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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
4
Gen Ludendorff publishes War and Politics challenging treaties and arguing that wars follow the first world war. He attacks Judaism and Christianity, praises Prussianism, and contends disarmament robs peace. An American correspondent notes Washington limits could blunt its impact.
The nation faces a mixed reaction to permitting beer and wine as medicine the window for this change is brief and the public mood ranges from joy to indignation. Citizens are urged to avoid subterfuge and uphold honest conduct while maintaining conviction in prohibition policies.
An English scientist argues future wars will be decided by gas rather than force, noting that past battles began with hot air. The remark frames chemical influence as decisive in forthcoming global conflict.
A convention address titled The n of Supply and Demand discusses methods to allocate surplus caskets. The public is urged to consider an equalization method proposed to handle an over supply scenario and its potential impact on makers and buyers.
A collection of vignettes with witty dialogue on art schools and a class essay about a teacher named Miss Brown. A doctor and butler exchange lines about a master’s health, ending with the revelation that the master has died.
The column quips on fashion and divorce coverage, noting hand embroidered neckties seem passé and divorce stories no longer excite the public. It contrasts glamour with everyday news like hootch raids and real estate ads, implying readers tire of sensationalized cases.
Washington health notes urge schools to teach daily health habits to children. The Child Health Organization calendar promotes germ awareness, nutrition, weight standards, and school health measures.
Roger Babson argues high Atlantic passenger fares persist while freight rates fall, noting reduced operating costs and immigration limits. He predicts a passenger rate decline next summer as ships idle and supply meets demand, advising caution on steamship securities until a normal trade returns.
A reflective piece on practicing golf alone, outlining the challenges of practicing near a clubhouse, dealing with interruptions, and the value of tenacity. It shares personal experience of early morning sessions and the joy of skill development, plus a Questions and Answers section covering juries, fresh air movement, Funston, industry, Galveston flood, Whistler, Scottish dress, clan colors, and eagle versus vulture distinctions.
The author argues competition can stimulate but may cause players to sacrifice shots to fix faults. He favors solitary, systematic practice as the fastest path to improvement and endorses his own practiced method as suitable for most players.
The Southeastern Teachers Association held its annual meeting in Athens with teachers arriving from across the state. Notable figures included Professor Thomas N. Hoover and James Kinnison, while others like Frank Adcock and Lloyd Sears are mentioned in recollections of the event and local concerns about sidewalk safety near the Christian Church.
A joking remark likens Sim Earick’s football style to his driving. The quip suggests opponents face a tough matchup on the field reflecting his aggressive approach.
Voters await distinct stump speeches from mayoral hopefuls as election nears. Lack of concrete platforms prompts calls for a traditional political rally to energize supporters before ballots.
The Messenger correspondent asks readers to name the owner of a Packard that burned yesterday. He notes a dozen inquiries but no definite lead and jokes about reporters being funny.
A reader asks for guidance in the Watch Dog column. She wants advice to counter letters and cards sent to her husband at his father's home, hoping to keep him at home to help with the babies.
The Athens Messenger prints reader questions answered by its Washington D C bureau. Questions cover burial places, commemorations, Roosevelt siblings, and medieval superstitions about children whose mothers die at birth. Answers identify Francis Scott Key’s grave, the Harvard Civil War Commemoration Ode, Theodore Roosevelt’s siblings, and the fate of fatal children names.
Entries note William Creighton born in Berkeley County Virginia and died in Chillicothe October 8 1851. St Clair oversaw territorial election in 1798. Dan Emmett born Mount Vernon 1815 died July 28 1904. George A Macbeth born Urbana 1845 died February 11 1916. A train wreck at Wapakoneta in 1896 killed two people.
Pittsburgh officials from Jones Laughlin Bethlehem Steel and Midvale Steel and Ordnance Companies denied rumors of a proposed merger among independent steel plants.
A fragment suggests a light headed girl struggles to appear clear headed in a brief, ambiguous note. The line hints at inner doubt and social expectations without detailing events or outcomes.
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