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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues Congress faces a clash between military and prospective feminine votes over a $2 billion war bonus. It notes tax implications on retail purchases hit by consumers, especially women, who control family spending. It warns lawmakers weigh political risk of alienating 26 million women voters to aid 4 million veterans.
A Bulwark illustration shows a woman labeled Underpaid school teacher protecting three children from Vice Ignorance. A threatening figure advances while a car labeled The richest country on earth carries Extravagance and Indifference in the background.
Washington Senator Poindexter argues in a New York Tribune piece that the Republican platform should emphasize practical government. He calls for road construction railway rehabilitation desert reclamation and cutting government extravagance. He opposes war powers and large appropriations for military ventures abroad.
Puff Rice and Raisine Mix equal parts raisins and puffed rice with sugar and milk or maple syrup. Coffee Cake uses sugar salt lard eggs buttermilk flour baking powder for two loaves. top with sugar and cinnamon. Cream Puff batter with butter boiling water eggs and flour. bake thirty to forty minutes with white of egg glaze. Custard fills puffs with milk eggs flour and vanilla. Caramel Cookies mix flour brown sugar eggs shortening soda and baking powder form a loaf and bake after overnight stand. Cheese and Onion Appetizer soft onions fried in fat with cheese ketchup Worcestershire and toast triangles.
A columnist criticizes New York City grand jury plans to investigate the Tenderloin with a pastor and three society women as witnesses. The piece questions the value of such investigations and urges better performance by officials, arguing the effort will fail to reveal deeper issues.
Sir Hamar Greenwood newly appointed chief secretary of state for Ireland traces roots to Whitby Ontario born 1870. He studied at Toronto University and Gray's Inn, practiced law, served in Canada militia and as deputy adjutant general in World War I. A family man and outdoorsman, he vows to seek an orderly settlement of the Irish question.
A collection of quirky classroom quotes and domestic scenes includes a girl misnaming cattle breeds Minorkeys and Heffers a student joke about cattle, and a professor’s quip about time and wages. A mother disputes an atomizer incident while a busy man values time as money.
An advertisement recounts L. S. Walker of Greenleaf Kansas claiming 12 bottles of Milks Emulsion cured long-standing stomach ulcers. The ad promotes the product as a flavorful nutrient that restores digestion, builds flesh, boosts appetite, and promises a money-back guarantee after six bottles.
In Brussels and amid postwar reflection Belgians question British and allied promises while noting America's cheap food, high living costs, and the allure of German goods. Observers say Belgium weighs past assurances against present hardships and favors self interest over old pledges.
The item lists people visiting and traveling between The Plains Athens and surrounding areas. It notes Sam George at The Plains, several Athens residents visiting relatives, hospital news on Grover Glass, and social events including a high school play in Athens. Various families are mentioned as shoppers and visitors across Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Hawk and his son Robert weigh a move to Athens. Porter Dickens buys a five room house and five acres from John Vore near Mr. Trout. Athens residents visit relatives and friends in Hocking, Logan, and Carbon Hill areas.
Canton officers bearing signatures of every member petitioned the council for a 25 wage increase last night, seeking improved pay.
A flat percentage rise in police salaries is announced with patrolmen now paid 150 dollars per month. The move increases the earnings of all force members and sets a new monthly rate for officers.
Eddie Fitzsimmons of New York easily outpoints Cal Delaney over 12 rounds in Canton. Fitzsimmons knocked Delaney down in the second and eighth rounds, with Delaney rallying each time and pressing the pace throughout.
Pittsburg, April 13 John ny Tillman of Minneapolis won every round against Jack Perry in a 10 round welterweight bout here last night. Tillman dominated the action with precise jabs and solid combinations as the crowd watched.
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