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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1922
Page
4
An extended portrait of the Athens City Market during market day, describing farmers arriving before dawn with goods from bread to butter, vegetables to fish, and the row of stalls where families barter, children crave candy, and the day ends as wagons roll home. The piece blends local color with social commentary from a 365 Day observer.
Report cites an alleged wave of labor unrest in Chicago tied to figures named Tim Murphy, Fred Mader, and Con Shea as active organizers. The piece characterizes the period as a reign of lawlessness enveloping the city.
The Cleveland Trust company reports a brisk May revival with new building records, strong iron and steel output, rising securities since last August, and a surprising automobile industry comeback. Yet analysts warn the recovery may not be self evident and debate persists on durable progress.
Secretary of Commerce Hoover tells the Interstate Commerce Commission that domestic meat consumption fell nearly seven pounds per person in 1921 due to unemployment. He argues for developing home markets, better transportation, and stronger core industries before relying on Europe or foreign trade for growth.
A columnist praises European statesmen meeting openly at Genoa while noting the large press presence. The piece contrasts old secret treaties with public discourse and a push toward transparent diplomacy, even as critics call the Genoa talks a futile mess.
The passage argues that sharing viewpoints from people in unfriendly countries opens international understanding. It claims this can foster mutual tolerance and, potentially, agreement, marking a historical shift in how nations relate.
A whimsical scene follows After Dinner Stories visitor JAtle Mary admiring a peacock and misnaming a hen in bloom. In London a voluble counsel debates a running-down case, and the judge gently suggests calling the matter a pony.
Washington announces a major memorial project to honor 4 800 000 World War I service members. Congress approves a site and $7 million funding plan for a four story white stone auditorium with a 7 000 seat dome and rooms for patriotic societies.
The snippet outlines an information bureau in The Athens Messenger with Frederic J. Hin and a contact process. It states responses are sent on request and notes it does not provide medical or financial advice or domestic dispute research.
During the Civil War the U S Government issued bonds paying seven thousand three hundred twenty percent, earning the nickname seven thirties. The term refers to those highly inflated coupon rates used to finance the war effort.
In Chicago on May 16 police close in on suspects in the two policeman murders amid a labor war terror. Five men reportedly confessed to roles in bombing plots tied to the upheaval.
Former State Auditor Vic Donahey filed his declaration of candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor with Secretary of State Smith in Columbus on May 15. The move sets the stage for a statewide primary contest.
At First Christian Church Bible school 785 attended Sunday with 481 adults. Major Johnson led 70 boys and Miss Skidmore 50 girls. The session included 242 men and 239 women. Starting next Sunday the Higley class will move to the church auditorium to gain space as the class grows. The transfer improves room for other classes.
London May 15 reports a near agreement between hostile factions in the Irish free state and a renewed effort planned for the end of the week to settle differences with Ulster.
Memphis reports a thorough probe into the death of Lorraine Buckingham, prominent social leader, who was shot recently while traveling with her husband from Biloxi to Memphis in an automobile. The case raises questions about motives amid ongoing investigation and local attention.
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