Athens Day by Day As Seen by the Messenger Watch Dog
A diary like column from Athens on Oct 2 recounts gas and electric bills paid, strolls with Clifford Kelley of Guysville, college band practice, a visit from P. B. Snyder, and notes on local people, shops, church events, and a soup supper for soldiers. It ends with puzzles and bits from the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Samuel Pepys
Clifford Kelley
Guysville
P. EB. Snyder
Blanchester
Fouenstine
Marshall
Jacksonville
C.D. Shuter
F Cc. Stedman Co
Kalamazoo
Colonial
Athens High School
Murray City
Hocking
Rev. Marshall
Soldier Boys
Greece
Woodrow Wilson
Arthur Feffis
Mexico to pay interest on its debt says Tom
Tom asserts Mexico will cover interest on its debt amid financial speculation and political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Plants and Ants Form Mutual Jungle Alliance
A lecture at the New York Botanical Garden explains a 50 50 partnership between leaf cutting ants and jungle plants. Plants provide housing and protection while ants defend and farm a fungus, creating a self sufficient ecosystem in the tropics. The example is used to illustrate natural law and mutual aid beyond human economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tropics
Tropica
F. J. Seaver
New York Botanical Garden
Sluggard
Ford's plant enforces total abstinence rule for workers
Henry Ford bans any beer odor or intoxication among employees and home presence as a condition of employment. Supporters cite efficiency and moral grounds, while critics note rights and enforcement of prohibition as a broader aim. The policy reflects a strong stance on drink in the workplace and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Truit
Orkman
Henry
Ford
Mainery
Photographing the great Washington photograph trade
Washington, Sept. 20. A veteran news photographer notes the rise of modern action pictures of public figures. Roosevelt, Harding, Wilson, and Taft are cited as subjects, with Dawes briefly resisting posed shots before finally cooperating. The piece highlights the evolving role of photo journalism in government coverage and the enduring value of iconic images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwashington
D. C
John Hessin Clark
Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Benca
Supreme
Seme
Ss. Harding
Capitol
Arm & Ewing
Besta
Primari Studio
White House
Infanta
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Julius Caesar
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Iarney Clinehinst
Germany
Clinedinst
T. R
Mr. Taft
Mr. Wilson
Harris & Ewine
Hardinz
Generi' Dawes
General Daws
Harding
General Dawes
Dawes
Andrew Furuseth
Seamen's Union
Mnch
la Follette
Furuseth
Information Bureau Question Answer Service Notice
Readers can mail questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D C directed by Frederic J Haskin. It answers questions not giving professional advice and requires full name address two two-cent stamps for return postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Questions and Answers on Copyright and Labor History
A reader asks about proper copyright notice and filing requirements under the 1922 law. The reply explains that notice must be followed by proper deposit for registration to sue for infringement. Other Qs cover women in the German Reichstag, mint coins, magnet lifting power, sulfur in rubber tires, and the first state bureau of labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Mint
D. A
Bureau
Department of Labor
Labor Bureau
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Japan
China
Ilaxe
Anthari
Funeral for Elias A Gaskins Held at Local M E Church
Elias A Gaskins was funeralized at the M E church with Rev White of Parkersburg officiating. The community notes his unexpected death and praises his work as a teacher and citizen. Main Street paving work has begun tearing up the hill and creating traffic disruption. M B E Sunday school elected officers H M Walden superintendent L M Chapman assistant superintendent Miss Majel Chapman secretary treasurer Miss Fionia Tilton librarian and Mrs Bentz pianist. Quarterly Sunday school report shows gains over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias A. Gaskins
M. E. Church
White
Parkersburg
Gaskins
Mill Hill
M. BE
H. M. Walden
L. M. Chapman
Majel Chapman
Fionia Tilton
Bentz
Local Residents Attend Events and Notables Across Town
Athens and nearby towns report residents visiting fairs, family gatherings, and church events. Notables include Mrs. Mary Dodds hosting visitors, Hannah from Vin cent with Helen Rogers, and Rev. McKibben preaching in Troy township with services planned October 14. Pearl fishing reports note 309 boats off the Barein Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bingman
W. S. Bingman
Athens
H. M. Bingman
Nelsonville
Eliza Cunningham
Flron Cunningham
S. H. Noland
Little Hocking
Hiram Root
Wesley Humphrey
E. J. Daugherty
Barlow Fair
Troy Township
Helen Rogers
Hannah
Vincent
McKibben
Marietta
Will
M. Bingman
S. J. Wildman
Porterfield
Barein Islands
Shadow of gloom over Ireland community as Elias A. Gaskins dies
The death of Elias A. Gaskins, who taught at the Ireland school years ago, casts a somber mood over the town. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family as Earl Clark and Clarence Dodd made a business trip to Marietta on Monday. Riundaw dinner aueste of Mr. and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Elias A. Gaskins
Earl Clark
Clarence Dodd
Marietta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frone
Wild Goose
Ann
L. Kelley. McArthi
George McQuigg
Billy McQuigg
Court House
The
Messenger
Christian Church
N. C
United States
Roperts& Ward Inc
Fifth Ave
New York City
Watasa
Rip Moyer
Vu Tin An
Rx Ag T "Inc
Nea Dei
Juan Ornere
Tom Sis
Wey
Coolville
Sarah Kincade
Nathan Worthen
Marilla Hoffman
Tuppers Plains
A. C. Mills
Gladys Brooks
Canal Winchester
Doris Shumway
Reneedsville
S. W. Gray
Ralph Chevalier
Sanders
Mrs. Founds
Ira Kincade
Mother
Mentholatum
Cuba
Robinson Crusoe
Iohn Neale
Columbus, Ohio
Golden Sun Coffee
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!