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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1920
Page
4
A historical note on Ohio's prohibition measures from 1920 explains that despite a constitutional ban on alcohol and a Volstead Act framework, no enforceable state regulatory law existed. Voters faced two referenda, one defeated, delaying enforcement as bootleggers operated amid federal limits.
The article argues the American farmer faces a sharp fall in prices for corn, wheat, and soybeans, eroding billions in value. It emphasizes the farmer’s pride, hardship, and instinct to protect earnings and production despite market changes.
A 1920 discussion explains community chest campaigns where city charities combine under one head to raise funds annually. Budgets set a yearly goal, campaigns run like wartime drives, and donors contribute once a year, with payments extending over months. Banks praise the approach and urge organizations to educate the public.
The Baltimore American quotes a lengthy letter about League of Nations provisions on war threats and Ireland. It argues Ireland is part of the British empire and not within the league, urging frank U.S. commentary rather than open sympathy that could upset relations with Britain.
President Secretary Tumulty noted in a light moment the large flow of requests for army commissions received at the White House. He quipped that many men seek commissions as a safe, well paid stake, likening one to a man chasing a Tobago consulship with a brisk, and ultimately effortless, payoff.
A Washington dispatch recalls Bryan's campaigns from 1908 to 1916, noting apathy in 1908, rising enthusiasm in 1912, and wartime tension in 1916. It highlights labor's mixed political role, Hitchcock's data driven campaign tactics, and the Taft victory aided by a large card index and targeted state and local operations.
J Q Adams transfers multiple lots to Benjamin Harrison for 1400 dollars in Athens. Alice A Hedges sells lot 745 to John E B and Lettie Hedges. Mary Gillispie sells 1 acre to Linzey Smith for 700 dollars. Chauncey Corporation handles Lot 149 with Sayers and Hayden for 17.50 in consideration.
A reader service offers answers to questions via The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Frederic J. Haskin. It notes limitations on legal medical financial topics and domestic matters and requires the questioner’s full name address and two cents postage.
A compendium of brief expert replies covers cleaning a thermos with acids, hay fever causes, WWI troop movements to France, piston motion in cycles, origins of the Apostle's Creed, anarchist deportations, wear out versus rust out, and card play rules in Auction Bridge.
Cleveland celebrates as the Indians clinch the 1920 World Series led by Tris Speaker and Stan Coveleski. A 27 000 strong crowd filled the ballpark, cheering as Speaker hugged his mother and police cleared a path to the clubhouse.
The Athens Gun Club hosted its final season tournament Tuesday with top marks by A. M. Rennick and James McVickers of Chillicothe. Shooters from Athens and nearby towns including Bremen, Nelsonville, St. Marys, Marietta, Parkersburg, and beyond competed. Rennick led with 145 hits, followed by McVickers at 144 and Godfrey at 140.
A notice states the French government plans extensive research for petroleum deposits in France and its colonies to aid private initiative. It also calls for all members to be present for the officers election.
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