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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1919
Page
4
The public shifts focus from the peace treaty to the cost of living, urging action on food issues while accepting Senate handling of the German settlement and League covenant. Ratification is seen as a logical start to the broader campaign against high expenses.
The piece argues that the concurrent railroad worker strikes harmed government and public interests, undermined orderly dispute mechanisms, and jeopardized collective bargaining by acting before the referendum verdict. It suggests a slower, unified approach would have preserved discipline and fairness.
The piece argues against quick postwar histories asserting that true understanding requires years, more data, and perspective. It compares ongoing war histories to past revolutions, noting many events and motives will only become clear with time and evidence.
German statisticians conclude the empire’s population fell by 2 million during the war instead of growing. Burdened by 800 000 marriages not formed and 4 million unborn babies, the tally includes 1.6 million soldiers killed and 700 000 civilians dead from hunger. Bavaria debates a child bearing strike as leaders ponder future conflict.
A reflective speaker praises a good world where joys outnumber woes. He contrasts the optimist who sees sunshine and six happy days after rotten ones with the pessimist who tallies nineteen woes per joy. The narrator claims long residence confirms the balance favors happiness.
Reprinted from Brooklyn Standard Union notes Wilson's speaking tour on the League of Nations keeps being postponed. The piece complains he offers no reasons for entry after three speeches in New York and Boston. It accuses him of pandering to distant supporters while ignoring American voices and risks.
A reader recounts the urge to share a missed bargain or chance noting the vanity of spoiling joy with secondhand tips. The piece follows two anecdotes about buying a white table and a parade view, arguing that awareness can sting yet generosity matters.
A collection of kitchen notes describes Escalloped and Stuffed Tomatoes with white sauce crumbs and pineapple fillings, Florentine style tomatoes with parsley, plus guidance on repurposing damask into laundry bags and a note on making banana marmalade from ripe fruit.
A Hogwallow Kentuckian report recounts a lecture by a local school teacher praising the United States. He contrasts working Americans with others who rest. The piece includes Taft on universal service and a humorous exchange about work, money, and marriage.
Twenty years ago in the Athens Messenger Aug 10 1899 reports F C Stedman traveling for vacations with a playful exchange about his absence. The piece notes Athens County’s political lull with residents seeking health resorts and rumors Aguinaldo may seek the Democratic presidential nomination with Bryan in a vice role, amid conflicting views on governance.
In East Liverpool Ohio at the Whets line, Aug 13, local report notes 17 arrests for intoxication during the past month, a drop from the usual monthly average of 100 during wet periods. Officials say even the wets see potential in prohibition.
A weekend round of visits and family gatherings in Green's Run Amesville Athens and nearby. Families including Mulpas Eddy Gaskalla Cartwright Daniels Smith Kasler and Maynard plus hosts the McLaughlins and Snyder enjoyed birthdays meals and games with ample ice cream and cake.
Mrs Mag Hysell and son of Columbus visit. John Wilson sees his ailing mother. Geo Turner and Foster Howel spend Sunday with William Bechner. George Tudor and family visit Dr Day. Grangers meet and plan a picnic at Musser Grove on August 23 with all invited. Ray Wilson moves his mother.
Sunday activities span a Chau tauqua trip by Colonel Brooks and a Mohlers picnic where Geo Clark's family joined Will Clark. The community attended Midway Church for the funeral of Rev. Dana McKnight. Mrs. Sol Shriver recovers at home as Charlie Beal and Cash White visit.
A short item mentions Mrs P T Tal Abbott being on the Bick, highlighting a local social moment without further details.
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