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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1920
Page
6
Greasy salves and ointments are unnecessary when clear skin is desired. Zemo, sold for 35c or in larger sizes, is applied as directed and claimed to remove eczema. E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland, Ohio.
New York September 8 George H Babe Ruth was named defendant in a $260000 counter suit by Educational Films Inc The film company had shown Ruth in moving pictures and alleged an unauthorized ad campaign aided circulation Ruth had already sued the firm alleging the pictures were produced without his consent or authority
A diarist traveler recounts meeting Cecil Follows Lindsey in Paris. They tour the Luxembourg gallery, enjoy the Gardens, cafe meals, and artist cafes in the Latin Quarter, revisiting old loves on wall paintings and planning more adventures tomorrow.
A 22 year old college grad writes of repeatedly losing interest in eight women and asks how to stop falling for short lived attachments. Mrs Thompson advises honesty, ending involvement with girls, and building steadiness through friendship and self discipline. A second letter asks if starch reduces fat legs and is advised that internal starch is not slimming while a starch foot bath may claim some reduction.
L. E. Collins an Ohio railway engineer reports regained strength appetite and energy after taking Tanlac for a year following a severe flu and prolonged weakness. The notice lists local retailers and mentions various residents and social visits around Nelsonville Amesville Glouster and nearby towns.
A teenage columnist advises a 13 year old girl to fill evenings with reading studying and sewing and to limit movie outings to once a week noting three times weekly is too frequent. The letter suggests motherly guidance and a reply from Blue Eyes-G. G. confirms how to respond.
The Plains and nearby towns report residents traveling to Murray City Ath ens Nelsonville and Columbus for church events fairs and family visits. Highlights include ice cream social at M E church proceeds for painting, Rev Loveless preaching next Sunday, Labor Day visits, and multiple family gatherings in Nelsonville Athens and Barberton.
A verse arguing against fear mongering and suggesting cautious spending, mocking opponents who claim vast funds flow from endless sources. It defends prudent fiscal choices and questions the premise of costly campaigns, ending with the refrain that it is cheap at that.
Alliance leader Westover donned police duty when his department quit over pay and conditions. He ordered clubs and a makeshift force, walked a two day beat, then reorganized a new police setup to keep the city safe.
On September 4, friends and relatives gathered at B F Clark's Decatur township home in Washington County to celebrate his 72nd birthday. Attendees included G P Russell and family, A F Clark's relatives, Daugherty, Bingman, Coakley, Hatch family and many others. A noon dinner, victrola music, and cake and ice cream after 2:30 p.m. marked the festive day.
The preliminary work toward fitting up rooms for a chemistry laboratory a cooking laboratory and a sewing room in Athens high school and kindergarten rooms in East Side and Central schools is progressing as expected. Delays in orders mean domestic science, machine and woodshop equipment and all supplies will be installed when they arrive.
Letter to the editor argues day workers lack fair wages given living costs and notes public complaint after wage raise. Separate readers recall earlier tonnage workers earning more and mockery of day laborers. Calls for wage equality amid wartime economic changes.
The speaker notes a clash with a workplace leader over raises while criticizing a colleague for implying unfair treatment. The exchange centers on pay for the day workers and the suggestion that the leader’s critique targets peers.
A Plains Ohio reader urges fair pay for all laborers including day men and loaders. He argues workers deserve recreation money after bills are paid and condemns those who belittle fellow laborers. The letter emphasizes demand for better wages and working conditions.
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