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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1920
Page
4
The piece compares former town meetings to city councils and then city commissions led by a manager, noting improved efficiency. It argues state and business trends mirror this with fewer directors while Congress expands from 435 toward 490 members based on census representation.
The rise of Socialist ballots to about 2 million nationwide marks a record high, with nine or ten Socialists elected to the New York legislature. Party leaders credit propaganda growth and reaction to expulsions, while conservatives still dominate overall. Oklahoma and New York show key gains as Republicans and Democrats reassess.
Authorities predict coal prices will ease within a couple of months, a hopeful sign for millions who currently need coal. The outlook centers on consumer relief as the market adjusts.
A rural editor received a royal style rejection from a Chinese author in a humorous note. The editor claims the manuscript would set a standard of quality beyond 10,000 years and thus cannot publish it. A mock farewell pleads forgiveness.
A prospective father-in-law asks about military service. The groom replies with humor, saying he has a deck of cigarettes if a try is wanted, turning the moment into a light exchange. The exchange captures old-time courtship humor and social norms.
The speaker notes global conflict from Poland and Persia to Greece and Ireland. He laments constant strife and wonders how to survive as wars and riots spread, then shifts to a personal worry about finding a flat. The poem frames world turmoil against everyday life concerns.
Frederic J. Haskin notes a Washington era stone canal near Great Falls, Virginia, built under George Washington to link the West with the East and boost trade. The surviving locks and rock walls reveal an early transport network now overgrown and forgotten, while Washington's business acumen shaped landholding and tenancy schemes.
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The page features a quiz exploring topics from a one dollar Martha Washington silver certificate to Congressional acts on lotteries, the origin of “Philadelphia lawyer,” Abigail Adams on women’s suffrage, and how to make divinity candy and papier mache. It presents concise answers and instructions.
New York fashion writers note a shift away from heavy tinsel and trim on coats and suits as holiday shoppers anticipate Christmas. Stores report simpler garments with reduced trimming, signaling a change in the season's style direction.
In a nostalgic echo of the 1920 election aftermath, Wheeler laments past defeats and praises Harding's front porch appeal. He argues the public rejected Cox and embraced the league of nations stance, signaling electoral vindication for Republican policy.
Fifth Avenue shops present chic tailored suits with subdued tones for day wear and dramatic velvet and satin boudoir robes for evening. Fabrics include veldyne and duvet de laine with copper, wisteria and blue hues. Lingerie shifts to black lace and garish colors recede, while negligees and pajama robes showcase bold trims, beads, and ermine accents.
Henry L Farrell surveys rising interest in collegiate football across campuses and cities. He notes Yale and Harvard expanding stadiums, Ohio State planning the largest stadium, and calls for cross country intercollegiate contests and a potential national championship. Princeton plans an annual game with Chicago.
Knoxville Tennessee letter from Mrs Pragei of 418 Jacksboro Street praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Sanative Wash for chronic back pain digestive issues and fatigue. The note claims she recovered enough to eat work and feels grateful and recommends the medicine to others. Hundreds of similar testimonials are reported praising the remedy.
Harvard declined western games this year as Illinois refused. Navy added Princeton this season with Pennsylvanian coming next year. Army keeps Notre Dame game and opens with Columbia. Dartmouth travels to Washington, Notre Dame or Penn States may visit Pasadena for California on New Year’s Day. Ohio State signals east-west exchange with alternating years. Georgia Tech Center and other southern teams play east. Nebraska visits east after two-year trip.
Will Hays, national Republican chairman, arrived to confer with president elect Warren G Harding. He greeted Harding with informal “Hello there, Bill,” and Harding joked that a president-elect can get away with much.
Chicago November 5 Fred McMullin and Buck Weaver two White Sox players indicted on conspiracy charges in the alleged 1919 World Series throwing surrendered to authorities and posted bonds of 20000 each for trial. They were accompanied by attorney Fred Nash and denied any involvement.
Police judge Lewis L. Manson jailed Dr. F. T. Adams for three days after charging him with reckless auto driving. The judge said he would not bend justice and imposed a $50 fine and a three day jail term.
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