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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1922
Page
4
The Children's Bureau urges greater public backing for maternal and infant care. It notes nine countries give infants a better start and 17 offer safer maternity, urging organization, education, and prevention to reduce yearly U S infant and maternal deaths.
Frederic J. Haskin surveys the quest for a national flower, noting America has no official emblem. He traces historic bids from Columbine to the daisy and goldenrod, and discusses why past efforts failed while urging a unifying, sentiment-driven choice.
A day by day diary entry from Athens noting a Michigan State Fair visit with Frances Lavelle and family, observations on cars hats and a hat loss, a ride by Woodlawn cemetery, dinner at a chop suey joint, thoughts on Henry Ford and plant closings. The writer critiques a concert at Madison Grand Circus Park and recounts domestic friction over money and a wager about acquaintances, ending with reflections on work, rail strikes, and long skirts in Detroit.
Justice Clarke explains his U S Supreme Court resignation as a chance to read more, travel, and serve neighbors in ways impossible while in office. He argues for pursuing personal enrichment and altruistic work while still able, urging timely action before vitality fades. He notes America’s facing dire maternal deaths, urging humility toward other nations.
Poiret argues 90 percent tariff on imported garments will curb Paris fashion's spread in the United States and even halt trailing skirts from Italy the author warns. He says prohibition of fine clothes would follow liquor ban but fashion will continue via American common sense and demand.
Nine months ago M Poiret showcased Parisian hoop skirts to revive grandma style. The craze failed as hoop skirts could not fit modern American life in buses cars or theaters. Only possible use now would be in a farm field or for hiding liquor cases.
A fragmentary column quotes TOM SIMS and jokes about happiness, marriage, safety campaigns, wallpaper choices, currency value, dancing, and public manners. The worn text contrasts witty one liners with observations on women, men, and everyday conduct.
The text notes September October November December and asks for the next month. The implied pattern is consecutive months. following December is January. The riddle plays on memory of the year cycle and pay days.
A compact ad page teases seasonal deals aimed at families and shoppers. It highlights festive offers and family friendly pricing, inviting readers to visit local stores for savings and gifts.
Akron officials consider an auto pound proposed by Safety Director Warren F. Selby to replace court appearances for minor traffic offenses. Offenders and their vehicles would be released after payment of set sums, easing police court congestion if the plan is court proof.
A review of the 1921 emergency farmers tariff, its enactment under President Harding, and its impact on prices. The piece cites higher US farm prices versus Canada and Europe, effects on cattle and dairy, and arguments from tariff commission reports supporting the tariff’s benefits to American farmers and consumer costs.
An organized drive to land one of the two 1924 political conventions for Cleveland begins after Public Hall opened with an organ recital drawing over 20 000 attendees. The event signals strong local backing for Cleveland as a convention site.
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