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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1919
Page
4
Major R W Schroeder recounts a six mile ascent in Popular Mechanics with oxygen boosts and near 29000 feet when the lack of oxygen made him cross and disoriented. The sun dimmed then brightened as oxygen and fuel failed before a forced descent. The piece ends noting aviators need not miss whisky or champagne.
The article argues foreign language newspapers should promote Americanism and teach English to immigrants. It contends newspapers must avoid propaganda, join with others and the government to curb dubious patriotism, and suggests eventual transition to English while retaining readers.
The article weighs whether Wilhelm II will surrender for trial or commit suicide. It argues the honorable path is to submit to an Allied tribunal like Napoleon did, leaving fate to justice, though social pressure and reputation complicate the move.
The Kansas City Star reprints its opinion accusing the President of forcing acceptance of a European alliance by non transparent means. It claims he shunned counsel, linked the covenant with minor peace proofs, and boxes the Senate into a binary choice to accept or reject the covenant.
A reflective poem critiques widespread sorrow and social gloom. It laments how grief spreads like an itch, dampening both rich and poor, and urges resilience over public displays of sadness. The piece contrasts easy sadness with costly happiness and warns against burdening others with trouble.
A Ruth Cameron column critiques wedding gifts given with little thought to the bride’s tastes or needs. It cites sisters, relatives, and friends who overwhelm the couple with unsuitable items and costly ornaments, urging thoughtful, personalized options instead.
Four oranges four bananas one pint berries one large tart apple one egg one tablespoon brandy. Cut oranges in halves scoop pulp keep peel intact slice bananas pick over berries wash. Make dressing from apple and egg sugar brandy grate apple sprinkle with lemon juice add sugar brandy unbeaten egg white beat till stiff. Cut orange cups scallop tops tie in pairs with ribbon. Fill cups with fruit dressing top with berry. Beef Tongue Piquant tongue carrots red pepper onion celery salt. Boil tongue with vegetables simmer until tender peel then slice. Sauce of flour stock butter paprika salt cucumber pickle lemon juice seeded raisins. Brown flour in butter add stock simmer five minutes season and serve over tongue. Soft Gingerbread molasses brown sugar soda shortening water ginger flour salt cinnamon. Mix and bake in greased pan until done.
Dinner talk recounts Reverend Joseph Twitchell of Hartford, friend of Mark Twain. Twain praised Twitchell’s sermon then quipped about a source, boasting he had a book with every word. The next day Twain sent a copy of Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary to Twitchell.
The passage recalls a speaker who urges pleasant talk over grouchy words, claiming cheerful speech costs nothing and helps peace. It contrasts a troublesome man with the idea that bores deserve harsh treatment, suggesting a moral about social harmony and temperament.
Wheat harvesting and blackberry picking dominate the scene as J B Dudgen works on Carpenter property. Funeral of Miss Iva Marshall held in Athens with burial by Vale of Wales Mills. Several locals attend Centenary in Columbus while Hart C Tewkesbury returns with a bride. A large gathering near Albany marks the couple Mary Cecil and Hart C Tewksbury in a communal celebration.
Miss Ardyth Jarvis of Stewart visits with Ernestine Bean for several weeks. Art Bean and sons Gerald and Ponald stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Jacek in Keno. Residents attended an ice cream supper in Carthage. Several Bean family members visited relatives in the area. Gordon Wilson Bean hosted a birthday gathering for Glen Hawk at John Hawk's house.
Wayne Kenney hurt his foot returning home from town and cannot work for days. Ed Martin and family visited Blain Woodyard’s Saturday. John Duckler sick for days. Arthur Dixon stayed in town last week. Ray Morrison family visited his parents. Marguarite Barnhill spends summer with relatives. Mrs. Smalley hosted her daughter and son in law Dayton Tubbs and son Ernest Helwig on Sunday. Frank Martin bought a Victrola recently. Jesse King and wife visited Eli Burley. Park Calderwood with Sheldon Parker's family. Grant Bolin shipped cattle to Cincinnati. John Livelys visited George Morrison’s on Sunday. Ada Bobo went to New York to join her husband. I S Martin bought a black horse. Emma Bolin attended Centenary in Columbus with O S Fierbaugh family. John and Davis families motored to Chillicothe and back. Willie Keck returned from Red Field work. Nellie Pierce of Logan visited here last week.
Carbondale families and friends visit Columbus and Nelsonville during the week. Mr Henry Zimmerman buys the Allison Cox farm east of Carbondale while Cox purchases the Zimmerman property in Carbondale. Several relatives, including Lucile Burrows and Mrs. Rutledge, visit grandparents and hosts M. J. Callahan and B. F. Beckler.
Mr and Mrs August Lemoine visited relatives in Jacksonville recently. Mrs William Dalton and children stayed with relatives at Ariton. Mr and Mrs Herman Kempton and the Judsons were guests of Mr and Mrs George Herbs. A number attended the Glouster Fourth homecoming. Henry Heffken returned from Camp Sherman after overseas service. The Fourth was spent at Buckeye Lake with Mr and Mrs Clarence Winn and family and Theodora Heffken. Lois McVay and family visited Glouster. more guests included Mr and Mrs William Coey and Garrett, and Mr and Mrs Fred Leek at Green's Run. Henry Willeke and Frances Lemoine spent the Fourth at Athens.
Mrs. Edna Quivey and her son spent Tuesday with her mother Mrs. Lucy Bryson. Mr. Millard Quivey and family visited Isaac Cullums. Jesse Cuckler from Athens stayed with Mrs. Lovan Cuckler. Russell Cullums helps Rodger harvest. Maude Young returned from Westerville. Mabel Young visited Melba Cuckler. Byron Story left for Montana. Webb Whaley and Wayne Sloane threshing. William Brickles returned from overseas. Mary Woodyard visiting Burlingham relatives. Dorothy Jones staying with aunt Mrs. Jessie Culburn. Mrs. Hmma Gorsuch and infant with aunt Mrs. Alma Henderson.
Mrs. Cora Sigmiller and her son from Denver visit relatives at this place. Her maiden name Whaley. Mr. Elmer Demplet, wife and young daughter from Akron visit the latter's parents Mr. Ed Haning and wife of Gold Ridge.
Court activity shows Judge Mauck and Clerk of Courts handling new citizens papers while Judge Phillips runs probate matters. The auditor and assistants process tax returns as the county treasurer collects funds and road work is debated for funding. A dismissed injunction tied to the Crystal restaurant allows use of the term hot dog for sales. Harry Andrews wins a divorce from Fern Andrews over alleged adultery with two men, with no children.
Mrs. Maud L. Smith of Nelsonville files for divorce from Troy E. Smith alleging extreme cruelty. They have two adult children and she seeks temporary alimony and costs, plus permanent alimony after the hearing. Married November 1897. Five would be citizens seek naturalization in county.
Pearl Jewitt and Mary Trip letts both of Thimble listed for marriage licenses along with Donald Neston of Middleport and Elizabeth Clemes of Nelsonville. Judges Helwig issued the permits.
In Mt Clemens Michigan Edzel Ford testified in his father’s million dollar libel suit against The Chicago Tribune. He said Ford Motor Co profits for nine months ending last April were 54 million dollars and he had been an officer for four years and worked in the shops four years. He was asked to update the figures by next Monday.
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