This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
4
Pestonji Wadia of India, described as publicist occultist and theosophist, calls the New View in American politics the Agency to end narrow partisanship and tainted methods. He argues corruption has faded and party ties are breaking, signaling political vitality and renewed citizen thinking.
Parents should avoid books with poor content and crude morals. Real value lies in adventure and true to life stories written in good English with tasteful illustrations. Seek guidance from reliable sources to pick well illustrated volumes that inspire taste and reading.
A New York justice refused writs of ejectment allowing houses to be torn down for a proposed cinema. The decision questions the fairness of sacrificing homes for a single entertainment project. The ruling underscores the clash between urban redevelopment and resident housing.
Lord Waldorf Astor sits in the English peerage and Plymouth seat. his wife, Virginia born Langhorne, KB takes the Plymouth Commons seat. The Astor family history spans Eton prizes, Oxford polo, Tuberculosis work, and wartime service with observer ownership guiding a broad journalistic vision.
A churchgoing boy Tommy notices a guest misses a penny during collection. He quickly hands his own penny to the guest and whispers that he will get under the seat to cover the shortfall, saying it will pay for her.
Ad suggests using the product for gentle relief and stresses checking for the name California on packaging. It touts fruity taste and full directions on bottles while urging civic talk about referendum, schooling, and food supply.
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Merwin Bryson of The Plains hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs E I Bean. W B Johnson of Athens, and many locals attend events and visits. Rev M L Woodard conducts funeral services for Mrs W A Cooper and leads Mother’s Day sermons at M E Church and Presbyterian services. O O Stalder relocates to Parkersburg. neighbors welcome and help with clergy and community activities.
Rural residents lamented salary hikes for teachers while criticizing the state run system. They recall the Ohio School Survey, question district and county superintendents, and argue training over talent harms students. They warn referendum is needed to avoid losing farmers’ children to town schools.
Circle Hill welcomes a son born to Mr and Mrs Jack Johnson. Ed Brickley and family visit Maydenville. Floyd Bridge and Gertrude Bridge attend a Nelsonville show. Ida Campbell improves after illness. Frank Kirkendall travels to Nelsonville. Charles Stewart shops in Nelsonville. Ed Johnson drives to Athens. Rice Thomas visits Chauncey with children. Bob Buchanan and kids visit Athens. Carrana and Bridge families plus Henry Cropp attend Logan circus. George Fisher and two children visit Nelsonville relatives.
Advertisement urges using Freezone to remove corns instantly with a small bottle sold by druggists. Claims fast relief from hard and soft corns and calluses between toes without soreness. Describes Freezone as a Cincinnati invention widely talked about.
An art exhibit planned by public schools runs from May 12 to 15 featuring color photographs and prints loaned by Essen Art Publication Co. Belmont Mass. The collection includes about two hundred subjects across major art schools and famous works, with a small admission fee to support the purchase of high school pictures.
Grand Rapids May 7 Investigation of the death of Mrs. F Mahl 46 here Wednesday is to be started by Prosecutor J E B Ladd Bowling Green and Coroner Spittler of Harriottsville. The coroner's verdict says she died of internal humor.
School Superintendent J M Dilley was drilling students with a revolver when a misfire sent a bullet into the ground. Mrs Mahi nearby cried out and collapsed dead from heart disease, as doctors and an undertaker investigated the bullet hole and coroner was notified.
An advertisement touts P D Q pest killer claiming a 35e box makes 4 quarts to destroy bed bugs roaches fleas and eggs without harming clothing. It features a patent spout, a devil head logo, and options including a hospital size for five gallons sold by Owl Chemical Co and Cline's.
Chauncey defeated Poston 7 to 6 on Saturday and 6 to 5 on Sunday. Key moments included Canter’s one handed catch with bases loaded and Bresnen’s 12 strikeouts. Katzenbach batted 3 for 4. Henry starred at shortstop as Chauncey built a late lead and held off Poston.
Heidelberg hosts Ohio University for a Friday and Saturday baseball two game set. Coach Gullum says OU will face a very worthy Lutheran squad and weather has aided the team’s preparations. Possible pitching duties may go to Clyde Gatcher and Cy Young for the twin bill.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.