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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
4
The article argues that Japanese calls to abolish race discrimination aim not for universal equality but for equal treatment of Japan by white nations. It notes practical limits, citing economic fears and potential immigration controls, and suggests Western nations may accept educated Asians while walling off less developed groups.
The piece argues thrifty readers fear scrap of submarines, urging elimination of all submarines as a dangerous tool. It questions their legitimacy and notes public sentiment at the peace conference favors banning this war weapon. The author hopes U boats go with other wartime excesses for civilization’s peace.
The piece argues against pooling wartime costs with Britain and France. It notes Italy and Japan would resist sharing due to lower expenses, and asserts Germany should bear its share. It concludes the United States should avoid unilateral indemnities and let Britain and France seek excess costs from others.
A labor protest by hotel cooks and waiters argues tipping harms workers and patrons alike. They urge the public to abandon tips as undemocratic and degrading, calling for fair wages and self respect. The piece notes broader wartime and postwar debates on governance and power shaping societal norms.
A vintage feature presents easy chic recipes and kitchen tips. It lists White Bean Salad and Tomato Bisque with step by step methods, plus Celery Italian Style and Salmon Loaf. The collection includes Cream of Celery Soup With Oyster, Lima Bean Soup, and other basic pantry dishes.
A World War I era anecdote features Lady Victor Paget recounting a VA nurse who was once a zealous suffragette. A wounded private jokes about a familiar face while the nurse bandages him. Another tale follows Mike from New York with A K F friends teased by an Englishman and a Scotsman who paint a dokey on his coat.
Dr Edward Tiffin of Chillicothe Ohio's first governor served two terms and was once speaker of the territorial house and president of the constitutional convention He earned 900 annually while later raises brought salaries to 1000 and eventually 10000 in 1996 The first U S senators from Ohio were John Smith and Thomas Worthington Ohio had no lieutenant governor until 1851 when William Medill became the first to hold the post upon election
Allies abandon insistence on a 140 billion dollar German indemnity while Germany’s assets are estimated around 70 billion. Creditors delay collection, New York restaurateurs warn higher food prices due to prohibition profits, and Ensign Jay Gould makes headlines for sewing a button on his coat. The government contemplates poison gas to exterminate the fit, echoing wartime thought.
Washington casualty lists show 1043 since the war view with 280 wounded marginally 510 lightly 143 severely 25 killed in action 17 died of wounds 49 died of disease. The Ohio names include Earl Orbison Cleveland and others with wounded degree undetermined and wounded severely entries among many towns.
Small doses ease throat and chest symptoms with a hot bath and rest. Dr. King's New Discovery is advertised as a safe, familiar cough and cold remedy sold by druggists for 60 cents to 1 20. Also promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative tonic priced at 25 cents.
Wounded, degree undetermined, once reported missing Clarence Johnson, Cleveland. Delbert Brooks, Hillsboro, returned to duty after illness. Mrs. Blanche Cline funeral attended in Albany by Mrs. Barker and daughter Dora. Norman Saylor and daughters at Beaumont visiting Esther Saylor while recovering from flu. Sunday school groups report good attendance and cheerful meetings at Phil Briley’s and Salem. Various residents, including Mrs. William Malone, Miss Amy Burt, Mrs. George Boyles, and Miss Gertrude Houchin, visited neighbors and shopped in Ath ens. The Grace and Linton households were recently seen visiting at Henry Rherick’s. Mrs. Henry Pollard called home due to Levi Hunter’s illness in New Marsh.
A flurry of Sunday visits marks the week with Mr. and Mrs. William Harris hosting the Dailys. Thelma Creamer and Florence Ruth visit. Miss Florence Beckett and Ethel Flanders recover from flu and return to school. Epworth League leadership named Florence Ruth lead. several families welcome guests from Athens and Chase. Nellie Harris on sick list. birthday celebration at Creamer home for Clark. Bursons host visitors from Athens. Mary Burson and guardian host Bert Burson. Mary Burson’s daughter-in-law Emmett Sauters and family visit. William Kelley visits Lottridge with A K Brown’s daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Rome Mace announce the birth of a little son born in February. Seaman Clovis McKibben has been discharged from Newport and will enter college at Athens. David Kennard and family visited relatives at Hope Station. Mrs. R. H. Doolittle and two children visit Barberton relatives. Carl Russell family moved to New Marshfield. Henry Zimmerman and family and Andy Nichols attended a Chillicothe horse sale. Harry Baughman of New Marshfield spent Sunday with friends. Wesley Barstow returned from Colorado where two sons died of influenza. Miss Mary Gardner visiting relatives at Athens.
Union Mrs. Hirman Young and daughters Julia and Margaret visited the family of Wilbur Young in Athens last week. Dolph Barker shows slow recovery from a second flu surge. Mrs. Anna Driggs and Mrs. Lacy Huffman visited friends at New Marshfield Saturday. Pvt. Herb Hartley returned home after honorable discharge from Camp Lee. Miss Vera Gabriel of Athens was mentioned in the notes.
The article urges good health by keeping the stomach in order and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe root and herb tonic. It praises Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for endorsing the medicine and notes it contains no alcohol. Also recommended are Pierce's Anodyne Pile Ointment and Pleasant Pellets for constipation and relief, claiming wide availability.
Sunday school and church services featured an excellent sermon delivered by Rev Franks during the Sunday gathering.
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