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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
4
The piece claims 1920 will be a Leap Year and a Presidential Year with women poised to influence both elections. It jokes that women will choose both the president and husbands, noting the shift of ballots to women and hoping for peace after years of war and excessive debate.
Americans introduced baseball to Europe with limited success as Japanese crowds embraced the game with fervor. Japanese players exhibited skill and passion, rivaling American fans in enthusiasm, while also appreciating international goodwill and the potential for better relations through sport.
A narrator clings to a hundred dollar liberty bond bought from Uncle Sam. He resists offers from car dealers and con artists who promise cash or flashy schemes in exchange for the bond, affirming his trust in the government and vowing no one can take the bond.
An opinion piece rebuts senators Fletcher Ashurst and Myers for endorsing violent “direct action” against reckless drivers. It asserts Congress has power to curb capital traffic abuses and could ban cars or impose harsh penalties if needed, urging lawful methods over vigilantism.
A police-wanted man appears in a domestic scene where Liza questions if Rastus loves her as he proclaims love while she sits by the fire. The fragment ends with the man described as being sought by police.
Ruth Cameron argues that single focus unlocks success, detailing how concentrating on the first task of the day and avoiding distractions improves performance. She cites a case of turning desk items upside down to finish the hardest task, and notes concentration can elevate small talents into great achievement.
A set of economical dishes with simple steps. Bacon on toast with a white sauce uses fried bacon in hot fat thickened with flour and milk, then served on toast. Grape fruit salad suggests peeling and sectioning, lettuce, nuts, and dressing. Lemon pie combines sugar flour egg yolks lemon juice rind and water with a meringue topping. Pie crust uses flour lard salt sugar and ice water with a cold mix.
Quick guides to preparing baked ham with cloves and cooling steps. Includes Ham on Casserole with potatoes and milk, Southern Ham, Ham a la King with ham and mushrooms, and Ham Saunders style with boiled potatoes and celery served on lettuce.
Six photographs were sent to the provincial town chief of police showing the six miscreants. After a few days the reply stated that five had been arrested and the sixth was under observation and would be secured shortly.
A chatty exchange mocks romance and camp life. A weather bureau worker faces doubts about marriage while a slang dough boy heckles a reciter. A line about revelry sparks surprise as romantic entanglements surface among camp chatter.
A physician touts iron and phosphates as universal boosters, claiming blood rejuvenation and nerve vitality. He states that phosphated iron cures fatigue, weak nerves, and run-down health, with dramatic improvements in strength and appearance. Sold by McKee Drug Co and Reading Drug Gists.
Mr and Mrs Oliver Wither visited relatives in Athens over Sunday. Mrs Emma Bean of Guysville dined with her brother C N Townsend. Mrs Held of Ironton guests of her mother Mrs Catherine Grimes. Vert Vaness residence burned Saturday. Branch Townsend and wife visitors from Sand Rock. New Year gatherings at Mrs James Russell home. Core Johnson found dead near a creek. inquest planned. Elizabeth Leeper from Columbus School for Girls vacationed here. Mrs G A Daugherty and Rexford visited Athens. Mrs Ella Pierce of Guysville spent New Year with son Guy Pierce. Blanche Bean of Guysville visited Mrs Charles McBee. Local schools reopened after holidays. Revival to begin at M E church Monday night. Lenore Smith of Athens visited L H Smith. Albert Wharff funeral held at M E church. Rev Woodard officiated. I C O F merger attended. interment in local cemetery.
Miss Florence Brewer returns home after visiting Akron relatives. Miss Lurene Wade of Akron stays with her parents J. R. Wade. Mrs. Esta Gardner of Glouster visits relatives here. Parker Boudinot spends New Year’s Eve with Ralph Sawyer family. Le Nora Byers returns home from Corning after two day visit with F. B. Boudinot. Mrs. Lewis Sanders is slowly improving. Mrs. P. D. Hill visits Chauncey with the Brookins family. Elmer Nida moves his family into the Suby property. Mrs. Howard Brookins and others visit Middletown relatives.
Twenty years ago in Athens a Knights Templar Ath ens commandery No 15 public installation and banquet were held at the Asylum and Hotel Berry. The city honors Mrs Nancy Border Ayers a 103 year old resident who has seen all presidents except three living. She now lives with her son C B Ayers on Race street.
Monday night event at the State hospital drew more than twenty couples with Selby’s Orchestra furnishing the music for the gathering.
A modern farm tractor uses oil instead of water as the cooling medium in its radiator. This change aims to improve cooling efficiency and reduce risk of freezing in cold conditions.
Local residents report visits from C A Gardner and son Albert and greetings from Orley Porter of The Plains. Farm Bureau activity rises as Heber Henry campaigns for new members. Ardmore oil man John Goddard returns after a crash injury. Mrs Fannie Wella and Mrs Gibson visit Parkersburg. New year gatherings feature the Wyatt and Linscott households. prayers and Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans listed for the week.
A Danish surgeon introduces a camera small enough to be swallowed and photograph the interior of the stomach. This device promises direct visual access for medical diagnostics without invasive procedures.
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