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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes reference yearly charges one dollar and two dollars, six weeks terms, six months, and mentions of expirations or continuation. Content is incomplete, no clear event, person, or organization identified.
Fragmented text discusses migration and war impacts, noting fears about remigration and shifts toward industry. Mentions percentages and regional references, but readable facts are sparse due to damaged OCR. The passage hints at public concern over immigration, wartime effects, and urban/suburban conditions in New York.
The article notes reductions in New York general costs and a drop in Ford’s price, with effects across food and cotton markets. It discusses downward pressure on prices, industry delays, and potential renewed activity as producers anticipate lower costs and easier access to bargains, suggesting a cautious market outlook.
A fragment discusses a passenger suing for damages after an accident, noting girls who accept rides with strangers and debating personal risk versus public warning. The text questions prudence of young women and mentions private versus public protections.
A reflective piece argues that marriage hinges on natural agreement and warns of inevitable conflicts when partners do not align. It asserts women manage homes better, men depend on wives or mothers for success, critiques charitable work as hellish, and questions mutual attractiveness between the sexes.
A collection of humorous sketches includes an old joke about an automatic basket in a church and a claim by a Rolin Film Company extra about never paying for a boxing ticket. A Los Angeles arena bout sold out before the event. Virginia editor warns of exposing a subsidized romance unless payment is made, with many subscribers paying up promptly.
Amelia Stubbs of Hornellsville installs a dictograph on her porch swing to gather proof for marriage talk with her male visitors. Last season she lost nine prospective husbands for lack of evidence. The piece shifts to humorous asides about money and theatre, ending with a line about drawing the line for a family newspaper.
The article profiles Annette Adams California-educated lawyer who becomes the first woman assistant district attorney and later a government legal figure. It notes her cautious pace as a pioneer and recounts an anecdote about tax questions on Liberty bonds and her rise from normal school to UC Berkeley.
The article profiles Mrs. Adams the first woman to serve as district attorney in northern California. It notes her rise after aiding the district attorney, her Washington post, and cautions about overemphasizing details. She dislikes sensationalism, enjoys cooking, and embodies a pragmatic, impartial judicial outlook.
A reader information column offers queries and answers on topics from coinage origins to weather and electricity effects. The exchange cites Gyges, Lydia, Key West weather notes, and Bureau of Standards statements on electricity and watches.
A compiled Q and A covers military ranks postwar details naturalization of terms Bible version history Pilgrim half dollars and family lineage of Mrs. Robert E Lee. It answers questions about the number of generals in service and clarifies windshields treatment for clear driving conditions.
A Glouster resident A H Booker writes from Thurber Yeo Medicine Co praising Herb Wonder after three treatments and sends five dollars for 12 bottles. The ad touts a herbal laxative for constipation liver and kidney issues priced at 50 cents per bottle or 6 for $2.50 and lists Athens Cline Pharmacy Co as a dealer.
Sunday School lesson at the churches centers on The Power and Authority of Jesus from Matthew 8 and 9. Printed text includes Matthew 8 5 13 and 9 35 38 with Golden Text focusing on Jesus teaching healing and preaching across cities and villages.
FE D Crane pastor offers Sunday school at 9 A M and preaching at 10 15 A M and 7 P M Praise and prayer at 6 P M Strouds Run holds Sunday school at 1 30 P M and preaching at 2 30 P M Christian Science Society at Masonic Temple conducts Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Mortals and Immortals Golden Text 1 Corinthians 15 47 followed by Sunday school at 9 30 A M Wednesday meeting at 7 P M All are cordially invited to attend.
The Church of the Good Shepherd at Corner State and Carpenter Streets holds Sunday evening prayer at seven o'clock. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Rev. C. B. Plummer, Rector.
Church of God on Hocking Street hosts Sunday school at 9:00 AM led by Pastor B F Timmons. Sermon at 10:00 AM on Biblical Church membership and an evening service at 7:00 PM. You are welcome.
E D Murch ministers a full church week with Bible school at 9:00 A.M. Morning worship at 10:15 A.M. sermon The Old Gospel in the New Century. Evening worship at 7:00 P.M. sermon Marriage How to Consider It. Third in a special series for young people. Adult Christian Endeavor 6:00 P.M. Leader Miss Fannie Cramer. Topic Winning Our Friends for Christ John 1 40 51. Intermediate Endeavor 6:00 P.M. University pastor A C Hacke will join all services and mid week Prayer 7:00 P.M. Junior Endeavor leaders Miss Vivian Landis. Topic Great Preachers and their Message Paul and Righteousness Rom 3 16 17.
Announcement highlights that students are particularly invited to attend every service and that all attendees are welcome.
C Smith pastor conducts Bible school at 9:00 A M and morning worship at 10:15 A M. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
The Church of Christ holds Bible study at 9 A M with Titus Chapter 3 and Apostolic worship at 10 A M in the Carnegie Library at Mulberry and Court streets. Everyone is invited to attend.
The Plains Sunday school at 9:30 A M with class meeting and Epworth League at 6 30 P M Sugar Creek Sunday school also at 9 30 A M with Epworth League in the evening Millfield holds 9 30 A M Sunday school class meeting and a 6 30 P M preaching service
Mrs. Moore leads the evening service at Richland Avenue M P Church with the topic Winning Our Friends for Christ. Pastor William G. Genheimer presides with C E Knight leading the 7 PM preaching.
Dallas pastor Reverend Browning leads 9:00 Sunday school and 10:15 worship with Whole Hearted Allegiance. Afternoon Junior League at 2:00 and Epworth League at 6:00. Evening service at 7:00 on The Mystery of Regeneration. Mid week prayer at Mrs West home. brief class meeting after morning service. All are welcome.
First Methodist Episcopal presents Sunday school at 9 A M led by Pastor C Lloyd Strecker with morning theme The Wealth of Nations.
The Epworth League meets at 6 P M with the topic Winning Our Friends for Christ and a 7 PM service led by the pastor on The Dignity of Humble Service. You are invited to attend both services.
Dr. Abbott Y. Wilcox will speak at morning on The Social Unrest Its Cause and Cure. Evening sermon titled Living the Christian Life. Harold L. Hull leads the young people meeting at six. Sabbath School classes invited by superintendent and teachers.
Beaumont Mrs. Floyd Shafer and Mrs. Carl Shafer join Mrs. George Shafer as Tuesday guests. Masquerade supper at Chauncey draws many locals. Alma Bricker visits Athens midweek. Several attend Nelsonville celebration Thursday. Irvin Pidcock to Columbus hospital Monday for goitre surgery with Alma Bricker accompanying. Ray Shafer to move to Athens on Race Street after buying property. Mrs. Charles Fish hosts Marion relatives. Elmer Bingham of Athens visits Shafer family.
Santa Ana Cal Nov 12 A bride weighing 725 pounds was brought home today by John H Hamilton who weighs 155 pounds The bride forty nine year old Alma Emily Selm of Venice Cal attended by her sister Mrs L C Kring who weighs 420 pounds
Mrs Eva E. Sway recounts a failing health after childbirth and a nervous breakdown. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with rapid relief after two doses and full recovery after five bottles. She later bore a ten pound son and two more children with continued good health and urges others to try the medicine.
The article cites R. Long claiming neuralgia and stomach upset relief through acidity control. It promotes Hatonic and Eatonic as fast acting gassy relief, urging readers to use Eatonic after meals. Big Dox is mentioned as a low-cost remedy with a druggist guarantee.
Dr. Edwards promotes Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute from 17 years practice. The sugar coated olive colored tabs are a vegetable laxative that eases bowels and liver without griping. One or two tablets at bedtime are claimed to relieve dark mouth bad breath dullness and torpid liver. 150 and 300 counts.
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