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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1919
Page
4
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A letter arguing Americans must preserve national independence after World War I. It warns against alliances eroding sovereignty, stresses sacrifices made by citizens, and calls for retaining self determination without indebting the republic or surrendering its institutions.
City with about 76 000 unemployed reports one third are building workers seasonally out of work. The writer argues for year round employment and tools to move workers between trades and regions, criticizing unions employers and economists for inaction on seasonal unemployment.
War department figures show rifle strength on the western front shifting from Germany 1,570,000 to Allies 1,412,000 on April 1 to Allies 1,566,000 and Germans 1,412,000 on July 1, then Allies 1,485,000 to Germans 966,000 by November 1. The growing Allied balance helped Foch seize the initiative and pressure Germany into armistice terms.
An unsigned editorial likens Allied hopes for Germany’s future to a teamster tending a sick mule. It argues for a stable, orderly German government before troop withdrawal, praising progress toward governance and stressing responsible rebuilding for Allied interests.
A collection of pantry friendly dishes and step by step methods for prunes and farina pudding, bananas and rice casserole, bean croquettes, prune and cream cheese salad, and angel cake. Includes cooking times, quantities, and baking directions for each dish.
Reading scraps from a post office, a man asks to glance in a directory to find a baby’s name. Capt Joseph C Coell, a Brandywine commander, vows to walk with an eye sling after war ends to settle in a hostile land. A waiter quips about oysters maturing for four years as a grumpy diner rejects them, ending with a joke about age and taste.
A local history recounts the Beebe family roots in Rome township Athens County and Revolutionary service of Opaon Beebe. It also notes Owen Beebe in the Spanish American War, world travel, and a long memory of family sacrifices during wartime, ending with brief local society notes.
Features how Ohio allocated general assembly seats from 1803 through the 1910s. Explains quadrennial elections 1803–1861, decennial 1851 census base, and current ratios for senators and representatives. Details districting, governor-led decennial apportionment, and counts for the 80th to 84th General Assemblies with per-term adjustments.
New England column notes a birth on Friday February 7 and a school social at the school house on Thursday evening February 13 for a fundraiser. Miss Josephin Secoy hosted visiting friends in Athens. J. Davis visited relatives in Gloucester. Waldo Poston of Canaanville and Mrs Mary Harrison with son Robert from Music Run visited local friends.
Cleveland bandit John Grogan, captured Sunday at Martins Ferry, pleads not guilty to first degree murder. Assistant Prosecutor asks for March 16 as trial date, but Judge Foran refuses to hold on St Patricks Day and sets March 18 as the trial date.
Caution about shampoos drying hair and damaging scalp. Instructions describe a simple rinse with water and a small amount of a basic cleanser, claiming it creates rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair fresh, bright, fluffy, and easy to manage.
Advertises Edwards' Olive Tablets claiming to aid fever and related complaints. Promotes taking one or two tablets weekly with suggested prices of 4c and 25c per box, available from druggists.
Mrs. Herbert Carbaugh and two children visit Mrs. Ida Robinett for several days. Mr. Harley Wakefield shows improvement after illness. The Vandervort family and others in the community recover from flu. Preaching next Sunday February 16 at 2 30 p.m. Sunday school at 1 30 p.m.
Cleveland cloak makers union collects emergency fund as agreements expire in April. Secretary David Solomon says workers will seek a 44 hour week and union recognition when talks end.
In India men once cost six cents daily to wave fans to circulate air. They are now being replaced by electric fans as a cheaper and more reliable solution.
An advertisement claims itching and skin eruptions stem from blood impurities. It promotes 8. S. 8., a blood purifier, as the cure by targeting germs in the blood rather than local treatments. Sells through drug stores with free medical advice from a Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta.
A sensational diet cure claims to restore vigor and nerves in two weeks. The ad touts Bio-feren as a vital health builder with a list of ingredients and a seven day dosage plan, asserting satisfaction or refund with no payment.
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