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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1919

Page

4

Delay in Reconstruction Pushes for Immediate Extra Session

The piece argues Republicans need an early extra Congress session to pass key postwar legislation. It faults President Wilson for delaying until after the European peace mission and cites urgent needs in military, naval, agricultural policy, railroads, utilities, immigration, and budget controls amid reconstruction and wartime pressures. It blames Wilson for national delays and defends Republicans’ push as essential to curb wasteful spending and restore normalcy.

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War’s end nears as Liberty Loan urged for postwar support

Readers are reminded that while peace talks approach, massive Allied forces remain in action. Citizens are urged to back the victory drive with funds to support demobilization, reconstruction, and the necessary postwar policing of Europe.

France Germany Aussie Russia Mr. Citisen Sam Rhine Europe Lawieseness Gam

Rhode Island Considers Challenge to Constitutional Amendment

Rhode Island debates filing suit to challenge a nationally ratified amendment. The undecided move questions Congress authority to submit the measure and federal overreach into state police powers. The case, if pressed, could test constitutional boundaries and state rights.

Rhode Island United States Supreme Court of the United Congress Supreme Court

No title found in wartime note about prices and sobriety

Returning soldiers note high prices deter drinking with booze now costly. A figure named Kateer dislikes Holland’s climate and contemplates where he belongs, finding the Holy Climate cold for him.

Kateer Holland

Recipes For A Day From A Historic Menu

A vintage breakfast and dinner menu includes Coddled Eggs Coffee Lettuce Sandwiches Cheese Souffle Baked Potatoes Fruit Salad and more. The block also provides detailed steps for Cheese Souffle Baked Potatoes Fruit Salad and Egg-based desserts with precise measurements and cooking times.

Dinner Stories and Jokes from the Quiet Corners of Playful Life

A collection of light anecdotes and quips ranging from a misheard wife joke at bedtime to sailors and a private’s ocean travel, a racial insult line, a pirateish Irish soldier tale, a polite retort about ships, and a jester versus king joke in a butter era vignette.

Tom Johnson Pat Merry One

Ohio's 1812 Regiments Led by McArthur Kinley Cass

Ohio supplied vast war participation in multiple conflicts. In the 1812 war three Ohio regiments were commanded by Duncan McArthur, James Kinley, and Lewis Cass. Cass later moved to Michigan and ran for president in 1848.

Ohio Meigs United States Massachusetts Duncan McArthur James Kinley Lewis Cass Michigan Taylor

War Taxes Spur Canal Dream Over Tunnels

A writer muses on war taxes and a Peace League, suggesting sympathy for pacifist ideas. He imagines Britain and France funding worker relief by digging a tunnel under the Channel, then proposes instead to dig canals to aid returning soldiers.

England France English Channel

Probate friction over Juvenile Research Bureau in Ohio

Athens County Probate Judge H T Phillips complains to the Ohio Board of Administration about miscommunications with the Bureau of Juvenile Research. He recounts cases where delinquent and dependent children were sent to Lancaster and Lancaster’s failure to receive methods. The Board promises law amendments to prevent future misunderstandings and seeks direct answers to three questions.

Phillips State Board of Administration Bureau For Juvenile Research Columbus Athens Ohio Ohio Board of Administration State of Bureau of Juvenile Research Lancaster Board of Administration Industrial School Lancaster Institution Creamer John Fenster Maker H. T. Phillips Athens County Pokowiodee Wilbur McDonald Obn Fenstermaker Ohio Bag of Administration B. O’bleneys

New Grandparents Home Remedy Boosts Family Health

Fifty years of relieving coughs colds and kindred sufferings is the safe surest and most pleasant remedy the King era family trusts. Grandparents parents and kids have used it with satisfaction. Sold by all stores at 60 cents and 1 20.

Pee the Daily Messenger Postomise Sis Ohio Select Robert B. Ward STERN Fth Ave New York Estern South Wabash Ave Chicago Dr. King

New Life Pills Advertised For Digestive Relief

An old advertisement touts New Life Pills promising to restore bowel regularity and calm stomach disturbances. The copy claims mild action and urges readers to buy the remedy for 25 cents at local stores.

Casualties List Reports 606 Losses Across Services

Washington reports 606 casualties on today’s lists with categories for killed in action died of wounds and disease wounded severley missing in action and other causes. Erroneous report lists Forrest Brown Captain Otto Kindler Everett Lumpe as wounded.

Washington Ohio Forrest Brown Lancaster Otto Kindler Everett Lumpe Cireleville

Four Die From Gas Leak In Los Angeles Home

An entire family of four died when leaking gas filled their Los Angeles home as residents slept. Seven others in another part of the house were seriously ill. The dead are SaroVia Reules, his wife Catharine, and two minor sons.

Los Angeles Calif Sarovia Reules Catharine Amali Boys

Yankee autos go abroad in January trade surge

Japanese buyers led all nations in American commercial car purchases in January 1919 with 273 autos, France 244, while Australia bought 308 pleasure cars. Total exports for the month were 907 commercial and 2,187 pleasure cars, costing 2,575,594 and 2,916,381 dollars respectively.

Washington Mar United States Department of Commerce Japan France Australia Tion

Paris Newspapers Spotlight Harden Remark on German Government

Paris reports highlight a United Press interview with Mat Milian Harden claiming the present German government would be and should be overthrown. The remark draws major attention in Paris papers dated March 20.

Paris United Press Matmilian Harden

Eatonic advertised as remedy for acid stomach and nervousness

An advertisement claims acid stomach triggers headaches nerves and insomnia. It touts Eatonic as a pleasant tablet that neutralizes stomach acidity and relieves indigestion heartburn and gas. The copy promises a money back guarantee and cites a doctor endorsement.

Eatonic

Bio-feren Health Booster for Women Promises Quick Gains

An advertisement touts Bio-feren as a miracle health builder for weak nervous women, claiming two weeks to a vigorous body, clear skin, bright eyes, and stronger spirit. It promises dramatic results with seven days of a seven-tablet-per-day regimen and a money-back offer if expectations aren’t met, listing its ingredients and urging physicians to note the printed formula.

Bio-seven

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