Time to take a serious stand in the 1920 election
A presidential endorsement criticizes the Democratic party and Cox for backing the Wilson League of Nations and for failing to secure peace and prosperity. It praises Harding as understanding national needs and calls for intelligent reconstruction and lasting peace, urging voters to choose decisive leadership over reckless policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
League of Nations
League
Cox
Wilson
Versailles
Mr. Cox
Harding
United States
The
New York Tribune
Political Attacks and Fraud Allegations Across Newspapers
Excerpts from Kansas City Star and Durham Star condemn a Boston money scheme linked to Mr. Burleson and critique President Wilson’s or Cox’s pledge fulfillment. Critics label a 50 percent return in 45 days a fraud while noting five years of department mispricing. Cox defends platform promises as payable, hinting at broken pledges and political fallout through 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Durham
N. C
Cox
Wilson
Democratic Party
As A Woman Thinks Not In The Parade
Edith B. Moriarty recounts a store picnic at a large department store with a planned parade. Employees joke about marching and reveal social divisions as bystanders scoff at joining the event. The piece captures workplace culture and gendered perspectives in a parade setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith B. Moriarty
Pu.b
Frank B Willis Emerges As Ohio Senate Nominee
The well known Republican Frank B Willis, born 1871 near Lewis Center Ohio, rises as the GOP contender to fill Senator Harding’s seat on March 4. Willis’s career spans law, Ohio politics, Congress from 1910s, and a 1915 17 governorship against Cox, with long party service and backing of Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Willis
Ohio
United States Senate
Harding
Willis
Lewis Center
Delaware County
Galena
Ohio Northern University
McKinley
Seventy-Fourth General Assembly
Cox
Senator Harding
Household Hints and Leftover Croquettes
Fun home economy tips describe using leftover breakfast and luncheon scraps to make croquettes fried in butter. Also includes preserves from watermelon rind and a canning note for corn with sugar, salt, and sealing guidance.
Spur Of The Moment Rail Warnings And Pilsudski Jest
A humorous clipping notes railway fare rises of 20 percent reducing travel and mileage. It quips on General Pilsudski, jokes about presidential barber votes, and teases Jess Willard planning a comeback with a playful tone.
After Dinner Stories Judge White and the Wiltshire Matron
Judge White recalls a Wiltshire matron who warned him her husband spends nights at the club. She later apologizes after learning the husband once defended their home by poker against a burglar, proving he is a poker expert.
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White
Wiltshire
Buckeye State Bank promotes thrift and education savings
The Buckeye State Bank urges parents to save for their children’s future and education. It markets savings accounts with liberal interest and positions itself as a large, well known Ohio institution based in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appett
Buckeye State & Loan
Oo Benkin Biden
Eat Gay
Columbus
Ohio
Local residents share visits and travels across towns
Latrobe's Mr Murray Ewers from Dayton visited his uncle Dean Ewers and relatives. Bertha and Norma Keller return to Parkersburg after a stay near Latrobe. Families travel to Columbus and Marietta for pleasure and visits. Frances Dunfee's death grieves friends. many local greetings and Sunday trips noted among neighbors.
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Murray Ewers
Dayton
Dean Ewers
Bertha
Norma Keller
Parkersburg
W. Va
Columbus
J. E. Fitch
Dean
Marietta
Ivory Dunfee
Toledo
Johnson
Green Brier
Clark Johnson
Frank Arnold
Belpre
Nannie Curtis
Columbia
Ed. Dunfee
Mildred Shanks
Chillicothe
James Thompson
C. B. Keller
Robert Keller
Success
Sunday Socials Reach Nearby Homes in Shawnee and Surroundings
The Plains Roy Hawk John West Maggie Barstow and families with Mrs Tom Davis visited Mr and Mrs Dave Davis at Shawnee. Joe Hutchins dined with Mrs John Patton at Haydenville. Guests included Charles Patton of Columbus and Seth Robinson of Logan. William Moore visited Ed McCall at Circle Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hawk
John West
Maggie Barstow
Tom Davis
Dave Davis
Shawnee
Joe Hutchins
John Patton
Haydenville
Charles Patton
Columbus
Seth Robinson
Logan
William Moore
Ed. McCall
Circle Hill
Scott
Salem
Will Nash
Nelsonville
Fletch Hawk
Lancaster
Labor Day
Nell Hiller
Walden family returns from Washington and Columbus trips
Coolville Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Walden and daughter Constance drove to Washington D C to visit relatives and returned home. Several locals went to Columbus for the State fair. Clarence Bingman and family of Glouster visited in town, while D W Gunder hosted relatives before their return. Carl Yagala came from Washington Pa for a short visit. C H Bishwell and two children from Martins Ferry visited the Saunders home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Walden
Constance
Washington, D. C
Waldens
Clyde K. Creasy
Columbus
Clarence Bingman
Glouster
Bingmans
D. W. Gunder
Carl Yagala
Washington
C. H. Bishwell
Martins Perry
A. B. Saunders
Local News Briefs From White Hall And Surrounding Areas
White Hall residents Mr Delbert Hooper and family visited friends in Columbus. Factory visitors Misses Riley stayed with Mr and Mrs G E Tribe. G L Hill moved to Mechaniseburg. Hoopers hosted relatives from near Columbus. Labor Day attendees came from this vicinity to Nelsonville. John C Smith of Newport Kentucky visiting Will Lash. Athens guests of the Moores. Tribe family and Riley siblings joined a picnic at Pleasant Valley. George Maxwell of Athens visited Virgil Maxwell. School reopened September 7 with Mac R Braley as teacher. Wendell Miller of Langsville visited G C Lawson and family.
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Delbert Hooper
Albert
Lora May
Columbus
Helen and
Pauline Riley
Factory
G. E. Tribe
G. L. Hill
Mechaniseburg
Frank Hooper
Orland
Leland
I. B. Hooper
Nelsonville
John C. Smith
Newport
Will Lash
Ernest Moore
Ray Moore
Athens
C. E. Moore
C. E. Tribe
Helen
Paloine Riley
Frank Kenney
Pleasant Valley
George Maxwell
Virgil Maxwell
Mac R. Braley
Wendell Miller
Langsville
G. C. Lawson
Evans defeats Grier to win American Amateur title
Canada was eliminated as Charles Evans of Chicago defeated C B Grier of Montreal, the Dominion champion, nine and seven in 36 holes to win the American Amateur Championship.
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Canada
Roslyn
N. Y
Charles Evans
Chicago
C. B.i Grier
Montreal
Hooper Ridge Church Announces Sept 11 Box Supper
Hooper Ridge residents plan a box supper at the Hooper Ridge church on Saturday night September 11. Everyone is invited and the event will feature girls bringing boxes. Several local families visited relatives and attended events including Labor Day celebrations in Nelsonville and trips to Parkersburg and Columbus.
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Wilbur Kasler
Columbus
G. L. Bryson
Emma
Bertha
Lillian Linscott
Parkersburg
Clarence Mitchell
Athens
Grace Linscott
Glouster
Joe Robinson
Don Easler
Coral Wooley
Hooper Ridge
Bertha Bryson
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the Athens Messenger
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Associated Ohio Dailies
United Press News
O. Postoffice
Ory & Ol
Ee Messenger
Ohblo
Hobert
Fvenue
New York City
South
Speaker
Wellenele
Eve Nin
Iene
General Pilsudski
Jess Willard
Oon SO Joana
Papa
Tommy
Treadway
Mr. Treadway
Dead Sea
Latrobe
Harry Porter
Quincy Anderson
Mildred Guseman
Frances
Jim Bell
W. J. Hawk
Rob
Coolville
White Hall
Arthur and
Nelisel
Edgar Keirns
Jeff Keirns
George Linscott
Ernest
Sylvia Keirns
Dan Linscott
Ace Kasler
Jennie
Lewis Morris
Myrtle
Lurene
Erma
Ernest Linscott
Jefferson
Athens County
Republican
I. M. Foster
Otto L. Hoisington
Secy
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U.S
C. E. Norris
O. C. E. Stack
Millfield
O. P. W. Lockhart
Guysville
O. W. M. Dixon
New Marshfield
O. F. H. Gifford
Amesville
O. Hocking Mining
U. S
Usco
Vu. S. Royal Cords
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