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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

2

Ten Hour Day Will Make All Happy Says Dr. Vivian

Ohio State University food expert Dr. Alfred Vivian told a Chamber of Commerce audience that food costs account for about one quarter of living expenses and that a farmer must wear many hats. He compared farming to a factory, noting skilled labor, versatility, and daily product flow. He argued the average eater’s daily wheat value is split, with middlemen taking more, and advocated a ten hour workday to balance costs and reduce loafing.

Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce Vivian Lmelight

College Men Debate Profiteering in Triangular Meet

Ohio faces Dennison at the auditorium Friday at 7 30 in a profiteering debate. The U S Congress price and distribute essential food items via a pricing commission. Wooster joins the triangle with two teams in simultaneous contests at Dennison and Wooster.

Ohio Dennison O. U U. S. Congress Wooster

Epworth and Junior League Social In Zaleski

Mrs. W. G. Scott entertained many young people at her home for an Epworth and Junior League social. The evening featured games singing and music with refreshments served at ten oclock. Attendees included Mildred Lockwood Gladys Thomas Juanita Frazee Susie Mayhugh Hazel Ansel Sylvia Lockwood Edna Tripp Mary Frazee Lionel Johnson Clarence Hayman Raymond Scott Donald McKibben Zeda Thomas Sherman Shrap Raymond and Howard Lockwood Mrs. Gertrude Thomas and Mrs. Lockwood plus Emma Vansky.

Zaleski W. G. Scott Epworth Mildred Lockwood Gladys Thomas Juanita Frazee Susie Mayhugh Hazel Ansel Sylvia Lockwood Edna Tripp Mary Frazee Lionel Johnson Clarence Hayman Raymond Scott Donald McKibben Zeda Thomas Sherman Shrap Raymond Howard Lockwood Gertrude Thomas Mrs Lockwood Emma Vansky

Last Number of the Athens Lecture Course Delights Crowd

The final Athens Lecture Course night in Ewing Hall drew a packed house. The Montagues four performers presented songs from opera to popular tunes, Albha Montague reading, and a Japanese Romance act with music from Madame Butterfly and The Mikado. Prof Hoover announced next year’s lineup of two concerts two lectures and two entertainments.

Athens Ewing Hall Montagues Albha Montague Eichenberger Frances Gettys John Eichenberger Hoover

Growing Deaf With Head Noises Prescription

If you suffer hearing loss or head noises like roaring or hissing, buy Parmint double strength from your druggist. Mix 1 ounce with 4% pint hot water plus sugar, take 1 tablespoonful four times daily. The remedy aims to relieve nasal congestion and stop mucus from dropping into the throat. Easy to prepare, low cost, and pleasant to take.

Scouts Need Host Support During Athens Tournament

Less than half of visiting Boy Scouts will have entertainment in Athens tomorrow. Over 200 cards were sent home for parent signatures, but fewer than 40 returned. Supt. Morgan urges prompt return of cards and asks local citizens to host one or more boys to avoid sending Nelsonville scouts home after Friday games.

Athens Supt. Morgan Nelsonville

Skunk Parade Tests Paris Ky Police Patience

In Paris Kentucky jailer Thomas Taul declines to arrest a drunken man who paraded a live skunk through a suburb. Chief Fred Link orders the man to move on as officers keep a respectful distance and shoo him away.

Paris Thomas Taul Fred Link

Spun glass used to cover European steam pipes

Because it is acid proof and lighter than other preparations, spun glass is being used experimentally for covering steam pipes in Europe.

Europe

New Sewing Attachment Secures Thread End Before Clipping

A new sewing machine attachment grips the thread end as it is clipped and keeps it from slipping from the needle eye until more work resumes.

Milks Emulsion Promises Recovery From Chronic Ailments

A testimonial from W. W. Neff of Oklahoma City credits Milks Emulsion with restoring appetite improving sleep and helping weight gain after a long cough night sweats and bowel catarrh. The ad touts the product as a palatable solid emulsion that aids digestion and bowel action with a six bottle guarantee and refunds if unsatisfied.

San Antonio Texas Oklahoma City W. W. Neff Dewey St Okla Terre Haute Ind Cline Pharmacy Co Athens L. J. Eberle Nelsonville

Senate votes on peace treaty reservations in swift session

United States senators moved to a final vote on the peace treaty reservations. Reed faced rejection for a self interest protection proposal 47 to 28. Other Reed amendments restricting military obligations were defeated 17 to 52 and again. Rhode Island’s Garry urged adherence to self determination and Ireland’s independence. Thomas sought Korea inclusion and extended the reservation to the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Yap.

L. C. Martin United Press Washington Mar Senate Reed United States Garry Rhode Island Ireland Thomas Korea Phillipines Porto Rico Hawaii Yapus

Senate Acts to Fast Track Peace Treaty Ratification

The senate stayed in session to dispose of reservations and limit debate to 15 minutes per reservation. Lodge proposed suspending the rule requiring a day of action. A final vote was anticipated late today or Friday amid continued opposition to the treaty and Lenroot’s antiwar measure failing 24 to 39. Bryan pressed for ratification, prompting Democratic support for the president.

Washington Mar Senate Lodge Europe United States Wm.j. Bryan Administration Bryan

Bombardier Wells Wins On Knockout in London Bout

Bombardier Wells knocked out Journe the French heavyweight in the 13th round of a 20 round scheduled bout in London yesterday. Journe fell after a series of blows and was counted out as Wells claimed victory at the London arena.

Bombardier London Bombardier Wells Journe

Inventor Pats Water Wheel Advertising Device

An inventor patents a wheel designed to be installed in moving water and turned by the current to display advertisements painted on its blades.

Tiz Foot Relief Advertises Instant Comfort

An old ad touts Tiz for tired, sore, and swollen feet. It promises instant relief from burning, chafing, and shoe tightness, claiming the product reduces swelling and pain in coins, callouses, and bunions and makes feet glow with comfort.

Ohio University names Russell Finsterwald athletic coach

Russell Julie Finsterwald elected athletic coach of Ohio University to lead both football and basketball. He previously played at Ohio University and Syracuse, coached Wilmington College, and served as assistant coach last season. Frank Gullum remains associate professor of chemistry and baseball coach.

Russell Julie” Finsterwald Ohio University Athletic Association Finsterwald Frank Gullum Ohio Syracuse Jube Wilmington College Athens

Louisville Plans to Electrocute Animals

Louisville officials approve two electric devices to execute cats and dogs by electric chair after death by city authorities. prior methods used chloroform.

Louisville Board of Public Safety

Supreme Court upholds automobile tax as constitutional

The secretary of state Harvey C. Smith orders immediate issuance of 1920 plates and urges rapid vehicle rating and classification. Owners have until March 31 to register, with those using 1919 plates favored to register at once and traffic offices to enforce the law under the secretary's directive.

Supreme Court Secretary of State Harvey C. Smith

Noncitizen voter revealed after 26 years of voting in Rhinebeck

Frederick Mohlerman, long employed on the Vincent Astor estate, discovers he is not a citizen after thirty years in the United States. He voted a straight Democratic ticket at Rhinebeck for 26 years and even sat on juries. He had obtained first papers and believed he was a citizen.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Rhinebeck Frederick Mohlerman Astor Estate America Hamburg

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