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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
4
Ohio faces a revenue crisis as the Smith law tax cap constrains funding for state operations and education. Officials warn that stagnant pay for teachers and higher costs threaten institutions, urging lawmakers to raise funds and avoid neglecting the young and future generations. The piece calls for practical leadership and responsible budgeting without political posturing.
The seed catalogue arrives with bright pictures of corn beets and greens and inspires gardeners to plan beds reorder fertilizer and prepare soil as days lengthen and winter ends. High heels cause death of Pittsburgh woman in elevator incident.
A reflective poem laments lost wealth and wasted chances over time. It contrasts money burned with the inability to regain it, recalling past joys, regrets, and the hollow ache of aging and vanished prospects. The verses warn readers to save or risk poverty in old age.
Johnson builds a business with his son as junior partner. Tensions arise as the son, despite effort, asserts himself and marries the typist. A comic twist follows with a landlord’s aging promises and rising rent.
A reader laments the overwhelming volume of books and reviews how to choose what to read. He suggests balancing new titles with older works, keeping a journal of interests, ignoring pressure to read every recommended book, and enjoying reading as personal enrichment rather than obligation.
Instructions describe Calf Liver Terrapin Style and Calf Liver Croquettes including preparation, cooking times, and ingredients such as onions, herbs, milk, egg yolk, bread crumbs, and tomato sauce. Also details Beef Liver Creole with frying, onion and tomato gravy served over mashed potatoes.
Op Ed echoes Senator Harding Ohio notes that the Cummins railroad bill protects workers right to quit and guarantees fair treatment in railway service. He argues government ensures justice not limiting collective bargaining in private firms and cites public service needs for industrial peace.
A retrospective on the 18th amendment taking effect January 16 1920 and the long pro prohibition campaign led by W J Warrener. The piece notes historic efforts from 1874 Athens Ohio to curb liquor traffic and the enduring role of the W C T U in temperance history.
Mrs. Minnie Price of Charleston and Mrs. Vera Efaw of Athens were weekend guests of brothers C. C. and Ad Bean and families. Miss Grace Chepman of Parkersburg was an over Sunday guest. News came Friday of the death of Mrs. Dan McPherson of Rockland, a former resident. FP. E. Kimes visited Parkersburg Monday.
Mrs. C. C. Cray and Mrs. J. H. Cray were Athens visitors Wednesday morning. Miss Edith Brett visited her brother Delno at New Marshfield last week. Mrs. Chas. Inman spent Tuesday in Athens. Mrs. Eliza Coleman left to visit relatives in Columbus. The M. E. Sunday school reorganized January 11 with J. C. Stewart as superintendent and a full slate of officers and staff.
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