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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1919
Page
4
A call to speed passage of H. R. 10650 in the House committee on the judiciary. The text argues for strong powers to punish and deport alleged seditionists and aliens, urging constituents to pressure their congressman to bring the bill to the calendar for early action.
The Republican National Committee reports from over 6,000 local leaders that the public now seeks domestic remedies, reconstruction, and labor peace. Prohibition is seen as settled, and the peace treaty not politically important. Voters prefer focusing on economy, efficiency, and anti radicalism to aid national recovery.
The text argues the Democratic party should adopt a nonpartisan stance on a purely American issue to avoid further partisanship, urging a settlement that crosses party lines. It emphasizes reducing partisan ties and pursuing a broad, issue based resolution.
Manufacturers warn prices for silk stockings could reach 15 dollars due to high demand for warm clothing in the bitter, fuelless winter.
The New York Tribune criticizes state diplomacy as careful to avoid offending neighbors, citing the Wallace case and unwarranted American murders. The New York World notes a coal shortage affecting Europe and the US, plus a surge in fuel oil demand expected to double 1919 consumption in 1920.
Virginia tale recalls a furniture dealer offering his trusted driver a Christmas gift choice of coal or whiskey. The driver prefers utility, saying he “burns wood.” The piece also shares Henry J. Heintz’s view on extravagance and a winter farce about a wife discreetly slamming the door to impress opera guests.
A discussion on how small habitual quirks in speech and behavior can shift opinions and affect life paths. It cites examples of voices, gestures, and nervous habits influencing relationships, marriage, and political stances, urging self inspection for improvement.
Household Elimts presents apple pie fillings and crust tips. Recipes include Apple Pie with syrup glaze, Apple and Macaroon filling, Cranberry Tarts, Butterscotch filling with meringue, Raisin filling, and Deep Apple Pie baked slowly without a top crust. Includes instructions on pastry, spicing, and baking times.
A fiery denunciation decrying Reds as foreign conspirators who undermine order and law. The speaker calls for harsh action against suspected traitors and those who praise freedom while they threaten national norms. References to foreigners, punishment, and suppression of dissent mark the piece.
A letter to the editor in Athens Ohio criticizes a professor’s stance on miners’ wages. The writer contrasts miner and professor pay, argues high living costs and poor management drive low wages, and defends miners’ demands while mocking the professor’s income and opinions. The piece cites personal earnings from 1918 1919 and calls for fair wages and practical living costs.
Sunday callers visited the home of P. T. Wogan. Miss Gladys Glass and pupils presented an entertaining program at Sharpsburg on Friday. Miss Lucile Carpenter and pupils staged Rip Van Winkle on Monday. Pies were sold in good supply. A Mt. Hermon debate drew intense interest. another is planned in four weeks. Local moves include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Glover leaving Plantsville for Levi Thompson’s farm. Flossie Dille and Carlos Lovell attended Bartlett Institute, which was highly interesting. Mrs. Adda Parkins returned from New Lexington after visiting her sister Mrs. W. E. Hill. Mrs. Sylvia Williams, formerly Sylvia Schuler, is back from a Logan hospital after a serious operation. Road work is slowed by wet weather.
In Bern corner travel is quiet amid heavy rain. Parker Johnson of Sharpsburg visited here on Sunday. an experienced engineer, he works as a traveling salesman for the Jeffries Company. Riley Thompson and his family now reside in Amesville.
A doctor asserts people past their prime can regain strength and youth by renewing blood and nerves with Phosphated Iron. Capsules renew blood supply, bolster nerves, and may boost old or frail individuals’ energy within two weeks. sold by McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
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