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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues that demand for standard-bred chickens and hatching eggs outstrips supply. It advises would be farmers to educate themselves, join poultry clubs, learn breeds and feeds, invest before earning, and adopt modern methods to succeed and uplift the industry.
The article questions whether women will gain suffrage nationwide in time for the November vote. It notes only three states remain to ratify the Anthony amendment and suggests party leaders fear the impact of female voters, delaying action amid uncertain outcomes and complex issues.
The United States Shipping Board struggles to release bids for fuel oil amid Mexico's interference and government inaction. Oil traders blame policy for limiting production and delaying new wells, as prices rise while permits allow only temporary drilling.
A collage of casual items and anecdotes including a damp optimist in a telephone booth seeking Spring 1920, a forest lab inquiry by Prof. Butterman, a couple finding a husband in an Arkansas note, a bold New York burglary scene with a polite thief, and assorted quips about Boston snow delays, foreign policy, and Kipling.
Senator Borah quoted a German con sin about a rat catcher hired by Old Man Green for two dollars. The catcher killed many rats and offered to cart away the dead ones. Green asked how much he owes, and the man demanded payment for all the rats, sparking a humorous dispute.
A crowded public hall hosts an open political meeting called by a party organizer. Women clash over procedure, hiss, clap, and vote amid sharp exchanges as older attendees scold the disruption. The piece laments feminine petulance and urges women to embrace a traditional role until behavior changes.
The piece profiles Captain Thomas T. C. Gregory and his wartime role for the supreme council and the American relief administration. It credits him with using food relief to quell political strife in Austria, describing his prior California law career, wrestler build, red hair, and fighting spirit, and contrasts his postwar task with Bela Kun and the Habsburg legacy.
Instructions for several old style cookies including Grandma's Cookies with lard and molasses, Drop Cookies with raisins and sour milk, Oatmeal Cookies with oats and brown sugar, and Nut Cookies with chopped nuts. Each recipe provides ingredients, mixing steps, and baking notes for a moderate oven.
An 19th century household guide lists wood ashes as versatile cleaners. It recommends using a paste of wood ashes and water to clean kettle bottoms porcelain sinks and toilets and to remove stains from china teacups. A paste of wood ashes and whiting can grease marble and tiling while a paste of wood ashes salt and water fixes stove cracks and holes before heating.
A preacher lecturing on Liars asks the audience to read Mark Seventeenth. He reveals no such chapter, then mocks Gerald for marrying a passive ornament, praising his fiancée as capable after noting she can roll a cigarette well.
A bold appeal urges readers to buy a 35 cent bottle of Danderine to revive lifeless hair. The ad claims long, thick, gleaming tresses by improving scalp health, preventing dandruff, and restoring color and vitality.
Mr and Mrs J D Rowe celebrate birth of a 12 1/2 pound girl. A wedding shower for Hugh Stephenson and his wife precedes a Band Hall gathering with ice cream cake and a long guest list from Glouster and area. Notables include Geary Stephenson Holt Stephenson quick Gould Green Linscott Stanley Walton Wade Wade Wright Radcliff Darnell and many others.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as a cheap, painless remedy to remove corns and calluses. It claims a few drops stop pain instantly and felled corn is lifted out with no soreness or irritation, often drying out all hard and soft corns between toes.
Local residents report visits and travels among families and friends. Frances Imea stays with acquaintances. Lafe and family visit Columbus. Ethel Beaman's death prompts return. various residents shop, visit Athens, and attend events. revival meetings in Mineral draw interest. Ralph Sharp buys a Ford.
J. H. Ress sold his farm to Harvey Whitlytch who will take possession soon. F. G. Hocdler traveled to Columbus after death of Edward Fluke. Mrs. Glen Romine and children visited Athens relatives, as did Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Stright and others. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk spent weekend in Athens.
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