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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
4
A Chicago banker argues against panic, citing America's gold reserves and strong balance of trade. He notes large war loans owed by Allies, vast securities abroad repaid, and the nation’s sectoral dominance, but warns idleness and excessive private credit threaten recovery without retrenchment. He sees early signs of prudent cutting back.
Canon Langbridge argues after years of sacrifice that doing without becomes a growing pleasure. He says it elevates the spirit, replaces need with self sufficiency, and turns hardship into a citizen’s entry to a larger, clearer world. War, he adds, teaches economy and reveals rising virtue in restraint.
A 1920 talk by Edith E. Moriarty describes a city community kitchen serving busy women. She notes closures before peak demand frustrate patrons who lack time to cook at home and urges centers to fit working schedules and needs. The piece argues cooked food services should accommodate time-strapped housewives and professionals.
The text notes cheap meat cuts, a cow chart numbered 1 to 23, and Princess Rospiglios in Paris spending 2500 dollars on a rare perfume. It hints the perfume's advertising value exceeds two billion dollars, while major league rules curb profanity toward umpires and a lighthearted mood follows.
Dr Edwards 17 years practice offers Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative without calomel. They stimulate normal bowel and liver action with no griping. Take one or two at bedtime for quick, pleasant relief. available 10c and 25c.
A public letter from Rev. V. Ahlbrand of Athens Ohio denounces rent profiteers as a menace to national welfare. He cites a miner who faced rent increases from 10 to 18 dollars monthly and was offered work at substandard pay to cover costs. He accuses landlords of evading taxes and calls for action against “unconvicted criminals.”
A Saturday evening surprise birthday gathering was hosted at Mrs. Brad Stalder’s Converse Street home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Lopez, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grand and Clifford, Mrs. Wilt Cunningham and Phyllis, and many others as refreshments were served and gifts exchanged.
Tuesday afternoon a fire destroyed a house owned by Andy Kraynik at the lower end of Chauncey. The O. B. Adkins family occupied the home and lost some effects while most items were saved. A defective flue is blamed for the blaze. firefighters prevented spread to a nearby building. Miss Eleanor Minister accompanied.
The advertisement touts Gets-It as a painless corn and callus remover. It promises rapid drying and painless shedding within days, claiming millions have used it and many drugstores sell it through E. Lawrence & Co. and regional distributors.
A woman accompanied her aunt Mrs Frank Weaver to her home in Xenia Ohio where she will remain for an extended visit.
Floyd Legg of Grimms' Landing West Virginia employed with a gang of men fell at work and received head bruises. He was given medical attention and is recovering nicely.
Mothers Day will be observed next Sunday at the First Christian church Chauncey with a special program during Bible school at 9 30 A M. Rev Courtney will preach in the morning service and Miss Mildred Leffler will lead the Christian Endeavor service. A Mothers sermon and music will close the day inviting all to attend.
Daniel Bowersock recently stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Preston and relatives in Chauncey. He left Tuesday for Salt Fork Oklahoma. Miss Helen Bradfield is spending a few days in Columbus this week.
Mr and Mrs A L Preston were called to Floodwood on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs John Mc Combs who died in Toledo Ohio.
An advertisement touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a cure for age related ailments and stomach liver and kidney trouble. It claims immediate health improvements and urges readers to buy a box from a druggist or grocer, noting it is sold everywhere.
Frank Burns of Flint Michigan tours the country and will wrestle Thor Olson in Athens likely next Monday. Burns recently defeated Joe Turner in Washington DC at catchweights, Turner taking the first fall, as Olson also beat Turner in DC to decide supremacy.
Relatives learn of Fred Daugherty death in London after a sewer collapse. The Athens County man, about 40, left a wife and six children, with brothers Bert and Charles among his survivors. Funeral party travels from London to Athens, arriving Thursday on the 3:45 Hocking Valley from Columbus.
Funeral services are expected in Albany on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Baptist church with burial in Hebbardsville cemetery. A Boston inventor has created battery fed incandescent shoulder cap lights and light gloves to make traffic policemen more visible at night.
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