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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1920

Page

4

Foster Wins Big for Ohio Tenth in Unusual Year

The article lauds Hon. J. M. Foster after a large Tuesday victory in Ohio's Tenth District. It praises his natural aptitude, education, and activity in Congress, noting his strong reputation and wide influence among leaders, which the fourteen thousand vote margin underscores.

J. M. Foster Ohio Foster National Congress Mr. Foster House Congress Tenth Congressional District

Labor Vote Influence Attributed To Sam Gompers

The piece notes Samuel Gompers, AFL president, wields influence over labor voting patterns. It critiques his past bold predictions, which consistently underdeliver, suggesting politicians fear his early declarations every four years and that labor support remains limited in practice.

Sam’ Gompoers American Federation of Labor Gompers Labor

Unscrutable Fragments From An Ancient Snippet

A garbled OCR fragment hints at an election theme with references to Tuesday and United States context. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear subjects or outcomes to extract a definitive news item or names.

United States

Women’s Role Shaped by Trust in Elections

The piece argues that women faced manipulation in some cases but will self defend in future ballots. It predicts women’s instinctive judgment and independence will guide future elections and calls for high quality candidates as men’s peers in counties, states, and the nation. It asserts politics will rise morally with women’s universal franchise.

Lords of Creation

As A Woman Thinks The Modern Idea Of Fun

Edith Moriarty argues that modern party prizes tempt children to play for rewards rather than the game. A mother reflects on Ellen and other children, fearing prize culture fosters unhealthy competition and spoils genuine fun. She urges more mindful parenting to curb such trends.

Edith E. Moriarty Ellen Elien

Revel On The Spur Of The Moment

A jumble of quotations and reflections notes Leon Trotsky in Paris 1907 as a nightmare not a dream. Prognosticators promise an open winter, while a student jokes the king and president differ only by a thorn. A lighthearted aside doubts a swan’s 300 year life as a butcher serves dinner.

Cable Leon Trotzky Paris J.J

Occupational Therapy Gains Ground in Hospitals

The article describes how occupational therapy using crafts like basketry and weaving aids recovery in patients, with Reconstruction Aides guiding programs. It notes rising morale, patient engagement, and data from Public Health Service hospitals showing increased participation and institutional support.

Maddox W .Ng Public Health Service

Questions and Answers on Bureau Research Practices

Fragmentary text notes questions and answers about bureau research, deformations, and financial matters. Mentions Frederic G. Thenh, Washington, and return stamps. Indicates replies are sent directly to inquirer.

Athens Frederic B.g. Thenhor Washington, D Egal Echnese Inquirer

Apple cranberry jelly and historical Q&A notes

The text sections cover home canning of apples with steps including measuring, washing, slicing, cooking, and sugaring with spice. It also reports Bureau of Standards notes on glass disintegration in moist soil, military desertion release rules, nut storage tips, hospital bandages disposal, and historical Thanksgiving observance dates.

Department of Agriculture H. A Bureau of Standards Colaion United States W. A War Department Serter Punt L. A Ecclesiasticus Mannases New England States Bradford New England New York Lincoln

Weekend and Sunday visiting across Ohio households

Sand Rock George Ogg visited sister Mrs Lelia Peoples at Youngstown. Merwin Bryson from The Plains stayed with parents Mr and Mrs O O Bryson. Miss Tresa Shannon visited Mrs George France at Broadwell from Tuesday to Thursday. Mr and Mrs Orla Roberts and children called on Hal Braw.

George Ogg Lelia Peoples Youngstown Merwin Bryson the Plains O. 0. Bryson Tresa Shannon George France Broadwell Orla Roberts Hal Braw

Local Social Circle Notes Include Visits and Calls

The column lists visits and social calls around town. Colleagues and relatives like Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKinley of Columbus, Sibyl Robinson of Nelsonville, Mrs. C. P. Smith of Athens, and the Vandyke and Bryson families are mentioned visiting friends and kin in Amesville, Jacksonville, Chesterhill, and Glouster.

Charles McKinley Columbus Harve Star Sibyl Robinson Nelsonville W. H. Robinson C. P. Smith Athens Carl En Ay Vg Robinson Belling Sand Rock Eyrecat Bruce Huffnast Chesterhill Sarah Clyde Colvin Jacksonville Frank Smith Amesville Bry Cs Randela Hooper R Guy Vandyke Mire Wells Vandyke Bryson End Arry Wharf Charles ‘Wharff Glouster

Army enlistments rise with October totals

General Harrie announced that the regular army continued its increases as the adjutant records 17 626 enlistments accepted during October.

Harrie

No Baseball This Sunday for Erie Team

Erie team statement notes no baseball games this season and announces a pause in Sunday play due to schedule. No future dates specified.

Erie

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