Local families share Sunday supper and visits
Mr and Mrs John Smart and children and Miss Hazle Geisicke of Canaanville were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lon Humphrey on Sunday. Do Starr, a Nelsonville business visitor, came Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Will Bowers and helpers from the Baker settlement have worked in their hay here during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smart
Hazle Geisicke
Canaanville
Lon Humphrey
Do. E. Starr
Nelsonville
Will Bowers
Baker Settlement
When Will He Answer The Cox Harding Questions
The New York Sun presses Governor Cox on detailed questions about President Wilsons foreign policy and asks when Cox will respond. It notes Cox declined a telegraphic debate and warns of a ballot box clash if he remains silent on the League of Nations and Harding’s opposition to Wilsons commitments.
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The
New York Sun
Cox
Wilson
Herdiaz
Harding
Mr. Wilson
League
Armenia
Italy
Adriatic
League of Nations
Prohibition Issue Largely Abandoned by Parties Says Editorial
The piece argues major parties avoid backing wets or drys as prohibition becomes an accepted fact. It notes both parties refuse to meddle, recognizing cross party impact. The Anti-Saloon League agrees, staying aloof from partisan alignment, deeming action premature.
As A Woman Thinks by Edith Moriarty
The piece argues modern young wives manage housekeeping themselves in small apartments with few or no maids. It contends compact living and budget tools make women more domestic, not less, freeing time for recreation and interests rather to outdated large-house routines. Copyright 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Moriarty
Amalier Livquarters
Household Hints Summer Vegetables Okra Egg Plant
Summer vegetable tips describe boiling okra in salted water then serving with butter pepper and vinegar. Include stuffed egg plant with greens eggs crackers cheese and baked halves. Also notes Southern sliced sweet potatoes layered with butter nutmeg brown sugar and a water clove infusion.
Cleaning and refreshing household items with simple agents
Practical tips from a vintage guide include using salt to clean enameled ware and china stains, drying clothes on a washboard, and mixing cream of tartar with salt to remove stains. It also covers handling electric fixtures, wallpaper grease, and brightening fabrics with sugar in rinse water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Marriage of Major General Lowther Draws Big LondonNotice
Major General Sir Cecil Lowther, longtime military secretary to the Duke of Connaught, wed Mrs Gordon Bois at the Chapel Royal Savoy London. The Lowther clan gathered at Westminster for the celebration while Lowther’s wartime service included leading the Scots Guards and earning the Distinguished Service Order. He later served as military attaché in Madrid and Paris and participated in a mission to the sultan of Morocco.
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Lowther
Cecil Lowther
House of Commons
New York
Washington
United States
Ottawa
Duke of Connaught
London
Chapel Royal
Savoy
Gordon Bois
Selwyn Harvey
Atlantic
Earl of Lonsdale
Westminster
Sir Cecil
Scots Guards
Madrid
Paris
Morocco
Fes
Chauncey Dinner Hosts Include Guests From California and Murray City
Mrs. William Nobile entertained at her High street home with guests Mrs. William Mc Henry of California Pa Mrs. Wm Dickson of Murray City and Miss Mary Dawson of Chauncey in a social dinner gathering.
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William Nobile
High Street
William McHenry
California, Pa
Wm. Dickson
Murray City
Mary Dawson
Chauncey
Funeral for Ruth Floride Haskins
Funeral services were held for Ruth Floride Haskins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haskins, who died after a lingering illness. Rev. Courtney officiated at First Christian Church. Burial followed at Green Lawn Cemetery with Hamilton Funeral of Chauncey in charge.
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Ruth Floride
Clarence Haskins
Courtney
First Christian Church
Green Lawn
Hamilton
Chauncey
After Dinner Stories and War Veterans in a Place
A restaurant anecdote features a front door and back passage tale with a tramp and a kind hostess. A waiter impresses guests while a sour-faced Uncle Walter notes a thumb in soup. Prohibition quips and veterans from France appear in quick kitchen and car car chatter.
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Doller
Young people union meet at Methodist church draws crowd
The Young People's Societies of Epworth League and Christian Endeavor union service at the Methodist church drew a large audience. Miss Edytha L. Trickett led the meeting with Miss Pearl Wharton directing Quiet Hour and performances by Charles Bradfield, Miss Ruth Wharton, and Lucille Bradfield. Another union gathering is planned in two weeks at the First Christian church. Mrs Ella McCormick and her Toledo-born daughter visit Mill Street relatives. Royal Rivers is reported critically ill at home.
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Young People's Union
Young People’s Societies
Epworth
League
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor
Mrnt Christian Church
Edytha L. Trickett
Pearl Wharton
Charles Bradfield
Ruth Wharton
Lucille Bradfield
First Christian Church
Ella McCormick
Toledo
John Michaels
Mill Street
Royal Rivers
Dinner guests in Columbus visit from Pomeroy and Cleveland
Mr. and Mrs. George Palmer, their daughter Kathleen, Deloris, Pete Fuller, and Daniel Price of Pomeroy were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Kate Fuller and Mrs. Blanche Brown on Ellis avenue. Mrs. Sarah Wilson and sons Abe and Max, daughter Edith, and sister Mrs. Le vine of Cleveland, visiting, motored to Columbus last Sunday and were guests of…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer
Kathleen
Deloris
Pete” Fuller
Daniel Price
Pomeroy
Kate Fuller
Blanche Brown
Ellis Avenue
Sarah Wilson
Abe
Max
Edith
Orbiston Visitors at Chauncey Home Event
David Rosenthal and family visited Chauncey hosts Mr and Mrs Edward Fouty. Mrs Huffman Mrs Glancy and Mrs Pierce of Orbiston were guests. Arthur Smith and Mrs Smith are ill with tonsillitis. Mrs Neal Helsel of Chauncey visits sister Mrs Smith and at Belleville West Virginia.
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David Rosenthal
Huffman
Glancy
Pierce
Orbiston
Edward Fouty
Chauncey
Arthur Smith
Neal Helsel
Mrs. Smith
Belleville
W. Va
Johnsons and friends visit relatives in multiple towns
Bethany and Wyatt Johnson of Baltimore visit Bethany's parents. Reta Richardson of Columbus stays with Grant Russell. Clyde Richardson and family visit Alexander Grewey in Decatur. Gus Johnson of Athens visits Burt Lonas and daughter in Stewart. Hannah Chalfant visits daughter Lesta Petty. Howard Johnson of Athens visits Johnsons. Clarence Moore and daughter Reta visit Job Moore's family in Stewart. Charley Norris of Stewart spends Sunday with Loren Norris's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Johnson
Baltimore
John Johnson
Reta Richardson
Columbus
Grant Russell
Clyde Richardson
Alexander Grewey
Decatur
Gus Johnson
Athens
Burt Lonas
David Lonas
Stewart
Hannah Chalfant
Lesta Petty
Howard Johnson
Clarence Moore
Reta
Job Moore
Charley Norris
Loren Petty
Asbestos thread spins fine enough for long lengths
An asbestos thread can be drawn into a fiber so fine that 32 000 feet weigh a single pound. The remarkable fineness highlights the material quality and potential uses in insulation and industrial textiles.
Local Homesfolk Visit Relatives Across Nearby Towns
The Plains residents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shiply and Mr. and Mrs. Elza McGranor and Mrs. Gladys Baylis of Athens spend Sunday evening with kin. Mr. William Whitlatch and family and Mr. Fred Slater and son John drive to Nelsonville. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins with Mrs. Nellie Thoening and twin sons visit Logan to see their mother Mrs. Seth Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. John Stauffer of Athens attend to a very ill mother. Mrs. John Loomis of Logan also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Shiply
Elza McGranor
Gladys Baylis
Athens
M. E. Twiss
Mary Joe
Mary Micheals
William Whitlatch
Floyd
Fred Slater
John
Nelsonville
Joe Hutchins
Nellie Thoening
New Castle
Wyoming
Logan
Seth Robinson
John Stauffer
John Loomis
On The Spur Of The Moment Moral Code Demanded
A fragmentary column quotes evangelist W. J. Bryan urging a single moral code and harsh penalties for immorality. The piece muses on spring weather, lilac bushes, and personal opinions on fashion and gender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Local Families Visit Relatives Across the Area
Lottridge family returns to Athens after visit with O. L. Davis and family. Rosa Bowers stays with sister Mrs. Earl Kincade in Pomeroy. Woode, Ackley, Zheves, Neiderhofer groups visit in Vanderhoof and Cleveland. Windsor family guests of L. T. Runnions near Guysville. Galbreath family moves to Springfield. Stout and Caldwell parties guests of Frank Caldwell in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Morris
Aubrey
Goldie
Athens
O. L. Davis
Rosa Bowers
Pomeroy
Earl Kincade
C. E. Woode
Alfred
Aulmer Ackley
Exell
Vanderhoof
Peter Zhe
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Chia
Warren
Loren Harding
Amos Harding
Loren
White House
Taubie Rosenthal
Edith Wilson
Clara Fouty
Everett Bingman
Harry Noble
Mr. Snappeigh
France
Bethany
Lottridge
F.C. Stedman Co
Athens, O
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