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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1921
Page
4
The passage explains why first prizes are called blue ribbons noting the term from the Cordon Bleu and its use for top cooks. It traces the origin to an ancient French knightly order, with the blue ribbon first given to a female cook by Louise XV at Madame Du Barry’s suggestion.
Mrs Emma C Bergdoll mother of Grover C Bergdoll millionaire slacker remains at Bergdoll Castle in Philadelphia even after orders to move and government seizure of Sonaya grounds She tends to the family laundry and says the wash must be done and she is not worrying about anything else.
The Newark Advocate celebrates a century of publication under Charles H. Spencer. A new building with kitchen cabinet style design houses modern equipment including a sixteen page rapid fire press delivering 500 papers a minute. A centennial edition of 74 pages showcases local history and descriptive matter.
The Rocky Mountain News notes the United States holds 40 percent of the world’s gold and raw materials, oil, copper and cotton, and remains wealthy with war’s limited harm. It argues the slump persists because each economic class seeks abnormal profits from others, and urges a fair return for labor to spur deflation and revival.
The article notes experts will debate a troubling belief that f o b stands for full of booze. It highlights how common misconceptions appear among attendees and the potential implications of such slang.
The nation's health rate shows a sharp drop following Secretary Mellon's policy on medicinal alcohol. Officials warn the impact could affect public welfare as reforms are debated.
A five year old Ruth recalls her courteous dinner farewell to Mrs. Brown and says I enjoyed myself. Little brother Bob ends his prayers with good night God claiming the same prayer as last night.
A village story depicts a debonair man with a deacon air and a silk hat who is presumed powerful or educated. He seems prosperous and thoughtful, but the truth reveals he is merely a skillful poker player who departs with a suitcase full of toadskins.
A Charlotte Michigan baseball note covers Grandma Coffer the popular second baseman who was suspended for slugging the umpire and is reinstated to play tomorrow. She leads the league in batting and fielding and celebrates her eighty ninth birthday as Mr Carrol Brown plans to present a floral horseshoe before her first at bat.
A proposed Snell Bill seeks to place all U S forest lands under a unified policy to boost productivity and conserve resources. It would fund fire protection, reforestation, a national forest survey, and studies on wood utilization and forestry taxation, while allowing exchanges of timber lands to expand national forests and spur employment.
A column urges Athens residents to vote in the upcoming city election, stressing integrity and independence in the mayoral candidate. It urges citizens to examine records, avoid boss influence, and participate to shape safe homes and schools for children and visiting residents.
A speaker recalls spending freely during better times in a tone of rueful nostalgia. He lists high prices for potatoes beef linen and rent and laments that overtime ended and he saved nothing. The piece ends with the admission of now needing a dollar and no money saved.
Reports claim Abrigal was seen with a bachelor doctor accompanied by officers in the Athens National Bank Building. The speaker expresses reluctance toward divorce.
The writer asks for help locating a person who signed herself Dolly Dimples after receiving a warm anonymous card. The note expresses fondness and requests assistance in finding the sender.
Readers submit questions to The Athens Meg information bureau. Answers cover agriculture ice formation Knights Templar parade forest area poker card cutting Columbus era discoverers and honey bee behavior with concise, nonadvisory replies from named experts.
The American Red Cross pledges to help disabled ex service men with compensation hospitaliz ation and vocational education papers. It will follow up claims prepare men for hospital provide support to families and encourage recreation. It asks readers to send names to M D Hughes Athens and notes the cost exceeds membership dues urging renewed involvement on election day November 8.
Violations of the uniform weight bread law reported across the state led Director of Agriculture Tabor to order a campaign to round up bakers failing to meet the law’s requirements.
The notice warns that materials sold by the yard cannot be accurately measured by a small machine that also displays the price on a second dial. It cautions buyers that measurement errors may occur and urges caution in pricing.
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