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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
4
A syndicated column laments universal human vices across time and places from Pompeii to New York murder scandals. It contrasts Eskimo life and beliefs with modern social behavior, noting distrust, sensationalism, and the urge to “civilize” others.
Washington May 13 Museums are urged to collect doors stairways and even entire houses to build an architecture collection. The plan aims to show good and bad building art and educate the public while preserving notable features like a Warder house doorway and a Richardson interior in national display.
The article notes Tchicherin reframes Vorovsky's death by blaming England France and Italy while a Soviet official argues Russia may extend sovereignty to twelve miles, citing England's three mile East Indies overreach. It references Prohibition enforcement and Doctor Butler predicting attacks on free speech and worship, contrasting Salem witch trials with modern fanaticism.
The article discusses heated opinions on daylight saving with advocates for Eastern time seeking a one hour adjustment and others favoring two and a half hours earlier rises. It notes the clocks moved forward April 15 while people slept and urges voting to let the majority decide with civility.
A fragmented notice cites the United Biological Survey claiming rat and mouse populations threaten homes. It promotes a free government booklet on practical pest control and asks readers to mail an application with two cents for postage.
McArthur high school baseball team and Supt E L Byrns with A C Allison traveled to Mt Sterling Saturday but rain stopped play. Byrns visited family in Columbus until Monday as two members of Pat Brown and Braumett visited the late.
Word arrives of the death of Mrs George Snook aged 64 at her Missouri home last week. She was sister in law to Mrs Nettie Snook of this place and sister to Charlies Goodrich Ed Goodrich and Mrs William Thompson of Dundas. Mr and Mrs Thompson have gone to attend the funeral.
Mrs Donald McGillivary of Akron has arrived for a few weeks visit with her father T M Buskirk.
Raymond Shively moves from Locust Grove to the I M Lantz house recently vacated by Frank Wrightsel. Orville Burns relocates from Dundas to the Harry Rumbaugh house south of town. Mrs Lottie Timms of Dundas visits on Monday. J T Morrison arrives from Knoxville for a visit with his brother J T Morrison and family. Mrs Dave Eberts and Mrs Emmett Eberts conduct business visits here Monday.
Mrs. Charles Bethel and a man named Russell of Hamden visited friends here on Tuesday. Mrs. Myrtle Gillian of Creola also appeared as a business caller Tuesday.
Dorothy Collins has recovered from measles. Adam Francis and family returned to Columbus after visiting relatives here. A shower honored Mrs. George Rife with many presents. music and games followed by refreshments. Rev. Father Krelly of St Patrick's Church is reported ill. The Conellys learned their son Ray was in the Lavender Bath Lady at Star Theatre. The first passenger elevator was shown again for use in 1873.
Benefit for Mr Ana Mre Con elly and the senior high school presents a play at the Opera house this Friday with tickets available at Bal ay Walker's store. Season tickets and lyceum course holders may exchange for tickets. Commencement exercises occur Wednesday May 23 with Prof Work among the speakers at the Opera house. A pink organdie brides maid frock highlighted by pink sant in flowers set on silver foliage is shown in fashion notes.
An OCR fragment lists several automotive businesses in the Athens Chauncey area including Guiarte Auto Sales, Valley View Garage, and East State St. shops. The text names Chauncey Autau Wansey Coy Shemneny O James Chauncey Ed Lowery and Nelsonville references with mixed spellings, suggesting a directory or notice of local garages and dealers.
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