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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
4
The essay argues the war and postwar industrial turmoil deepen solidarity among all classes. It stresses mutual dependence across railroads coal miners and food producers, warns that any dereliction disrupts the entire economy, and calls for vigilance to keep civilization from collapse through constant cooperation.
The piece mocks William Allen White for endorsing a political job via a letter to friends, noting candid confession and candor in his Emporia Gazette. It praises his blunt honesty while criticizing campaigning circumlocutions and Kansas criticism, then ends with a quip about Liberty Bonds and selling.
A jeweler offers race cups as prizes and an eager man challenges for the largest cup. A famous jockey falls ill and an urban doctor’s door brass plate becomes a gag about betting on long odds. A Sunday School lesson ends with a child choosing beauty then repentance.
The speaker recalls a friend in the drug trade they visit when sick. They request four bottles of medicine to ward off a cold. The friend responds kindly and produces a wrapped bottle, asking them to charge it.
Philadelphia educator Prof Earl Barnes argues comfort ages the mind and harms happiness urging women to seek new experiences and diverse society. He says youth comes from trying new ideas, tasks, or roles and not from easy routines or beauty routines.
Dr Jacob Gould Schurman, Cornell University president for nearly 28 years, will resign effective June 23. Elected in 1892, he cites a limit of 25 to 30 years in office and a wish to devote time to other duties after postwar issues. He long served in public roles including US commissioner to the Philippines and US minister to Greece and Montenegro. He holds honorary LUWs from several universities and is a French Legion of Honor officer.
Jack Kearns states Dempsey has not signed with any promoter and will not seal a deal until Georges Carpentier arrives in the United States. He notes offers from Fox and Rickard, but insists Carpentier’s signature is required first. Dempsey wants the bout in America and immediate planning after Carpentier’s arrival. Des Camps confirms Carpentier will sign upon reaching the U.S.
William Q. McAdoo refused to have his name voted in Georgia Democratic primaries saying uninstructed delegates should be sent, while noting it is his duty to accept a nomination if offered. He sent the telegram to Milledgeville Mayor Miller S. Bell, his boyhood home, where his name was entered.
Rail union officials say they will receive another communication from President Wilson regarding the railway wage controversy in a few days after a conference with Secretary Tumulty. The talks followed a session with Wilson last week.
Boiling water with sugar lemon rind and apple sauce juice forms a base. Corn starch thickens then folded into stiff egg whites. Layer with leftover berries or fruit cut pieces in cups. Chill until set and serve with sweetened milk or vanilla custard.
A recipe outlines making raisin bread for afternoon tea as a hearty, easily kept snack. Ingredients include flour salt sugar baking powder raisins egg milk and melted shortening. Mix dry ingredients stir in raisins add egg milk and shortening, pour into loaf pans and bake forty minutes for tender slices.
A light, anecdotal piece narrates a wink and a homeward dash tied to a castor oil remedy. It notes a visiting French war bride claiming U S styles lag by ten years, and humor about skirt trends converging into belts.
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