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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
4
Armistice Day marks two years since the Great War peace ending guns. The author notes reduced bloodshed but ongoing unrest, urging serious thought on lasting peace at home and globally through constructive methods without delay.
A Better Tribute note about flowers sent to funerals praises the sentiment but warns that large numbers burden the bereaved and hospital funds. The piece reflects on the beauty and temporariness of flowers and the timing of their delivery.
A garbled report references a vote on a single issue tied to suffrage and lists several figures including Brasideges of Wakeworth New York and Moses. It notes all those sent of suffrage and mentions a candidate and his record, but details are incomplete.
A speaker laments and praises women in overlapping judgments, noting women as chaste yet critiqued for ambition and rights. The essay rails against shiftless behavior by both genders, questions suffrage and conscription, and mocks women’s literary clubs as evidence of insanity while praising sensible, modest women.
A late night tramcar ride brings a string of casual chatter about careers in advertising and theater. A doctor explains indigestion results from heavy meat, and the banter shifts to life and work in quick, humorous exchanges.
A detailed look at a vaudeville rehearsal showing prop building, sound effects, and stage mechanics. The piece describes rain and wave effects, backdrops, costume quick changes, the fire safety inspection, and the roles of the property man, orchestra, and actors during a Monday session.
A 19th century style testimonial notice from Omaha Nebraska touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s illnesses. It invites readers to write for advice and asserts confidential responses. The ad includes a street address and promises genuine testimonials supporting its claims.
Question and answer items from a public information page discuss proper conduct. The fragment hints at a Bureau or office handling information requests and the need for full names and stamped returns. Authorities emphasize non-medical and non-legal content and restricted topics.
A reader gathered Q and A on Civil War veterans at Gettysburg in 1913 and 1918 as well as military terms and pensions. It covers federal senators terms, Russian mile length, currency value of partial bills, proper time for D, and parochial schools.
The memoir describes New York City travel options from streetcars to taxis and ferries, noting crowded buses and the growing subway system. It highlights the skyline, proximity to Jersey shores, and the Atlantic fleet offshore, with vivid scenes of late-day lights, tunnels, platforms, and rush-hour crowds.
A fragment notes a street level reference and cites F. Morgan of New York City concerning a location or address. The readable text yields minimal context for broader impact or event.
The Plains Word reports on local health concerns with Mrs. George Matheny recovering after travel to Columbus for surgery and her husband listed as seriously ill. It notes several ill residents and visitors, church events, and neighbors visiting relatives, including Miss Norma Ferguson of Chauncey and Grace Marquis of Athens. Rev Loveless to preach at Zion church Sunday.
Local residents and families across Frost and surrounding towns are noted in this informal roundup. Mentions include visits to Mrs Nettie Hudson, Mildred Fitch at Ohio University, and weekend stays with relatives such as Mrs Wilma Carleton, Mr and Mrs Dean Ewe, and Mr and Mrs Newman.
In this vicinity a son Harold was honored in a tribute to Mrs Delph Barker and Elma White. Residents discuss land clearing and better farming prospects as tasers are tested. Attendees also joined a G O P celebration and a Granger all day meeting with a Jacksonville trip and picnic.
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