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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
4
A historical discussion argues that deportation policies should extend to immigrants who fail to learn English and understand American institutions. Proponents say education should be required for permanent residency and citizenship, with potential government role and aid to learners.
A man with a large income says the real problem is not high prices but extravagant living. He contrasts his modest underwear and lunch costs with others buying Liberty 44s at high prices and urges spending choices based on utility rather than style.
A poetic monologue predicts a brighter era as the Reds fade, dissension weakens, and society awakens from chaotic fantasies. It envisions a return to sanity, liberty, and rational order with dawn breaking and a nation’s renewed confidence.
A collage of dialogue sketches features a late tenant death, landlord moves, unsung private heroes, and cautionary notes on wealth. Couples saving for a home resist cars, while daylight robberies prompt criminologist wit. Public manners and fashion drift into light sarcasm.
A group of women discuss why men cling to clothing and household goods. They share anecdotes about ten pairs of shoes and old suits kept for possible future use. The piece muses that producers fear not replacing items, while women view unused goods as dust collectors.
Household hints describe making a lard and butter pastry with flour salt and baking powder baked until light brown brushed with milk. Cold weather puddings include fruit pudding with apples cherries and nutmeg steamed cherry pudding and chocolate pudding with cocoa and vanilla finished with cream. Old fashioned suet pudding is steamed in a cloth and served hot with potatoes.
The text critiques European Bolshevism as a revolt against oppressive rule and calls for reforms to avoid revolutionary upheaval. It praises the United States for equal opportunity and declares no American is superior to another except by natural ability. It urges individuals to pursue leadership based on merit.
An elderly Shropshire woman visiting a food ministry official confides she has a coffin and shroud at home along with two bottles of whiskey and three tins of salmon. She jokes about staying on the right side if she does not increase her stock and asks about the goodness of oysters.
An old age health tonic touts Phosphated Iron as a quick remedy to renew blood and nerves. It promises increased strength, endurance, and vitality for seniors within two weeks, with capsules sold by McKee Drug Co and other druggists.
Orders confer the French fourragere to the Fifth and Sixth Marines and the Sixth Marine Machine Gun Battalion for multiple citations in the Aisne-Marne, Chateau-Thierry, and Champagne offensives. The three organizations earned Croix de Guerre colors red and green. Details on wear await final command order. Members Israel Putnam Dwight Williams Athens and Joe Williams of Gloucester are noted as Sixth Marines.
The trial to determine if five suspended New York assembly members should keep their seats resumes with the Little Red Book in evidence. The Yiddish work argues for and against socialism with a translation to be completed, as prosecutors cite passages praising a dictatorship of the proletariat.
Edwin T. Meredith announced in Miami on January 29 that he will accept the post of secretary of agriculture, likely vacated by Secretary Houston’s move to secretary of the treasury.
Bureau of War Risk Insurance announces reinstatement rules for lapsed or cancelled insurance. Former service members may reinstate within eighteen months from discharge by paying two months' premium if in similar health to discharge or grace date. Free service men may reinstate within three months after discharge with two months' premium, no formal health statement needed. Apply through Attorney M. D. Hughes.
D Annunzio forces captured the steamer Taranto as it carried supplies and two million lire to Fiume. The ship was compelled to reroute into Fiume harbor where unloading occurred amid the siege, with the poet claiming the funds are to pay his troops.
In Columbus Ohio on January 38 the common pleas court in Clinton county heard contempt charges filed by drys against A. McNiel clerk of the Cuyahoga county board of elections. The charges allege he broke seats on the general container of election ballots and withdrew referendum ballots sent to Columbus in violation of a court order during the federal prohibition amendment recount.
Miss Gladys Dobbins of Athens R D 8 and Mr Clifford Kirkendall of Poston wed in a quiet ceremony at the First Missionary Baptist parsonage. Dr C L seen officiated as the nuptial service was read at 10 o clock Tuesday morning. The groom is a miner and the bride has a miner’s background.
A test article with a capacity of 40 passengers is being flown experimentally. The craft employs aerial propellers and is operated in an exploratory trial to assess lift stability and performance.
A vintage ad promises relief from a severe cold by taking Pape's Cok every two hours until three doses are taken. It claims congestion and nasal passages open, easing misery and allowing free air flow.
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