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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1922
Page
4
A discussion notes that flour sack weight varies by region with 149 pounds in Allied states and 280 pounds in Great Britain, indicating no universal standard. The term sack reflects differing statutory and customary weights across places.
A Chicago convention speech on American spending labels cosmetics and jewels as luxuries yet questions what truly constitutes a luxury. It argues usefulness is unclear, notes tobacco and automobiles as debatable, and contrasts federal road funding with local pork-barrel perceptions in waterways projects.
The House passes the Dunn bill approving 65 million dollars for road building next July and 75 million dollars for the following year. Senate approval seems assured as national highway construction expands on a larger scale. The speaker notes roads are essential over waterways and points to land value benefits.
A humorous clipping shows a judge sparring with a speeding defendant who offers a miller’s tale about a rival driver. A lunch joke follows on calories versus food costs. A real estate pitch ends with a cottage price and a conspiratorial price cut.
The item notes Ruth in the stands and declares no star is indispensable while discussing the Yankees and a sense of risk in pulling out of a game. It also reports The Strong Butter & Eggs Co filing articles of incorporation in Albany and references a New York headline about a man silent with a throat cut. The fragment ends with uncertainty over blame.
Washington view of the 3 per cent immigration cap and the Board of Review handling deportation appeals. Describes the contentious balance between protecting American labor and the heartache of individuals, with steamship lines bearing costs for returns and the broad impact of quotas on families and policy. Named figures include Robe Carl White and board members T V Powderly A E Reitzel E J Shaughnessy and George W Bova.
The piece recounts an imagined Athens “Hammer Club” meeting led by Mont Ruth with Cal Price and John Brooks as officers. It lists attendees and grievances about the Athens Telephone Company, the sheriff, Circle Hill ponies, and local characters while closing with light verse about Kelley and Will Hays.
The Athens Messenger presents an information bureau service by The Athens Meassenger Information Bureau directed from Washington. Questions range from frost damage to fruit crops to the origin of commission government in Galveston. Answers provide concise facts with named places and figures.
This item presents a quiz-like mix of questions and answers. It includes a biology note on the function of tonsils, a clock mechanism described as a governor, a definition of colloidal chemistry with examples of dispersed systems, a stain-removal tip for grass on child rompers, and a definition of the common law as unwritten law in England and the United States.
Latrobe T. E. Fitch and daughter Mildred toured to Parkersburg on Monday. Vern Collins visited Success with Mrs. Collins. Mrs. C. C. Mars spent Saturday in Parkersburg. Mrs. Morrison of Stewart visited Fitch and Arnold and attended the O E S meeting in Coolville Friday night. Charlie Campbell and family moved from Stewart to the area. Raymond Barrows moved to Pennsylvania for work. C. C. Mars traveled to Athens on business. Audrey and Mildred Fitch shopped in Parkersburg Thursday. Jane McDaniel returned from Jobs to this place. Wes Hornsby and family moved into newly purchased property from Mr. Hayhurst. Harry Carlton and family and Clara Barnett drove to Parkersburg last week. Brooks Board and Chester Carpenter of West Virginia visiting Sleeth home.
Fleese Dodd of Ohio University spent Sunday at his home near here. Clara Burnett visited her aunt Mrs R H Houston at Harm Hill recently. James Thompson of Chillicothe visited F D Shanks this week. Harry Carlton and family moved to Lottridge Sunday and called on C D Swartz. Mrs Bird Walker and daughter of Parkersburg spent Monday at C C Mars home.
Dr. L. V. Guthrie announces completion of an $80,000 Federal clinic at Huntington State Hospital for diagnosis and treatment of mentally deficient men from the army. The building is a large red brick colonial structure and will serve about fifty patients. A new bakery with a daily capacity of 2,000 loaves is also completed at the hospital.
London May 11 British and US leaders reportedly near a mutual agreement. American oil interests would gain rights in all territories where Britain holds mandates, signaling a major shift in control and access.
Trade frictions rise as Cleveland Discount Geiger Jones Dollings and Central Steel face scrutiny over import practices and supply chain deals. Industry sources say firms weigh adjustments to pricing and sourcing amid rising tariffs.
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