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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1919

Page

4

Referendum Article's Use to Defeat Law Making

Analysis of Ohio constitutional provisions and a liquor amendment. It argues emergency clauses require two thirds voting, and that enforcing the liquor prohibition after May 26 rests with the legislature. The writer warns of disrepute and possible abolition if the provision is ignored or misapplied, noting political opposition and potential election outcomes.

Ohio Ééch General Assembly St Kstalte

City planning debates push for practical public works

Citizens and leaders discuss future urban development and prevention of disorder amid a push for modern public improvements. Moody notes directors focus on long term vision, with several projects urged to address housing, transit, and health services while anticipating growth for the next decade.

Annihile Barr the Grand Old School of Writing

The article honors Annihilé Barr, noting she wrote nearly a hundred novels, died at eighty seven, and balanced a large family. It praises her clean, sturdy stories and persistent career despite social norms about marriage and work for women.

fA BARR _ Asta Barr Jan Pa Witt Annihilé Barr

Books for Soldiers Abroad and Their Possible Return

The article discusses millions of books sent overseas to soldiers and contemplates what will happen to them after they are no longer needed. It questions whether they will be returned to the U S forces, left in France or Germany, or possibly distributed by individuals or foreign libraries.

France Germany Gigériy Tharmans Nick Pepetee

Home Cookery From a bygone era Includes Doughnuts Fudge and Salmon

A list of old fashioned recipes details making doughnuts with yeast raised batter, fudge from sugar and cocoa, popcorn candy with molasses and corn syrup, Farina Soup with egg yolks, Corn Salad with cabbage and mustard dressing, and baked salmon with gravy. The text reads as a family kitchen guide with practical steps and measurements.

Tsing Farina

Ambition and humor blend in wartime and family tales

A recollection of a soldier told there is no room for ambition in the army as Uncle Sam pays the same dollar. A Potsdam scene recalls a Prussian guard inspection with King Edward VII observing a hundred men. A birthday tale follows little Billy on his fourth birthday earning ten dollars, noted in his bank book as "by plan, ten dollars."

Jin Sam Potsdam Edward VII Edward Agland Litttle Billy Buty Gosh

Notable Native Chiefs on Buckeye Soil and Their Fates

A historical survey cites Pontiac an Ottawa born at Ohio's mouth 1720 who aided at Braddock's defeat and met peace in 1765 before assassination in 1769. Cornstalk Shawnee born 1720 led 1774 at Point Pleasant where 1000 braves fell to Dunmore's volunteers and was killed in 1777. Brant Mohawk 1742 1807 allied Six Nations and pursued Louisa St Clair. Logan Mingo born 1725 near Circleville spoke a famed tribal speech and was killed by a nephew in 1780.

Buckeye Ponticc Ohio Pontiac Great Lakes Friendship Brant Lebanon Connecticut Louisa St. Clair St. Clair Louisa Logan Circleville Yellow Crésk Creaap Oube Crébap Pickaway County

Question on American propaganda and its effects

A reflective note questions the fate of soldiers and sailors and the integrity of American propaganda, asking what has become of their writings and messaging and why it matters.

Ford’s New Car Says It Aims To Change The Road

The Near-Fliver column mocks Henry Ford’s claim of a low priced car at 256 dollars. Critics say the present Ford model is not a real automobile and the new design may flood streets with cheap cars. The piece satirically notes potential public reaction and even hints at possible cultural backlash.

Henry Ford Tiaké Ford

War Tales and My French Comeback at Home

A brief note reflects on returning from conflict and learning French. The speaker expresses confidence in conversing fluently and adopting a playful tone about a French salute as they walk the street.

Obituary of Rebecca Wolf Carlin of Point Pleasant West Virginia

Rebecca Wolf Carlin of Point Pleasant West Virginia born June 5 1847 in Jackson County W V died March 10 1919 after a few weeks illness aged 71 years 9 months 5 days survived by husband John Carlin son daughter eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. she was devoted to home and family and helped neighbors in sickness and trouble. a verse reflects on faith and eternal rest.

Rebecca Wolf Jackson County W. Va John Carlin Point Pleasant

Card of Thanks for support during illness and death

We express gratitude to those who assisted us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. We thank Rev Mann for comforting words and Undertaker Stout for funeral arrangements. John Carlin and family.

Mann Stout John Carlin

Attendance Totals At First M E Sunday School Session

Report shows 668 present including 36 officers and teachers 5 visitors and 627 scholars. Breakdowns include 250 men 158 women 183 in the dienen department and 77 in the primary department along with the largest classes led by Prof Copeland Martzolff Mrs Noga Porter's and Miss Grover. Total collection reported as 25.24.

M. E Einen Tment Prof. Copeland Martzolff

Unclear Historic Battery Message From Fowler Indiana

Fragmentary note from Fowler Indiana dated December 4 913 PS states use or disposal of a battery substance with liberty to invade.

Auvuuib Tusbubaiuiy Fowler Indiana

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