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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1919
Page
4
A New York group of 19 budget clubs trained 450 women in four month courses on cash ledgers budgets and household administration. They organized textile and food demonstrations and debated renting versus owning homes. The effort drew participants from poor to prosperous, urging teaching in schools and broader community adoption.
Lieut. Col. Ralph D. Cole predicts a vast future for American electrical industry abroad after examining Europe’s lag in electric use. He notes Europe’s slow adoption, France and Belgium adopting some devices, and the Army aiding modernization as rebuilding expands demand for electricians both abroad and at home.
A writer laments families who nightly drive out with children to escape home, arguing the real harm is learned restlessness. They urge a “learn to be happy at home” movement and comment on shifts in small change and domestic focus amid national turmoil.
A series of brief vignettes unfolds with sharp humor and social observation. An irritated couple in a car quarrels then reconciles, a Quaker mockingly praises a bride’s judgment, and a bishop teases a speaker over ignorance at a university critique.
A friend recounts a raise and how they split spending between small pleasures and big purchases. The tale illustrates that spending both pennies and dollars leads to less saving, prompting a choice between dimes or dollars. The Man-who-thinks notes the preference of women for dollars and reflects on framing finances after a second raise.
A collection of kitchen instructions lists a red sauce recipe with tomatoes onions peppers salt brown sugar and vinegar yielding six pints, Eminee of Haman Toast mincing ham with cream sauce and parsley, Iced Fruit Juice with mint and juice options, Cucumber Salad forming cucumber cups with Cream French Dressing includes salt pepper lemon juice olive oil and cream.
A recipe outlines Huckleberry Delight with rice, berries, marshmallow whip and custard. It describes washing one cup of rice, cooking with five cups of water, layering with berries and serving with custard and garnish.
A reflective verse on coping with grief and fear. The speaker admits weakness yet thwarts despair by adopting a brave front. He urges others to confront adversity with a silent, steady nerve and a steadfast bluff to keep sorrow at bay.
The discussion centers on US reservations to the League of Nations Covenant and treaty provisions. Critics press Article 15 and 19 to limit domestic sovereignty, teach withdrawal rules, and curb disarmament duties while supporters argue fairness across nations and preserved US sovereignty through council recommendations and optional compliance.
Critics label the transfer a theft from China as Germany hands over Kiaochow archives and rail rights to Japan. Officials argue only a fraction of Shantung is affected and that Japan will return control later. A Mexican oil fruit discovery is noted near Torreon with high lubricating value.
Beaumont and his family visited Chauncey with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams and their young daughter. Burt Stedman and sisters Ella and Willie traveled to Springfield. The Six family daughter went to Toledo to visit kin. Mattie Watkins of Indiana visited his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer. Vera Bridgewater of Hocking spent a day here. Milton Santee and children from Albany motored in. John Wyant conducted business in Chauncey Monday. Homer Durst and four children visited Mr. and Mrs. Huston. Bridgewater of Hocking was here for a day.
Mr and Mrs S G Nichols entertained and guests included Mrs Oscar Knowlton of Albany and Miss Ethel Barker from Athens. Families and friends visited relatives in Albany Logan and Athens with a street carnival outing and a Ford Touring car purchase noted.
Mr and Mrs James Coey welcomed a daughter born Friday. Glouster visitors included Mr and Mrs Lewis Cresbaum and Mr and Mrs Andrew Mulligan visiting Mr and Mrs P H Willeke. Mrs Jacob Keck and Rosa and Mary visited Mrs Frances Wahl at College Hill Sunday. Mrs Theodora Heffken hosted dinner for friends Thursday. Mrs Clarence Winn entertained guests Monday including Herman Kempton Theodora Heffken John Davis Evan Davis Mary Davis and others.
Walter Golding Elmer Davis and many friends from Glouster Jacksonville Lancaster Chillicothe Kingston Circleville and Washington D H gathered for a social day trip to Mt Pleasant Park. They traveled by car enjoyed a noon dinner and spent the afternoon in social recreation.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Petty entertained at a lawn party Wednesday evening for Ralph Chalfant who has recently returned from sixteen months service in France. The gathering featured games social talk and refreshments of ice cream and cake with guests including Mr and Mrs J L Petty Mr and Mrs N E Mills Mrs Hannah Chalfant Mrs Edith Burton Mr and Mrs Earl Kincade and Mr and Mrs Bert Lonas.
The column lists names of ladies and gentlemen as guests and hosts from various households. Visitors include Mrs. Galbreath of Lottridge and the Grubbs from Doris Grubb, with multiple Sunday calls and church attendance noted. Reverend Woodard conducted services Saturday and Sunday.
A garbled note warns that the pride supply grows slower and disease lurks in the system. It suggests money is needed to keep the economy strong and vital, indicating ongoing strain and risk of attrition.
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