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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1922
Page
4
Readable fragments indicate representatives discuss issues affecting York City and southern districts. The notice highlights local governance concerns, potential policy actions, and scheduled meetings to address community needs.
Foster wins re election Tuesday by a wide margin of 10878. He tops the Republican ticket in all six counties, praised for service and efficiency as representative. Return to Congress promises greater influence on committees and stronger support for his state and district. The tenth district benefits from keeping a capable man in Congress.
The Red Cross, after a wartime expansion, simplifies its structure while maintaining a broader, year round health and welfare program. Public interest grows as annual roll calls attract hundreds of thousands, signaling approval of its extended mission and urging continued local services without overextension.
A collection of satirical quips on health, crime, and society. Notes on cancer, public behavior, and political budgets mix with light anecdotes about a Belgian couple fined for kissing, a road roller collision, and a Dove of Peace pledge during Cancer Week.
Cancer is tied to chronic irritation especially of the stomach and is not contagious or hereditary though a tendency may exist. Dr Wood notes cancer cases begin early but mortality rises with age, highlighting middle age as particularly dangerous and urging periodic medical exams.
Washington reports Britain has begun reprisals against the new US tariff by proposing an export tax on rubber from key colonies. The move aims to raise rubber prices in the United States, increasing tire and product costs and potentially widening the debt pressure Britain owes. Officials foresee further measures on tin and other scarce imports if allowed by policy.
A hostile, satirical look at local politics and public notices in Athens and surrounding areas. The piece mocks elected officials, mock legislative antics, and community views on representation, urging voters to demand genuine representation and criticizes local development practices. It notes civic humor from Columbus and mentions residents of The Plains, Glouster, and nearby counties.
Presbyterian Rural Parish led by Rev. James A. Miller lists Sunday school at 9 30 and Christian Endeavor at 7. Hebbardsville and Carthage Sunday schools noted with no preaching. Christian Science Society at 65 South Court Street holds service at 10 45, Sunday school, midweek meeting, and reading room hours.
Fredrick Brown pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 A M preaching at 10 15 A M Junior League at 1 30 P M Epworth League at 6 P M and worship with sermon at 7 P M A special offering will be taken Sunday morning for the I Will Maintain Fund to support missionary work.
The Christian Church on West State and Congress streets lists 9 A M Bible school 10 15 Worship and sermon with Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and the Commons club attending 6 P M Christian Endeavor 7 PM A Great Woman but Nameless sixth in the Famous Women series offerings events and speakers.
Morning worship at First Baptist and South Canaan Baptist churches with Sunday school and youth meetings. First Presbyterian set includes Bible school, Life Problems study, a speech by James A White of the Anti-Saloon League, youth program, and evening sermon on The Crisis of a Soul.
McArthur W W Tinker of the Tinker Undertaking Co. came back Friday from Zaleski where he officiated at the funeral of Joseph Johnson. Vinton County commissioners contract with B and O railroad to build an undercrossing at Vinton Station shared half by the county. The undercrossing serves the Athens McArthur Pike to remove a dangerous curve. Charles FE Lee named bookkeeper for Chicago Ore ton Coal Co. and assumes duties. George Wyckoff, a McArthur schoolboy, loses a tooth and lip when a bat slips and hits him. A son of Charles Dayton southwest of McArthur breaks an arm from a fall Thursday.
An error in the Vinton county count changed a state representative result for Wilkesville township from Democratic J A Martindill to Republican John Hopkins by three votes. Miss Cornelia Taylor visits Dayton then Asheville to improve health.
Auditor Ansel advertises geared bids to build the Cottrill bridge over Raccoon near Radcliff with bids due December 13 1922 at noon. Vinton county results show Supreme Court vote counts for Miss Allen Day Hough Mathews and Price with Clark and Klein in short term race. Amendments Article 15 and 8 show yes and no tallies while Article 12 tax limitation shows a yes margin. The Plains M E church Class No 10 hosts a social in Mills building Tuesday evening November 14 all invited.
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Early Pilgrims found wild cranberries and likely served them with wild turkey on Thanksgiving. The fruit provides a tart sauce or jelly and supplies minerals such as iron calcium and phosphorus valuable to the diet.
A collection of general science and trivia questions and answers. Topics include sun position in the sky, English authors born in London, viewing screens from outside, early steam engine origins, and naturalization rules for women married to aliens. The poker question notes discard rules if dealing proceeds with late players.
Two civilians died as street fighting raged in Dublin overnight centered on the Well ington and Porto Bella barracks. Republican headquarters were raided and valuables documents seized in the unrest.
Building and loan associations in Athens county report a total asset gain of 15268.47 dollars over the past year. State supervisor A. N. is cited, while John W. Prugh of the Naval Observatory notes retraction due to changes in Earth's tilt.
A quoted line from George William Curls notes that spiritual life and peace come from a mind set, and progress begins with the minority and is completed by persuading the majority.
The note wryly remarks that knowledge can mislead and jokes about a wife as a humorous, old-fashioned character.
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