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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
4
An attorney for Middle West distillers says liquor interests will sue the U.S. government to recover losses from prohibition, estimating damages around 400 million dollars. The issue hinges on fifth amendment due process and whether private property may be destroyed without compensation, a question the courts will decide.
New York State Health Commission figures show a rise in automobile fatalities with 79 deaths in September and 128 in October, 40 more than the usual monthly average. The report notes ongoing traffic growth and safety campaigns but blames persistent carelessness and urges individuals to drive more carefully.
Al Burleson boasts a nearly 46.9 million profit for the year ending June 30 but warns that postwar Star-rate returns will erase the surplus in the last eight months. The piece argues profits matter little if service remains poor, labeling the Burleson era as delivering the worst mail service in U.S. history.
The piece notes a flood of Liberty Bond trading as the Treasury warns investors not to swap bonds for speculative stocks. It argues bond values remain solid, with bonds yielding strong income, while prices drop from heavy selling. It urges continued saving and buying war bonds at current prices.
An ancient man named Job endures many afflictions yet remains patient. He battles a frozen jitney with a stubborn cart, seven failed starts, and a broke wrist, while Mrs. Job pleads for calm as the townsfolk fade this tale.
A reader reflects on overhearing conversations during a Christmas shopping rush and notes the public nature of spoken remarks. The piece weaves insights from men and women about gifts, shopping fatigue, and Santa visits amid the holiday crowd.
A vintage recipe item describes baking oysters in a dish with an egg water and crumbs, celery garnish, and butter. It includes Bemont Salad with lettuce peas marinated celery and mayonnaise, Sausage Crullers fried to resemble sausages, and Chestnut Balls made from chestnuts butter salt pepper egg and cream with frying.
A collection of fall vegetable recipes for sweet potatoes includes candied potatoes baked in a syrup, croquettes formed into smooth balls and fried, and a souffle with mashed potatoes folded with peanuts raisins and egg whites then baked until puffed and brown.
A doctor attends a perilous case as a Scottish butler reports his master died this morning. Society talk turns to Archie Blueblood and marriage with scorn for his failed talents, while a comic tale ends with a joke about businesslike leaders and only one of you.
A Kansas State Master action at a National Grange meeting urges a 50 cent per 1000 pounds rate cut by the United States Shipping Board. The resolution cites 70 cents per 100 pounds to ship wheat New York to Liverpool, eight times prewar costs, harming growers during the wheat administration era.
A Logan Ohio licensed fireman writes to Public Forum arguing workers deserve fair hours and wages. He cites 12 hour shifts, flat wages, and rising living costs, urges organizers for firemen and engineers to join miners and other unions, and expresses hope for union strength townwide.
Miss Lillian South of Trimble was an overnight guest of her sister Mrs. J L Sewell. Parkersburg visitor Mrs P R McLaughlin called. Rev and Mrs James Miller of Athens dined with Mr and Mrs Charles Inman. Several families hosted relatives over Christmas including Mrs E M Coleman and Mrs Ora Ashcraft.
Christmas day gatherings included Mr and Mrs E I Bean with Isaac Brewer and family and others from Ath ens The Plains Parkersburg Belpre Coolville Green Branch and South Canaan hosted guests The schools closed for holidays with a Christmas program and Santa Claus treats Alma Ashcraft listed as sick Mrs Cecil Poston and daughter Helen visited Dr Geneva Frey R D 2 during the week.
Jacob Cecil Croy 17 died November 24 1919 at home after birth May 2 1902 to Robert and Netta Croy. He leaves a sister Mrs Marshall Slisher and four brothers two of whom died in infancy. He was kind and loving and his sudden death was a severe shock to friends and relatives. A precious one from us is gone.
The Croy family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during the death of their son and brother. Mr and Mrs Robert Croy, sister and brothers.
Miss Sadie Sutton of Columbus visits grandmother Mrs. Sarah Copeland in Sand Rock. Sallie Stahl and son Charley return to Pennsylvania. Miss Margaret Hatch guests of the Linscott sisters. Wells Vandyke and Sybil Robinson at Stewart. Andrews visit Brawleys. McCunes and children in Athens. Dow Marquis visiting Music Run relatives. Lydia Bowman guest at Amesville. Charley Moore loses valuable cow. Jess King and daughter Ethel visit Christmans. balloons up from 31 stations to guide aviators.
Five men remained in serious condition in a Cleveland hospital from wood alcohol poisoning believed caused by drinking on Christmas day. Three others were killed and eight more were in critical condition Monday as doctors reported the extent of the poisoning.
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