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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1919
Page
4
The piece argues that a city attracts manufacturing only with strong local cooperation and incentives. Athens lacks free sites, bonuses, capital stock support, and promotional banking, despite good shipping and natural advantages. Citizens must sacrifice and work with the Chamber of Commerce to attract and retain industries.
The piece argues Bolshevism still poisons Russia and Germany, threatens America, and that Uncle Sam must fund a postwar industrial recovery to crush Bolshevism while keeping the economy strong with jobs and prosperity. It urges readiness to finance peace and oppose Bolshevik influence.
Liquor sales decline as soda fountains and confectioners report a surge in business. Druggists note unusually high thirst levels and a transition from bars to marble counters for sodas and ice cream, signaling a notable social and economic shift despite tax burdens.
A column advises improving a rental room to attract higher quality occupants. Bright clean wallpaper and cheerful decor cost little and yield better rent, while a pleasant, habitable room secures steadier, more reliable contributors to family income. The piece stresses appearance as a key factor in tenant selection and income stability.
A fragmented report notes Congress did not pass much legislation, urging states to manage their affairs. The piece cites Ben Franklin and highlights Iowa voters approving a measure, while a local official narrowly avoids a defeated option.
Old issue outlines several recipes including Meck Turtle Soup with beef shank and stock, Halibut baked in milk with lemon, and healthful desserts such as Banana and Raisin Pudding and Rains in Rely Pely. Also includes Grape Tapioca and tips for preparing stews and soups.
A dusty class globe becomes a comic moment when a pupil points to the Sahara as the dust. the piece then shifts to a tribute for Rev. Dr. Joseph Twitchell of Hartford, a friend of Mark Twain. Twain once quipped about a sermon, later sending Twitchell Webster’s unabridged dictionary as a laugh.
Ohio law fixes regular elections on Tuesday after the first Monday in November to avoid All Saints Day. Voter registration is required in cities with 11,800 or more people. cities under 100,000 have four year registrations, while cities 100,000 plus have annual registrations. Proponents argue perpetual lists with removals or additions would save 50,000 to 100,000 dollars yearly and curb partisan registration work.
Returning service members in Kansas push for modern lighting heating and ventilation in farmhouses and city homes. They expect safer healthier homes and mothers and wives to share in easier daily tasks. Demand has already sparked new local businesses and increased interest in improving schools government and public welfare.
Washington casualty lists show 230 names with breakdown by action and cause on March 11. Among the names are Lawrence Schworm of Jackson listed as killed in action and Conda Carpenter of Killbuck as dying of disease.
Hon. Nicholas Longworth confirms Ohio representation on the Committee on Committees. He reports his selection to the rivers and harbors committee, noting no first term from Ohio joined any of the seven major panels. He aims to justify the early confidence and starts with his predecessor’s same assignment.
An inventor has been granted a patent for an electrical apparatus that raises theatre chairs several inches. The device is designed to lift seats as passengers sit, reducing strain on the arms of attendants and streamline audience seating.
Alverda Tedrow Stout born May 27 1864 in Viion county died February 20 1919 at age 54 9 months 23 days wife of John R Stout married August 5 1882 mother of G L Stout Charles Edward and Grover B Stout three siblings and a grandson Paul Stout survive her. She joined the Methodist Protestant church at 14 and lived a quiet pious life bearing illness with Christian patience. Her passing leaves a void in the family and community as prayers emphasize rest in God.
Social notes report a party for Joe Wallace at the home of Mr and Mrs Isaac Wallace with many local attendees listed. Additional items note shopping in Nelsonville and visits among residents including Miss Elisabeth Miller and Mrs Maggie Worden. Rufus Shennon returns from overseas and visits family.
The ad touts EATONIC as a stomach remedy that absorbs excess acid and relieves indigestion heartburn belching and stomach bloating. It claims instant relief with a money back guarantee and urges readers to try the tonic to improve digestion and overall health.
Mr and Mrs George Patton express sincere gratitude for support shown during their baby's illness and death. They thank Dr Mann for comforting words and acknowledge the many beautiful floral offerings.
Slimming claim offers oil of korein capsules to reduce weight ten to sixty pounds without exercise. Promises health and vivacity with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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