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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
8
A fragment notes a broad remark about Americans as a people who consistently modify and refine their daily routines and behaviors through repeated practice and adjustment.
Far western cities compete to attract automobile tourists with advance parties meeting motorists at hotels and junctions. About fifty towns offer free camping with electric lights and running water as cross country touring grows in popularity and prompts trailers and motor homes to provide portable homes on the road.
Local farmers harvest wheat as residents attend Pleasant Street Children’s Day services with a standout solo by Mrs. Kate Wood. A 99 year old James Haning marked his birthday with friends and family. An all day Downington service is planned for July 13 with baskets urged. Dale Knapp visited Lester Oberholzer. ice cream gathering in Downington featured many locals.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herwig travel to Columbus for treatment after illness. Private Frank Clouse of the Marine service reports readiness to depart for the Panama Canal Zone. Clyde Tolliar is hospitalized after an appendicitis operation. William Gray plans relocation to Newell West Virginia. Harve Sayer suffers infection from a mosquito bite. Two Civil War veterans in frail health are Thomas Bain and Thomas Collins. Tom Wallace announced a July 4 speech in Murray with a large crowd anticipated.
Chairman Good of the appropriations committee asked Secretary Glass to stopPurchase and construction of multiple public health service hospitals until Congress can probe alleged waste and extravagance.
A veteran reports two years of severe stomach trouble eased by four bottles of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He credits relief for restoring health and being declared fit for artillery service by government physicians. The ad claims the product removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract and offers a money back guarantee at McKee Drug Store and elsewhere.
New York on July 3 reports Mrs Archie Roosevelt gave birth to a baby girl. This is the couple’s second child following a son. Mother and infant are reported doing well at Sloan Maternity Hospital.
Robert Hell and several veterans return from Europe to join Enid's July 4th celebration. The town plans a lively Independence Day observance with local participants and activities.
A Hartford ticket window reportedly quoted Kipling saying I want a ticket to some place where there ain't no ten commandments and a man can raise a thirst. The remark circulated as a local quip amid travel chatter at the city’s transit hub.
Charles J. Bean born April 9 1856 in Guysville Ohio died June 19 1919 at home aged 63 years 2 months 10 days He married Emma J Townsend December 31 1879 and they had six children two of whom died in childhood He leaves a wife three sons Ray H Bean Sargent Harrison M Bean Lieut Vern L Bean a daughter Mrs B W Spence and one granddaughter Eleanor Marie Spence He was active in M E church Odd Fellows Stewart and Masonic Lodge Guysville The family notes his devotion to country and neighbors and closes with a prayerful verse Thy will be done.
Mr and Mrs Fred Elliott and Mr and Mrs Thomas Bailes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Noble Collins. Ice cream, cake, and lemonade were served to multiple families including the Scotts and Hawkins. A telescope device to regulate Bunsen burner heat was invented in Europe. There will be an airline church ice cream social on Friday night July 4 with proceeds for the church.
The Bean family thanks the minister for consoling words the I C O F Lodge at Stewart the Masonic Lodge of Guysville and all friends relatives and neighbors for their floral offerings and kindness in our sorrow.
In a Midland village the nearing death of a local elder triggered six villagers to seek to reserve his cottage in a single day. The man, hearing of the rush, began to recover. The story, by United Press, reflects broader English housing anxieties.
Camp Sherman Ohio July 3 Members of the 308th engineers 83rd division will arrive here July 4 according to word received from Camp Jackson today They were delayed in leaving the eastern camp until today Two canteens were closed here yesterday by order of General Glenn who was told gambling had been permitted in them Military policemen will be retained in Chillicothe until demobilization is completed.
Citizens of Ashtabula are financing a project to build a hotel in the city with a total cost of 300000 dollars. The initiative reflects local investment and civic development plans for the area.
Major L. RB. Blue with Captains Clark and McCarty organize Company E of the Highth regiment Ohio National Guard. The three officers have just returned from service overseas in France.
Lancaster July 3. A victory celebration and soldiers picnic will be held at the fair grounds tomorrow. World famous aeronaut Reck less Johnson will perform two balloon ascensions and numerous stunts dropping 300 feet before opening his parachute and hanging by his toes from a trapeze as a large American flag unfurls in midair.
Columbus report notes the inaugural issue of the American Legion Weekly, official publication of the American Legion, will hit newsstands tomorrow.
July 3 Attorney General Palmer announced he had directed the district attorney at Philadelphia to immediately investigate reports that liquor is being sold in Atlantic City in violation of the law and to make arrests if the reports prove true.
The weather man predicted a calm day with clear skies and no breeze and a temperature near 90 degrees for tomorrow’s Willard Dempsey bout as conditions looked ideal for the match in Toledo Ohio.
Chinese method uses a paste of sea salt vegetable ash and water to keep eggs fresh for long sea travel. This preservation technique aims to extend shelf life during voyages by coating each egg with a mineral paste.
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