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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1921
Page
4
The President voiced mixed views on an able bodied veterans cash bonus. He praised aid to the wounded but questioned extending the bonus to unimpaired veterans and warned against a new large financial burden delaying the measure.
Citizens are urged to intensify weed control to curb fire hazards, health complaints, and insect pests. The piece argues towns remain plagued by unsightly growths, which also fuel hay fever and menace civic improvement efforts. A vigorous cut down and burning plan now could reduce current weeds and prevent next year’s spread.
Rumors circulate that Georges Clemenceau may reenter politics while speculation links him with actress Sarah Bernhardt. Observers note the pair could form a high profile business collaboration.
A woman riding the Sixth avenue line in New York encounters a well dressed couple who cause a playful disturbance. The woman slips and collides with passengers as the stormy ride unfolds and her escort laughs at the scene.
Earl Wharton recounts a second Maine battle casualty as a nurse in khaki asks if the wounded man is an officer. A corporal replies that he is not an officer, but has been hit twice in the legs and arms with two bullets, and has been dropped three times without a squeak, proving his humanity.
The spoof says King George trims royal meals and lives in a shooting box with candle light, avoiding electricity as he travels to Devonshire. It notes janitors in New York becoming millionaires and jokes about paying one’s own bills before charity.
In New York City a debate on the fate of historic Irish ghosts arises as English estates are broken up for modern development. The British Society for Psychical Research fears the ghosts will vanish with manor houses and family legends, while estates like Welbeck Abbey are highlighted for underground passages and extensive grounds.
Roger Babson argues general business is 74 points below normal while commodity prices fall, aiding prosperity. He says farmers cut living costs and food prices near prewar levels, but flour remains high, urging price readjustment to align retail costs with farm-level prices for winter stability.
In this golf column the author explains corrugated face clubs for backspin, retires mashie use past 150 yards, and shares grip, stance, and swing tips. He details learning a lofted shot between mashie and niblick, plus advice on tee height, posture, and finishing position to avoid stabbing the ball.
A writer recalls a reunion with an old golf companion. The friend, George, has played only a couple of years and is developing skills after the season's end. The narrator offers candid feedback, noting a few bad habits but praising his potential and progress.
Fragmentary text mentions a bureau in Washington and says the offer is for information not advice. It hints at medical and financial matters and caution about domestic troubles, with garbled phrasing and illegible details.
Mexico and Canada announced reductions in the size of their armed forces. The moves reflect a shift in regional defense posture amid evolving security priorities.
New Philadelphia reports orders to start three more mills of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company on Monday. One hundred fifty additional men will be employed. Five mills of the local plant resumed operations Wednesday.
The article notes Tierra del Fuegans consume soap as a source of fat and nourishment, describing their unusual dietary practice and its perceived nutritional value.
Dublin reports a reversed fate of streets once shelled in 1916 now seeing new stores and offices rise on OConnell or Sackville streets. The post office remains a ruin and the castle house is a scorched shell with a domed spire, as Dubliners face poverty and resilience in a wounded yet lively city.
A brief, playful line notes a toilet asking for attention and suggesting sweetening with Blue Devil. It reflects a quirky product or ad style from the date 9 12 16.
Athens diary notes wanderings around Athens Ohio with street lights, Salvation Army hopes, a beggar, barber shop charity, local gossip about mayor and court house, shopping ads and class observations. The writer muses on life, theater crowds, golf, fashion, professors, rents, and Athens flood memory in a reflective vignette.
A longtime observer at Court House corner recalls Sunday visits to the ball diamond to catch the pitches and curves. He now simply stands at his post and watches the scene from a distance as conditions shift.
Citizens seek city improvement and ask F. C. Stedman Co to cut the weeds in front of the Stedman giant as part of local beautification efforts led by the Kiwanians.
A quizzical note comments on Messenger Want Ads and suggests reading them tonight and considering using one on Monday. The tone is informal and conversational, with hints about engagement and timing.
A Hillsdale Daily News item advertises helpful service with a bold claim of satisfaction, inviting applicants to contact 253 West Hillsdale Street and cautioning against old cranks who cannot be pleased by God or the devil.
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