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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1919
Page
4
A snipped notice outlines subscription pricing by carrier and mail for Ohio readers and out of state. It lists 6.00 yearly options, 1.00 ten weeks, and 4fc weekly rates, with foreign and out of state rates also given. It notes advance payment required and addresses for payment in New York and Chicago.
A claim agent urges careful packing and clear labeling to save money and avoid losses. Use new sturdy containers, stout paper, and unerasable ink, and avoid old labels. Pack every parcel strongly to endure bottom-load pressure. applies to parcel post too.
The article urges swift, full, and fair debate on the peace treaty with Germany. It argues the Senate and public must discuss the treaty immediately after key reconstruction bills, with a two month window seen as feasible. If finished by November, the nation can resume domestic development.
A Western reader urges President Wilson to walk Pennsylvania Avenue in his shirt sleeves to spur reform. He argues the move could win votes, ease July heat, and show democracy in action, noting Wilson is seen abroad as a shirt-sleeve diplomat.
The Worcester Telegram cites that Washington estimates the Republican Congress saves the country 46 million dollars daily through fiscal restraint. It argues Democrats oppose conservative methods and claim waste while Republicans continue conservative governance. The piece predicts 20 more years of GOP rule to complete conservation goals and criticizes Democratic spending.
A reflective view contrasts luck with earned success. The speaker argues that steady planning and effort separate true merit from mere chance and that genuine success endures, while the fake appears lucky for a day before fading. Luck remains tied to character and consistent work.
A discussion on why a friend delays a letter and how character remains constant despite events. The piece argues to place character above circumstance, noting few trusting people overdo it and that friendships imply this expectation and obligation.
A list of codfish recipes covers baked cod in slices with parsley, codfish cakes using mashed potatoes and cream sauce, creamed codfish with milk and egg, codfish puff with onion and paprika, and Spanish cod stews with onion, pepper, tomatoes, bay leaf, and oven baking.
Summer vegetables are plentiful and healthful, prompting ideas for using leftovers. Marinate each vegetable separately for hours then assemble a refreshing mix such as spinach peas new carrots pickled beets string beans with radish garnish on lettuce.
A young man presents poems to his father who, moved by the verses, warns of poverty. Gabriel’s trumpet signals the dead arising as a former golf fan emerges and complains his epitaph speaks of noble sentiments, exclaiming he’s in the wrong grave.
United Press reports U.S. Navy mine sweepers clearing a vast North Sea barrage nearly 200 by 45 miles, mostly American mines. Four vessels damaged, one officer killed, others wounded as 4,000 mines are mapped and 45 percent accounted for. Captain Sexton says October or November end in sight. 2,500 personnel involved.
Lawrence Coss born January 22 1879 in Canaan Township died July 2 1919 at age 40 5 16. He married Carrie Jones April 21 1906 and is survived by wife six siblings and a brother in North Dakota. He suffered diabetes and underwent surgery at Cherrington Hospital Logan Ohio, passing after a brief unconscious period with his wife and family by his side. He was a industrious neighbor and trusted citizen with deep Athens County roots and a poetic farewell quote about death.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and after the death of their husband and brother Lawrence G. Coss and for the floral offerings. Mrs. Lawrence G. Coss, Brothers and Sisters.
Miss Annie Hawk spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Zaidee Waxter of Vinton Station. Mr. and Mrs. Don Severs and children of Luhrig visited Miss Annie Hawk and her mother Mrs. Charles Brewer. Vera Lewis visits her grandfather Asbury Lewis in Spencer West Virginia. Aaron Martin and wife from Toledo visit relatives here. Rev. Silas Moore preached at Prattsville. Jane Ward returns from bed side visit of daughter Onie Ander at The Plains. Pearl Martin and Eugene of Toledo came to spend vacation with relatives here and at Bunker Hill. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Onie Anderson of the Plains. she was laid to rest at McArthur. Wood block paving grows in popularity in the United Kingdom for longer life under heavy traffic.
Don D. Tullis of Athens Ohio has become Y camp secretary at Camp Roosevelt near Muskegon Michigan. With 3,000 to 5,000 boys expected, he will oversee a staff of twelve to fifteen under Camp Commandant Capt. F. L. Beals. Tullis brings extensive Y work at Fort Leavenworth and other military camps and has prominence in the Boy Scout movement.
A newly developed fiber for undergarments extends along the fabric’s length while resisting stretch across the weave. Researchers note the material maintains shape and fit with minimal lateral distortion, promising improved comfort and support in intimate apparel.
Miles J. Carter of Route 3 Piqua Ohio reports Gains in weight and cheer for his nine year old daughter after two bottles of Nerv-Worth and expresses hope for recovery The letter claims the remedy helps weak nervous and excitable children and notes local druggists McKee's Athens Hickman's Nelsonville sell Nerv-Worth
An English inventor creates a calculating device to convert money values of one country into others and apply the results to various weights and measures. The invention aims to simplify exchange calculations across systems and improve trade efficiency.
Advertises Dash Balm for feet to relieve burning soreness, swelling and perspiration. Claims quick absorption, no powder, and poisoning removal. Urges purchase of a 35 cent jar with money back if dissatisfied. notes other uses and availability via druggists.
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