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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1920

Page

2

Senate dissolves party lines on universal military training

In a growing cross party movement opposition to universal military training grows. Senators on both sides prepare to oppose the senate army reorganization bill training provisions. Borah Lafollette Gronna Capper Lenroot lead the opposition while McKellar Sheppard vote against it. Borah cites tax burden and argues universal training equates to militarism in a republic.

Washington Senate Chamber Borah Lafollette Granna Capper Lenroot McKellar Sheppard

Ohio Wheat Shortfall Linked to Population Growth

Ohio faces a looming wheat gap as population rises, with five years to boost acreage or yields. Historical output averages 30.5 million bushels for about 6 million people, enough for a flour barrel per person, but recent growth could exhaust state wheat unless yields rise by at least ten bushels an acre.

Ohio Ohio Experiment Station

Cleaning firm taps Pickering as head of plant

A new manager assumed charge at the dry cleaning plant as Mr Pickering joins the business after years in the field. The retiring partner has not decided on future plans.

Ata Pickering Pie Wilde MATC Frankie Mason

Hocking Valley Mine Supply Company Opens For Business

The Hocking Valley Mine Supply Company will be ready for business Thursday morning. Mine cars repairing electrical machinery and general work will be handled. A. Glovier manager at East State Street Athene Old Brick Plant phone 5734. Also a folding table with a shelf beneath the top has been patented for picnic use.

Hocking Valley Mine Supply Company Hocking Valley Mine Supply Co Co. A. Glovier Mgr East State Street Athéne

Tracy Seeks Republican Nomination for State Auditor

Joseph T. Tracy, longtime Scioto County auditor and former state audit official, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state auditor. He notes past near-miss bids and believes Southern support will aid his campaign.

Joseph T. Tracy Scioto County State Audit Bureau of Accounting Columbus Athens The Messenger Tracy Southern

Brooks Cuts Prices At General Store

Small town ad notes lower prices on staples. Tomatoes 40c a can Kraut 40c three cans Pet Milk 50c each Seeded 0c package four pounds cracked hominy 8 pounds faked hominy 25c three pounds Rackwheat flour 26c big can Apricots Salmon 15c and 25c Kant ground Coffee 40c per pound Toilet soup beans 10c Gas mantels and winter wheat prices suggested. Call for details.

Brooks

Secretary's Report for February at First M E Sunday School

The February secretary report shows Martzolff class 113 attendees and $4.64 offered, Class 6 with 182 attendees and $10.88 offered, re' Dept 67 attendees and 0.85 offered. Total attendance 577 and total offerings 22.35. A group of fifty boys and girls joined church membership, bringing six month total to 100 new members.

M. E Martzolff Porter

Wage Increase Given Former Beer Makers

Cincinnati workers in breweries across Cincinnati Covington and Newport will gain a $2.50 weekly raise despite prohibition. The 900 employees, currently making soft drinks, will receive the higher wages starting soon.

Cincinnati Covington Newport

Herd AE Era Chronicle 1910s

A compact note surveys the herd AE period from 1910 through 1918, highlighting successive years and noting changes in management, crop cycles, and regional cattle movements within the era. The entry preserves a concise, year-by-year reference framework for historians.

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