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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
4
A noted preacher argues Jesus does not condemn honest wealth and wealth gained through cooperation, citing parables where faithful management leads to reward. The piece links this stance to H G Weiss on a growing New Religion and contrasts traditional teachings on riches with a call for wealth that benefits all through fair labor and the golden rule.
The piece argues courtesy underpins successful business like springs in a car. It praises a culture where every visitor receives a smile and pleasant word, claiming courtesy saves time and money and builds lasting strength. It contrasts discourtesy with lasting success, noting a future of rising tensions and social strain.
A reflection on aging and regret as the speaker laments the wish to redo life’s mistakes. The piece contrasts youthful folly with old age’s longing for wiser choices, urging caution against traps and easy temptations encountered on the journey through life.
A humorous village dialogue contrasts quaint remedies and odd beliefs with domestic worries. A U S soldier boasts of an ointment that grows a cow’s tail, Welsh humour echoes, and a father pressures his son about reliability and romance as Mrs Gabb weighs Africa and marriage.
The piece argues that pioneers and self starters face ridicule from peers who fear change. It tells of a woman who pursued elocution despite mockery, achieving wealth travel and happiness. The message urges leaving the beaten path, accepting ridicule, and choosing to act or remain blocked by others.
An Anderson Indiana resident testifies that five years of stomach trouble and constipation ended after using Milks Emulsion. The ad claims rapid relief, palatable emulsion, six bottles guarantee, and refund if unsatisfied. Sold by druggists. Terre Haute company guarantees.
The Ohio State Department informed that Athens High School may be placed in B grade unless inspectors’ recommendations are carried out. Modifications cited include adding a gymnasium a full chemistry course and a complete school library. No action is yet determined. Sydney Nova Scotia fashion note includes Lady Davidson advising Australian women to avoid latest styles.
A household menu outlines Savory Lamb with a tepid boil and mint sauce served from a casserole with carrots and celery. Harvest Salad features apples pears grapes celery and nuts with sweet dressing, plus chestnuts and scalloped sweet potatoes with oleo and pepper baked in layers.
Fragments describe Orange Pudding with flour sugar orange juice rind egg and shortening baked in custard cups served with orange sauce and fruit whip. Also outlines Orange Sauce and Chocolate Custard elements with milk sugar cocoa cornstarch vanilla and meringue topping notes.
The America railroads are scheduled to be returned to their owners at month’s end. Government operation has drained finances, reduced traffic, and left most lines insolvent. Congress must provide quick funding to keep railways operating or risk broader national economic collapse.
An article reviews the fifty-third annual National Grange meeting in Grand Rapids Michigan. It notes farmer oriented votes: defense of order via deportation of mischief makers, opposition to nationalization and Plumb plan, support for Americas First in a league, and calls for strict immigration policy and limited health insurance.
A remedy claims to cure a head cold in days by using three quarters of an ounce of Mentholized Arcinetha mixed with boiling water to make a pint. Gargle twice daily and snuff or spray it in the nostrils to relieve soreness and heal. Use promptly at first sign of a cold for all family members.
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