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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
4
The home friends of Congressman I M Foster praise his capabilities and merit as a representative. They cite his record in the House, his leadership on shipping industry investigations, and his clean conduct, predicting renomination and reelection without opposition.
President Harding argues the sales tax fairly distributes the cost of rewarding ex service members, spreading the burden to all the people they served. The proposal frames the levy as a just mechanism to fund the veteran bonus.
The American Relief Administration acted to feed starving Russians caused by Bolshevist mismanagement and not to win praise from Trotzky or Bolshevist authorities. Relief leaders express mild amusement at Trotzky’s comments and reiterate the aim to alleviate hunger, clothing needs, and provide seeds and tools to peasants.
Edith daughter of Harlem parents elopes with a Japanese Columbia student. They flee via Canada aiming for Alaska and Japan as Don McDonald of the Northwestern Police intercepts in the wilderness. Edith undergoes hardship, seeks shelter in an igloo, then chooses to return to Harlem.
A Medicine Bow cowman in Chicago buys a box of matches, returns one, and tells the clerk to supply a light only to gentlemen. A schoolboy dodges a simple percent problem with a pun about 2 percent interest.
A crowd watches as a performer swings a rope high above the rostrum on a single cord. A girl near the audience asks her mother to attempt the stunt, sparking a brief, humorous exchange before the mother restrains her.
Louis Raphael offers a theory about the William Desmond Taylor case alleging Ben Turpin attempted suicide nearby, but failed. This unsigned remark attributes a dramatic motive to Turpin and frames a personal conspiracy in the ongoing murder intrigue.
Article explains the U S Veterans Bureau role and scale of benefits for World War I veterans. It notes daily payouts exceeding $1 million, hospital care for 30,000 veterans, 42 million in monthly checks, and 1.3 million claims handled, plus vocational training and ongoing reforms and research. A notable case details Bennie F. Taylor's policy and complex inheritance involving 4 percent of a hometown population.
A humorous column from Athens recounts daily city glimpses, street scenes, local characters, and playful observations around Athens on a spring day. The piece names residents like Billy Williams and Dusty Stevers, mentions places such as Union Street and Cemetery Street, and closes with a cross between anecdotes and a Passion Play scene on the Court House corner.
A Chicago friend suggests not underscoring cow involvement in a recent fire mystery. Yet, as smoke clears, evidence shows some forces have a harder kick than a cow, hinting at an unexpected cause.
Irish Kreger revisits Athens for a short visit filled with nostalgia about his football days on the local gridiron. He was remembered as a talented player and the town cherishes memories of those contests and the thrill of earlier games.
A reader can obtain answers by writing The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Frederic J Haskin Director Washington D C The bureau offers information only and cannot provide legal medical or financial advice It does not settle domestic issues or conduct research Enclose two cents for return postage All replies are sent to the inquirer.
A compilation of brief Q and A style entries covering topics such as numbers of miners worldwide, largest U S government check, left handedness, garden terminology, a sketch of Harry Lauder, keeping sugar syrup from going heavy, iron ore sources, the Modern Language Association, and the Prince of Wales motto Ich dien.
The Jackson Sun urges renominating Foster citing his proven capability and long service as necessary for handling coming national issues. It argues Republicans will keep a safe, though smaller, majority in Congress under Harding and voters should ratify Foster’s renomination.
A local notice describes a seven o'clock gathering where children will dress as Mother Goose characters. Several residents travel for business, exams proceed, and local illness and accidents are noted along with visits and family travel.
A columnist likens a car to a friend yet warns of its dangers and temptations. The piece weighs benefits of mobility against risks from speed hazards and dependence, urging prudent driving and responsible ownership.
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