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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues Americans abroad are returning due to higher taxes in England, France, and Italy making living overseas costly. Wealthy expatriates who once mocked the United States may resume life there briefly but spend only the social season abroad, while bringing back value from real American life.
The article argues that after World War I Uncle Sam must address debts of peace including war contracts, merchant marine issues, soldiers’ reclamation, insurance funds, allied credit needs, returning troops costs, and wheat guarantees. It calls for public support of the Victory Liberty Loan to restore honor and global standing.
The piece argues for public pools and supervised swimming at town fountains to prevent drownings like Hayes Potter’s. It suggests local water areas be democratized with trained supervision, safe depths, ropes, and benches for families to learn swimming together rather than risk hidden dangers.
Dr. Orr Edson argues hair color predicts work fit with blondes suited to active, dangerous roles and brunets to sedentary, reflective labor. He links northern ancestry to physical vigor and office tendencies, contrasting sailors and heat tolerance to life choices.
The piece notes soldiers crafting toys from shell cases and discarded tins, with Santa Claus as the salvaging organizer. It envisions rescuing air barrel tins into miniature cars and dish sets, requiring only paint. It compares Britain, the United States, and Japan embracing toy salvage to reduce reliance on German-made goods.
Household hints list menu items and several recipes including Baked Cocoa Pudding with Raisins Sausage Pie Gingerbread Cream Cones and Turnipe Turnips notes on preparation times and ingredient details for a day’s meals. The page provides measurements and steps for each dish and a dressing for Heat Lettuce using butter flour sugar evaporated milk and mayo style condiments.
A collection of anecdotes and quips features a preacher’s faith in the Bible, a Broadway waiter vs a Scotch bargain, Mayor Hylan’s luncheon remark, a comic tale on Jonah, and a man torn between marrying rich or poor for happiness.
A historical note lists Chillicothe residents Tiffin Worthington McArthur and Allen and outlines terms and races for Ohio governors. It states three governors served four races each, names Worthington Allen and Foraker, and notes Wilson Shannon as Ohio’s first native elected governor born February 24 1802 in Belmont County.
The army lists 742 names with breakdowns by status including killed in action wounded undetermined died of disease and other categories. Southern Ohio entries include Owen Caplinger Washington D H listed as wounded severely and Lee O Hara Lancaster noted among wounded.
Miss Catherine Craney, longtime employee of The Peoples Store, resigned last night to marry Charles Craig of the city. The couple will reside in Bicknell Indiana after their Saturday wedding. Friends also note the marriage of Miss Ruth Robinson to Ed ward McCune of Pittsburg last Saturday in Pittsburg, with the couple planning to live there. McCune has returned from overseas service.
The W C T U will meet next Tuesday at two o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. T A Lewis on High street. All members are urged to be present.
Mrs B W Hawk receives wedding notice for son Joe Sayre to Des Moines girl and plans Chicago home. John Popely Jr returns from overseas service to Camp Stewart Va. Mr and Mrs G FE May return to New Matamoras after visit with Asa Fawce family. Funeral for Pearl Tyrrer at U B church Jacksonville Friday ten, burial Greenlawn Nelsonville. Fred Parker and wife of Watre travel home after death of Parker's mother in law.
Neva Cunningham hosts a Wednesday evening shower for Mrs. Fred D Kinney. Guests enjoy a two course lunch in a pink white decorated dining room with ferns and sweet peas. Master Alfred Craft in costume presents favors as guests toast the bride.
Police investigate discovery of a child's skeleton estimated at two years old in a quarry in Cleveland. Neighbors recall a child disappeared there years ago and no trace was found at the time.
An old health advisory explains kidneys filter waste from blood and the importance of kidney and bladder health. It links backache and gout symptoms to uric acid buildup and promotes a patent tonic “Anurio” by Dr. Pierce as a cure, available at drug stores.
The Tedrow family of Northwest Columbia reports the death of Jessie Tedrow, youngest daughter of Pearl S Tedrow, from influenza at her parents home near Vinton county. Friends and relatives mourn her loss as Pearl and family care for mourners after hospitalization and illness affecting Jessie and others in the household.
Athens Ohio February 26 1919 editor Mesenger reports a public forum where A and B discuss difficulties obtaining a needed article from two city merchants both of whom were out. A waited weeks then ordered from manufacturer receiving by parcel post in three days. B similarly waited then ordered and received. The piece argues merchants should stock in town to avoid losing customer business postal card tips cited.
An advertisement touts Bio-seven as a miracle remedy for weak and nervous women. It promises vigorous health, sparkling eyes, and rosy cheeks in two weeks, with a regimen of seven tablets daily and a money back claim if expectations are not met. It lists ingredients and appeals to physicians with nonclinical language.
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