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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
4
In Winsted Connecticut residents debated why a cow gets up on hind feet and a horse on front feet. Among opinions are cud chewing heredity split hoofs and feeding habits with humorous notes about tobaccos and bits.
Editors urge careful scrutiny of all League of Nations material and speakers. Citizens should demand transparent funding and legitimate motives for pro and anti groups, ensuring honest, open discussion without deception.
Local high school girls protest a rule requiring uniform gown fabric, arguing it burdens families with dress costs while boys face no restrictions. While noting the aim to curb over dressing and promote modesty, they urge a committee of mothers determine dress prices and materials.
The National Highways Protective Society reports progress in preserving highways by banning nail signs in nine states. The secretary notes nails harm trees and future lumber, urging property owners to grant permission for signs on fences or barns to curb roadside advertising.
The text surveys Ohio's early militia laws requiring able bodied men to arm and train, with Quaker exemptions for a fee. It details invasions in 1813 by General Proctor and Tecumseh at Ft. Meigs and Ft. Stephenson, Civil War incursions by John Morgan, and highlights Oliver Hazard Perry’s 1813 Lake Erie victory at Sandusky as Ohio’s most notable battle, noting fleet strengths and the pivotal surrender.
A vintage lodge of recipes and menu items including Cheese Fondue with milk and eggs, Ggg Salad with Parmesan and olives, Meatless Vegetable Soup and Corn Soup, Orange Sherbet mix, Salmon with breadcrumbs, Nut Bread with buttermilk, and Mexican Salad stuffed peppers with olive oil and cheese.
In a mountain setting a Tennessee storyteller explains impossible hillside farming. The native says planting is done from a doorway with a shotgun to shoot seed in. Harvesting? corn is ripped from the stalk and made into whiskey, then fought out.
A vintage call to action targets the common house fly Musca Domestica as a domestic threat. The piece urges early and frequent swatting to protect safe homes and firesides from the bothersome pest.
Washington March 20 441 names on today's casualty lists list Killed in action Died of wounds Died from other causes Died of disease Wounded severely Missing in action Wounded degree undetermined Wounded slightly Southern Ohio men include A ewes 4 Jesse Bennett Circleville Wounded Slightly Burt Farnsworth Beverly
Clarence Dutton of Camp Sherman visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. ER A Dutton. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gunnel hosted visitors Mrs. N. B. Dutton Mrs. J. M. Miller Ruth Miller and Sarah Coggie of Little Hocking. Local families from Sandyville Coolville Torch and Marietta hosted and guests welcomed at several homes.
Columbus March 19 state utilities commission says railroads violate Ohio law by not filing rate changes with the commission. Railroads have raised rates 25 to 100 percent since June 25 1918 but filed no tariff changes with the state. An order from the railroad administration requires continued filing with the state commission.
Washington March 19 The steel heads and industrial board chairman Peek say they are willing to cooperate to hasten a return to normal conditions. The conference focused on business conditions with price questions deferred. A lower price scale is not expected to be set until late today or tomorrow, and a full schedule may take several days. A cable power drives a motor for a new lawn mower blade while the device is hand moved.
Mrs Susie Shaffer of Athens visited her father M Bingman for several days last week. Mrs B D Root and two children of Loveland are visiting their relatives here. Alfred Rogers is recovering from flu. The Ladies Aid meets next Thursday at Mrs Gladys Daughertys. The Marshall brothers moved their sawmill to Coalville Camp Ground to cut timber with their new purchase.
W P Hostottle of Athens heads the Model school in Torch Hill southeastern Ohio. He uses adopted texts while linking lessons to current events and community issues. His pupils plan a cement walk from the depot to churches and post office with a village entertainment to fund the project.
An advertisement promotes Tiz for tired swollen feet from Guysville. It claims quick relief from soreness, swelling, and pain, easing shoe tightness and discomfort. It emphasizes 26 cent price and quick comfort for callouses and bunions.
Marietta resident F L Gunther visited by daughter Emma Schneider Swen and cousin Maryler from Coolville. Athens visitors include C F Smart and wife, C A Nice and wife, C D Boles and wife, and many others. Guy Pierce moved to Stewart with family. several relatives and friends hosted and hosted in Athens and surrounding townships.
Washington reports coal price increases of 42 to 44 percent since 1915.
A European physician explains heat prostration arises from reduction of the high temperature of acids in the human system. The New Marshfield M. P. Church circuit resumes regular preaching March 23. Pleasant Valley 10 A.M., Bates 2 P.M., Rickland Avenue 7 P.M. All are welcome. A. H. Franks pastor.
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