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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1920
Page
4
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A Federal Reserve chairman explains that depreciated dollars can still settle debts while circulating money is plentiful. He cautions against new commitments and unnecessary borrowings, noting the risk that cheap dollars now could become expensive later as prices fall and the dollar strengthens.
The piece cites a London Tit-Bits tale about a shoe dealer refusing to misrepresent a cheap shoe as fit for a queen. It argues women need comfortable, foot-form shoes with snap, not high heels and costly, fragile designs, urging shoes for American women who walk, vote, think, and deserve ease.
A humorous exchange at a party turns playful as a four year old asks about birthday gifts and a joke about jelly on bread. A caller inquires about the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a cat is removed before a song is sung. A character jokes about government ownership and Uncle Sam in a light cartoon style.
A fragment reports rumors that Lloyd George prepared a coven ant plan to keep America out of European affairs. The write up notes concern about a growing influence of movie interests on the theater business and hints at broader shifts in dominance.
Advertising rates available on request at Home or Foreign offices. Nominal obituary and bank card charges. National Advertising Representatives include Robert Ward, 225 Fifth Avenue New York City and 6 South Wabash Avenue Chicago.
Edith E. Moriarty notes that Vassar College will send more graduates into teaching this June than in years past. She asks if shortages and low pay drive students to view teaching as public service, hoping salary reforms will attract top talent and bolster worn-out teachers.
Grite is a cheap cereal from ground corn used with water and butter as a southern staple, often replacing potatoes. Leftovers fry or mix into pancake batter. cold grits can bake with milk and eggs for a vegetable or dessert. Also included are Baked Fish Creole using leftovers and a pepper stuffed with walnut meat filling baked in crumbs, with instructions for sauce and seasoning.
Mrs Anna Sleva of Bayonne New Jersey recounts periodical pain fatigue and weakness before marriage and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restored health enabling work and motherhood Now married with two boys she recommends the remedy and notes publicity of testimonials by women. Local social notes mention Hebbardsville visits Athens shoppers and a birthday party for Marice Allen with a seven candle cake and a group of neighbors.
Sand Rock residents visit relatives and attend local events. Mr and Mrs Merwin Bryson visit O O Brysons in The Plains. Miss Marie Cook closes Grosvenor term with a picnic. The article notes multiple visits by Brawleys Christmans Whites and Roberts families in nearby towns and townsfolk traveling to Broad Tree and Athens.
New England B 3 Wyatt visited Athens on Monday. Mrs May Ruth of Sugar Creek helped Mrs Stella Van Dyke with house work. Miss Vera Wyatt stayed from Sunday to Tuesday with cousin Mrs Gladys Hill of Guysville. Ella Blakely, Ruth, and W A Reeves of Athens were Sunday guests of May Smith. John Butts of Athens visited Thursday for business. Several attended the Stewart High School commencement Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs W H Morrison and son visited Mattie McWhorter near Guysville Sunday. Mrs Dora Clifford’s friends offer best wishes on her recent marriage to Arthur Worthing of Byesville. Mr and Mrs Worthing, formerly of the area, are well known locally. Mrs Worthing is granddaughter of Mrs Rebecca Starlin. Mr P Van Dyke was in Athens Saturday. Amos Van Dyke and Mrs John Pheteplace were Athens visitors Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Tippie of Sugar Creek were Sunday guests of her mother Mrs Elizabeth Walraven. Protracted meeting at the MEB church has not begun due to rain. Mr and Mrs James Burchfield and Mrs S J Davis and son Bedford were business visitors at Athens. William Smith was a business visitor at Stewart Thursday.
New Marshfield Dennis Bodkins of Dayton is visiting friends here and attending the meeting of the M. P. church. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Gilbert have purchased the Allison property here and expect to move soon. Mrs. Leonard Nanna and two sons of Barberton are guests of relatives here for a few weeks. Miss Ethel Howell has accepted a position in the Marshfield bank. S. E. Robinett and son, who are employed at Barberton are spending a few days with home folks. Miss Enzie M. Jones is the guest of friends at Carbondale before going to Athens to attend
A wary group of wildcats declines risky promises of steady income from a principal, opting for caution and self reliance rather than trust in uncertain financial schemes.
A baby girl whose body was found nude with a rag tied around her throat surfaced in the Maumee river near Toledo. A workman aboard a sand sucker discovered the infant, believed to have been brought up by the vessel.
The Plems br. L. D. Nelson and wife motor to Athens Wednesday. Mrs. George Potts and five children were at Athens Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fin Cook attended the Eagle's dance at Athena Tuesday night. Ed Burdette and family of near...
Kingsville resident Edward Murry sold his farm. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Young of Fisher visited Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Robinson. Ruth Hudnall of Amesville vacationed with her parents, and Mrs. Ira Haning visited her sister Mrs. Jack. George Beatty and A. M. Hudnall are busy digging the basement for a new dwelling.
Catarrh is described as a real enemy requiring proper treatment not local sprays. The text claims sprays and douches only offer temporary relief and promote repeated use. It promotes S. S. S. as a cure, claims it cleanses the blood of germs, and offers free medical advice from the Atlanta laboratory director.
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