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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
4
Gen March urges a peace-time army of about 260000 with universal training to meet future needs. He notes prior War Department requests for more troops were excessive and favors a short intensive training period. With 200000 veterans remaining and 4 million trained soldiers available, the plan could expand by drafts if needed.
Harry J. Tregge of the National Association of Credit Men warns dress material buyers and wholesalers to curb overbuying and extravagance. He urges conservatives in credit practices to temper spending, betting on public self-restraint to prevent a painful market correction.
The piece criticizes the Jenkins kidnapping and the murder of Eugene Lack as signs of government pusillanimity. It argues American credentials and safety require decisive action to secure rights and deter further outrages across the border. It calls for a future administration to honor the protection of American life as a sacred trust.
A judge cites jury selection as a crucial trial feature and recalls a week spent choosing jurors for a killing case. An old man, eyed the prisoner, then mutters a quip about believing him a fraud, prompting a wry remark on household costs.
A shopper recalls buying a heavy coat while tired and confused and regrets it the next day. The piece warns against shopping when fatigued and urges restraint to avoid keeping unwanted purchases. It notes the habit of buying under fatigue and the urge to rush home.
Recipes outline layered dishes with sweet potatoes onions and beef, a fish filling with bread dressing and nuts, a pork cake with raisins citron and spices, deviled oysters with milk onion parsley and eggs, then baked or fried till cooked. Contains instructions on layering, chopping, boiling, and frying for multiple dishes.
Instructions describe Fruit Salad on a crisp lettuce leaf with pineapple banana slices walnuts and a maraschino cherry center. Also includes a Sweet Potato with Dried Beef dish using potatoes dried beef bread crumbs milk and baking until tender.
A stark call for stern action against perceived anarchistic elements. The author decries treason, vows to crush venomous opposition, and urges a return to strict law and order with decisive measures. The piece uses vivid, militant language to demand reform and harsher penalties.
The readable text suggests a damaged OCR line with unclear words about touch and go. No clear names, dates, or locations are present to identify events or parties involved.
A home cough treatment using Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or molasses promises fast relief from coughs, bronchitis, and hoarseness. The ad touts 24% ounce Pinex, says it heals throat membranes, and guarantees satisfaction or money back from The Pinex Co.
The Farmers Institute convened in Coolville in December 1899 with large turnout Friday and Saturday in the IL O O F hall. Music by the Coolville orchestra and choir complemented discussions by informed speakers on farming topics. George Hickle of the H K Co. rents a Lancaster store room and plans a dry goods shop in early spring, while recovering from illness.
Mac Bethel and Byron Wolfe Jr celebrate their eighth birthday anniversary Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs A S Bethel.
The supreme court appointed Mr. R. J. Mauck of Cincinnati as one of three members of the gate law examining committee for a three year term.
Mrs Joe Slater and daughter Rose visited Athens Saturday with Slaters sister and Illinois cousins. Families of Porter Cook Weiklow and others gathered in Athens. Births announced for December 6 and 7 to John West Jr and William Keplar. Neill local visits include Hamer Shafer Humphrey Dorr Gabriel Mansfield and Circle Hill.
Mr Lane Ely and Miss Elsie West of Nelsonville spent Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Ora West. Miss Nancy Haning visits relatives in the area and The Plains. Mrs Rhoda Hunter and her children of Radcliff visited Mr and Mrs Albert Haning last week. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rupe are …
Visiting relatives at Fisher include Homer Canter who left for Michigan for employment. Amanda Haning and her children visited Dick Lee at The Plains. Raymond Rupe sister Blanche and brother-in-law joined the Brooks at Harrison Brooks home. Lucile Lauderback of Nelsonville visited her sister Mrs. William Christian. Charles Tate shopped in Athens and Albert Haning visited with Brooks. Cheadle hosted the daughter and grandchildren of Hamley Rup. Joe Shust of Glouster called on his brother John Shust.
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