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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1920

Page

4

Peace of Nations and the League Debate Reflected in Opposing Factions

The text argues that if the United States joined the league it would be compelled to back one German faction with military force, despite current league members avoiding duty. It notes Senate Republicans shielded America from interference in Germany and comments on Russia becoming an estate landlord collecting rent, with tenants bearing the burden.

Peace of Nations United States League Germany America Senate Russia

Chicago Prohibition Shaped by Drugstore Whisky Flow

State prohibition director notes Chicago has a whisky allowance of 32000 pints daily through 1200 drug stores. Each druggist may dispense 100 gallons monthly, with some stores issuing up to 500 liquor prescriptions daily. Moonshine stills numbered about 6000, raising questions about overall prohibition effectiveness.

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Republicans Hold Fast on League Reservation Prompting Ratification Tie

Last November the Republican reservation to Article X of the league covenant was adopted by a 46 to 1932 vote. The moribund treaty lingered as leaders hoped for renewed Democratic support but that failed. Democrats, once strong, weakened and eight deserting senators joined Republicans to back the reservation that "cuts the heart out of the treaty."

Revolution Threatens World Peace in German Crisis

The article argues that Republican actions reflect a German upheaval that challenges global stability. It cites the covenant of the League of Nations and asserts the league must intervene to safeguard peace through any effective measures.

Germany League of Nations

After Dinner Stories and Quick Wit Exchanges

A series of humorous vignettes includes a ballroom quip about reversing roles between dancing partners and a Senator Williams jab at German policy. A nurse and orderly exchange mock first aid ideas, ending with a joke about offering brandy or promising it if unavailable.

Local visitors and neighbors gather in Nelsonville area

Fiddlers Ridge residents hosted guests over the weekend. Mr. W S Dye of Nelsonville stayed with Lewis Dye and family. Riley McDaniel, a Canton worker, visited his parents. A B King of Lottridge and E B Russell worked on roads last week. Mrs A B Dye visited Mrs Lillie Caldwell in Guysville. Sadie McDaniel, previously employed in Marion, has returned home.

W.S. Dye Nelsonville Lewis Dye Riley McDaniel Canton A. B. King Lottridge E. B. Russell A. B. Dye Lillie Caldwell Guysville Sadie McDaniel Marion

Haga Ridge News and Local Happenings

Mr M M Munn returns from Marion to visit his sick daughter Lena who is better now. Mr A Metcalf moves in with his daughter Mrs Myrtle Had. Mr Pete Parsons remains poorly. Mr Ray Root visited Athens last week. Snider relocates to the S G Munn farm. Peaches promising on Ilaga Ridge if weather stays favorable despite wind damage. Easter preaching at Haga at 10 oclock. Roads are in good shape for autos.

M. M. Munn Marion Lena A. Metcalf Myrtle Pete Parsons Ray Root Athens Snider S. G. Munn Ilaga Ridge Haga

Obituary for John Heiser of Jacksonville dies at 75

John Heiser born April 25 1844 in Old Wheel Germany died March 22 1920 at 3 30 PM aged 75 10 27 married Charlotte Dahrman September 26 1869 with five children three sons two daughters. He served in 1866 70 71 wars and moved to Jacksonville Oct 18 1881 after one year in Buchtel. He leaves wife one brother five children twenty seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and many relatives. Poem included.

John Heiser Peter Elizabeth Leiser Old Wheel New Wheel Germany Charlotte Dahrman Gus Frechany Johnstown Pa Carl Heiser Herman Exenkamper Otto Heiser William Heiser Jacksonville Buchtel

Card of Thanks for condolences and floral offerings

The family thanks friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude for floral arrangements and for Rev. Orr’s consoling words and the singers. From Mrs. John Heiser and her husband and children.

Orr John Heiser

The Servant Problem Looms Over Married Slacker Households

The passage warns that the servant shortage will force many married, childless, and mentally dull men with fat bodies to handle their own housework unless a solution is found soon.

Teachers Salaries By Wm J Warrener

College and school leaders seek higher pay citing long hours and high costs. A National Education Association chart compares teachers salaries across eight middle western states to support salary increases.

Wm. J. Warrener National Education Association Washington, D. C

Wage chart shows union pay gaps across trades and teaching ranks

The report lists Chicago and Cleveland wage averages for machinists to teachers, noting machinists earn 1950 while teachers range from 190 to 860 monthly. It highlights college professors at 1250 to 1800, assistant professors 1000 to 1200, deans 2000 to 4000, presidents 3000 plus, and cites rising pay gaps and teacher shortages as salaries fall behind other occupations. It also condemns low pay for housework and clerical roles compared with required skills.

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