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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1919

Page

4

Demand for Extra Session from Congress Called by History

The article argues for an early extra session of Congress to address critical postwar issues. It cites the need to remove war-time restrictions, manage the merchant marine, defend industrial markets with duties, and set railroad and transportation policy before and after the peace treaty. It warns that delay harms taxpayers and national industry.

Wilson Europe Congress Cnue Senate

Labor supply averts unemployment panic asserts shortage of workers

Secretary of Labor Wilson argues unemployment remains low due to a large shortfall in available labor. He cites about 1,000,000 unemployed in busy times, with 250,000 more in reports, yet the nation is short 4,000,000 workers to operate industries at full capacity. The deficit stems from reduced immigration and military service, suggesting that demobilized soldiers will be absorbed as industry speeds up. Lack of labor limits output but offers broad prosperity if jobs are filled.

Wilson Washington

United States as Armenia's Potential Mandate Under League Pact

The article argues that if the League of Nations pact passes the United States may be asked to act as Armenia's mandatory. It notes Britain France and Italy may seek to shift burden to America and cites Armenian leaders who favor U.S. adoption. It discusses military and political stakes and contemplates the historical significance of such a role. It ends with a light note about Speaker Champ Clark choosing a silver punch bowl over other items.

United States Armenia Great Britain France Italy America Sam Miran Sevasly Menian National Council of America Caucasus Siberia Champ Clark Champ

Recipes for a Day Household Dishes Menu

Daily kitchen guide lists Potato Salad Cream of Tomato Soup Brown Leaf Cabbage Alabama Style Prune Pudding and Salad Mignon. Prepared with potatoes beets tomatoes cottage cheese oats bread crumbs raisins apples celery walnuts marshmallows and peanut butter. Includes steps for boiling, mixing, thickening, and baking with details on seasonings and serving.

Alabama

Dinner Stories and a German Street Tease

In Berlin a German policeman arrests a socialist for uttering treason about the emperor. He tries to finish with calling the emperor of Japan an idiot, but the officer stops him, saying there is only one idiot of emperor. The exchange ends with the man being taken away.

Japan

Militant Crusader Learns Cow Is No Frontline

An English militant crusader enters a barn where a young milker explains there is no milk at that end. The wife urges sacrifices during tough times while the cook’s meal is criticized as a burnt offering by the puzzled husband.

Distinction Between Ohio Cities and Villages in 1910 Census

Ohio uses a 5000 population threshold to separate cities from villages. In 1910 there were 82 cities, later reduced to 80 after annexations of Madisonville to Cincinnati and Newburgh to Cleveland. Villages can incorporate via county commissioners or township trustees, with or without a vote depending on petitioners and court injunctions.

Ohio Ite Supreme Court General Assembly Madisonville Cincinnati Newburgh Cleveland Board of Commissioners

Berlin Crowds Rally Against American Officers

Berlin crowds again call American officers swine and dogs. The mood shifts as they resist over polite conduct. Allies plan to feed Germans but avoid excess. The comment stresses plain living and high thinking for the Huns.

Berlin

Service Letters From Soldiers Overseas Mention Homeward Hopes

Excerpts from letters describe awaiting embarkation near Bordeaux after three weeks, with orders expected around the 22nd. Messages recount frontline service with the 32nd division from Coblenz to the Rhine, passes to Luxembourg and Athus, and duties in a town mayor’s office handling housing, claims, and supplies. Other notes report siblings in the AEF, cold French weather, snow in Vosges, and brief glimpses of life behind the lines.

Cyrus M .Higgins Athens R. D. 1 M. H. Frances 308Th Bordeaux Germany Coblenz Rhine Luxemberg Belgium Athus Cobleng Altho D. F.‘Hall Hockingport Camp Sherman Austin S. Hall France G. M. Hall Young Hall

Local Social Notes Include Visits by Youngs Kellar and Cartiton

Misses Donna and Iona Young were guests at the Buen? home of T. E. tch. Norma Kellar was in Parkersburg Saturday. Mrs O'Neil plans a Latrobe summer. Jelen Kellar visited relatives in Parkersburg. Dr. Flynn and wife returned from Marietta. Mr and Mrs Hary Cartiton and daughter Wilma were in Parkersburg.

Donna Iona Young Buen T. E. Tch Norma Kellar Parkersburg Mrs. O'Neil Latrobe Jelen Kellar Dr. Flynn Marietta Hary Cartiton Wlima R. A. Frame Hot Springs Ark Wayne Conklin Wheeling Bernice Kellar Coolville C. B. Kellar O'Neil Mamie Young Flynn Athens T. E. Mitch Bertha Kellar Alfred Morrison Columbus Will Young

Gout Causes and Self Help From Medical Authorities

1848 Garrod linked gout to kidney toxin buildup and Stranes noted uric acid precipitation in joints causing inflammation. Before attacks headaches neuralgia and lumbago may occur. Strau ss suggests excreting uric acid via diuresis and recommends water and Dr. Pierce remedies. Anorica touted as a strong anti uric agent dissolving uric acid.

Arthur Garrod Alec True H. Stranes Strauss Dr. Pierce Invalids Buffalo N. Y

Ten Day Money Saving Offer on Round Oak Furnace

A ten day inducement runs March 19 to 29 for the Round Oak Pipeless Furnace with Improved Pipeless Installation. The ad promises year after year heating with moist dust free air and easy installation, ready for service within twenty four hours of delivery.

Round Oak

Pipeless heating system ad touts efficiency and savings

An advertisement extols a patented bolted Pipeless Heating System as the best built durable option with low dust and high fuel savings. Local items note visitors and residents ill with flu, others returning from Hot Springs, and several residents visiting Coolville.

Casualty lists report 242 names with divisions noted

The casualty sets list 242 names divided by status including killed in action missing in action and wounded categories. There were no Southern Ohio men on these lists.

Ohio

Major Johnson to Speak at Den School PTA Meeting

The March PTA meeting of Den School will be held in the afternoon at 8:16 o clock. Major Samuel M. Johnson will speak on his France experiences. Talks on Boy Scout and Girl Scout movements follow with performances by local scouts and a piano solo.

Association of den School Samuel M. Johnson France Slim Song eWeeadyes Jene Gil Boy Scouts Morgan the Girl Scouts Miss Grover M. Jeaneon Sa Sh

Catholic fears over Holy Land amid war Rome

Pope Benedict voices concern over the Holy Land’s fate during wartime. He warns that non Catholic foreigners profiting from conflict disseminate their doctrines in Palestine, and he asserts that Catholics must avoid perdition by staying true to the faith.

Rome Mar P. Benedict Holy Land Palestine

Wives Defeat Husbands In Orion Municipal Vote

Three wives who ran against their husbands for office in Orion Michigan were defeated as two slates contested the municipal seats. The all male ticket and the all female ticket faced off, with the men prevailing.

Orion, Mich

Bio-seven promises vigor for nervous women in two weeks

An advertisement touts Bio-seven as a health builder for women claiming rapid gains in vigor and strong nerves. It urges two tablets after meals and one at night, promising double strength and glow if the user finishes the course, with a secret formula printed on the package.

Bio-seven

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