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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
4
An unbiased review argues that American railroads performed well given wartime traffic and limited equipment. It credits private ownership and skilled personnel under government operation as a necessary but temporary top layer, cautioning that continued state control could erode expertise and competitiveness.
The article notes sugar consumption rises as liquor outlets close. Candy factories flourish while brewing firms seek buyers to convert to ice cream and chocolate works. It cites police court cases linked to chocolate overindulgence and warns of a diabetic future, yet claims the world grows sweeter despite losses to alcohol.
Eastern dealers report a shift toward cheaper lines as the slogan Dont buy until prices come down takes effect. Buyers show cautious spending while some save in banks yet still indulge in luxuries, a mix that keeps demand high for pricier goods and may divert labor from necessaries.
The fragmentary text mixes political chatter and quirky opinions about campaigns and numbers. It references a “silent vote” with women at work, inquiries into who founded New York, and scattered lines about Poland, the two-cent piece, and a Mullah figure, all presented in a jumbled, magazine-spot style.
A Highlander shows a mountain echo trick while another doubts it. A tale of a late wake up echo from a tent and eight hour return. Mudville council raffles for Mrs Muggins. The oldest inhabitant wonders how to win her. A bride laments men and repartee defined as an insult in a dress suit.
The author argues homemaking is an industry and women, especially wives and mothers, should form a Mothers' Union to secure better pay, hours, and pension rights. He notes states already recognize homemaking and cites potential legislation and improved wages as outcomes if mothers unionize.
Crane, once appointed by Taft in 1908, was recalled while en route to Peking. Japanese officials reportedly suggested the recall due to Crane and his secretary whom they viewed as anti-Balfour in Wilson’s era. He declined an ambassadorial offer to Usela and later joined Root’s mission on the Russian situation.
Cooking directions outline plain biscuits with flour baking powder salt shortening and liquid plus variations using sour milk buttermilk cheese ham and raisin additions. Techniques cover mixing rubbing in fat handling dough shaping and baking times under ten to fifteen minutes.
The article lists Mutton Pie and Irish Stew recipes with ingredients including shoulder mutton lamb potatoes onions carrots and flour. It details steps to boil simmer dice and bake with a liquor thickened sauce and a final potato crust for the pie.
Hiram Janis born December 6 1849 in Carroll county Ohio died February 16 1920 in Jacksonville Ohio aged 71 years 2 months and 9 days He was married May 11 1874 to Eliza Arthur in Barberville West Virginia They had two children John Janis Gloucester and Maggie Durst Congo He joined the M E B church in 1913 and remained a member Funeral held February 17 at Jacksonville M E church with Rev Reading officiating Interment West Union Cemetery Athens Ohio He is survived by his wife son daughter six grandchildren and many friends
A public forum letter thanks Dr. Von Scheele and neighbors and argues for equal pay across jobs. The writer cites farm hardships with fluctuating crop prices and wage gaps, urging eight hour days and fair wages to prevent farmers from quitting.
A speaker says workers will raise funds themselves and seek other jobs to reduce mortgage burden and drag down high wages. The statement asserts a push for equalization and financial self-help amid wage pressures.
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