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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1922
Page
4
Wireless waves may be used in the future to communicate with entombed miners. Experiments at Brucetown, Pa., showed signals from a station 18 miles away could be heard 50 to 100 feet underground. The discovery could save lives by locating men and assessing conditions in disasters.
During the fiscal year ending June 1922 government officials conducted 31 207 food inspections at main market terminals and surrounding suburbs. Forty eight kinds of vegetables 38 fruits five nuts and two holly inspections provided vigilant oversight. The program aims to raise quality and curb fraud benefiting public health and justifying government spending.
William Jones, driver of Tire Engine No. 2 in West Newton Massachusetts, recalls his boyhood at the old Davis grammar school desk found among wreckage during demolition. A photographer captures the moment as memories flood back of knee pants days and schoolhouse details. The piece invites readers to revisit their own desks and ponder life’s changes.
TOM SIMS SAYS We can all be thankful this Thanksgiving collectors don't carry guns. Funny things are true. The savings bank originated in Scotland. The way to a man's heart is through his mouth but the way to a woman's is through her ears. Chicago hotels as to serve mince ple with brandy this Thanksgiving. Some even want to leave out the pie. Three men who tried to organize the League of Henpecked Husbands are still at large. The Ohio man who has eaten 214 kinds of mushrooms should try arsenic. Do your Christmas mailing early so you can get an answer. Several small nations are planning their New Year revolutions. High noses indicate brains. They may indicate neighbors cooking cabbage. Fashion decrees women's winter shoes must have loose tongues. One calls them prohibition shoes. Money isn't everything but it is very useful in paying the bills. Governor elect of New Hampshire is a former baseball player. We nominate Dempsey for budget director. Washington experts say our homes are too warm near this up before the janitor sees it. The U S has shipped 70900 pairs of galoshes to the Balkans this isn't quite far enough. Canada is declaring war on single men. Another result of women's influence in politics Gradvaneskschovitsky Galicia has had an earthquake and you can't blame the earthquake. Too many wives want to share half of their husband's winnings and none of their husband's losses. We have most of the world's autos. Money made the mare go.
The piece reflects on a once cherished schoolroom spared in memory, contrasting youthful ideals with mature life. The author laments lost friends who learned their letters and wonders about their paths, aided by a battered desk serving as a poignant symbol of bygone days.
A US article warns of European promoters selling fake alcohol bases that allegedly recreate wines like port and sherry. It details a German firm mailing 100,000 circulars biweekly, the mix's actual ingredients rose hip and buckthorn, and postal fraud orders aimed to dodge prohibition. It notes similar Canadian schemes offering Canadian rye and the takedown by Post Office and authorities.
In Athens day by day column the farmer is shown as tireless, tending stock and fields from before dawn, yet facing tax pressure as banners rise for fair profits and lower freight rates. Community events at Canaanville and Coolville highlight continued farmer solidarity and debates over policy.
A public notice from The Ates Messenger Information Bureau outlines how readers may submit questions to get direct answers. It specifies limits on advice, requests plain questions, and requires full name address and return postage for replies.
A farmer set a steel trap hoping to catch a tar for a cap but trapped a black skunk instead, causing his heart to nearly sink in a lesson of rural misadventure.
A compilation of reader Q A items covers religion statistics car counts by state in 1921 Philippines flag description Brittany history and the Victoria Cross origins. It notes 28 575 criminals surveyed with 57 atheists and outlines the Lamoha chicken breed.
Torch Miss Mable Dewees and family host and visit relatives in Marietta. Seymour Underwood of Little Hocking works for John Dangler. Florine Lee of Athens visits friends here. Other residents and relatives from Frost Frostburg Parkersburg Coolville Hockingport Belpre Lisbon gather for dinners and Sunday visits with local families.
A compact verse urging small souls to expand their horizon. It encourages living large, welcoming grace, and laboring in God’s vast purposes. Source quotes Zechariah 4 10 and exhorts readers to embrace greatness in daily life.
Four suspected Gloriana gang members were captured after a 20 minute gunfight with detectives and police on Locust and Wells streets. The car-held bandits surrendered following the exchange of bullets.
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