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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
4
The Washington Times column warns of rising wages and food prices fueling shortages. It argues workers must produce, save, and brace for higher costs, while noting stock moves in Germany and Germany’s economic recovery as indicators. It cites Missouri and Kansas wheat prices and cotton prices as examples of rising costs.
An Omaha Bee reprint argues that excessive debt harms, while prudent borrowing for a home, farm, or small business builds long term wealth. It says saving hundreds can become a margin for a home purchase and that debt can train self denial and saving, fostering financial success.
A collage of seasonal joys and satirical notes includes spring warmth, coal shopping, parsnip tops, and cooing birds. Jokes about Knox or Boost in the presidential race mix with remarks on officer ambition and suffrage. The Waukegan High seniors stage Nothing but the Truth, with reporters granted reserved seats for this year’s Sun coverage.
Edith E. Moriarty reports on Mme Deschanel wife of the French president spurning a $5000 hat designed with paradise feathers by U.S. milliners. The piece praises the refusal as a humane rebuke to feather use, noting the high cost and the cruelty to birds.
James E Ferguson of Temple Texas founder of the American party declares in his Ferguson’s Forum that he will run for president. He recalls his impeachment and removal as Texas governor and notes broad support from loyal friends and a flood of letters pledging help. Born 1871 in Bell County he rose from laborer and farmer to governor, later facing impeachment.
Split Pea Soup uses dried peas water milk onion and pork simmered three hours then sieved with butter flour and milk optional ham water. Japanese Eggs Salad halves of four eggs cream yolks with sardines onion juice and return yolks into whites on lettuce with mayo. Calves Tongue boils four tongues with vegetables then halves and reheats in sauce. Sauce Piquant browns butter and flour then stock paprika salt vinegar cucumber and beets. Leftover cold tongue makes tasty sandwiches.
Mrs Browne’s twin daughters May and June are described when May answers a family friend's greeting by noting she is the one out walking. The anecdote captures a simple, light moment on Myrtle Avenue with a nurse present and a cordial exchange.
The article endorses Congressman Foster of this district for a second term praising his duty, painstaking effort, and support for soldiers and dependents. It notes his committee work and wartime veteran aid, lauding his Americanism and just voting on national issues during reconstruction. It predicts he will win re election without opposition.
Local residents travel between Coolville Athens Decatur and Frost towns for visits and errands. Families like Brandeberry Moore Russell and Johnson appear frequent with Church and Sunday School plans noted. Several names listed as visiting painting homes and caring for relatives with upcoming events and trips to Indiana and Nelsonville.
Local families from Hooper Ridge and nearby Ames Ville shared Sunday calls and gatherings. Earl Carpenter, J J Linscott, Arza Linscott, Orlando Anderson, Leota Linscott and numerous guests enjoyed fellowship with relatives including Pearl Lin Linscott Lucille Reulal Nellie Kuhns Esther Wilson Hazel Linscott Blanche Antle Homer Kuhns and Rodney Sayres. Evening attendance included an Endeavor gathering at their host location.
The Plains Mrs Ethyl Barker entertained Sunday Sergeant James Chillicothe, Millie and Tillie. Chauncey spent Wednesday at Wadsestay on an MSSN context fragment.
Amesville reports missing C H Wyatt not at Sunday school last Sunday as inquiries show he is away on bachelorhood business near Parkerburg. Mothers Day sermon by Rev Chapin. Ohio Cities Gas Co men discuss farms not under lease in Ames and Lorn. Cave in halts mines with idle days. trains resume Tuesday. Home team game set for Chauncey next Sunday. Ira Bennett couple return from Alma Gorda New Mexico after visiting Miss Hazel Marquis.
The column notes a resident being ill with influenza and recovering, Mother's Day telegrams from Clyde Gibson and children in New York, several local visits including Sidney Carpenter on the Jones farm with a promising well project, and visits by A. C. Knowlton and Mrs. Phoebe Andrews reacting to her sister Lynum's death in Wrightstown.
An explanation of pneumonia impacts on lung air cells and heart strain, followed by guidance on recovery, lingering symptoms, and the Vicks Vapo-Rub treatment. It describes how Vicks may help by local action and vapor inhalation, with usage directions and a note offering free samples from Vick Chemical Company in Greensboro North Carolina.
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