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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1922
Page
4
The piece denounces Ponzi schemes and German investments draining $904 000 in net loss after $960 million invested by Americans. It cites the Kraus case at Pomeroy, warns youths against “sure things,” and argues true exchange benefits both parties while condemning greed and dishonesty. It ends by praising American immigrants and their cultural contribution.
Ralph Hubbard argues for incorporating Indian folklore and philosophy into American history. He claims the traditional narrative overemphasizes European influence and neglects Native histories detailing the native peoples' experiences and contributions.
A nature essay explains how salmon spawn in warmer shallows aided by barnacles that irritate breeding fish. It argues humans err when trying to override natural cycles and urges learning from nature to avoid evils in life, economics, politics, and diplomacy.
TOM SIMS reports that the famous bandit Raisuli has quit his life of crime. He notes competition in the outlaw trade was intense and that boosting a man by sitting idle is not possible. Raisuli’s departure marks a rare end to a high profile sequence of robberies and pursuits.
Washington reports a new frame building design that greatly reduces fire risk without fireproofing materials. Developed by National Lumber Manufacturers Association engineers, the method blocks open drafts, strengthens room corners, trenching flues, and positions chimneys, furnaces, and heat pipes to slow fires and improve safety in homes factories and other structures.
A diary style column from Athens Ohio recounts a day with errands and town sights. The writer shops with Bobo the creamery man and Alex Moore the grocer, meets Professor Hoover, attends a lecture promotion, and muses on Columbus Day and college life. Local color includes betting on football, chestnuts for supper, and social calls at the courthouse corner.
A reader service from The Athens Messenger offers to answer questions by sending in plainly written queries with full name and address and two cents postage. The note limits advice on legal medical and financial matters and directs inquiries to the Information Bureau in Washington DC.
A religious and literary reflection contrasts a failed builder from Luke 14 30 with Wordsworth’s meditation on the soul’s high aims. The excerpt emphasizes perseverance, holding to aspirational heights, and the moral weight of unfinished tasks.
Local relatives announce the marriage of Sterling Nicholson to Ruth Grant on September 2 in Detroit. Nicholson is well known locally, having stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mauck, in the past.
In compliance with city council orders Miss Emma Cook removed sidewalk obstruction from N Court street property. Two steps were removed and a new entrance provided eliminating all obstruction. Other affected owners have several weeks longer to comply.
A word of three syllables represents a woman. Remove five letters to get a man. Remove four to become a woman again. Remove three to become a man. The riddle plays on syllables and letters with a past answer involving words about nineteen tennis sets and anagrams.
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