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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
4
The piece argues the strike crisis stems from class bias and economic prejudice, urging disinterested analysis and a rational resolution. It blames both workers and executives for escalating tension and calls on the government to call a truce and pursue just, prompt settlement in Congress and the White House.
Ross Crane advises home builders to design from inside out placing room for furniture before walls and letting windows fit habitats. He argues this yields harmony and beauty with no extra cost, though modern houses often lack proper wall space and practical layouts.
A householder snaps at a basement plumber who denies mistakes as the chandelier spills water and a bathroom tap flames. Mr Blake, arriving at his office, laments a telegram claiming his youngest daughter wed at Grant's Rock and learns the suitor sent a practical, collect style message.
An unnamed man calls Giles a dead boy and asks to help in London. Giles responds that going is enough and walks away, avoiding the encounter on the street.
Fort Dodge prophet foresees an open winter while a scientist cites fourteen movements. Local chatter recalls busy town life with moviegoers and many cars. A taxi prank ends with a driver waiting after a passenger vanishes into a hotel and subway. A French doctor warns of a return to barbarism amid rush hour chaos.
A humorous column shares scattered thoughts on Lenine and Trotzky feuds unlikely to matter, a riotous friend avoiding derby hats for sleep, world end predictions, a fish store sign promising what swims, Dempsey’s striped ring attire, and a belief in the credit due to a father of nine plus a wry note on beauty’s worry.
Article urges immediate local work to aid unemployed people and reduce waste. Colonel Arthur Woods leads a national effort to mobilize cities to create public work quickly while avoiding wage cuts and maintaining dignity for workers. Portland shows model programs with odd jobs, wood yards, and soup kitchen reductions.
Railroad leaders argue freight rates cannot drop while wages stay high, noting the clash with executives aiming to cut labor costs. They warn rate reductions depend on lower wages, amid wartime gains disputes and looming strikes.
Athens Ohio scene notes thoughts from a local observer. Mentions Sam Johnson heading to Washington, American Legion Band backing a Dennison game, and a wish to own a car. Vignettes include farm reminiscences, neighbors, a bank building, and light social commentary.
Question and answer column covering White House visitor access under Harding era rules, labor board fairness, Washington Irving pseudonyms, Oberammergau origins, Gloria Swanson's baby name, vinegar roon definition, pecan storage, Marie Corelli death, first air round trip, and sugar content in Concord and Delaware grapes.
Pratts Fork residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends from Jerseyville and nearby towns. Emmett Cain and family visit from Prospect. Miss Finis Wingett from Jacksonville spends weekend at home. Willard Ackley and others return from road work near Nelsonville. A school social event is planned at Pratts Fork school on October 22 with proceeds for the school.
A old newspaper note claims a few drops of Outgo on the skin around an ingrown toenail reduce inflammation and toughen the tender skin so the nail grows outward again. Outgo is described as a harmless antiseptic for chiropodists, purchasable in drugstores. Smoke Judge Taft 5c cigar.
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