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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
4
The Spokane Junior Red Cross with 16 000 members established a child friendly clinic hospital formed from postwar needs. It funds surgical equipment pays doctors and staff. housing and fuel are provided by the board of education. Parents pay what they can, else free.
The Bureau of Public Roads will conduct the most thorough road survey in U.S. history. Officials at all levels will gather data on road mileage, materials, costs, funding, machinery, and traffic, aiming to map best practices and errors across the nation. Local drivers and highway enthusiasts are urged to contribute information.
A coast city tale notes strangers in furnished winter houses and a gossiping woman who claims a family’s wealth and will. Admiral Sims at a New York dinner argues youth fixated on the battleship value while older sailors question submarines' impact and a cadet quips about the deck for dancing.
The notes mock international tensions and fashion trends, joking about Mexican affairs, French officials, and American fashion timing. They mention a plan to ship cotton to Europe, Cuba’s recovery, and a Fatty Arbuckle controversy as light commentary.
Ottawa observers compare the city to Washington in atmosphere while noting Ottawa’s distinct look. Government life, Rideau Hall’s privacy, and the Governor General’s largely ceremonial duties shape daily affairs, with Lord Byng seen as a popular, capable choice.
A quirky column features humorous verse about a life of ease and preaching, plus notes on local church matters and Q A snippets about ministers and historical queries. The piece references Rev. M. E. Charley and his wife, ads, and a long reader interaction segment.
Bill Morse of the Messenger worries over severe storms sweeping the country. After recent rains his car was washed down the street and he chained it to a large tree in front of the Messenger office. He bets it will not be washed away this time.
A whimsical poem about a city Watch Dog in Athens. The narrator describes the dog's size, nose, and cleverness while chasing the dog through the crowd. The piece hints the dog knows city streets and may befriend a girl as a pet.
The text notes a planned visit by delegates and describes Sunday morning as a likely rainy period, with anticipation of a major local event driven by the upcoming delegates.
A famous writer recalls a summer vacation marked by unusually thick swarms of mosquitoes. He notes the insects were long and thin, clustering around the traveler as he relaxed.
Public information notice describes The Athens Messenger bureau for Q and A requests. It explains that the Washington office cannot give legal medical or financial advice and will not settle domestic troubles. Readers send questions with full name and address plus return stamps for reply.
The commission was elected from members of The Committee of One Hundred and Fifty on Conditions in Ireland. Editors of the New York Nation invited every U S Senator, every Governor, high clergy across Protestant Catholic and Jewish denominations, and leading educators, journalists, editors, mayors, and publicists to form the group. The committee includes nearly all these diverse interests.
A quiz-style page discusses Gallaudet College as the only higher education institution for the deaf in Washington, D C and answers various home and history questions. It notes washing soda for clogged sinks, pyramids near Ghizeh, Covent Garden etymology, Gettysburg misdated, and lunar tides shaped by sun and moon.
A spokesperson with a knack for numbers reports Shakespeare's works contain 106,007 lines and 814,780 words. The finding highlights the scale of the immortal playwright's output across his plays and related writings.
Miss Helen M Townsend, Athens county general chairman, announces a service star plan to raise funds for the National Victory Memorial Building in Washington DC. Each donor and worker will be recorded, with ten million dollar cost and over half a million already subscribed.
Washington Sept 30. Willis W Hard economist urged at the national employment conference that Charles G Dawes the federal budget officer be placed in charge of a nation wide road building and public works program to relieve unemployment. He warned previous conferences failed because no one was designated to implement recommendations.
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