits emphasize duty and obligation across groups, with no clear event or dates attached.
The article urges immediate consumer spending to stabilize prices and sustain production. It argues living costs will adjust and prosperity can return quickly if merchants place orders, manufacturers keep plants running, and the public resumes buying daily necessities.
A compiled Q and A style review discusses George Washington as Father of His Country and his lack of children, the Adams family presidency, War of Devolution, bombast textile term, cream thickening by egg white, Mormon Tabernacle seating, and local Athens college notes including a student needing work and a riddle about two brothers who smoke.
United States engineers construct locomotives for an Italian railway using pulverized lignite as fuel. An automatic feeding system delivers the pulverized coal to fire boxes, replacing traditional fuel handling.
The Logan A B congregation holds its annual Rally Day with Rev Deaver as preacher for both 6 and 7 o'clock services. Attendance is expected to be large and special music will be provided. A cordial invitation is extended.
Easter services at St. Pauls open church conducted by Archdeason Dodshow with morning preaching and special music planned.
The annual convention of the United Mine Workers sub-district began Wednesday morning in the common pleas court room. Proceedings will run through the week until Saturday if needed with final adjournment planned in Murray City after the secretary makes recent trips to finalize arrangements.
The Wadworth outpost well of the Ford company, drilled recently, is producing 60 barrels daily and shows no decline since initial shot. Veteran oil men expect the well to remain productive. The company sits on Wadeworth heirs lands in Washington township.
Construction on the Logan Clay Product company plant is under way with M. J. Kinder of Youngstown serving as construction engineer. The plant is estimated to cost one million dollars and aims to be up to date for its time. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Price of Columbus visited Logan on Wednesday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Bowen.
Ed N Turner the road contractor who secured the main market road from the city to Haydenville has begun preliminaries for quick completion. He readies tools as materials and labor grow cheaper. Z G Collins returned Thursday from Columbus where he spent two days on business for Logan Home Company.
Dick Krian a driller in Vin ton county reports drilling slowing in his end of the field awaiting Columbus to sign a new contract with the Ohio Fuel Supply company. The deal could spur more drilling with a $750 000 investment if approved. Charles Seidenfeld of Murray City prominent local business leader weighs in.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for biliousness constipation headaches colds upset stomach and bad breath with children also liking them. Prices listed 10 25 and 80 cents.
Jimmy Dugan of Murray City deputy state ming inspector for this district was in the city Thursday on business. James Hare of Columbus, a leading Capital City businessman, was in the city Thursday on business shaking hands with friends.
Sunday services at St Pauls Episcopal Church baptized two adults under Rev. Williamson. Mrs. Everett Burchfield and Mrs. J B Jamison were sponsors. A baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Faehnie at St. Anns Hospital Columbus. Mrs. Faehnie formerly Agnes Mason. Mrs. Matilda Jaycox of Weaterville visited her sister Mrs. Emily Petty who was ill but improved. L R Jacobs of Sabina a Logan business visitor Wednesday.
Farmers and their wives are urged to note the series of three meetings to discuss soybeans. The first will be Thursday March 31 at 7 30 p m in the Jackville school house Athens township. The second Friday at 2 p m in Amesville at the K P hall. The final 7 30 p m Friday at the Union school house.
The article reports planned demonstrations to promote soybeans as a profitable farm crop. A dress form workshop was held at Mrs. John Loeffler’s home in Lodi township with several women attendees and a second meeting scheduled for Mrs. C. H. Rhodehaver in Rome township.
In Cleveland on March 25 Peter Jeline waited for police to return 147 bottles seized at his home. Judge Sawicki ruled police had no authority to take liquor from a private residence, delaying the return as federal city men await the liquor’s release from police headquarters.
Secretary of War Weeks sent to Secretary of State Hughes all papers in the Bergdoll case and asked for guidance. He urged the State Department to consider the international angle and advise on securing Bergdoll's surrender and the release from a German prison of two Americans who recently attempted to capture the draft dodger.
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