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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1919
Page
4
The Sheik ul Islam applauds the US dry reform and laments Turkish alcohol use. He argues sobriety built Selim's empire and attributes decline to European influence. The piece questions Europe's wet influence and suggests strengthening abstinence among Muslims.
In Milwaukee, Victor Berger seeks Congress on a platform promoting German schools and antiwar sentiment while facing a fusion challenger Bodenstab backed by Democrats and Republicans. The two parties unite to defeat pro Germanism and Socialism, signaling a broader clash of Americanism vs alienism amid wartime sentiment.
The Tribune reprints opinions arguing Hitchcock shifted stance on compromise during ratification. It questions why he opposed earlier forms and suggests the minority must act independently of outside judgments to unite enough votes for approval. It notes the need for Democratic leaders to speak and act.
Humorous vignettes unfold with Mrs Prymme misreading a mural display and a man shocked into mild illness after mistaking a shop display. A passing doctor assists, a clumsy box of matches prompts a joke, and a witty exchange about a cobweb painting features Chauncey Depew and John Singer Sargent. A caller asks to borrow a car, revealing social awkwardness.
A satirical essay compares worn out jokes to an electric wire with worn insulation. The narrator argues men overuse jokes and women resent them, urging restraint and better humor in family life. An anecdote from the narrator’s childhood reinforces the need for gentler, prudent joking habits.
A homemaker friendly guide shows two inexpensive meals: a liver and sweetbreads casserole with potatoes carrots onions and peppers layered and baked until tender and a meat and corn pudding with beef chopped onion flour stock and breadcrumbs baked to a golden top. Both emphasize single dish preparation and minimal cleanup.
Practical household notes describe baking beans over a low stove flame with a cover to simulate oven results. Tips include keeping a white kitchen table by salting after washing and rubbing, adding ammonia to lukewarm water for houseplants, and rubbing sweet potatoes with fat to halve baking time.
A rhythmic political verse laments high costs and profiteering while praising America. It contrasts domestic tax burdens and strikes with abroad woes and Red threats, urging timely reform and jobs for men.
W. H. Tracy of Gloucester argues the coal miners deserve higher wages and criticizes operators and federal agents. He recalls long mining years, the defense fund, and leadership while predicting a cold winter if demands are not met.
A church invites all to attend Monday evening services conducted by Pastor Rev Woodard on the seventh. All are welcome to participate.
Jesse Skinner visited relatives in Ross county recently. Mr and Mrs Elmer Lock and family were calling on friends here Saturday. Mrs Belle Stewart was at Hayden ville Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Will McDonald of Happy Hollow were guests of sister Mrs Wesley Hawk last week. Mrs John Robinson was called to Albany by her mother’s illness. James Hallett was a business visitor in Nelsonville. Mrs Will Allman of Floodwood visited daughter Mrs Joe Garlinger. Mr and Mrs Colonel Lock of Athens spent Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs Charles Childres. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McDonald visited their parents at Deanville. Mrs John Oakley and children have been visiting in West Virginia the past week. Mr and Mrs Mence Wamsley were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas.
Arthur Wetzel and William Calvert traveled to Columbus on Saturday. Miss Ivalue Huddy stayed with Viola Culp on Saturday and Sunday. Moxie Krotche and Stella Krotche went to Zanesville Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Williams welcomed a fine son born in November. Marie Martin visited friends in Murray City Sunday. Mrs. William Bowers of Trimble visited her parents, the Mitchel Martins, last week. Chas Mohney spent Thursday with his wife and children.
Flossie Spurgeon will host the Smeets am 6 Worth League meetings starting Monday for two weeks. During the first week gatherings will be at the league member's home, and the second week at the wine church each evening.
Several families from Guysville Dayton and nearby areas visit relatives in Athens and The Plains. The group includes Mr. George Lewis, Mrs. Nan Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Chapman, Miss Leona, Mr. John Minnemeyer and family, and Mrs. E J Bean with relatives Norma Bryson Margaret Snow Stella Dutton. Attendees at the Robin Hood play include Bruce Chapman Pallie Chapman Henry Geisendorfer Fred Coleman Ella Pierce and W A Shott. Special services begin at the M E.
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