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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1919
Page
4
A public discussion argues that surplus War Department food held in storage should be released for sale to American consumers to restore competition and curb high prices. Supporters say tight markets nurture monopolies and that releasing beef pork flour butter eggs would lower costs and benefit hungry Europeans only if needed.
Congress notes higher expected expenses for the coming year and considers extra Liberty Loans, though Secretary Glass says none are planned. Government borrowing will occur via private, short term loans from banks in anticipation of tax receipts, freeing credit for private enterprise. Victory Loan progress and a peace conference at Toledo are also mentioned, with Willard and Dempsey expected to resolve a boxing issue.
An eccentric dinner tale features Epham Johnson before Judge Shimmerplate on cruelty to animals, claiming he spoke to the mule in design language. A cyclist endures wind and rain, fixes a punctured tire, and speaks with sarcasm to a passerby. A line from Richard III triggers a wag’s donkey joke at the stage door.
The Brooklyn Standard Union praises renewed public debate as President Wilson returns to Washington. It notes the Senate's unanimous moves to request the administration lay the treaty before the body and to push a thorough investigation into private distribution of the treaty, with no Wilson supporters opposing.
The essay argues that pre marriage traits in partners often persist after marriage as faults or quirks. It suggests lovers should imagine turning over dice to see what traits appear on the other side. It notes that what seem virtues before marriage can become challenges afterward.
The speaker laments fading use of classic female names once common in rural communities. He recalls Isabellas Ruths Janes Abigails Julias Elizabeths Matildas Dorcases Hildas and Daisy to illustrate a bygone era. He notes modern parents pick trendier names, reshaping identity and tradition.
Recipes for a day include Deviled Clams with crab meat and milk cornstarch sauce baked in cleaned shells. Asparagus Vinaigrette uses four stalks per serving with a cold oil vinaigrette. Cocoa Layer Cake features cocoa, butter, sugar, water, and baking powder baked as two layers.
Rhubarb Pie uses rich pastry and lemon custard like filling with baked crust and meringue topping. Bean Soup combines soaked beans with marrow bone onion salt pepper and mustard for a hot serving. Rice Corn Bread blends boiled rice corn meal sour milk soda and baking powder in a greased pan.
Exhibits attract good crowds on campus as the college play Mrs Temple's Telegram and a class day program unfold. Miss Foral Strickland earns praise in public speaking. The class memorial fund grows toward chimes with a cash addition yet to be audited. Tonight The Milkado staged by the Choral Society. Alumni Day includes chapel, a varsity game at 3, and an alumni dinner at 6:30.
The article lists residents and families from Taylor Ridge who visited relatives in Magnetic Springs Roseville Jacksonville Greens Run and other nearby towns. It notes an ice cream social held Saturday to benefit the Taylor Ridge ball team and mentions several local households hosting guests and returning from visits.
Claude Chase and family of Athens visited friends Sunday. Mrs. Folden of Rutland stays with her mother Mollie McLomas who is dangerously ill. Various locals, guests, and a near accident on the telegraph line track are reported with injuries to Mrs Jones.
Mrs J E McComas was summoned to Lee township earlier in the week due to the illness and death of her mother Mrs Sam Tewksbury.
Latrobe T. E. Fitch and family drove to Parkersburg last week. Mrs. Jennie Smith with her son Ray and wife and daughter visited C. E. Keller. E. D. Morrison and family were Sunday guests at Mrs. Alice Russel’s home near Torch.
T E Fitch and family spent Sunday at Del Morison near Stewart. Norma Keller visits aunt near Bethel. A birthday party for Sarah Shanks was held at F D Shanks home with refreshments. Mrs Jennie Smith near Bethel hosts visiting relatives. Kathleen and Alice Johnson stay with their parents Bert Johnson and wife. A telegraphers strike development reported with officials witnessing the moment.
A New York inventor uses rubber bands as muscle to create a doll that walks realistically when led by a single hand. The device showcases a compact, portable mechanism blending toy design with lifelike motion.
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