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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1923
Page
4
Joseph Hembley of Lorain seeks 75000 in damages from the Lake Erie Terminal Railroad and National Tube company after a 26 pound turn buckle fell on his head last August. The injury occurred in Elyria Ohio and Hembley files the action in Lorain County court.
A 1938 King Features Syndicate piece notes the Osage nation earned over 186 million in royalties from oil on their reservation land, while addressing U S political figures and global affairs. It contrasts Osage wealth with Indian land politics and comments on racism and immigration in a moral tone.
William Julian Dalton known as Harry Eltinge says old age looms but he will keep performing. He explains he could retire wealthy yet chooses to continue touring and concert work. He dismisses female impersonation and notes his boxing frame and strong voice may sustain him to 60 or 70.
The essay traces shoe history from ancient and royal trends to modern weak mads of fashion. It notes that today shoes aim for ventilation and sensible Heels remain modest as designers adjust to sport wear and public opinion. It also recalls courtly exaggerations like chopines and duckbills and contrasts them with current practical footwear.
Independent telephone reps placed long distance calls to Athens via train during the week. About 50 calls were made, with uncertain success in reaching the other parties. Observers noted the line was busy at times and phrases like The line is busy now appeared during attempts.
A fragmentary exchange shows characters arguing over access and a party, with interruptions as a line stays busy. The mood conveys frustration and determination as plans hinge on contact.
An OCR fragment discusses final examinations as pivotal moments in schooling. It mentions parental influence, exam timing, and the need for proper preparation, citing a booklet from a Washington street address.
The text describes wire operator L. C. Johnson who carries a bucket on his belt while fishing and hopes to fill it with fish, but he never removes the receiver from the hook.
Johnson likens fishing to telephoning noting he often gets a bite. He explains it is not unusual to receive a nibble from central, but he stays upbeat if he can truly get hooked up with his party.
A short verse narrates Harden, a young gardener, throwing aside his hoe to answer a phone. He groans loudly seeking pardon for the disruption, capturing a comic, rustic moment.
The piece notes Johnson saying a bobber tipping signals a bite, then rights itself as he gets word from the fish that it was a mistake. It uses city riding and phone shakedowns as light humor to connect fishing and communication.
Two tiny twin sisters named Twitch once worked at a telephone switch. They swapped roles until a doubt arose about which Twitch was which at the switch.
A whimsical comparison suggests subscribers react to phone calls like a fish to a worm, proposing that teaching customers to be eager when the phone rings could increase engagement and reduce unanswered calls, with potential effects on behaviors at the other end of the line.
A fisherman reflects that many bites from a tele phone would make life enjoyable, as each bite holds significance for him, though none have lasting meaning. The line emphasizes how each bite matters more than the outcome.
A fragment discusses a man named Mr Bing near a river pondering whether to call the grocery or fish at the river for dinner. It praises local telephone service in Athens and thanks Doctor Jones, noting appreciation for the telephones.
The provided text is garbled and incomplete with stray phrases about question writing and postal replies. It lacks a coherent event, names, dates, or places to summarize into a proper news item. No clear person, organization, or location is identifiable for a factual T and S.
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