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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1920
Page
4
Rates for advertisements available on application at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal obituary charges and cards of banks. National Advertising Representatives: Robert Ward at 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and L Couti Wabash Avenue Chicago.
Mrs. William Beckle and daughter Norma of Luhrig spent Sunday with Mrs. Joseph MeBride and Mrs. Victor Beckle. Stella DeWees and Victoria Chapman visited Agnes McBride. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shepard Ruth Peters and daughter Iileen of Hocking joined Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Burkett for Sunday afternoon calls.
The piece explains why Liberty Bonds fall in price as sellers rush to convert to cash. It argues that buyers, largely rich investors, continually absorb offerings while the poorer holders exit, implying the rich benefit from humble investors' disinterest in the government securities.
An essay argues for practical, economical dress through wearing durable clothes, buying quality garments, changing outfits, proper storage, and regular care. It warns luxuries drive up prices and notes dollars rising to 30 cents, suggesting men follow simple fashions like linen collars of old.
The text reflects a law of price regulation by supply and demand, noting prices rise when demand exceeds supply and also rise when supply is plentiful.
A collage of literary fragments and humorous notes notes include a 1817 Red Lion Inn breakfast fare description near Philadelphia, a mock strike over column width, peach crop news from Georgia and witty lines on marriage and temperament.
An English manufacturer eliminates payroll robbery by crediting employees’ bank accounts with their salaries instead of issuing pay envelopes. Workers may draw all or part as needed, fostering savings and thrift while reducing cash handling and temptations to spend. The piece questions adopting such a system in America to encourage prudent financial habits.
Thomas D. Schall representative from Minneapolis presents the liberty calendar for congressional consideration. The plan reshapes the year into thirteen months of twenty eight days plus an extra day, with leap day every four years. It keeps Washington and Lincoln's birthdays, unifies Armistice and Thanksgiving on November 11, and fixes Easter on March 14, among other changes. Schall has served in the House since 1915, born in Read City in 1877, moved to Minnesota, and became a lawyer after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1902, later losing his sight in 1907 but continuing practice.
A compact kitchen guide lists Cheese Fondue, Red Apple Salad, Candied Sweet Potatoes, and Boiled Ham with straightforward steps. Cheese fondue blends cheese, milk, bread crumbs, and egg. salad uses apples, cinnamon candy, raisins, nuts. potatoes are parboiled then caramelized. ham cooks from cold soak to tender in evenly heated water.
Mend with adhesive tape to fix woolen tears by layering tape on the wrong side and ironing. Use old felt hats to reinforce shoe heels to extend sock life. Dry pans on a radiator or in a hot oven after washing, then polish and store.
A Canadian authority notes a wool content figure of 85.25 percent in a genuine woolen suit priced at four dollars. The remark invites scrutiny over textile labeling and fabric standards.
Mexico City reports two weeks of Sonora Revolution turmoil as the central government edges toward encircling the state with a steel ring and blocks sporadic uprisings nationwide. War department officials cite unity among state executives and military leaders to bolster the administration. Additional items note a Canadian hospital operation for Leslie Chadwell and local social club gatherings in Athens.
Millfield Mrs. William Anderson visited relatives in Nelsonville. Mrs. Elmer Nida received a telegram from Illinois stating her mother was critically ill and left at once for the bedside. Mrs. R. S. Howard also received a telegram.
An advertisement from Milks Emulsion claims rapid relief for chronic stomach trouble and related ailments. It features a testimonial from Mattie Cartwright of Tyler Texas, promotes appetite and bowel action, and guarantees refund if not satisfied after six bottles. Sold by druggists and guaranteed by Cline Pharmacy Athens and L J Eberle Nelsonville Ohio.
Chauncey High School commencement was held last Thursday in the First Christian church. Dr. James Ball Naylor gave the class address while Supt. Alex Root presented diplomas to fourteen graduates including Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Lucy Law Laura Cunningham Clara Love Sarah Guthrie Isabel Smart Margaret Noble Arthur Brewer Ralph Howard Clyde Wend Nile Sanders Vaughn Earich and Hubert Coulson. The program featured music by the Chauncey Quartet and solos.
A large gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp on Mill street honored Mrs Lynn Rodgers with a misc shower. Guests presented linen china and cut glass gifts and the evening ended with social visiting and refreshments.
Funeral services for Mrs John M La Hugh were conducted at her home by Rev E D Murch of the First Christian church Athens with Rev Courtney of Chauncey assisting. Local quartet and Doris Nye provided music. Interment followed at Nye cemetery Chauncey. she is survived by her husband and three daughters Mrs Carl Gardner Mrs Paul Porter and Mrs Clarence Hampton of the area.
Fourteen graduates and guests enjoyed a picnic supper at Chauncey High School Friday evening. A theatre party capped the event. Mrs. J A Long and children returned to Mount Vernon after visiting Chauncey with Mrs Longs parents, Mr and Mrs G H Nye.
Brooksville resident William Sadler of Bicknell Ind spent Friday and Saturday with sister Mrs T A Burkett then visited Mrs Gus Warner in Dundas before returning home He also called on sisters Mrs Thomas Thomas Thomas and Mrs William Cummings at Barberton. Lucile Risley recover s from measles. Daniel Carter born to Mr and Mrs Cleveland Almbuster Victor Leroy Beckle ill with measles. Frank Risley and wife moved near Salem. T A Burkett resumed work at Luhrig after illness. Mrs Cameron Crossen and Mrs William Williams visited mother Mrs George Beckle. sick list includes Mrs Selby Cox Mrs Grove Douglass and Mr George Beckle.
The town suffered heavy flood damage after rain and Tuesday floods. Homes of Mortimer McKnight H J Steward A L Tewksbury S S F Howery Luella Tewksbury and W I Swett flooded with merchandise losses. K M railroad bridge line work restored passenger train No 4 resumed Saturday evening.
Many so called contrary people suffer stomach trouble and chronic constipation. Take one BLACKO Stomach and Liver Tablet with two glasses of water and repeat daily until bowels are regular. After cleansing, take a tablet occasionally to keep the system in good order and avoid irritability.
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