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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

4

Leap year dating maybe not enough for maidens

A discussion across voices from New York to London on women proposing to men and the pace of social change. Lawyer Lucille Pugh suggests allowing proposals every year, while Dr May Cushing Rice warns of overdoing it and a London psychologist predicts rapid shifts in mate selection within 20 years as economic emancipation and machinery reshape gender roles.

America Lucille Pugh New York Portia Chicago May Cushing Rice Abeck Dr. Rice London

Daylight saving debate shifts power to states cities and individuals

As spring nears, opinion grows that Congress should not decide daylight saving for all. New York City will keep the practice by ordinance while other cities consider similar steps. The Pennsylvania Railroad will advance clocks regardless of tributary cities, and Chicago plans to shift work hours in packing houses. Citizens may adopt earlier schedules to gain more daylight for outdoor recreation.

Congress New York City Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Thei United States

Opinions Reprinted From Indianapolis News On Mexico Policy

The Senate committee at San Antonio hears testimony on Mexico and U S relations. The testimony alleges years of Mexican efforts to embarrass the United States and links to European enemies. Debate centers on policy options including war, manda, or a robust border patrol with constructive statesmanship.

Indianapolis Senate San Antonio Mexico United States State Department Germany Manda

Foggy misdirection and a clever courtship in stories

Johnson wanders through thick fog and nearly falls down stairs asking a stranger for direction. Aunt Maf asks Maude about Mr Smarte, whose profession splits between lawyer and musician, as Maude notes both sides.

Maf Smarte Maude Aunty

Insurance office scene spooks anxious visitor in the South

An insurance agent recalls a frantic woman who burst into a southern office gasping for breath and could only speak with difficulty as a clerk asked what was wrong. The vivid anecdote captures a moment of high tension and urgent concern.

South

Painted Lady in City Car Sparks Self-Righteous Gaffe

A crowded street car scene contrasts a flamboyantly dressed Painted Lady with a judgmental Self-righteous Woman. A tired Italian mother struggles with a ragged child, and the Painted Lady offers help, exposing hypocrisy as observers note the opposing reactions.

Edith &. Moriarty Italy

Admiral Sims Promoted Amid Controversy Over Statements

Secretary Daniels told a Senate committee he regrets backing Admiral William S Sims for permanent admiral due to his wartime comments praising Britain and criticizing U S actions. Sims had led naval forces in trans Atlantic operations and attended the German surrender with Admiral Beatty in 1918. Born 1868 in Port Hope Ontario, Sims rose from Philadelphia to rear admiral under Wilson in 1916.

William 8. Sims Daniels Senate Reardmiral Sims Admiral Sims United States Sims Navy Daniele Williams Sowden Sims America Admiral Beatty Port Hope Ontario Naval Academy Philadelphia Roosevelt China Paris Naval War College Atlantic Wilson

Local notes on illnesses and visits across towns

Mrs C C Cray traveled to Colm last Friday due to her daughter Mrs J A Bass illness. Mrs Catherine Minnemeyer, mother of Mrs J E Lawrence, suffered a paralysis stroke last Saturday and shows slight improvement. Mr and Mrs D M Bryson of The Plains spent Sunday with Mrs Bryson's parents Mr and Mrs B I Bean. Bryan Hissom of Sistersville, West Virginia, recently visited relatives. Mrs A W Ghaffian of New Marshfield came early this week for her mother Mrs Minnemeyer’s illness. A Chicago inventor’s three section step ladder can be used on uneven surfaces or converted to a straight ladder.

C. C. Cray Colmbus J. A. Bass Catherine Minnemeyer J. E. Lawrence D. M. Bryson the Plains B. I. Bean Bryan Hissom Sistersville W. Va

Baldereon farm drills fourth well. Ohio University adds fixtures

The Baldereon farm reports a fourth well drilled and not pumped yet until sufficient wells exist to justify a central power house. Ohio University installs new fixtures in its commercial department under Prof. C. M. Copeland. Albany citizen James B. Lindley dies at 70, leaving relatives Mrs. C. B. Morton and several Lindleys in Albany.

Baldereon Ohio University C. M. Copeland James 8. Lindley Albany C. BE. Morton Emma B. Lindley J. H. Duffee John W Josephus W. Lindley

On the Market Half a Century

In good health and vigor your blood is pure and strong. Heed any signs of impure blood and sluggish circulation, as these may indicate underlying concerns that deserve attention.

Household Hints for the Table Chow Suey Recipe

Instructions explain a three meat chop suey with beef pork and veal and a full vegetable mix of onions and celery. Steps cover frying meat, adding Worcestershire sauce and water, then slow cooking two hours with final sauce addition and careful water control.

TASTY SALADS

A compact old fashioned recipe note lists two salads: Pork Potato Salad and Heart Beet Salad. It gives quantities for pork, potato, celery, salt, pickle, and dressing, with garnish instructions and a celery substitute using white cabbage. The heart beet salad uses beet slices on lettuce with mayonnaise.

Woman Urges Immediate Policy as Home Burns

A woman, recovering from shock, demands prompt policy action after she reports her home is on fire. The incident centers on her urgent plea amid a blaze that threatens her residence and belongings.

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