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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1921
Page
4
Fragments show pricing for mail subscriptions including yearly and six month rates. Mentions 600 men and a general note about delivery by carrier and a discontinuation on expiration. Contains unclear or corrupted data.
The piece discusses the eight hour day as an American standard and warns against overzealous interpretations of overtime rules. It cites a railroad case where a worker claimed large overtime back pay for early arrivals, highlighting potential overreach in pay calculations.
Trade observers note German imports to the United States approach 260 million dollars annually, signaling a revival despite wartime scars. Friction in German shipping and lingering embargo talk fade as markets open, with France increasing purchases and U S sentiment shifting from moral boycott toward economic engagement.
Waxahachie reports a cooperative movement among building trades as homes remain scarce while work and pay are limited. Carpenters and other workers may join to arrange home sites and have construction done at labor costs, with employers announcing readiness to undertake house projects.
The Waxahachie dispatch notes several sturdy houses already completed as communities rally to aid construction. In many areas a lottery system may be needed to satisfy home prospects, yet the plan seems sensible during slack employment, offering work, a communal spirit, and quick housing.
A South London prize fighter famed for diction ends a planned bout with a taunt about speaking aloud versus fighting. A Midlands miner with a stutter steps up, prompting a sharp exchange from Mrs. Umson about Mrs. Amsley’s housekeeping and dated pantry papers from 1915.
A barber asks to part hair to hide a bald spot. The customer refuses, declaring he is suing his wife for divorce and that bald spot is part of the evidence.
A subscriber objects to immigration remarks saying there is no danger of war with any country. The note questions the assertion that a foreigner could not shoot at Americans without harming his own kin. The stance reflects public debate over immigration discourse.
A speaker recounts late night efforts to solve a problem using vast writing and ink. They eventually reach an answer and joke that even if the tax man challenges it, his tombstone will note his best effort.
The Salvation Army proposes a no rules residence for working young women in Washington to provide a home atmosphere, room and board at government-like rates, and entertainment options. Staff Captain W H Heist and his wife will supervise, drawing modest salaries while the project remains self supporting and philanthropic. The program aims to aid girls from dormitory shortages and to serve soldiers and families with outreach in Atlantic City and Arlington Cemetery ceremonies.
A concise note highlights the connection between writing and psychological insight, framing clarity of mind as essential to reporting. The piece promotes mindful storytelling and the use of reflective practices to improve journalism and personal understanding.
E A Wilson discusses advertising as an economic force in a talk titled Advertising How Why and When. He emphasizes its impact for buyers of publicity and readers of ads, linking practical business effect to everyday messaging.
A passage discusses advertising as both art and news, a silent salesman working continuously to arouse desire. It argues advertising is essential to commerce, enabling big firms to sell more cheaply, and that truthfulness and exactness are key to earning public confidence.
Advertising benefits merchants and readers alike by delivering truthful pricing and quality signals. It argues ads pay for themselves as more merchants advertise, lowering costs and boosting efficiency for buyers who follow price-saving suggestions.
A Swiss engineer working for Greece estimates five waterfalls in Macedonia could yield 350000 horsepower and generate 120000000 kilowatts of electricity annually, highlighting a major hydroelectric potential for the region.
Kath leen Pettit from Denison University Granville and Mary Pettit of Conneaut spend spring break with Judge and Mrs. E. O. Pettit on Hast Main. The U B church marked rally day and tenth anniversary of the current building dedication with large attendance and sermons by Rev. O. T. Dever of Dayton. Nazarene services led by Rev. W. W. Loveless of London drew big crowds at both morning and evening sessions.
Miss Freda Bowen departed Saturday for Spencer West Virginia to visit her sister Mrs H L Dilworth and stay as her guest.
Miss Bether O'Neal spent Easter at her Starr residence enjoying time with family.
Miss Francis Mathias, a teacher in public schools, departed Friday for Kingston and Fredericksburg to spend the Easter vacation with friends and relatives.
Logan public school teacher Miss Rachel Ewing visited Easter at Ew ing, the former home of the family, as guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wilcox.
Miss Margaret Lytle of Columbus spent the weekend in this city with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Lytle.
Miss Hazel Thurness of Edgewood Pennsylvania visits Logan for spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs D V Thurness on West Front Street.
Laurelville justice of the peace Dr. W D Cain toured Logan on Friday on business with county officials and was warmly received by his many acquaintances in the town.
Miss Mabel Bierly a stenographer at the prosecuting attorney office visited Lancaster on Saturday and Sunday as the guest of her brother George Bierly.
Easter gatherings filled Logan churches with resplendent attire and diverse rites. St. Matthew Lutheran held a preparatory communion, St. John Catholic unveiled a new organ during high mass, St. Paul Episcopal reported active mission work and infant baptisms, and the M E and Presbyterian churches featured sunrise prayers, sermons on unity and resurrection, and a large evening program.
Miss Freda Cohen returns to Columbus to spend Easter with her parents Mr and Mrs Marcus Cohen. The note places her arrival from the O S A in the context of holiday family time.
The mission at St Pauls Episcopal church ended Sunday evening with the edifice filled each night by the citys best people. Archdeacon Dodshon delivered excellent sermons and held strong attention. the question box drew much interest.
New Marshfield residents Earl Davis and Grace Davis with Lester Levering visited relatives in New England and were guests of the Orston Davis and Mace families along with Everett Mace and family. L H Efaw attended a Ath ens County fair board and Pomona Grange meeting in Athens.
A new patent covers a complete face mask that buttons to the cap and includes an adjustable eye shield to reduce glare for drivers in cold weather. The device aims to improve visibility and comfort in winter conditions.
A reader service invites questions answered by the information bureau. It warns the bureau cannot give legal medical or financial advice and does not settle domestic troubles. inquiries received are directed to the information desk.
A historical quiz covers when Congress addressed presidential line of succession during Cleveland's era and lists the Cabinet order. It also answers facts on shingles produced in 1918, cleaning gold lace, the meaning of Anno Urbis Conditae, polo's antiquity, pacifier concerns, rural free delivery start in 1896, and the chimney swallow’s wintering pattern.
A compact electric washing machine is described as small enough to be stored under a kitchen sink when idle. The unit is designed for easy placement in any laundry or bath area and ready for prerated use.
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