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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1920
Page
4
The passage praises census enumeration as democracy in action where every person matters equally. It argues individuals are the true measure of national worth, not aggregate numbers, comparing Athens to China and stressing self-determined thought and action as the basis of greatness.
A Los Angeles police boast links rising crime to burglars reforming their liquor habits. They still rob but save proceeds, becoming more efficient and harder to catch. The piece argues honest citizens and police may match crooks in thrift and skill if prohibition continues, potentially ending the crime wave.
A reflective verse yearns for an improved year ahead. The speaker laments past unrest and social strife, contrasts it with a hoped for calm, lawfulness, and reason. The old year is dismissed as a failed effort, while the new year is seen as a potential renewal and better days to come.
A reader asks how far a mother should go with patience for a son returned from war. The advisor weighs plain talks against nagging and suggests unobtrusive love, respecting his wishes, and waiting for time to heal the man and aid world reconstruction. They also quote the idea that they also serve who only stand and wait.
Opinions reprinted from the New York Tribune argue the blame for the treaty deadlock rests with the White House and automatic senators, not Lodge and allies. The piece rejects the idea of shared responsibility and recalls the Kaiser's orders to justify definite accountability.
A bustling street scene unfolds with a hat salesman urging a customer to pay more for a better fit and Festus Pester challenging bias. A doctor arrives to treat a gastric incident with a stomach pump as a near miss for Dibbles triggers curiosity about his recent actions and a chaotic soda water shop gathering.
Household hints cover browning pies with milk brushed crusts to get a uniform top. Sugar dusting near the end helps glaze. Edges are sealed by wetting the rim and pressing the second crust. Cake icing uses a brown paper funnel to shape decorations. To remove cake, invert on a water‑wetted cloth. Prepare pie crust mix in advance for tender flaky results.
A home cook’s note outlines Pork Chops and Dressing using stale bread onion lard egg and spices with drippings roasting for a holiday meal. Also shared are Economy Cake and Molasses Drop Cookies with instructions for mixing batter and baking for a simple dessert menu.
Dialogue captures a humorous exchange as guests toast with sundaes, doctors praise fresh air, a druggist jokes about a bus line, the bride reveals a cooking school diploma, and a sleepy hired man turns up as a traveling hypnotist.
The letter from Mrs Organ Rapasaveen of Bryan Ohio praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for strength during pregnancy and quick recovery after childbirth. She reports minimal suffering, a 10 pound baby, and continued use through expectancy for ongoing health.
Latrobe residents Miss Mildred Fitch and Miss Dara Chevalier plan a short visit in Chillicothe while Miss Wilma Carleton travels to Columbus. Mr and Mrs T E Fitch motor to Athens and Mr and Mrs John Gibbs visit over Christmas. Alfred Morrison and family from Columbus visit relatives here. T E Fitch and family celebrate Christmas at Morrison home. Ray Howser visits Athens. Frank Arnold is listed as quite sick.
Mr and Mrs John Byers of Millfield hosted Christmas dinner with a twelve pound goose as turkey. Attendees included Eva and Preston Byers, Fred Byers of Athens, Ollie Kierns family, Harry Bobo, Cash Johnson, Russell Mayle, Etta Warner, Nellie Byers, Goins family, Mabel Lam, William Cunningham, Robert Warner, and others from Athens. Etta Warner and Nellie Byers later visited Millfield and Plantsville during Christmas vacation.
Seldon Woodyard born near Jerseyville Ohio July 21 1847 died December 31 1919 aged 72 years 5 months 19 days He was married to Ida Brooks April 25 1881 and had three children Bliss Branch and Mrs Oda Graham He served as teacher merchant postmaster and farmer and held local offices He joined Asbury M E Church and was remembered as frugal generous and blameless in life He faced death without fear and is survived by a daughter two sons a brother two sisters and many friends.
Report from New York shows 165 reds sent to Ellis Island after noon one hundred thirteen from New Jersey cities. About a dozen well dressed women included among the shipments. Attitude of radicals described as meek. Rumor says first anarchist ships to sail for European ports with de portees around January 10.
Expresses sincere gratitude to friends for kindness during illness and funeral of husband and father. Note mentions Mrs Woodyard and children. Also includes an aside about a cane that converts into a stool and credits a French invention.
A practical nurse from East Rochester New York reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for years to combat fatigue and nervousness. She also notes relief from bladder issues with Lydia E Pinkham's Sanative Wash and recommends the product to other young women seeking relief from menstrual and digestive problems.
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