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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
Ruth Cameron profiles a small city barber who builds steady business by scheduling appointments and offering better personal attention. He stresses consistent quality and being just a bit better than rivals to win loyal customers. The piece links his approach to Emerson’s idea that a superior mousetrap attracts the world.
Red Cross camp workers report finding 958 missing in action since May 1 across Camp Sherman in Colorado Camp Taylor in Kentucky and Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. Reports from demobilizing soldiers and hospital contacts yield definite news for 464 at Sherman 486 at Taylor and 8 at Harrison, easing family suspense.
The piece recalls the old practice of dividing work into stents or stints to budget time. It argues for planning days around essentials first, allotting time for each task, and fitting in smaller duties. A letter a day, one hour in garden or attic, can reduce pressure and reclaim idle hours.
Six frightened boys appear before the judge for throwing stones at trains. The judge lectures them, advises parents, and releases them, noting youth and mischief over intent. The piece warns stone throwing endangers life and urges channeling energy into brave, constructive deeds.
A collection of humorous vignettes features two American soldiers debating a supposed instrument, a seven year old fearing guardian angels, and a bad boy named Pete who encounters a bunghole punishment. Sister Annabelle Marie offers a consolation with bean soup and custard pie.
Ohio funded NYU in 1900 to build a Hall of Fame with 150 two by six foot panels and later space for 50 women. Initial 50 men to be chosen from 100 votes with five added every five years, aiming to fill by 2000. As of now 50 men and 6 women honored, including A. Grant W T Sherman and Frances E Willard. Three Ohio natives also among honorees.
The piece quotes Henry Wales from Paris praising the Japanese mission and contrasts it with American statesmen who never relax their service to the nation. It laments local dreamers who neglect family while pursuing universal reform, warning that there is a limit to far-reaching reform.
A kitchen column features Vermont style potpie using veal scraps and onions in a rich gravy baked under plain pastry. Also offered is a pineapple custard with Hawaiian pineapple folded into yolks, baked in timbale molds and served cold with whipped cream.
Paris dispatch reports neutral and allied nations preparing for a German rejection of the peace treaty. Norway and Switzerland will not join any blockade against Germany. Holland Sweden and Denmark decisions expected hourly as Rhine area remains on high alert. Allied armies posture for a rapid advance with possible treaty changes anticipated by American and British experts.
The Ladies Aid hosted a farewell at Mrs. Elza Pettit home for Mrs. Ellen Welch and her daughter who sold their Harrisonville property and will move to Columbus. Twenty eight guests shared cake and ice cream as they bid them well.
Willis Browning of Pattonsburg Missouri reports Chamberlain's Tablets cured his wife of a bad bilious attack and years of constipation after she used a bottle.
The passage discusses how a woman’s health affects her complexion mood and vitality listing symptoms like dark circles headaches backache nervousness and sleeplessness. It promotes Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound as a longstanding American remedy trusted by three generations of women.
The metal trade council in Toronto calls off the sympathetic strike and urges other unions to return to work. The general strike ends for all but about 7000 metal workers still out.
Savings societies are growing daily as thrift habits spread. The bulletin notes increased participation and a rising number of members benefiting from communal financial support.
Mr and Mrs Dave Aleshire and guests Miss Hazle Geishke visited Athens Saturday night. Mrs Minnie Humphrey stayed with Logan relatives Thursday through Sunday. Ben Phelps moved his family to Athens while Elmer Nidy rents Phelps’ house. Ed Shiply and family spent Sunday in the area.
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