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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1919

Page

4

Fragmentary OCR Notes on Local Official Entries

Readable text shows references to an audit bureau, a select list, and a city office. Mentions names like Seon Gittativa Shh Saree and Robert B Ward, plus an address 4898 Vitte Ave. Content is disjointed but indicates filings or notices related to an official audit or listing process in Ohio.

Applicepion Ad Vaitely Gottwary Wovisen Cares of Thane Seon Gittativa Audit Bureau Ohio

The Colonial Curse and World Federation Prospects

The article argues that internationalizing colonies through a world federation would curb colonial rivalries and warfare. It critiques the prestige and economic myths of colonies, notes mixed outcomes for Germany Spain and the United States, and envisions a system where colonies are held by a global authority enabling fair trade and peaceful development under the League of Nations.

Germany United States Paris Lloyd George Spain Cuba Philippines Mlar Wicken Italy Tripoli League of Nations

Vigor of body and soul in Roosevelt autobiography

The excerpt describes Theodore Roosevelt’s early physical weakness and clumsiness, noting his flabby muscles and lack of grace. It explains how he used effort to develop strength and skill, turning toward pursuits like boxing, shooting, and athletic games to build vigor of body and soul.

Theodore Roosevelt Ean Henly Bodas

Outlook for Ice and Winter Plans in the Community

The Ohio exchange reports a gloomy ice outlook with Old King Winter returning. Artificial ice factories may be built to supply refrigeration, with public works needed to employ soldiers and stimulate a market for small refrigeration machines and electricity.

Ohio Exchange Winter

Dyeing Economy and Domestic Dyes Rise in War Time

The piece notes a shift to reusing old garments and domestic dyeing as wartime costs rise. It mentions government spending pressures, US dyes rivaling German products, and a consumer focus on frugal auto expenses. A New York judge ruling that wives may pick husbands pockets ends with a jab at justice.

Germany Congress New York

Grandma’s cookbook pastes a hearty meat loaf recipe scraps

The page mixes breakfast and luncheon ideas with a scrapple recipe using pig head and feet prep instructions. It includes oyster fricassee and cranberry jelly with step by step cooking and thickening methods, plus notes on storage and frying hints.

Mixed Hotel Tales and Child's Mischief at Play

A humorously fragmented reminiscence recounts Mr. Rockefeller tossing a $5 bill after a boy’s head scatter shot at a golf course. A timid guest in a hotel learns a bell is not a fire alarm. A flirtatious exchange ends with a playful misunderstanding about poetry and Omar Khayyam.

Medan

St. Clair Controversy and Opposition Leaders in Ohio

Ohio governor Arthur St. Clair faced sharp opposition over his veto use and appointments amid the 1787 Ordinance. Noted rivals included Edward Tiffin, Nathaniel Massie, Thomas Worthington, Jeremiah Morrow, Return Jonathan Meigs, John Cleve Symmes, Thomas Kirker, and William Creighton, while Rufus Putnam, Jacob Burnet, and Ephraim Cutler stood as his leading supporters. The piece also questions territorial officers and county creation under the ordinance.

St. Clair Arthur St. Clair Northwest Territory University of Edinburgh

Coal Shortage Sparks Harsh German Sentiment

A wartime European commentary laments Germany's coal shortage and urges Germans to seek coal from mines they destroyed in France to teach them a hard lesson about overreaching.

Germany France

Manley in Athens recalls Canadian Army service

Charles Manley of Middleport a 102nd Canadian battalion member spoke in Athens during a furlough recounting service before Cambrai and Bourlon Wood. Gassed twice he spent three months in hospital at 46 he was rejected by the U S army for age but enlisted in Canada and will return to London Ontario soon to reduce his discharge.

Charles Manley Middleport Athens Cambrai Bourlon Wood Manley U. S London Ontario

Quick Relief From Constipation Item

A brief notice describes a remedy or product promising quick relief from constipation. It mentions claimed fast effects and potential use guidance, but details are sparse and may reference general wellness terms rather than a specific treatment.

War Department Casualty List Includes 1,439 Names

Washington lists 1439 names with 5 killed in action and 20 died of disease. Wounded figures total 121 severely and 578 with undetermined degree plus 14 slightly wounded. The roster includes Walter Jones Mt. Victory John Henninger Toledo Ignatius Kelly Cleveland Lester France Cleveland Lewis Helms Steubenville Ulysses Hitchcock Oakwood Jacob Muloc Cleveland and many others across Ohio towns such as Cleveland Toledo Dayton Elyria and Columbus.

Washington War Department Walter Jones Mt. Victory John Henninger Toledo Gnatius Kelly Cleveland Lester France Lewis Helms Steubenville Ulysses Hitchcock Oakwood Jacob Muloc Harry Irance Frank Haney Middletown Thomas Stoner Celina Andrew Stawiarski Ben Kowalski Seward McVay Elyria Robert Schoonover Glen Willow Alphons Brockett Wapokenta John Halter East Sparta Carl Weis Port Clinton Ben Broach Edward Heidecker Cincinnati Edward Jenkins Richwood Ralph Phillips Massilon Glen Runyan Easton Harry Schneider Columbus Samuel Harper Edward Koula Glenn Hance Sidney Harold Wooley Reynoldsburg James Bell Aliie Knott Zanesville Roy Pryor Bainbridge Carl Weimer Paulding William Ruffman Conneaut Harry Meminee Herbert Myers Fremont William Lemaster Bethesda Fomer Jenkins Wealey Byers Holliston Ralph Stoner Harry Schott Joe McCarthy Springfield Evan Jenkins Oakhill Vernon Hallisy Joan Dilton Frank Troutman Sandusky Curtis King Mansfield Lester Fricke John Dzurick George Byers Canton Elmer Anderson McConnelhville James Furbay Gnadenhutten Gilbert Wagner George Drake Dayton Hugh Kranz Lisbon Herman Klinberger Blair William Teemer Lorain Alpheus Davis Fred Johns Dover Ben Lang Maurice Leasure Anton Sega Charlies Spencer Hillsboro Charles Swanger Cee Mike Yeager Coalridge Fred Terbrack Stighety Eer Esin George Vandecar Sam Jones Joe Lochner Clements Reed Eee Peter Zalapa Joe Gadomski Harry Kaplan George Kestner Toronto Fred Miller South Akron Joe Zaske William Kelly Youngstown Henry Boredging Bremen John Reiger Otteville

Drink Hot Water Before Breakfast Health Tip

A health note urges drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels. The inside bath is presented as a simple routine to prevent indigestion headaches and bilious attacks while promoting overall cleanliness.

Local Notes and Visits Across Athens Area

A week of visits and health updates from Athens and nearby towns. Relatives hosted Mrs C B Sanders in Logan. C Withem visited Athens. Emma Hixson stayed with parents near Amesville. Clara Hartley and son visited Gloucester. Rev Damon Watkins preached at Church of Christ. illness updates include Mrs Thompson with flu and George Werner improving. Golda Boudinot returned to teaching after flu. Hattie Barich funeral attended in Athens. P D Hill and F E Boudinot visited Sugar Creek and Athens respectively.

Mra. C. BE. Sanders Loganna Withem Athens Emma Hixson Amesville Clara Hartley Glouster Damon Watkins Church of Christ Ernest Daft Oklahoma Howard Brookins C. E. Sanders Needle Club Elmer Poling Morristown C. Thompson Howard Oliver Eben Gillispie W. B. Johnson William Hartley Haa Nay Hartley Jacksonville George Werner Golda Boudinot Hattie Barich P. D. Hill Sugar Creek F. E. Boudinot

Spartacans Held in Jail After Surrender in Wilhels Haven

Five hundred Spartacans are jailed in Wilhels Haven after surrendering to government forces. Dispatched reports state the group extorted 40,000 marks from the empire bank, with most recovered except a small share divided among rioters.

Zurich Wilhelshaven Empire Bank

Cascarets Cathartic Candy Ad Targets Mothers and Children

An old advertisement urges mothers to give Cascarets to children for a mild cleansing laxative. It promises quick relief from coated tongues tainted breath and constipation, noting the product sells for a dime and is pleasant for kids. It emphasizes that Cascarets work every time and are safe without griping.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ice Gradma Mr. Rockefeller Omar Khayyam J. W. Tannehill Noa Dr. Edwards Stewart H. J. Smith Co C. F. Smart Stewart, Ohio Southeastern
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