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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
4
The piece denounces German conduct after sinking their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow. It argues German officers abused their parole and honor while allied officers would not, linking the act to a broader pattern of treachery attributed to Germany in the war.
Lady Duff Gordon argues skirts should be longer as war demand ends while designers used wartime short hems to cue duty and economy. Public opinion mixed as many favor shorter styles for health and ease, with calls for modesty to return alongside continued use of grape trimming on hats.
A row of quirky vignettes unfolds from village life as Hogan frets after a hod carriers picnic while his wife wonders if beer can calm the wreckage. A waking child asks about a polliwog’s death and a hotel boy explains a prayer book safety measure in a comic exchange.
The Grand Rapids Herald reprints an opinion noting Congress swiftly passed the deficiency appropriation bill to fund 7 million dollars for pensions, indicating movement after a national scandal.
The piece critiques extreme frankness about family faults and skeletons aired to outsiders. It cites a woman who openly discusses sisters, children, a mother, and a brother’s divorce, yet hides genuine affection beneath a public pose. The writer urges considering family feelings and noblesse oblige before turning relatives inside out.
A poem contrasts fame wealth and public praise with the necessity of sleep. The speaker declares that without restful nights all worldly success is hollow, while true peace comes from sleeping well and waking ready to do one’s best.
Leftover baby lima beans are mashed with grated onion and parsley and formed into croquettes then breaded and fried to a golden brown. Peas are simmered in minimal water, drained with little liquid reserved for sauce, and used without added soda for best flavor. Strawberry Shortcake made with rich biscuit dough, berries, and cream completes the menu.
Strawberries, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, water and ice mix into a refreshing fruitade for a crowd. Hominy is described as versatile for breakfast or supper, cooked slowly with water and salt, then served with milk and sugar or fried with bacon drippings.
The article condemns delays in soldiers and sailors allowances and allotments, blaming the War Risk Bureau for chaos and red tape. It notes Congress adjournment and slow sessions as reasons for the lack of appropriation and nation’s failure to meet military obligations.
Beaumont residents share a flurry of greetings and visits. Cliff Courtney guests with Harve Courtney in Corn ing. John Tittle welcomes a newborn daughter last Saturday as mother and baby rest comfortably.
The article advises chewing food thoroughly and insalivating it to aid digestion. It warns that neglect leads to stomach trouble and suggests avoiding beef or veal if indigestion occurs. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and improve digestion without medicine.
Mrs Otho Elliott and Mrs Simeon Gray travel to Columbus for the Methodist Centenary. Edwin Parker moves back to Hockingport with a River View Farm reunion held for the Parker family. A. Dutton hosts visitors from Copan and Mrs Sheets, while Lily White visits in Parkersburg. Ethel Junita Ansley Blackburn’s party marks a sixth birthday. the heat reaches 97 degrees as residents attend events and school continues in Belpre Township.
The transport Beelandia reached Charleston with 2,500 overseas veterans aboard. A large number of Ohio troops are abroad.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Hawk visited Athens on Wednesday. Miss Alice Cunluff of Murray City visited Miss Ruth Bobbit this week. Miss Grace Grace traveled to Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs John Grimm and children and Mrs William Jordan went to New Marshfield Sunday. Mrs Fred Smith and children visit relatives in Mannent West Virginia this week. Mrs Joe Hawk of Happy Hollow visited relatives here. Mrs T R Rutledge and Mrs Wesley Hawk made a business trip to Athens last week. Miss Lulia Bobbett of Logan visited her mother here. Mrs William Gordon was in Athens Tuesday. Hildreth Skinner was in Chauncey Tuesday. Mrs Clemence Wemsley and daughter of Athens were Sunday guests of Mrs Rice Thomas. Miss Bessie Hale was in Athens. Mr and Mrs Frank Hartley and little daughter visited relatives in Nelsonville recently. Mrs Henry Lock and daughter Rosa visited Mrs Jess Skinner Thursday.
Charles Brown of Trimble and Grace Shipp of Washington DC visited area households with Kinney Muller Rowell and Kenney families. Charles Ladd and family joined Frank Muller. Beebe guests Vera and Vernice Taylor visited Mrs Willard Kenney. Crowds expected at Centennial Children's Day on June 29.
Ollie Pecord of Toledo was named referee for the July 4 Willard Dempsey heavyweight championship by the army navy and civilian boxing control board. Tex Richard and Major A J Drexel Bid dle will judge the bout with Jack Skelly as alternate referee and W Warren Barbour as time keeper.
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