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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
2
The Buckeye State Building & Loan Co. at 22 West Gay St Columbus invites your account. It claims safety and 5 percent interest as one of Central Ohio's largest, strongest savings institutions and promises prompt courteous attention.
The Prince of Wales, with King George and Queen Mary, departed London for Portsmouth at 11 30 a m. He will board the warship Renown at six this evening and sail for Canada. Arrival in St Johns is set for August 15 with a later visit to the United States likely in October.
A plea to recognize teachers as vital public servants, demanding living wages and better support. The piece notes low salaries, rising costs, and numerous vacancies, urging communities to adopt a minimum $1,000 yearly wage for teachers to secure America's future through educated leadership.
Oliver Wilson urges Grange officers nationwide to back the League of Nations and urge Senate ratification of the peace treaty. He cites arbitration goals and calls for resolutions to press senators and sections of the Grange to act, including special meetings if needed.
Troop Two, Boy Scouts of Athens, with thirty-two boys, set out from Athens at 6:30 AM for Coolville. They faced muddy roads, set up tents, paraded, and enjoyed swimming, a sunset vigil, and a river excursion down the Ohio to Hockingport and across to West Virginia before returning by ferry to camp, with Troop Three from Logan due Monday.
An Ohioan, C. A. Matheny, 48, missing since Sunday, was found dying with a throat wound at his home in Anniston Alabama. Officers had gone to serve a warrant for abandonment of his family. He had married a local woman, Miss Cora Higgebotham, said to be fourteen, a week earlier. Matheny was a machinist from Youngstown and had moved to Anniston last February.
A new tire protector for automobile touring over uncertain roads improves traction and prevents skidding. It offers enhanced grip on rough surfaces and may reduce loss of control in wet or uneven conditions.
The Lorain W C T U demands stricter school dress standards after denouncing peek a boo outfits and high heels worn by students. Eva Hills notes the board cannot dictate attire but should urge reform while Dr Frank Young criticizes cosmetic use and bead fashion. Board members split on what modesty means.
Troopers from Ohio Indiana and Michigan aboard two troop trains reached the Union Depot in Athens at 3 10 and 4 30 P M. The Fourth Division, moving through Athens for several days, was part of the convoy. A third train was expected to arrive at 2 P M today.
Congress plans to hear General Pershing before deciding on universal military training and the peace treaty. The War Department bill calls for an army of 500000 and universal service, with strong opposition in both chambers. Senator Wadsworth questions the staff plan, arguing the peace army would be too large.
A $2500 reward was offered today for the arrest and conviction of the slayer of Daniel Kaber, Cleveland printer and publisher, by his father Moses Kaber. The notice was issued in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 5.
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