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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1921
Page
4
The article argues local union leadership bears fault for contract breaches while praising public opinion for backing Labor Board decisions. It notes the 12 percent wage cut and protections against firing union members, urging a settlement by mutual understanding and restraint rather than rhetoric.
A note from De Valera to Lloyd George warns that continued correspondence heightens misunderstandings and delays peace. The public debate between British leaders and Sinn Fein figures is described as harmful, widening British Irish divides rather than solving the Irish problem.
A collage of quirky items: Fattys million-dollar smile tested in life. Isle of Man and Paris fashion notes. wartime trench reflections on a pleasant face. Volstead era politics with L B Trotaky out of power. a note about Frederick W. Swan at Elmira New York corner of Lake and Water streets.
In a lobby scene a tailor tries to enter with a boy and defends the child’s admission. Eight year old Josephine recalls Abraham Lincoln’s boyhood and laments wooden clothes, citing a misread line about Lindon rail splitting for clothing.
A London temperance speaker recalls the classic riddle of presidential succession. James finally answers, in a burst of humor, that if the president and vice president along with all cabinet members died, the next in line to officiate would be the undertaker.
New York editors argue educational films replace books for learning. Motion pictures are praised for broad access in schools churches and homes, aiding health, science and Americanization, with large corporate support and growing non theatrical use.
Latrobe Mr and Mrs T E Fitch attended the Fall Festival at Athens last week. Mrs C C Mars and daughter shopped in Parkersburg recently. Mrs Harry Carlton attended a show at Athens Wednesday night. Mrs C C Mars and mother Mrs Sturm were Athens visitors. Mrs A H Huggins visited relatives at Torch last week. Alfred Rogers entertained young people at their home last Tuesday evening with music and games. Attendees included many named locals. C C Mars and family and Mrs Sturm attended a golden wedding anniversary at Little Hocking last Thursday. A H Huggins of Athens spent Thursday night here. Leo Bingman and family visited from Athens. Says Sam: farm life allows suspenders wear in comfort.
A Q and A discuss telegraph pole density along railroad tracks. For six wires or fewer, 30 poles per mile. seven to sixty wires, 41 poles. sixty one to seventy, 53 poles. seventy one to eighty, 59 poles. Wind and sleet areas may require more poles.
The Plains Word notes the death of Mrs. Fanny Ball's father, Mr. Mannring, in a Columbus hospital. A seven-year-old is very ill. J. K. Brown moves his home from Bob Graves. Mr. and Mrs. Port Dicken motor to the Logan fair. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins visit relatives at Haydenville Logan and Webb Summit. Mrs. Whetstone and daughter dine with Mrs. Ed Anderson.
Boonville Indiana September 24 17 year old William Deffendall was found guilty of murdering his 70 year old mother. A jury fixed his punishment for life in the state prison. The verdict came shortly before 4 PM after deliberations begun earlier today.
A compendium of brief notes recalling historical events and figures tied to Ohio and national history. It cites William Henry Harrison receiving an honorary degree in 1821, Daniel Voorhees’ Senate tenure born in Butler County, Edward Fenwick as Cincinnati’s first bishop, Stephen Elkins’ roles and dates, a 1881 national day of mourning for President Garfield, and related details.
A Athens diary fragment from Sept 25 recounts morning visits to Sunday school, remarks on fashion and short skirts in China, reflections on midgets at a carnival, farm memories, and a wedding plan. The writer mentions a coronetist band, unread mail, a church sermon replaced by pictures, and humorous asides about readers and Fatty Arbuckle.
Reader questions cover pulverized coal use in cement kilns historical notes on Bible printing totals by Bible Societies and printers ink stain removal methods. It cites Ohio leading Ford registrations, the Rameses II mummy's exhibit history at the Metropolitan Museum and fridge odor control tips.
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