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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1919

Page

8

League of Nations Emerges as World Peace Instrument

The speaker argues the postwar order hinges on a universal league to enforce justice, oversee reparation, and deter aggression. He notes the covenant as essential, transforming efforts from a mere treaty to a lasting, global authority guiding disarmament and disputes.

Nation League Saar Basin Danzig Germany League of Free Nations League of Nations League Sucess Europe United Power Free Nations House of the People France

Attorney George Burr Returns to Athens After 30-Year Absence

Attorney George Burr arrives in Athens marking his first return since the late 1800s. Burr rose to prominence as a leading lawyer based in Paragould Arkansas, and is well known across Arkansas and southern Tennessee.

George Burr Athens Mr. Burr Arkansas Tennessee Pargould Ark

Travel allowance for discharged service members announced

Attorney Hughes from the local Red Cross states soldiers and Marines discharged between November 11, 1918 and March 12, 1919 are eligible for five cents per mile travel pay. Naval reserves are also entitled to the allowance.

Attorney Hughes Red Cross Office

Wheat yields fall short in Fairfield County

Lancaster July 10 The first 50 wheat threshings in Fairfield County average 23 bushels per acre eight bushels under normal. Loss due to excessive lodging before maturity reduces output and quality.

Lancaster Fairfield County

Law and the Successful Life Thoreau Quote

A Thoreau meditation asserts that seeking obedience to laws may be servile while a successful life follows personal principles. It contrasts studying laws for convenience with living by intrinsic discipline.

Thoreau

Pugnacious Fish From Siam Display Metallic Brilliance

A description of small freshwater Siamese fish that instantly fight when two are placed together. These fish show dull coloring when calm but glow with metallic brilliance when excited.

Siam

Real Moral Courage Quote by Phillips Brooks

A quotation extols moral courage as steadfast devotion to right over public opinion, noting that true honor lies in pressing forward regardless of what others say.

Phillips Brooks

Costa Rica Strikes Balance Between Teachers And Soldiers

Costa Rica stands out among modern nations with a peaceful record. The standing army numbers about 500, while active teachers total around 2,000, reflecting a long period of internal peace spanning roughly 45 years.

Costa Rica

Telephone Tattle Cant Language of Thieves Revealed

The article explains a street slang where criminals say they have been struck by lightning to indicate they were arrested by police during a robbery, a phrase spread through telephone information networks.

Ohio counties vie for $10,000 Victory Shaft prize

Ohio communities push to win the $10,000 Victory shaft by selling the largest share of their 1919 War Savings Stamp quota in June through August. Counties including Clark Jackson Hamilton Licking and Warren claim progress as sculpting of the Barre granite shaft advances, with a possible state fair exhibit.

Olumbus Ohio Clark Jackson Hamilton Licking Warren

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Raymond Holland at New Marshfield

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs M L Sherman on Tuesday evening in honor of their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Raymond Holland recently married. Guests listed include May Herron Dorcas Herron Emma Bridge Mildred Bridge Grace Sutton Kathern Sutton Winnie Hunter Edna Liggett Ruth DeWees Esther Swaim Ruth Cooper Bernice Cooper Annabel Nanna Emma Tom Kathleen Withers Gay Myers Ruth Franks Helen Howell and many Sherman relatives plus friends. The evening featured games and music.

M. L. Sherman Raymond Holland May Dorcas Herron Emma Mildred Bridge Grace Kathern Sutton Winnie Hunter Edna Liggett Ruth DeWees Esther Swaim Ruth Bernice Cooper Annabel Nanna Emma Tom Kathleen Withers Gay Myers Ruth Franks Helen Howell F. G. Hoodlet Fred McLeod Bernice Charles Sherman Wendell Lafe Sherman Howard Harold Edna Sherman Ralph Sharp Leslie Collins Rudolph Pedigo

Sidney High School Play Set For College Auditorium

Sidney High School students arrived early in the city to stage a production this evening at the college auditorium. Stage settings are in place and ticket sales were strong, promising a large audience for the performance.

Sidney Hi School College Auditorium

Cincinnati Produce Price Report

Cincinnati produce market shows steady prices with egg levels for various grades. Egg prices range from 39 to 44 cents per dozen according to grade, with duck eggs at 44 cents. Live poultry lists fowls and broilers by weight, roosters at 18 cents per pound, and other birds at 28 cents per pound for larger fowls.

Cincinnati

County Rejects County Funding for New Road Petitions

Petitioners must pay advertising and surveying costs for new road petitions whether accepted or not. The county will no longer finance petitions, shifting all future costs to petitioners, as announced at the commissioners’ office.

Man Arrested Near Capitol Over Letter to Wilson

A man identifying as James L. Ezekel of Landover Maryland was arrested at the Capitol just before President Wilson's arrival. He carried a letter addressed to Woodrow Wilson and said he wished to deliver it to the President in person.

Washington James L. Ezekel Landover Capitol President Wilson Woodrow Wilson Capitol Building

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