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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
4
An 1890 to 1918 trend shows men in public school teaching shrinking from about one in three to one in eight or ten. The article notes the shift began in grammar and country schools, grows in high schools, and urges higher pay and greater professional respect to restore masculine influence alongside feminine teaching strengths.
The allied council grants Premier Venizelos authority to deploy 100,000 troops from Smyrna to confront Mustafa Kemal and his forces. The goal is to clean up the Smyrna district and pressure the Turkish government and army remnants, with further confidence expected in Venizelos to push Turks from the region in the interests of civilization.
An English scientist touts yearlong bubbles, touted as a pacifist dream and symbol of postwar harmony. The piece notes bubbles of peace burst as war ends, profiteers, strikers, politicians, Bolshevists clash amid disillusion, culminating in the I can drink or let it pass fantasy dissolving with prohibition.
The Leavenworth Post notes a Washington vocational commission scandal with hundreds more in office than trained AEF personnel. Locally John Roe seeks motor mechanic training for tractors and engines, while the outcome of the inquiry remains awaited.
An American visitor in Chester heard a loud fire alarm bell and saw a crowd scatter as fire engines rushed away in a dust and smoke filled scene. He sought information about the incident amid the sudden commotion.
Nominal charge for obituary cards of banks at National Advertising Representatives Robert F. Ward listed at 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
A practical guide divides foods into five groups: fruits and vegetables, meats and substitutes, starch-rich foods, sugars, and fats. It emphasizes protein needs for children, milk consumption, and balanced daily meals, with a pruning of condiments and water. Includes a prune whip recipe with eggs, walnuts, and sugar.
An advertisement touts a 20 year tablet remedy said to break a cold in 24 hours with no opiates and a money back guarantee if it fails. The genuine box features a red top and Mr. Hill's branding.
Women in Nebraska are being drafted for executive positions in presidential campaign organizations as part of a pioneering effort by the Women Today political group. This marks a notable step in integrating women war workers into national campaign leadership.
Chauncey Miss 8 J Surtees, guest of her sister Mrs Charles Bradfield and family in Chauncey, has returned to her Middleport home. Mrs J A Long and children from Mount Vernon Ohio are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye.
Mr and Mrs Homer Cunningham hosted a birthday party last Saturday afternoon at their Main street home for their daughter Agnes. A cheerful crowd enjoyed luncheon and gifts from friends with attendees including Alice Dew Mary Stalder Doris Smith Thelma Linscott Elsie Sneary Glenna Carter Verna Six Wilma Palmer Inez Hawk Hazel Harvey Ray Cunningham.
A surprise party was tendered Glenna Carter on Wednesday evening by many of her play mates to honor her ninth birthday. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments and presented pretty and useful gifts.
Mrs. Edw Minister and her children spent the weekend as guests of her sister Mrs. I. N. McHarg and family in Union.
Mrs Homer Cunningham entertained at dinner Sunday with Mrs Daisy Six, Mrs Mary Dew, and Mrs Bess Cunningham in attendance.
A simple apparatus has been invented to test sand for concrete use without sending samples to a laboratory. The device aims to quicken mix assessments and reduce dependency on external labs.
A tramp pleads for help at a cottage door and receives a cold reception disguised as charity. An elderly lady offers him a broom to “clean a place to die on” as the scene shifts to a Greenwich Village talk where writers mock their own trade and the quirks of urban life.
An Anderson Indiana man reports stomach trouble and chronic constipation ended after using Milks Emulsion. The ad touts the product as a nutritious food and medicine, easing bowel action, boosting appetite, and aiding recovery from wasting diseases. It claims relief often within one day and offers a six bottle guarantee with refunds if unsatisfied.
The scene shows workers resting under the sun near the Argonne front. A burly Nubian mule driver with a five-pound hammer diverts toward supplies as a shell explodes nearby. The mule flees the danger, driver clinging on as laughter breaks the tense moment.
Mrs Lalah T Andrews of Lincoln becomes chairman of the woman's division of the Nebraska Republican committee the first woman named to a state party position. Miss Edna Perrin, a former overseas Y M C A canteen worker and Nebraska State University graduate, is state organizer in the Pershing for President campaign. The Nebraska primaries are set for April 20.
Miss Alice Nielsen promotes collecting old clothing for the needy. The Marchioness of Crewe named judge of the king's bench. Mrs. Ellis A. Yost credited for West Virginia ratifying the suffrage amendment. Miss Jessie Benstelle famed English stage producer behind 200 productions and Little Women. Mrs. Herbert Hoover noted as a geologist and mining engineer. Mrs. Lulah T. Andrew and Miss Edna Perrin mentioned in a context of prominence.
Elizabeth Lowther born October 24 1842 in Alexander Township Athens County Ohio died March 14 1920 at age 77 4 20 daughter of William and Frances Gilkey pioneers of Alexander Township. Wife of William Lowther mother of Frank and Nellie. she joined the Bassett Baptist Church and lived on a farm nearly fifty years. Her husband preceded her by ten years and she expressed readiness to join loved ones in the glory land.
We express heartfelt gratitude to those who aided us during our mother’s illness and passing. Special thanks to the singers, Rev. Weed for consoling words, and to Frank Lowther and Nellie Lowther.
A blunt report on a village man bleeding from a head wound after a skillet clash, with neighbors aiding and a doctor advising rest until morning. Short notes on travel, road conditions, a playful inquiry about children and thread color, a pool room scuffle, and guests visiting from New York. The piece ends with a senior class dinner hosted by Miss Helen Henry at her home.
A New Jersey farmer introduces a two wheeled cart that automatically loads and unloads corn stalks, showcasing an innovative farm helper. The device aims to streamline harvesting and handling tasks on the field.
Uruguay engages a United States specialist to structure the poultry sector around scientific methods. The move aims to improve production efficiency, quality control, and industry standards across farms and processing facilities.
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