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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues that most people are honest, yet labor faces unrest and inefficiency despite eight hour days and higher wages. It blames factors beyond greed, noting that shorter hours and higher pay raise production costs and dull the spirit, urging an awakening to address root causes and restore motivation. The article ends noting a continuation next Monday.
A statement asserts 24,000 abandoned farmhouses nationwide explain urban housing scarcity. It argues for a rural revival and back-to-the-farm stance as a potential remedy, framing the issue as a large-scale structural cause.
A witty self made woman scorns movies and high culture yet uses a Ouija guided Celeste to reveal a medieval noble past. The piece pokes fun at pretentious superiority and highlights the irony of hidden histories behind public airs. Copyright 1920.
William Phillips, aged 42 and Harvard educated, rises from assistant secretary of state to minister to the Netherlands. His career spans roles in London and Washington, with early service under Choate, Reid, and Root. He married Caroline Drayton in Petersfield near London before returning to the United States.
An old sailor helps a farmer by gathering sheep for a meal, revealing a mischievous jackrab sheep. A London man leaves a will saying To him there probably was only one her in the world but many hers surface after a funeral.
A humorous speech extols wearing overalls as a symbol of democratic zeal and wartime thrift. The speaker notes bricklayers and others in overalls, claims the practice supports trouser price reductions, and jokes about risk and publicity while pledging to wear them for a day.
A testimonial from Mrs G W Smiler of 20 Maple St, Darton, Yorkshire, credits Milks Emulsion with curing her 10 year old son’s pneumonia related weakness. The ad claims it restores appetite, builds flesh, aids digestion, relieves stomach troubles, and promises a money back guarantee after six bottles. Sold via The Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Indiana with local pharmacies guaranteeing product.
Mrs Emma Cottrill of near Dyesville visited with Mrs William Lewis and friends. Mrs Anna Duffee of Columbus stayed here Thursday evening and acted in a Baptist Sabbath School entertainment. A large audience enjoyed the well presented play. Lester Sickles of Columbus is at
The Gallipolis Daily Tribune endorses Congressman Foster for a second term praising his active and prudent conduct as a first-term member. It notes recognition in Congress and home satisfaction with his service and finds no known opposition to renomination.
The piece notes Mr. Guy Moore's serious illness at his home shared with Mrs. Moore. It records the M. E. Church Ladies Aid meeting at the Daily home with Ada line Dailey and Orvilla Dailey as hostesses, some members attending a business segment. Also mentions Mrs. Ray visiting from Hamden and Wm. Frank's family moving to a Wilkes street home. It lists May 9 eighth parade graduates event with Dr. Wagner as speaker at the opera house.
United Press reports in New York May 7 note Babe Ruth, 37, continues to win with a 15 inning victory marking a long career with strong arm. Veterans such as Eddie Cicotte, Slim Sallee and Walter Johnson still perform at high levels while youth dominates most field positions. The piece also lists pitchers aged 30 to 33 including Red Faber and Grover Alexander, highlighting longevity in early baseball careers.
The list features Ehmke Hod Eller Burleigh Grimes and Lee Meadows at 26, Melvin Callin 27, Hub Leonard Artie Nehbs and Ferdie Schupp 28, and Bill Dock Carl Mays 29. The grouping reflects notable players associated with classic era baseball honors.
Police and Red Cross hunt a man connected to the mysterious death of an unidentified girl found on the Werline farm house boat. She said she severed home ties and asked that her people not know, and she died after exposure and neglect.
New York on May 8 Phillip Cooper a 36 year old tailor battled a gang of urchins in the Lower East Side with a pair of shears. He slashed and stabbed multiple pedestrians before fleeing through crowded streets killing one man and seriously wounding three others.
Farmers in Athens County report producing just enough for family needs with little surplus. Desolate farm homes and bare garden plots reflect a shortage of help and rising wages, forcing farmers to supply labor themselves or abandon fruit orchards due to lack of workers.
The bodies of forty soldiers were found in the ruins of Ypres Brussels May 7. They were believed to have been gassed during 1916 fighting and overcome while asleep. The remains were well preserved and identified.
Muskegon Michigan woman describes six years of backache and weakness relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Includes testimonial from Mrs. G. Schoonfield and a note urging women to seek advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
An ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy that gently stimulates the bowels and liver, clears the blood, and purifies the system as a calomel substitute without its after effects. Offered at 10c and 25c per box.
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