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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
4
The article argues against cutting costs by using inferior materials and skipped labor. It notes labor accounts for about half of construction costs and materials quality affects longevity and value. It warns prices may rise, and cites examples like lumber copper heaters and paints to show that higher upfront quality yields long term savings and higher resale value.
The Arizona Gazette editor argues that ending alcohol did not spike drug use, noting Arizona's dry four years and minimal substitution. He urges continued strong public control of deadly drugs, despite reassurance passengers.
A London Daily Express editor after a U S tour laments visible wealth across Wisconsin to the Pacific Coast. He notes relatives in modest beginnings now own luxury cars and mansions, praising nationwide prosperity except for New York whose mood and stock market are improving slowly.
Ohio figures include area 41 040 square miles with 300 water. Land 24 105 708 acres. population 44 767 121 in 1910 with 111 462 colored. 1 379 townships. 5 756 voting precincts. 22 congressmen. Eight legal holidays. Mean annual temperature 64 degrees and average rainfall 39 inches. Noted extremes 1856 28 inches and 1890 50 inches.
The Baltimore Star endorses swift justice for the alleged wholesale bomb plotters. It argues death for the culprits, condemns Bolshevik threats, and urges treating them as criminals out of civilization to erase their influence.
A shopper recalls paying thirty two for a spring hat while a college memory costs five, questioning if more money buys more happiness. The narrator argues true peace of mind comes from spending on the most important things and notes a friend rising income yet still worrying over money.
A medical officer tests a recruit and jokes about singing for army entry. Tom Callahan reports on washouts for a railroad section with concise, businesslike wording. Senator Calder recalls a Congress scene where Speaker Cannon nudges a speechmaker to let a bill pass, balancing wit and politics.
A homestyle guide presents a tomato jelly salad using canned tomatoes onion pepper and spices with gelatin and cooked vegetables for a nourishing cold dish. It also offers a Royal Escallop recipe combining ham cream sauce eggs and bread crumbs baked until browned, ideal for using leftover ham.
Instructions describe two cake recipes. The Birthday Cake uses brown sugar eggs butter or lard buttermilk cocoa and boiling water with a chocolate frosting and shredded coconut. The Cheap Cake mixes flour salt sugar baking powder rub in butter substitute and adds a cinnamon sugar topping before baking.
Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner hosted a children's party at their May Avenue home for their children Margaret and John. The event honored Johns seventh birthday and served as a surprise for Margaret. Refreshments were served and attendees included Kenneth Nye Robert Nye Bennie Ferrer Albert Watkins Norman Trainer Ethel Trainer Gerald Trainer Pauline Nye Charles Minister Eleanor Minister Hannah Noble Paul Shields Kathleen Ferguson Margaret Butts Glenna Carter and John and Margaret Shaner.
Nye field hosted a marshmallow toast Monday evening with Ruth Wharton Lucy Law Dorothy Minister Lucille Bradfield Pearl Wharton Aretha Griffin Thelma Emma Mary Shay Arthur Brewer Leslie Bradfield Donald Henry Edward Minister Jr Karl Canter Jack Dugan Vaughn Earich Douglas Smith Rev J A Long visiting from Mount Vernon. A Loyal Sons class farewell for Douglas Smith leaving for West Virginia was held at Nea Nessel home Tuesday evening with teacher Karl W Gardner. About 60 boys attended the social.
Mrs. Barney Hale travels from Chauncey to Habbersham Tennessee to join her husband as they plan a new home there. Formerly Ruth Goodson daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Goodson of Chauncey. Roy Smith discharged from Camp Sherman after overseas service. Arthur Trickett visits Chauncey from overseas, staying with sister Mrs Ervin Karns. Mother's Day sermon given by Rev Elsen at the Methodist Church with music by Miss Emma Burdette of Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs William Burdette and family depart Chauncey for Akron to establish a new home.
T. R. Hamilton, Globe Theatre manager in Chauncey, installs a new Simplex machine for first class up-to-date service. Visits include Clarence Haskins, N. S. Harvey, and Hamilton in Columbus. Mrs. Floed Nye hosts Christian Missionary Society at High Street home with a splendid program and luncheon for attendees.
One hundred twenty five attended Chauncey Christian Church Wednesday evening as the Loyal Women's class hosted the Men’s class in a recent membership contest. The program featured piano by Mrs. Clarence F B McCafferty and Miss Lucille Bradfield, a violin solo by Guy Ek Osborne, and recitations by Mrs. Neal Hessel and Miss Gladys Bradfield.
A vintage ad touts Freezone as a cheap, painless cure for hard and soft corns and toe calluses. It claims instant relief with a drop, followed by easy removal with fingers, and credits a Cincinnati genius as its inventor.
Mrs Minnie Jackson gave a humorous reading and Mrs Susan Garner led an engaging talk as women challenged the men to a three month contest. The program included a hat fashion song, a darkey tune by Gladys and Helen Bradfield, a comedy Not a Man In the House, with a cast led by Mrs Maria Bings and Miss Helen Bradfield, finishing with a fine supper.
Ellen Welch and daughter traveled toward Columbus to seek a new location. An all day Grange Hall meeting saw Deputy Master Frank Strong initiate 26 members, the largest class yet. Ilda M Moore died May 9 1919 aged 57. she leaves husband Geo J Warner son Holland E and stepson Krassin A. Funeral by Rev Wood at C P Church.
Do not rely on sprays and douches for catarrh as they only offer temporary relief. The ad urges vigorous treatment with S. S. S. which it claims attacks the disease at the source in the blood. Free medical advice is offered by the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory Atlanta Ga.
Those from a distance to attend the funeral of Mrs. Warner were Stepson Krassin of Camp Sherman, stepdaughter Golda of Columbus, and son Holland H. with wife of Columbus, and Mr. Jasper Rutherford and family of Columbia Tp. Colonel Brooks was a business visitor at Athens Tuesday. The family of E. P. Haning moved to their new home today in Athens County. Our best wishes with them.
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