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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
4
The author cites Dr. Harvey Wiley referencing Surgeon General Braisted on navy doctors largely abandoning alcohol prescriptions. A generation not accustomed to liquor would reduce dependence, easing future prohibition impacts. Present users face discomfort while the future may yield a large, positive heritage for children.
The discussion argues women will vote according to individual standards but cites Anne Martin urging a program of better goods distribution, anti poverty, and reforms in maternity care, child labor removal, nutrition for children, gender equality, and barriers to women in law and government, while noting men share similar concerns.
A stark verse describes a town hit by industry collapse and coal shortage. Families endure freezing homes as prices rise and work vanishes, leaving bread scarce and rationed with improvised warmth. The speaker laments failed wealth and widespread strikes crippling daily life.
A teacher asks pupils to write essays on five million dollars. William Powers submits a blank page and quips that would be his plan if he were a millionaire. The piece also features a book agent selling Cleopatra and a barroom quip about prohibition sparking arguments.
A visitor admires a well equipped apartment that uses space saving ideas. Box couch under bed drawers fit in high spaces and towel bar closets maximize hanging space. A cribbage like record tracks monthly calls and cheap cretonne window shades display home cleverness.
New Marshfield and surrounding areas report visits and back-and-forth travel among residents. Edna Sherman visits Barberton. Herman Walker family returns from Christmas with Sanders and Turner kin. Numerous guests arrive in Barberton and nearby towns for holidays and family gatherings.
A vintage household guide outlines chicken preparation methods including oven fried pieces, saute with vegetables, and stews. Recipes cover steps from wiping and seasoning to browning, simmering, and serving with tomatoes onions and peppers.
A condensed bake instruction lists honey three quarters cup butter quarter cup cinnamon half teaspoon cloves one egg and flour three quarters to two cups soda half teaspoon water two tablespoons raisins. Heat honey and butter melt add spices when cool beat egg add soda and raisins mix to dough shape drop on buttered tins bake in moderate oven.
Red cabbage soak in cold water and cook in a stew pan with fat salt onion nutmeg cayenne until tender. Then add two tablespoons vinegar and half a tablespoon sugar and simmer five minutes.
The Elmira advertiser reprints opinions urging national chairman Will H. Hays to pursue a square deal in labor disputes. He pledges Republican support for balanced justice to workers, employers, and the public, calling for give and take from both sides to avert endless strife.
Beaumont area reports social visits and travel notes. Mrs Julia Wyant called on her daughter Mrs Blanch Carr at Circle Hill on Sunday. Mrs Emma Losey and Mrs John Pierce were in Athens last week. Mr and Mrs Homer Durst and four children were called to The Plains Thursday for Mrs Durst’s mother. Homer Durst and wife were Nelsonville business visitors on Wednesday. John Wyant traveled to Nelson Hills on Thursday.
The Misses Ruth and Pearl Wharton hosted a New Year's party at their Main Street home for about thirty young guests. The celebration featured games and music and lasted until 12:30 with luncheon served.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Clarence Mallins was held at her parents home with Ruth Sunday School class members and visitors in attendance. The couple received many useful gifts and best wishes for happiness and success. Dainty refreshments ended the evening.
He resumes studies at the Medical College in Detroit after spending the holiday season in Chauncey with his parents Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague and sisters Lenore and Floride.
Miss Sarah J. Surtees of Middleport visits Chauncey as guest of her sister Mrs Charles Bradfield and family. Mrs D P Reese and daughter of Glouster stay with Edw Minor and family to Wednesday visit.
Mise Royal Rivers has returned from Columbus where she spent the past several weeks.
The town of Chauncey marked the new year with a public hour of loud signals as 1919 faded and 1920 began. On New Year’s Day, all business houses were closed to observe the transition and reflect on the passing year.
Many Chauncey residents hosted fine chicken dinners at home while others traveled out of town. Mrs. J A Long and her children from Mt. Vernon Ohio visited Chauncey to see Mrs Longs parents Mr and Mrs T H Nye.
Miss Hester Edwards a Chauncey schoolteacher spent the holiday vacation at her home in Centerville Ohio noting a restful break and return to duties.
Bible school at 9 30 A M election of officers morning service at 10 45 Church officers to be elected Christian Endeavor at 6 P M All are invited to the services Gilbert Courtney minister
Mrs Geo Palm and children and Pine Fuller of Pomeroy were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs I R Fuller and Mrs Blanche Brown in Ellis Avenue.
Riley Tedrick, long ill at his Mill Street home, shows signs of improvement and is reported somewhat better today.
Mrs Maggie Linscott of Nelsonville was the guest of Mrs Ellie Tedrick in Chauncey on New Years day.
The community mourns the death of Seldon Wood yard of Chase, a respected local figure. Mrs. Kate Pierce assists at William Henry Born home. Herbert Eugene born December 28 to Mr. and Mrs. George Gilkey. Miss Ora Morrison hosts guests including Bettina Martin Mabel Lora and Dorothy Kenney with Welby Smakey Harold Downard from London Ohio.
A Kentucky druggist promotes a simple Mentholized Arcan remedy to fight catarrh. Mixing three quarters of an ounce in a pint of boiled water, use as a throat rinse and nasal spray twice daily to ease soreness, blasts germs, and clear discharge. Start at first sign of a cold.
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