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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1920

Page

4

Harding Seen as Ideal Republican Presidential Candidate

Ohio Republicans should unite behind Warren G Harding as the presidential candidate. He is a native Ohioan and U S senator praised for efficiency and leadership in Congress. If Cox carries Ohio the GOP could lose the presidency, so support for Harding in the April 27 preference primary is urged.

Harding Ohio Republic United States Senate America Republican Party Alaska Cox

Germany’s clothing costs rise while we reside in hope

The piece mocks price hikes in Germany and American consumer optimism as a German writer laments 250 dollar suits versus 60 dollar outfits here. It suggests pragmatic choices like wearing last year’s clothes to cope with rising costs and scarcity.

Germany Fritz

Defects in League Covenant Favor British Empire Says Post

The Washington Post argues the League of Nations grants Britain six votes while other nations receive one. It contends India Canada and other components lack true self governance and cites parallels to American states in a local self rule context. The piece questions if the Philippines are more self governing than India.

Washington Post League of Nations Britain India Canada England Philippine Islands

The Girl at the Post Office Tax Desk

Edith E. Moriart portrays a striking young woman at a large post office tax desk whose income tax report reveals she supports an invalid mother on $1500 a year. She gave $50 to Red Cross and charity and owns two government bonds, drawing admiration for her poise and implied managerial potential.

Edith E. Moriart Jess Red Cross Charity Orde

General Sir Julian Byng Seen as Likely Dominion Governor General

London and Ottawa dispatches indicate General Sir Julian Hedworth George Byng may soon be named governor general of the Dominion. Born 1862, he rose from the Tenth Royal Hussars to command at Ypres, the Somme and Vimy Ridge, earning fame in the Great War. Hereditary links tie him to the Byng and Strafford families. his wife Marie Evelyn is an author. Thorpe Hall, Essex, is the Byng home.

London Ottawa Julian Hedworth George Byng Dominion Empire Byng Harl Strafford Richard Boreton Marie Evelyn Anne America Thorpe Hall Thorple-Soken Essex Tenth Royal Hussars el Tab Tamai de Wet Belgium Antwerp Ypres Allenby Cavalry Corps Dardanelles Ninth Corps France Courcelette Thiepval Ridge Somme Vimy Ridge

Local Notes From Albany Area Social Roundup

Ira Haning shows signs of recovery from ptomaine poisoning after a week of illness. Albany visitors include Elmer and Mary Searles and Everett Carboughs. Anna Sauters travels home from Athens. Lois Woodyard returns from Peach Ridge visit. A J Carbough visits Z B Ator family as they plan a new Albany home. Alma Noah helps Ira at home. Melvin Cuckler moves to a new farm bought from J O Arhood. Oda Johnson and son visit J T Helwig family. Local farmers report hardship due to bad weather and strike conditions.

Ira Haning Elmer Searles Albany Everett Carbough Anna Sauters Athens W. B. Woodyard Lois Blake Tubbs Peach Ridge A. J. Carbough Z. B. Ator Alma Noah Columbus Melvin Cuckler J. O. Arhood Oda Johnson J. T. Helwig

Local residents and visitors frequent Albany area

D. F. Romine Walter Jordan Dale Dye and W. W. Sisson were business visitors at Albany. Mrs Rebecca McWhorter and Effie Wood of Athens State Hospital spent the weekend here. E D Perry returned home after staying with family during the flu siege. Emmett Starkey and Frank Perry made local trips. W C McLamas sold his store to W S Swett who will continue the business. Lew Vonschmi tz of Dexter visited. Velma Tewksbury and Blanche Woodyard hosted over Sunday. Mary Throckmorton is poorly at home. Donna Bobo, teaching near Hobson, spent weekend home. Mr McKnight visitor at Point Rock. H Smith and wife visited O B Woodyard. J M Graham and son Ray were in Albany. D F Romine and wife called on John Cline. H J Steward, home from Columbus hospital, is recovering. W W Sisson and wife spent Sunday with J M Graham and wife.

D. F. Romine Walter Jordan Dale Dye W. W. Sisson Albany Rebecca McWhorter Effie Wood Athens State Hospital A. D. Morrison Clifton Wood E. D. Perry M. E. Bratton Emmett Starkey Athens Frank Perry W. C. McLamas W. S. Swett Lew Vonschmltz Dexter Our Village Velma Tewksbury Blanche Woodyard Mary Throckmorton D. M. Sisson Donna Bobo Mear Hobson McKnight Point Rock H. Smith O. B. Woodyards J. M. Graham Ray John Cline H. J. Steward Columbus

New York couple completes cross country wager walk to San Francisco

Mr and Mrs N J Kenna began their trek from New York on October 1 and reached San Francisco by March 15. They won the wager and registered at a prominent hotel.

San Francisco N. J. Kenna New York O. K

All The Youngest Yet At Last

A short note from Rockville Center Center records an eighteenth birthday gathering at William G Winne Sr s home on Feres place. The celebrant is a Civil War veteran with service in the army and navy aboard the U S S Ossippe at Rockville Center Observer.

William G. Winne Sr Feres Mr. Winne U. S Ossippe Rockville Center

Household Hints for Del Tapioca Pudding Meringue

A compact kitchen note covers desserts and sweets with practical steps. Tapioca pudding served with fruit meringue and jelly, fruit whip from egg white and currant jelly, and a chocolate cream pudding made with cocoa and marshmallows. Candy recipes include chocolate fudge seafoam and peanut butter fudge with simple boil and beat steps.

Detours in Life Teachings at Sunday School

Jimmy refrains from enthusiastic praise as the Sunday school lesson ends with a note about golden crowns for good behavior. The teacher urges the youth to stay on the right path, while Jimmy recalls a dental detour. Mr. Chuggins remarks on life’s journey having its worst moments in detours.

Jimmy Mr. Chuggins

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