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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
4
Our indignation lacks force without danger to provoke notice. The piece condemns the spoils system as a barbaric doctrine that turns public office into theft, leaving victims and turning governance into a business driven by loot and millions at stake. It argues for honesty and economic restraint.
Officials warn of 25000 Soviet propagandists seeking entry to the United States by stowaways or ship passage from Europe. Tight port inspections and foreign port questioning are in place to block the influx. Authorities urge public cooperation to defend America from these enemies.
The article urges twenty minutes weekly in manners for all New York public school students from primary to high. It notes current lessons are limited and calls for trained teachers to teach social and business etiquette, arguing manners are a valuable asset. It cites Ohio schools as a model for adopting daily instruction.
The passage laments declining truthfulness in leadership and public life. It critiques liars as heroes and argues that governments grow cumbersome when widespread deception erodes accountability.
A collage of light humor and everyday anecdotes. Scotsmen in a carriage share matches and pipes, a minister’s sweep for a vital organ ends with a gas meter quip, and new Seaview arrivals are described as wealthy and prudent after moving in.
A statistician suggests if wartime and frontier costs were redirected the nation could buy a fur coat for the Goddess of Liberty for two weeks, keep Congress funded for two weeks, or finance a nationwide ham and egg banquet for presidential nominees.
An article describes ostrich behavior and breeding at a California ostrich farm. It notes a single female’s lifelong devotion to a mate after capture, the keeper’s near danger during a rescue, and the birds’ semi wild management. It explains incubation, chick rearing, and the color change in males and females as they mature to six months, plus feather clipping practices.
The article traces the rise of ostrich farming in California after Gawston founded a Pasadena venture and a Norwalk start, noting on farm incubator practices and birds bred for feathers. It explains the South African monopoly, export duties, and a shift of demand to California mills as cheaper feed shortages hit Cape Town flocks.
The information bureau states it cannot offer legal medical or financial advice. It will not solve domestic issues or research topics. Readers should write clear questions with full name and address and enclose two cents for postage.
Questions cover succession if a nominee dies before election and after, flour yields from wheat, Icelandic language, current House Speaker, nitrogen in air use by plants, Book of the Dead, whangdoodle origin, and a furniture piece combining wardrobe dresser and washstand with water tank.
Union Thanksgiving services were held this morning at the Logan Union church led by Rev J W Blair. He preached an excellent sermon on giving thanks and daily life applications while the U B choir provided music. the hour long service replaced a Presbyterian church event canceled due to Rev Kerr illness.
The St Pauls Episcopal parish held a social meeting at West Second street leaders hosted by Mr and Mrs W G Bowen. An executive committee named including Messia Showalter Burden White Allen and Schreck with Schreck as secretary. Ruth Easterling named parish secretary. Etta Friesser superintendent of Sunday school. Belle Hyson newspaper solicitor. Rev Williamson welcomed parishioners as the new rector and Sunday services to begin November. Attendees listed include Julia Kinser Ruth Easterling Amy Easterling and others.
The Rotary Club held its largest meeting since founding at Mrs. Isabell Dysom’s North Walnut Street home. Thirty members attended a four course Thanksgiving dinner with singing led by Charley Breene. Rev. J W Blair of the M EB church gave a helpful address.
Mrs. C hostesses a Merrymakers Club gathering with a six o clock dinner and a hat making contest won by Mrs. Jud Shriner. Numerous local residents visit relatives for Thanksgiving and travel between Logan Columbus Wellston and Akron, with several families hosting or visiting kin.
Engineer Perry of the Ohio state highway department told the Chamber of Commerce that state management of main market roads would speed up major projects and improve year round passability. He advocated a large road maintenance fund and argued against diverting license money to local districts.
France faces farm labor scarcity and high food prices after the war. Farmers urge government action to recruit workers abroad. A farm hand recruiting mission has been set up in Warsaw following the end of the Polish government to secure long term farm labor for France.
New England Mr. C G Faires of Glouster visits L Mc Donald. Mrs Ezra Smith called to New York for mother’s illness. Mrs Josephine Wyatt on sick list. John Bennett visiting sister in Caldwell. Mrs Mary Starlin called to Canaanville for mother’s illness. James Phetteplace moved to Canaanville for winter. Mrs May Ruth of Canaanville visiting Mrs Pete Vandyke. Nellie Johnson of Trimble Sunday guest of Mrs Josephine Wyatt. Ott Dillie of Marietta visited sister Mrs Rachel Cham. Mr and Fred Nelson and baby spent Sunday at Chauncey. Pearly Wright of Corning Sunday guest of sister Mrs Myrtle Stewart. Byron Dean very sick. Steve Ragan on the sick list. Dr G B Parker of Athens a business visitor here Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles London of Clayville New York recalls how Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved her son Charles croup attacks when used as directed. The article also notes a Sunday raid tally and a new wrist device to ease carrying heavy bags.
Murray City reports Mayme Foster back at home and a lively M E church Adult class of 23 gathered at Mrs Anna Tawnshill for an old time school. Dying is Mr Bennett of South Murray. Olive Bishop sick but improving. Rev Campbell returns from Kansas funeral duties. Mrs Addie Smith's friend Mrs Jennie Robinson visit Columbus. George Eery sells Murray property for Nelsonville move. Charles Lane loses a cow valued at 125 dollars.
A vintage ad touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claiming easy, pleasant, and effective relief from headaches fevers stomach troubles and irregular bowels. It emphasizes mothers sharing the remedy and notes wide availability and sales.
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