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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1919
Page
4
Marginal text references the Athens Daily Messenger and references to advertising and personnel. Mentions The Ohio Select List of Daily Newspapers and names such as Robert B. Sn in a blurred context. The OCR is garbled with stray letters and incomplete phrases.
The article notes Germany will not join the peace conference until allied powers finalize terms. It highlights Philip Scheidemann as the likely head of the German delegation, preferred over Bernstorff, and contrasts him with Prince Nowsky and others amid debates on who best represents German interests and democracy.
A newspaper summary notes New York state has ratified prohibition, joining the majority stance as rural areas and big industrial centers shift toward reform. It compares New York’s vote to other states and suggests further ratifications are forthcoming, with Connecticut believed to ratify soon.
The text envisions former German colonies becoming subjects of the League of Nations. Mandates would place them under Britain France Australia and Japan with allegiance to the League. It frames a future global citizenship based on culture and power, elevating some peoples above others.
The article advocates Weimar as the site for the German constitutional assembly. It contrasts Weimar with Berlin and former Prussian power, praising Weimar’s cultural legacy and suggesting it would renew Germany’s spirit away from militarism toward civilization and republican ideals.
The article argues farmers are thriving as 1918 farm earnings rise with guaranteed wheat prices and larger crops. It notes record wheat acreage, rising hog and steer prices, and a wave of mortgage cancellations while questioning the farmers stake in national welfare amid Mexican news.
A collection of kitchen tips for cranberry based dishes and common fare. Recipes include Fresh Cranberries with spices, Cranberry Frappé, Cranberry and Apple Sauce, Cranberry Pudding, Baked Mashed Potatoes, and Codfish Cakes with Tomato Sauce. Each entry gives ingredients and basic method for preparation.
A man brings three pounds of meat home for dinner but the cat allegedly eats it. He weighs the cat to prove the meat missing and confronts the mystery. Maria laments her husband’s devotion while contemplating a future with wealth and care. In a garden scene, a discussion on sleep leads to plans for a wife’s early-morning breakfast.
The first Ohio constitutional convention met at Chillicothe from November 1 to November 29, 1802, with 35 members. The constitution was not submitted to voters for ratification. Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, per federal records. The Northwest Territory was divided on May 7, 1800, creating Indiana Territory with Vincennes as its capital. Ohio was not separately named a territory.
Washington dispatch lists 559 names across killed in action, died of wounds, disease, missing, and wounded. Ohioans include Harman Hock Hillsboro John Archibald Cleveland John Gedeon Cleveland and many others amid a broad roll call from Cleveland Cincinnati Steubenville and other towns with numerous officers and enlisted men named.
Mishawaka readers hear a testimonial from Mrs Supa LDFATHER describing severe female weakness eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice also lists many names seeking medical advice and reports casualty counts, spring work hopes, and local daily life glimpses.
Mrs. C F Flanders visited Athens on Friday. Mrs. Eleanor Scott returned to Columbus after a brief stay with her sister Mrs Hess. Wesley Buck made a business trip to Guysville on Saturday. The community notes spring arrival as mail carriers tour in cars and a party at Cecil Poston’s Saturday night featured games and music. The locals describe a good time and Ketting residents are mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Chas Haning and Mrs Smith of Athens assist with housework then return home. Grant Bolin and family recover from flu. Dorothy Kinney to Athens for high school. Bertina Martin visits home. Minnie Arnett Charlies Bolen Guasie Arnett Morris Parker Flora Bratton Ernest Helwig Edna Hanning James Arnett Lottie Arnett Harold Pierce attend Kinney gathering. Pierce to Buckeye Lake. Kinney and Bratton visit Athens on business. Mort McPherson buys nearby farm. Wayne Kinney and Bolin Parker travel to Albany on business.
An inventor describes a new aluminum hot water bottle that he says can form to nearly all human curves for comfortable use. He asserts the design provides even heat distribution and flexible fit for varied body contours.
Daily Health Talks warn of diseased kidneys spreading poisons including uric acid. The advice notes crystals deposit in feet ankles wrists and back causing rheumatism and other pains. Dr Pierce of Buffalo claims a harmless formula dissolves uric acid and is sold as Auric Tablets in drug stores. He offers free guidance by mail.
The ad notes the product is available at 60 cents or $1.20, sold through druggists. It emphasizes widespread availability and consumer option with two pricing tiers.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Dr. King tonic sale or scheduling matter. No clear persons or organizations are readable enough to identify. The item appears to be a damaged notice or brief item with uncertain context and dates.
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