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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues for Thursday afternoon half holidays in stores as a common, popular practice in larger centers and spreading to smaller towns. It contends eight hour workaday norms plus family time justify closing midweek, noting open rivals gain little and hurt staff by so doing.
The piece argues that government wheat price guarantees, once seen as a boon, would cost farmers a large bonus as weather reduces yields by about 400 million bushels, domestic prices rise, and European shortages push markets higher. It suggests farmers overall are economically better off than other groups, but some deserve sympathy.
Archibald Black of the U S Navy warns against a predicted sub $500 airplane still years away. He urges manufacturers to focus on safe flying and emergency fields, prioritizing passenger and freight aircraft routes before inexpensive sport aircraft appear.
A narrator, exhausted by labor on mortgaged lands, observes Wilhelm’s tireless elm sawing. The tale contrasts Wilhelm’s strength with royal fate and asks how a crippled king could perform feats the speaker cannot, ending with a reflection on effort and fate.
In opinion excerpts, the Louisville Post says the President favors Burleson staying in cabinet but the choice harms the party and Burleson is seen as discredited. The Augusta Chronicle argues government takeover of railroads fails to win broad American support amid rising charges and poor service.
A column argues against turning others to ridicule. It cites a college friend who learned to stop making fun of people after recognizing harm. The piece urges self reflection and warns that genuine wit should not strip others of dignity.
The article provides two pudding recipes: a bread pudding with berries and brown sugar, and a cornstarch pudding with milk eggs sugar and vanilla. Both are served with custard or fruit sauce and described as hearty old-time dishes to refresh menus.
The article explains saving orange peels for flavoring and candying. Cut peels from three to four oranges, soak in salted water, rinse, boil until tender, and make a sugar syrup to coat the peels. Dried peels can be stored for mince pies puddings and other desserts.
A collage of old humor sketches contrasts Swedish stoicism with workplace folly. Sven complains of heavy labor at the mill until a missing helper, John, is revealed to have vanished between logs. Uncle Joe Cannon mocks progress from Columbus to flying machines while a child jokes about motorists and pedestrians.
Mr Carl W Bingman head of the Methodist Department and Teachers Training school at the Normal College in Johnson City Tennessee spent days with his father en route to Beaumont Texas where he will serve as principal of the high school Mrs Leo Bingman and son Robert Malcolm of New Vienna visited S M Bingman Mr and Mrs Alfred Rogers visited in Parkersburg Mrs Trena Blizzard visited E P Dodds Mr and Mrs Earl Clark and son Roger visiting Iowa The Clarks and son Wendell spent a week in Columbus Indiana with relatives Hiram Root and Frank Clark bought new Fords E L Rogers returned from visits in Athens Glouster and Chauncey Annie Dodd returned to Barberton to resume school Canning peaches will be common as crops bring prices from two fifty to three seventy five dollars per bushel depending on quality and variety.
Farmers in Pleasanton near harvest completion. Visits include Mr Lee Arnett and Misses Mabel and Gussie Arnett of Athens to O D Arnett. Dana Arnold of Cleveland back from France visiting Mr and Mrs George Morrison. Willing Workers picnic postponed by storm. Multiple guests from Clarington Akron Toledo and Athens visit locals. Rubber stamp usage estimated at 100 billion in the U S.
Letters critique R J Thompson’s defense of current Athens county food prices and probe the role of grocers, ice costs, and farm marketing plans. The writer urges government scrutiny, warns against profiteering, and stresses workers' sacrifices, proposing strict economy and hard work as remedies.
A letter from Geo. W. Williams of Glouster Ohio dated August 19 1919 urges a downward revision of prices at Model Grocery and apparel including shoes. He states no investigation is needed as current costs are unreasonable and that support will be given wholeheartedly.
The council met Monday night and passed an ordinance prohibiting obstruction of streets and sidewalks with boxes barrels or any material. After approving a few bills the council adjourned.
Mrs Sareptia Pratt bursts into the editor’s sanctum with a Messenger, denying a prior report of matto ck assault and claiming she struck her husband with a horse collar instead. She denounces the article as false and blames enemies for the charges.
A Kentucky man asserts a simple home remedy can conquer hay fever. He recommends Mentholized Arcane mixed with boiled water for gargling and nasal use, dispensed by pharmacists, at minimal cost. He says results include relief for many sufferers and urges year round use for a week to ten days.
Report states two men searched the woods for the missing man but found nothing. A woman admits anger but denies inflicting harm. blood on a man's face came from a horse kick while bandaging its leg. She calls last week's story a falsehood and praises Sareptia while hoping for a happy reunion with her protector.
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