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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1920
Page
4
The Italian Communist movement shows real federation for Italy as metal workers return plants to owners after weeks of seizure. Wages rise 19 cents daily and workers gain a role in management via a commission. The piece argues labor capital cooperation as key to recovery and warns against coercion. Senator Harding and America first theme frame debates on national policy and global duty.
An analysis notes the urban rural split in voting in many states with large cities and even in smaller towns. It argues cooperation between groups is essential for common good, urging mutual trust rather than selfish demands to reduce political polarization.
A crosstown debate notes many Americans would accept a monarchy to end long campaigns while others insist on maintaining the executive election process. The remark reflects enduring political fatigue amid repeated electoral contests.
Reprinted from the Washington Post, the article notes that Senator Harding, in his first address at a large eastern center, discussed business and commercial topics, framing them as fitting for the occasion. The snippet emphasizes the focus on economic policy and national commerce.
A Nashville welfare worker shares a vivid tale about decertified marriage licenses and southern families curious about legal proof. The license, frayed and worn, illustrates how relic documents pass through hands as relatives inspect it with novelty and disbelief.
A humorous exchange quotes a country doctor explaining why some are born dumb and a woman joking about a “physical education.” The tale ends with a farmer’s husband listening to beer recipe talk, highlighting ribald provincial wit.
Washington reports on the 1884 presidential campaign featuring Grover Cleveland and James G Blaine. The pivotal New York vote determined the outcome with the margin tipping by about 200000, amid mudslinging and the infamous Rum Romanism and Rebellion episode.
Readers are invited to ask questions to The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington D C with two cents for return postage. The service provides information but not legal medical or financial advice or domestic dispute settlement.
A historical quiz panel presents brief questions and concise answers on religious, geography, politics, and science topics. It covers Esther’s references to God, towns named OK variants, Wilson’s veto tally, Great Lakes depths, Grover Cleveland’s gubernatorial campaign, cottonseed in paints, volunteer army calls, hippo potamus plural forms, US sea jurisdiction, lard moisture, and fuel economy at different speeds.
Mr and Mrs Ray Patrick of Orient and Mr and Mrs Ben Bess entertained Murray City church members at the M E church for a welcome reception to Rev and Mrs Bishop. A musical program and speeches followed by a purse of money. Attorney Wright of Logan helped organize the Harding and Cooldce Club with officers named. The first meeting is set for Monday October 4 at 6 30 in the school building. Ward township Convention noted.
An all day meeting will be held next Sunday October 10 at Buchtel M E church with a well arranged program. Mr Hay visits Guernsey County this week. Mrs George Conley of New Town travels to Cincinnati Monday for her sister's illness. Mrs Mary Fisher visits friends in Cfftabus.
We are just recovering from the cold spell and we didn't get out our heavy ones either, but overcoats and headgear warm were hunted up in a hurry. Roads are fine and autos going. The Sharpsburg hill is to be paved soon and the Sharpsburg Joy road nears completion. A few thousand is needed from donators as the township is heavily bonded. Several local residents and relatives visited or hosted family trips and reunions in Trimble Columbus Nelsonville Stockport Bartlett and Greenberry Kenney hosted a family reunion with many relatives attending.
The True Blue class of the M. E. church met Monday at teacher Miss Nellie Barretts home in Trimble Ohio. Games and music filled the evening with refreshments served. Attendants included Nettie Brown Edyth Wolfe Phyl lis Sayre Emaline Raber Leola Walker Anna Kloh Reba Brewer Josephine Rees Ruby Hunter Helen Love Edna Sharp Mary Davis Erma Zinner Evelyn Zin ner Lois Lantz Hildred Triplett Nina Sprague Ruby Thomas Ernest Love Wendell Thomas.
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