This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1920
Page
7
A sale notice lists a ten twenty International tractor a Rumley power hay press a 38 bottom plow and a Oliver 14 inch plow attributed to C A White. The notice includes the year code 18 8p and describes item conditions and contact details.
Damage to grain from the church bag in 1887 was reported as sixty million dollars. The figure reflects immense losses amid agricultural and economic strains of the period. No further context provided in the fragment.
baseball results recap with multiple games across the leagues. Brooklyn topped Cincinnati 3 2 New York beat Pittsburg 4 3 Chicago defeated Philadelphia 3 1 Cleveland won 9 8 over Washington Chicago 6 4 New York Detroit 14 18 in 12 innings St Louis 17 8 Philadelphia Milwaukee 8 Toledo 4 Louisville 13 Minneapolis 0 no other games scheduled.
County Superintendent Root reports a small shortage this year, far below last year, and urges consolidating two and three room schools with better bus transport. He notes high salaries in small classrooms and calls for redistricting, improved facilities, and proper teacher housing to attract staff. State official Vernon M. Riegel outlines steps: repair one teacher rural schools, provide libraries, improve grounds, adjust the system, and promote teacher training and local recruitment.
Hog receipts at Union Stock Yards rise to about 2000 with market prices higher. Bulk hog sales reported around 16.00 to 17.65 per hundredweight as buyers show stronger demand.
Cattle, sheep, and hog markets show varied receipts and steady to easing trends in Pittsburg and Cincinnati. Prices for cattle range from good to prime and veal, hogs show higher medium and heavy clas ses, and sheep and lambs reflect slow-to-steady demand with lambs reaching into the mid-teens.
Wheat cash 2.58 and 2.54 for December. Corn No 2 cash yellow 1.84. Oats No 2 cash white 63 cents. Rye No 2 cash 1.89. Barley No 2 cash 1.14. Clover seed cash 14.40 with October 15.50 December 15.30 February 15.50 March and January 15.40. Timothy cash 1918 4.00, 1919 3.95, September 4.10, October and December 3.70, March 3.80. Alsike cash 16.60, October and December 17.00, March 17.50.
Market prices list butter creamery eggs cheese live poultry and standard quotes from Chicago and Cincinnati markets dated Sept. 18. Prices show butter at 56c to 64c, eggs ordinary 46c to 52c, firsts 51c to 52c, cheese Twins 260, young American 24c, live poultry 260, and Cincinnati values for Liberty 34s through Victory 84s with several price points ranging from 85.10 to 95.44 per unit.
The divorce case of Olive North versus John North will be heard in common pleas court Monday morning by Judge L G Worstell. Mrs North seeks divorce and alimony while cross petition accuses her of adultery naming two prominent young men of Amesville as co respondents.
Notice to electors in Troy Township School District Athens county Ohio that at the November 1920 general election a proposition to levy an additional tax beyond the maximum rate for five years will be submitted. Election at the regular voting place in the district. Clerk Frank B Tidd.
Notice to the electors of Coolville Village School District that a levy of 8 mills for five years will be presented at the November 2, 1920 general election within the district. The vote will be held at the regular polling place in Athens County Ohio. Clerk KE Bailey notes the election date and the district’s plan.
Carl Sharpe an inmate at the Ohio Penitentiary has been recommended by the Warden and Chaplain for a clemency hearing. The hearing is set for on or after October 17 1920 as directed by the Ohio Board of Clemency.
The Albany village school district in Athens county Ohio invites sealed proposals for a 4350 bond issue to finance heating and ventilation work. Bids due noon September 20 1920 at the board office with 5 percent certified check. Delivery and payment details set. right to reject bids reserved.
The trustees of Guysville Presbyterian Church file a petition in Athens County Court of Common Pleas cause 12044 seeking authority to sell inlet 38 in Guysville to raise funds for church debts and repair. Hearing tentatively on or after September 28, 1920. Attorneys Wood and Johnson represent petitioners.
May Ruth of unknown residence sues Fremont Ruth in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas case 12005 seeking a divorce on grounds of adultery. She must answer by October 4 1920. Foster and [illegible] are attorneys for the plaintiff.
Notice to electors of Alexander Township School District states a proposition to levy three additional mills for school purposes for one year. Election to be held at the regular voting place within the district in Athens County Ohio. Homer C Brooks, clerk, Board of Education. 9-4-dotw.
The Ohio Valley Oil Refining Company of Middleport Ohio has applied to the Ohio Commissioner of Securities on September th 1920 for permission to amend its license No 2295 by adding as agents W C Neuman Middleport Ohio and A G Stine 1639 Lauderdale Avenue Lakewood Ohio.
The Prince of Wales remains a member of the Knights of the Gar ter, reaffirming his status within the order.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.