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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
4
The author argues the miners strike harms the public and nation by reducing coal supply, raising prices, and causing cold homes and hardship. The strike is labeled an attack by a small minority against a vast majority, government, and unionism itself, with readers urged to see the broader costs.
The piece argues that both organized and unorganized labor have advanced since industrialism began. It highlights shorter hours higher pay and greater ownership for workers while praising organized labor in skilled trades and the AFL for leadership and defense against radical movements. It warns labor must balance power with responsibility and avoid domination.
A humorous office boy quizzes his stern employer claiming he would be where he is without mistakes. The lad notes if all were like the boss, he would not be where he is. In a western camp a rookie endures constant kidding until a prankster poses as Major Moses and demands the ten commandments.
Brooksburg Indiana woman recounts personal health struggles from early motherhood to overcoming female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes displacement after work as a clerk, multiple pregnancies, and relief after treatment. Letter invites others to write for guidance.
A brief item notes a fellow contributor giving $5.30 and warns drivers to keep machines and vehicles off sidewalks to avoid court action.
Justice of the Peace Martin presided over a full day with new and carried over cases. Griff Bircher was bound over for 100 dollars on a charge that he insulted E. M. Brown’s wife. Bircher replied Brown threatened to carve him with a knife.
Ethel Morrow withdrew a breach of peace charge against her brother in law after he paid costs. Carrie Wright faced a vilification charge in Columbus, paid $5 and costs. Ina Birchfield was fined $2 and costs on a breach of peace charge, with warrants issued by Winnie Ratcliff. John Miller’s breach of peace case was withdrawn after costs. Eva Halley’s husband destroyed her hat. John Halley was fined $5 and costs. For sale sweet canaries and females offered by Shara Rawlings of Rutland Ohio.
James McCumber appeared in court on a plea of inability to pay alimony. Judge Miller lowered the monthly payment from 20 to 10 dollars while scolding him for ill health and past conduct. The judge called him a disgrace to himself and the community.
Freda Marie Greathouse daughter of Mr and Mrs John Schmoll Minersville wed Raymond Mitch of Pomeroy last Saturday at Peace Evangelical church parsonage by Rev George Nussman. Mrs Mitch long a popular Daily News news writer and Mr Mitch foreman at Middleport Leader. Congratulations and best wishes follow them.
Wilber A Reeves filed Friday with county election clerk Will Stivers to run as an independent for sheriff in November. The 201 signers urge Reeves to compete independently as no independent party exists in Meigs county. A recount petition by George R Koahrva prompted a recount set for Monday September 6.
The Sacred Heart church young ladies announce a big social event on Wednesday October 6 in the church auditorium. They promise an entertaining program that aims to be the biggest effort yet by the church youth.
Local report recalls a court scene where Dollie and Jimmie Hutton confess to sneaking into J. P. McCoy’s melon patch near Tanners Run to sample nutmeg melons. After testimony from several children, the court places the youngsters on probation and rewards them with ice cream cones.
A group including W. S. Hart and J. B. Lindsey returned from Columbus after urging the Pomeroy Athens road project. State Highway Commissioner Taylor plans October advertising for grading and water courses pending a favorable federal report, as federal aid was approved last May.
The Ohio Forestry Association schedules its second campfire meet at Carbondale in Athens county on September 10 and 11. The event showcases private forestry on rough land with a general meeting, eight forest plantation trips, and a speaking program. Also notes aluminum street cars adopted by a Swiss railway.
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