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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1920
Page
4
National Association of Credit Men reports improved labor efficiency over three months with many manufacturers noting a better cooperative spirit. More than one third say worker productivity rose while only 6 percent see a decline, suggesting production may rebound as labor gains its old stride and prices total.
The American Woolen Company states profits, blaming high woolen costs on supply issues. It argues paper shortages and sky high prices stem from speculation and market cornering. The piece contends the public as the boss must resist these practices to curb costs.
The piece argues for linking salaried urban workers with farm opportunities to ease pressures from capital and labor. It notes small savers struggle in cities but could gain by farm work, which offers steadier cash and less cost of living. It suggests a movement to unite middle class salaries with farm labor for mutual benefit.
A fragmented page presents verse by Doris Kenyon and prose on Marcel Steinbrugge’s ouija themed seance ideas. It also satirically cites Chicago's health commissioner proposing to reduce fat women with a string of tongue in cheek lines.
A solemn toast in London ends with a jokey wish to avoid excess drinking. In a western town a man paints Stolen from B B Booth on an umbrella and becomes a local pariah. A restless child on a train repeatedly unsettles a fat man while a polite mother dismisses the disruption. A car salesman amuses an elderly lady who warns him to focus on driving.
A columnist argues large city rents drive families to buy homes and form coops to avoid eviction. They may share apartments and pooled resources to reduce costs, tackle food prices, and potentially revive tribal communal living, while facing friction in shared spaces and different habits.
Luis Cabrera, one of Carranza's last cabinet members to flee the capital, prepared for exile in the United States. A lawyer aged 43, he rose in Diaz era politics opposing big business influence, supported Madero, led Reformist bloc, and later served as foreign minister.
A compact household column provides step by step filling for baked stuffed peppers using bread onions parsley thyme eggs milk and butter, plus rice with pork chops baked together and a potato based potato puff and a salad dressing with mashed potato and vinegar, all with basic seasoning notes. It ends with serving suggestions including bread butter salad dessert and coffee.
A compact note lists Fruitcake ingredients including eggs sugar butter vanilla lemon citron peel spices raisins dates walnuts and flour with soda and warm water. Cornstarch Cake uses cornstarch milk flour sugar whites and cream of tartar with a lemon or vanilla extract. frosting recipe uses egg butter cocoa and powdered sugar and promises moisture to a week.
The Jackson Sun notes the strong support from friends of Congressman I. M. Foster of Ohio's 10th District for a second term. It praises his congressional work and representation, urging no opposition in the election.
Rome Grange members discuss the relative pay of farmers versus other workers. Deputy Wm J Warrener predicts price breakdowns and a shift of workers from farms to cities amid rising building costs and middlemen profits. He warns of a looming housing shortage and continued farm-protest support as food crop shortages threaten higher farm product prices.
A government sponsored bill in the Chamber of Deputies calls for administrative unification of all railways in France. A super-directorate would oversee lines with joint representation from the government workers and owners. A system of common dividends and a sinking fund would offset losses and uniform rates would be set based on overall profits and losses.
Canton board of education approved the appointment of 380 grade and high school teachers and granted each a $200 raise over last year. This follows two previous increases this school year.
A testimonial from Mrs. Alice M. Huntley describes long illness with a severe cough and relief after using Milks Emulsion. The ad touts the product as a nutritious food and medicine that restores digestion, builds flesh, and boosts resistance to disease. Guaranteed six bottles with refund if unsatisfied. prices $0.60 and $1.20 per bottle. Sold nationwide via druggists and listed pharmacists in Athens and Nelsonville.
Rutland B M Taylor and family travel to Akron to spend the summer with their daughter. The Taylors’ home will be occupied by Mr and Mrs Beckley during the stay. J W Young sold property in Athens and reportedly bought the Williams property here and will return soon. The Rutland first nine calendar includes May 30 at Thomas Fork May 21 at O H E and June 13 at Henderson W Va. Paul Bean visited from O S A with friend Mr Maguire. Dr Hugg bought the Elza Michaels home. K P Lodge holds work each Saturday night. Rev Dallas Browning of Athens visits. Marietta District Methodist conference arrives June 15 16. Rov A Davis to teach Dexter Grammar next year at 1000 with sister Jessie teaching Primary at 900.
The Athens area saw a sequence of social visits through Wednesday to Sunday. Names include Joe Tate Steve Kaufman August Olson and families visiting Athens Logan Nelsonville and nearby households with hosting and guest events across the period.
Milwaukee report shows Arthur Wood linked to a dental treasure worth two thousand dollars. He went to the Union Dental office seeking services and potential claim details are under review.
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