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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
1
At the Athens Messenger school, Mrs. Thurn led a session titled Woman the Buyer, urging women to consider household budgets and prudent spending as part of a broader call for educated, capable homemakers. The talk highlighted budget tabulation as a helpful tool and praised modern women’s pursuit of learning.
Western Reserve University women graduates respond to a Plain Dealer questionnaire. They prioritize moral character good health education mental ability willingness to rear a family religious interest business skill and appearance. Wealth is not essential but good teeth matter and a husband should be faithful and not a dumbbell.
Bakri proclaims himself president of the Syrian republic and rebels form a provisional government as clashes erupt along the Palestine border from Mount Hebron to El Kuneitra. Rail line south of Damascus is torn up and French defenses tighten while Beirut sends reinforcements. Od from Damascus communications cut off. Homs region reports ongoing rebel activity.
The writer notes broad use of a name in land purchases and warns against tying land deals to a single writer. The piece reflects on a recent election, voter ignorance, and widespread inflation. It laments Wall Street volatility and rising incomes alongside higher spending and values.
The grand wizard’s authority is cited announcing the Ku Klux Klan will from now on oppose Catholic groups, specifically targeting the Knights of Columbus, while claiming to gain allies among Black and Jewish communities to bolster their anti Catholic fight.
The Knights of Columbus refuse sympathy and propose diverting support from the Klan to their own fight. Observers foresee a potential clash, noting the Klan may underestimate the Knights' strength and organization.
A Klan statement claims a Catholic will be elected president and vows to stop that, but offers no valid reason to bar religious belief from the presidency. The note references Taft, a Unitarian whose church rejects the divine birth of Christ, as context.
The November 6 1925 program features a lecture on The Charm of Hospitality, demonstrations, and a musical program. Menu items include several salads a cream salad dressing spinach and carrots fancy sandwiches sunshine delight corn bread.
Hamilton county grand jury probes alleged baby market after Thomas Brummer Samuels sues wife Helen for divorce. Evidence indicates a Covington woman sold babies for 25 to 35 dollars via offices in the Dixie terminal building, with deliveries described by the husband as similar to groceries. Indictments anticipated this week.
Incomplete statewide returns show Harry Flood Byrd poised to win as Virginia voters again back the Democratic Party. Early tallies indicate Byrd will win by a large majority, with results spanning districts across the state.
Welfare Director John E. Harper blamed the state board of control for poor prison health as Prison Physician C L Perry reported a surge in TB among about 2600 convicts. Harper said conditions could improve if the board approves a $35,000 appropriation to buy the Roseville Brick plant for prison labor.
Warden P E Thomas reviewed Dr C L Perry's annual report at Columbus noting a rapid rise in tuberculosis among inmates. Perry warned the k 2600 prisoners face increased risk due to insufficient housing facilities at the penitentiary.
Nov 8 police raided a large wholesale bootlegging plant in Cleveland led by Lieut. Charles Shearer. Officers seized 6000 Guggenheim labels and over 150 gallons of alcohol. Vincent Vaccaro 41 Vito Ferro 40 and son Anthony 18 were arrested charged with violating prohibition laws and manufacturing spurious labels and stamps.
Heavy fighting reportedly raged Tuesday as French forces aided by artillery checked rebel advances toward Beirut. Damascus residents fled the city while rebels were said to be only twenty three miles from Damascus.
Poll books show North Judson residents cast 623 of 625 votes in Tuesday election. Two voters were out of the city at the time and did not cast ballots, leaving an otherwise perfect record.
The Anti-Saloon League of America begins a four day Chicago session with Wayne B. Wheeler stating the meeting ranks second in importance to the 1913 drive for prohibition. Key topics include civil service for prohibition agents, stiffer penalties, and deportation of aliens convicted under narcotics laws.
Rome police announce a murder plot against Premier Mussolini. Former Socialist Deputy Zamboni has been arrested in connection with the plan.
The American Rubber and Tire company reopened after securing $10,000 additional capital and clearing all but $300,000 of its $880,000 indebtedness.
New Zealand reports incomplete returns on November 6 indicating prohibition defeat. Officials and voters await full tally as the result affects national policy and public sentiment.
Governor Donahey grants clemency to Samuel Trotter, a World War II veteran jailed in Cleveland since August for failing to pay a $360 fine after pleading guilty to possessing intoxicants. American Legion officials had appealed on his behalf.
The body of the late Rev. Dr. Elwood Osborne Crist 68 of Dayton will be sent to Dayton for funeral services in Grace M church Friday at 10 30 a m Bishop Henderson of Cincinnati presiding He died at White Cross hospital from acute nephritis Burial will take place in Toledo Friday afternoon assigned by officials
Bremerton Washington November 5 quarantine grips the U S S Oklahoma in dry dock after spinal meningitis is found among more than 1 200 crew members. One man is dead another gravely ill with little hope of recovery as authorities isolate all afflicted sailors returning from the Australian and Honolulu cruise.
Asa G. Candler Atlanta Coca Cola magnate and philanthropist is reported in grave condition at his Druid Hills home after a kidney illness and relapse. Physicians are in constant attendance as the aged multimillionaire battles illness.
In Cleveland on November 8 a new husband traveled to New York with $150 to cover a forged check by his bride bought for her wedding trousseau. She confessed to Captain John E. Washer of Union Trust secret service, and the husband will repay the amount to avoid prosecution for his wife.
William G. Benham and Dwight Harrison former heads of the defunct R. L. Collings company of Ohio were convicted by a federal jury of misusing the mails by broadcasting misrepresentations in stock sales. Judge Hickenlooper sentenced Benham to seven years in Atlanta prison and a 4000 dollar fine. Harrison to six years with no fine. An appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals was prepared.
Physicians report Chauncey Ol Scott the Irish tenor is improving but remains in serious condition at a local hospital in Ann Arbor Michigan. They declined to confirm rumors about a possible final appearance in public.
Athens County officers work to identify a dead woman found near the McArth farm. clues include a traveling bag and a diary referencing West Virginia and Payneville. Matron Mrs. Daugherty compares descriptions with a former infirmary resident, Mrs. McColley, noting missing teeth and shoe size discrepancies.
Cattle owned by J. C. Burson of New Jerseyville were poisoned, killing two and endangering four others. Rev. V. Ahlbrand, Athens County humane officer, said clues point to a suspect amid rising community tension as investigators pursue the guilty party.
Columbus reports Dr William Oxley Thompson retires today on his seventy first birthday ending a thirty eight year career in higher education. He served twenty six years as Ohio State University president and will move to Denver to lead the Central Presbyterian church pulpit. Acting president G W Rightmire will oversee duties until a successor is chosen.
Reading readers are invited to mail their name and address with two cents for return postage to receive the booklet Helps to Housewives. The pamphlet promises money saving tips and practical information for the housewife, mailed at once upon request.
Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau encloses two cents for return postage to supply a free copy of the booklet HELPS TO HOUSEWIVES. Address requested with name street city.
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