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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
4
J Sidney Cates argues that cheap labor does not bring prosperity for workers or employers. He cites slums, crime, disease, and stunted growth as curses of low wages, warns that the only lasting profit is temporary, and urges a national minimum living wage while rejecting a fixed equal pay policy.
The narrator recalls a summer guest Miss N who inspired a family to bend to her needs. A childhood friend explains Miss N made people feel guilty if they did not comply. The piece asks readers to consider whether they would wish for such selfish influence.
Nine Detroit elementary schools will have motion picture machines in classrooms next year. About 110000 children will view films supplementing geography history and natural history lessons. Moving pictures could make geography vivid and history more accurate while warning against false teaching in film as well as text.
A Hartford painter drank a self made mixture of ammonia peppermint essence sugar and water then fired at his wife and the police chief. He pleaded not guilty citing insanity as the cause. The piece warns of dangerous home experiments and notes US army cars sold in England for twice their price as a separate tidbit.
A British man returning from India brings a native boy as a servant. The boy finds a large piece of ice and, after drying it near the stove, discovers it melts, prompting a joke about its unusual nature. A memory expert from San Francisco tells such self-deprecating stories.
A collection of simple kitchen treats including Banana and Nut Salad with nuts and dressing on lettuce, Snow Pudding with cornstarch and egg, custard dressing, and Jellied Salmon Loaf with gelatin peas and a sharp nippy sauce. The text also notes serving cold and immediate use of the sauce.
A historical note describes cleaning organdie by soaking in gum arabic water and drying before rolling and misting with lukewarm water. It also mentions a practical omelet idea with asparagus served as an appealing dish.
Willard returns to Lawrence and a peaceful Kansas farm where he tends pigs and chickens not fighting. The poem critiques bloodlust and celebrates farming, quiet labor, and a hopeful future.
Dave Robertson, ex Giant outfielder and 1917 World Series participant, signs a two year contract with Mitchells Cub troupe after a trade that sends Phil Douglas to New York. The move strengthens the Cubs while leaving the Giants weakened by Robertson’s departure. Douglas’s arrival could help Giants in pennant race if his form mirrors his Cub days. The piece recalls Robertson’s early career with Elizabeth City and Mobile, and notes his strong defensive offense and speed. Also referenced is Slim Sallee’s recent struggles against the Giants and an English promoter offering Kid Lewis a bout with John Basham for a $25 000 purse split.
President Wilson urges early ratification of the special Franco American defensive treaty pending in the Senate. He explains the pact would hasten aid to France if Germany attacks before League of Nations action, while the league itself remains the ultimate safeguard. The message also calls for prompt ratification of the peace treaty.
Mr and Mrs Roy Cline of Aliens and Mrs Ruth Welsh were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Cline. Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart reside with his sister Mrs Maggie Musser after a Columbus hospital stay. The Bailes family visited relatives Mr and Mrs Noble Collins Lookout from Saturday to Monday. Morse family from Akron visited the Peter Morse home. Guy Kassler and family of near Amesville visited Granville Gilogly and family on Sunday.
Paris reports that Austria has until August 6 to consider the peace treaty. The extension was granted by the supreme council and is part of ongoing wartime negotiations involving the Hull family and Dexter visi- period.
Sunday evening updates include Mr Myers moving from Jersey ville to Rush County property and Rush D A Michael making a business trip to Downington. James Combs recovering well after hospital cancer surgery. A horse lost by Tom Dye's family when its leg broke. Grange meeting held with six new members. Col Brooks attended Pearl Chapel all day meeting. Sylvester Chung bought P T Talcott's town property. Herbert Clark visits town, expresses sentiment about its improvement.
Lester Decker 20 is under arrest in Paterson New Jersey on suspicion of murdering his sweetheart Mabel Harris 20 whose drowned body was found in Crompton Lake after a picnic. He allegedly confessed after claiming she vanished near the dam and he tried to reach shore. The search for Miss Harris continued.
Industrial firms from Utica Niagara Falls Erie Boston Worcester Holyoke Fall River Providence Portsmouth Manchester and other cities plan to meet in Springfield Mass August 1 to form an eastern branch of the A I A A Officials say the eastern teams will stage a Labor Day track and field meet with the winner earning a match against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company winners from Gary Ind July 4 on the following Saturday.
An old classified style ad urges readers to banish catarrh by cleansing the blood with S. S. S. It warns against surface remedies and promises the germs are eliminated in the bloodstream. Readers are invited to write for medical advice to the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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