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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1919

Page

8

Redfield Urges Cooperative Spirit in Business

Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield told the Northwest Better Business Congress in Minneapolis that competition is replaced by constructive cooperation to spread the Stars and Stripes nationwide. He linked the wartime spirit of selfless service to pro worker and employer collaboration and said more cooperation will shape American business. He planned to speak in St. Paul today.

Minneapolis Minn William C. Redfield Northwest Better Business Congress France Redfield St. Paul

Swamp Root Promoted for Kidney Ailments

An Athens Daily Messenger ad touts Swamp Root as the premier cure for liver and bladder ailments. The advertisement stresses its gentle vegetable formula and quick, mild effects, directing readers to buy bottles or request a sample from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York by sending ten cents.

Iimer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Athens Daily Messenger

Japan seeks amendment to League covenant on racial discrimination

Washington March 20 Japan pushes to add a clause against racial discrimination to the League of Nations covenant as part of the peace treaty draft. British and American delegates blocked an earlier plan to include religious freedom protections, a move tied to postwar Polish policy and Jewish safety concerns.

Robert J. Bender United Press Washington Mar League of Nations Japan Wilson United States America League of Nations Committee Poland

Labor pressure builds over proposed state appointment bill

Organized labor floods the governor’s office with messages urging a veto of the Miller bill that would give the senate power to confirm war era appointees on the state trial commission. Opponents warn it would politicize the workers compensation law administration as Cox is expected to veto.

Columbus Mar Senate State of Trial Commission Workmen's Compensation Law Cox

Spartacana Union Calls March 26 General Strike

Berlin dispatch reports Spartacana union begins agitation for a general strike set for March 26. They declare this time victory is certain amid rising labor tensions in the crisis period.

Bernd Mar Spartacana Berlin

Kerosene Flat Iron Dual Use Warns Of Fire Risk

The kerosene heated flat iron carries fuel in a tank behind the handle and can be used for light cooking when the handle is removed. Local safety officials warn of burns and fire hazards from this improvised setup.

Legislators Prepare Welcome for Ohio 87th Division

From overseas Columbus Ohio legislators and fathers of boys in the 37th division plan to accompany Governor Cox and Lieutenant Governor Brown to New York and Newport News. A special joint committee to accompany the governor was approved, comprising Senators Tom Jones William Miller O A Wag near Thomas Berry and Representatives John Owens Milton Clark and R B Carson of Meigs county.

Columbus Mar New York Newport News Cox Brown Ohio General Assembly Holden Waren County Tom Jones Middleport William Miller O. A. Wagnear Thomas Berry John Owens Milton Clark R. B. Carson Meigs County

German trade war to resume after allied blockade removal

Washington March 20 official advices from Stockholm to the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce say German business plans the resumption of a warlike trade push immediately after the allied blockade ends. German boards of trade urge members to export German made goods of superior quality and price. Funds are allocated by the Prussian government and by Bavaria Württemberg Baden and Hamburg for financing overseas trade expeditions.

Washington Mar Germ Stockholm Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce German Boards of Trade Princian Bavaria Wurttemburg Baden Hamburg

German defense chiefs brace for Bolshevik invasion threat

From Berlin and Copenhagen reports say a council of war met at Kolberg to plan defenses as Noske and General Von Winterfeldt travel to confer with Von Hindenberg. Berlin fears a Bolshevik signal for a broader German uprising while Polish and German mobilization intensifies on eastern and frontier fronts.

Copenhagen Kolberg Berlin Noske von Winterfield von Hindenberg Germany Spartacans Obert Archangel Murmansk Black Sea Odessa Vinnetsa Bua River Pinsk East Prussia Moscow

Thieves Steal Deed as They Loot Toledo Home

Almon Eaton, a Toledo farmer, returned from a three week absence to find his house dismantled and all furniture and materials stolen. The thieves even took the deed to the property, leaving an empty lot behind.

Toledo Almon Eaton Eaton

Reduce Weight Happily Free Book Ad

Tizon offers a free book and weight loss system endorsed by physicians. Get a box of Korein capsules with directions from the druggist. Mailed in plain wrapper by Hotel Co, N Station F, New York City.

Tizon Hotel New York City

Business of All Kinders Becoming Keener

Advice column urges readers to save money and work harder to meet rising business demands. It lists steps including advertising, real service, and leaving idle funds with The Buckeye State Building and Loan Co in Columbus Ohio as a strong conservative institution.

Buckeye State Building and Loan’Co Rankin Bidg West Gay ,T Columbus Ohio

Suit claims Lena Mahaffey enticed Tolliver to adultery

Esther 8 Tolliver files against Lena Mahaffey in a common pleas court accusing her of luring her husband G Matthew Tolliver from Nelsonville to Buchtel for adultery. Tolliver seeks $15,000 damages for loss of affection and impact on comfort, society, and mind.

Esther Tolliver Court of Common Pleas Lena Mahaffey G. Matthewver Lena Mey Nelsonville Buchtel

Meeting of Athens County Teachers’ Association Executive Committee

The executive committee of the Athens County Teachers' Association will meet Saturday at 9:80 in the offices of County Superintendent Root. District superintendents are invited. Topics include pending legislation and current school problems in Athens County such as teacher supply and finances. All interested Athens teachers are urged to attend. If Germany claims it can fight again, America should prove it can lend again.

Athens County Teachers' Association Root Athens County Athens

West Virginia Bill Proposes Head Tax on Bachelors

A Moore bill in the West Virginia legislature would levy a head tax of 35 dollars on bachelors to raise about 2 million dollars annually. The measure notes West Virginia has about 90,000 bachelors aged 25 to 60.

Charleston West Virginia

Bankers meeting in Washington on federal financial readjustment plans

Federal Reserve Bank officials meet in Washington to craft government financial and industrial readjustment strategies. The conference aims to outline steps for stabilization and policy directions amid ongoing economic concerns.

Washington Mar Federal Reserve Bank

Australian prize for England to Australia flight

The Australian government offers a $60,000 prize for the first flight from England to Australia. Only Australians are eligible to receive the award.

Melbourne Mar England Australia

Air Forces of Army Nearing Demobilization

Washington reported that by March the division of military aeronautics was 48 percent demobilized. The bureau of aircraft production showed a 94 percent decrease up to March 11, reflecting ongoing demobilization statistics from the War Department.

Washington, Mar Division of Military Aeronautics War Department Bureau of Aircraft Production

Ohio Senators Silent on League Debate Invitation

Columbus March 20 Neither senator Atlee Pomerene nor Warren G Harding replied to a public invitation from the Columbus Citizen for a joint debate here on the proposed league of nations.

Columbus Mar Ohio Atlee Pomerene Warren G. Harding League of Nations

Don’t be a patriot just while the band is playing

A brief editorial urging consistent national duty beyond patriotic displays as it calls for immediate financial support to back essential loans for the country. The tone is urgent and appeals to readers to act now.

America

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