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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1921
Page
6
On a dusty railcar a trio of boys talk of escaping hunger by raiding a honey case. A brakeman hints at noises from car 1139 while Billy Jr and friends hide near a grated window, fearing occupants inside. The conductor investigates with a lantern.
Cherry spends dinner in silence while Ned, worn by his recent troubles, sits with his mother listening to talk of crops and business. Cherry’s inner rebellion grows as she endures her mother in law’s reminders of an upcoming appointment with Mr. Johnston about property. The scene ends with a hint of tension and a planned fishing trip to escape.
A young man asks if a girl loves him or if his father's temper drives her away. Suggest writing a letter to arrange a visit and await her response. A second reader asks why a sixth grader is slighted by her teacher and whether a teacher favors certain pupils. The adviser urges effort, patience, and parental invitation to improve relations.
Do not marry the man you do not love. You are very young and should wait for someone you will love and respect, someone you can deeply connect with.
A nineteen year old girl writes to Mrs. Thompson about a jealous twenty six year old lover. She stresses that she no longer loves him as he grows possessive and drinks. She mentions seeing other youths and resisting marriage proposals. The letter hints at a troubled relationship.
A sixteen year old writes that she enjoys dancing with boys at halls but they do not invite her to accompany them. The reply says she is too young to attend public dances and should stay home, noting a girl should not dance without proper introduction and that reputation could be cheapened.
Lorain Stump born December 28 1911 at Glouster Ohio died April 17 1921 in Millfield Ohio at nine years three months twenty days from tonsillitis to Brights disease and dropsy. She loved school and family and touched many with her gentle smile. Her family grieves yet expects reunion in heaven.
The author explains using traveler’s checks and letters of credit for small sums, noting boundaries and bank access. He compares currencies in eight countries, finding the American credit beat others, and recounts a Bombay Colombo draft incident where timing and charges altered the rupee value, yielding about two hundred more rupees.
Belgian recovery progresses across homes and farms with 1914 baselines near, 1920 farm land cultivated 41 475 hectares and dwellings 27 178 under reconstruction. Oversea trade rises with Congo and a planned 500 million franc colonial loan for public works. Glass and iron industries face price pressures but overall prosperity exceeds many neighbors.
A tribute notes the passing of a beloved family member. Survived by father, mother, a younger sister, two half brothers and sisters, grandparents, and numerous relatives and friends. A poem closes with a reflection on angels guiding the departed to eternal rest.
The family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of their daughter and sister. They acknowledge floral offerings and respect from schools and teachers, Rev Elsen for comfort, Mrs Stout for funeral arrangements, singers, and those who donated cars, Mr and Mrs Ellis Stump and family.
A spoof product touts Epsonade Salts as real Epsom salts mixed with fruit salts to taste like sparkling lemonade. Sold by druggists as a remedy for biliousness headaches or constipation, it is framed as a popular new discovery from the American Epsom Association.
Wilmington Delaware Chief of Police Black says a traffic officer must be a perfect policeman, possessing an angelic disposition a Greek gladiator grit and the strong arm of a Sampson. He concedes such ideal officers are hard to find.
An old newspaper ad promotes Grove's Iron Tonic Syrup for children claiming lack of iron weakens strength of mind and body. It touts the tonic as pleasant to take and priced at 75 cents.
Amherst expects a noisy Fourth of July as city authorities lift the ban on firecrackers permitting residents to celebrate with amplified sounds and festive displays.
Pattern 3616 illustration shows a dainty frock in sizes 34 to 46 with a 38 inch bust requiring 5% yards of 44 inch fabric. Skirt foot width is 24% yards. yoke band and cascades may be omitted. Suitable fabrics include embroidered crepe and georgette among others. pattern mailed for 12 cents.
A 1900s patent remedy article touts Outgo antiseptic as curing ingrown toenails by applying drops to swelling tissue. It claims the toe nail turns outward overnight and warns the product is harmless yet available in drugstores.
Seventeen year old boy will be arraigned at Elyria to morrow on a charge of bootlegging.
A short puzzling sentence notes a common mishearing of the term hay day as gay day in casual speech. It highlights language drift and regional pronunciation without specific events or names.
A traveler notes how exchange rates and small money tricks inflate prices abroad. He recalls Shanghai coppers, 1918 rouble rates in Fiflis and Vladivostok, and the cost of gold abroad, concluding he will invest future funds in a letter of credit rather than accept exchange advice.
Clarence Edward Baum infant son of Charles J and Myrtle B Baum gardner born May 13 1921 died shortly after birth The family mourns with one brother Boyd four grandparents and many relatives A brief obituary notes the life brief as a blessing conveyed to Heaven with symbolic verse included
The Baumgardners express gratitude to friends for kindness and help after the death of their baby. They thank Brother Call for consoling words and Undertaker C. L. Stout for assistance, and acknowledge floral offerings.
H. E. McCullough returned to Columbus Sunday after ten days of federal service as a special officer in Athens county. He was sent from state headquarters to help plan and participate in moonshine raids that occurred in the county during that period.
Farmers in Athens report widespread road dragging this spring with much work completed in the past week. Increased interest in road work follows a rise in farm machinery ownership across the country.
Advertisement claims better digestion improves heart strength and offers a free 50 cent bottle of FLAGWORT DISCS for a 10 cent postage request. It links indigestion to heart distress and promises overall vitality, urging readers to mail payment to The Francis Co. in New York for delivery by parcel post.
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