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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
4
English publicists warn a dry America could outpace Britain in efficiency as sober workers reduce accidents and boost output. If prohibition proves effective, other nations may follow to stay competitive in global trade and industrial power.
Maine will host a summer program called a school of leaders with 100 selected country teachers studying at state expense. The initiative, led by the state superintendent, aims to raise rural school standards to city levels, improve facilities and insist on fully qualified teachers with higher salaries to sustain competence.
The Damm family of six parents and twelve children moved to Mahaska County Iowa four years ago with less than eight dollars. They rented a farm then bought a 400 acre property for sixty thousand dollars proving rented farms are not doomed and setting a example for native farmers. Meanwhile European war talk and domestic politics frame a tumultuous scene as Hans Stove returns from service and the Senate plans a August session over the treaty.
A small western city pessimist jokes at noon about dinner with a post office crowd. On a Pennsylvania train a discussion with two Indianapolis business men and a waiter reveals humorous take on dining car service. Farmer Corntessel notes the ham and eggs drawing the boarders’ attention amid the meal chatter.
A reflective piece on mental ruts that trap us in familiar methods. Examples include using a saucepan as a bowl for eggs, measuring height with old habits, and fitting a bathtub where a door would swing out, showing how fresh perspectives can reveal simpler solutions.
Otto Hoisington travel ing salesman for the Athens Ice and Storage Co. leaves this week to take a vacation before starting duties as Athens county recorder. Clarence Roach, formerly a local grocer, will succeed him and has joined Hoisington on trips to acquaint himself with the trade.
The annual Mormon reception began today at the Mormon Temple in Kirtland with attendees from Willoughby and surrounding areas. Hosts welcomed visitors as the event drew members of the church to the temple grounds for the scheduled program and ceremonies.
A new automatic jack lifts a car off the floor as it is driven over, freeing tires from contact with the ground. The device activates under pressure to raise the vehicle for tire protection and easier maintenance.
Instructions for Raspberry Currant Gooseberry Conserve Tomato Marmalade and more with recipes for Mulberry Gooseberry Preserves Quince Honey Lemon Pears and flavor tips including potato acid neutralizers and chocolate ice cream improvements.
The speaker, once famed in thirteen states, laments aging and health crippling wealth. He recounts fanfare, riches, and a plush limousine, yet feels hollow as dyspepsia returns and youth slips away beneath the sunset. He longs for youth as his only lasting solace.
Latrobe residents noted visitors including Mrs Clifford Bean from Latrobe and Mr Styre with family and Miss Marie Steen from Marietta who called on E. D. Morrison. Everett Keller visited Success relatives. The Order of Eastern Stars to meet in Coolville next Friday night August 8. Mrs Mina Onej reported her son Ralph landed safely at Camp Merritt New Jersey and will return soon.
A number of locals attended the Camp meeting on the Coolville camp grounds Sunday. Bernice Keller of Success visited the Keller home. Mrs. James Thompson was in Portmouth last week. Freda Keller of Success is visiting at the Keller home.
Bedford residents celebrate the wedding of Mr Blake Tubbs and Miss Bearle Woodyard with well wishes. News notes mention visits, a thrashing-machine purchase, a farm ball game won 7 to 1, and Bedford Fair Association planning the September 11 event at Burlingham church.
Sunday and weekend visits bring many relatives together. Bruce and Mrs Chapman spend time with her father 8 A Wilson in Carthage. Margret Snow visits grandparents Charles Winner in Athens. Lester Chapman and wife visit his parents in Coolville R D 3. Various other relatives visit in Athens, Stewart, Nelsonville, New Marshfield, and Stewart with extended family, trips to Marietta and Dunkirk noted. Paul Kimes injures arm. Bryan Hissom discharged from U S Army en route home.
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