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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
4
A reflection on early aviation triumphs from the Azores landing to Armistice Day. The author marks May seventeenth as a milestone in conquering distance and urges forward vision as air power reshapes treasure, fire, and global reach.
The piece notes Bolshevism’s rise after World War I and its spread through Russia and Europe with Lenine's army and socialist endorsements. It later asserts the movement is waning, Lenin's regime weakening, May Day excesses failing, and civilization regaining confidence that life will progress along hopeful lines.
A former chronic knocker narrates a transformation from cynical critic to a booster of local schemes. He recalls opposing paving plans, feeling lonely, then changing to support town progress, with boosters now flocking to his “roost.” Copyright notes credit George Matthew Adame.
The text traces the Mormon movement from its 1830 New York founding by Joseph Smith, through Ohio years including Kirtland in Lake County, to 1837 dispersal after persecution. It notes the 1836 Kirtland Temple construction, size and cost, and later move to Missouri and Nauvoo where Smith was killed. It mentions Brigham Young joining in Ohio and polygamy arising in Nauvoo.
The Brooklyn Standard Union reprints an editorial arguing Bolshevik principles lack clear rules yet condemn success and property rights. It warns the movement could threaten decency and rights, urging vigilance to prevent possible Bolshevism in the United States.
A columnist reflects on domestic friction over minor flaws and how couples handle critique. It cites a husband fearing truth about his wife’s nose and discusses gendered reactions, mutual criticism, and famous lines from Mr. George and Mr. Stevenson about love and blemishes.
Nate Salsbury of the Chicago Post shared a fresh version of a comic tale about a boastful fisherman and a wobbly man who exclaims a snappish line about a dog. The anecdotes include an Arkansawyer in a Missouri saloon and Sir Hubert von Herkomer’s art dealer tale about The Approaching Storm.
A compilation of kitchen tasks and recipes including Florentine eggs with spinach and butter, parmesan, and baked eggs. potato rissoles with white sauce. a pear salad with lettuce and French dressing. orange cookies and dry crisp cookies. a dark cake with raisins and spices. repurposing glass can covers as lids. using asparagus ends for broth and soup.
Reporter J W T Mason argues Germany aims to forge a covert bloc with Russia China and Japan to break the Versailles peace. Germany would rally the East to avenge the war, while Western powers are urged to alter policy toward Russia to curb this emerging threat.
A district report notes corn planting boosted by good days last week. Ada Chapin teaches music here aiding children. Readers include Lenore Strode Vera Strode Dille Harold Mellmeier and Carol Latonson. Graduation set for Friday May 23. Mrs Cynthia Welch visits relatives. Frank Bardin and John White visit Barnlett. A son was born to John Croston and his wife.
Miss Cuckler of Athens visits relatives in town. Mrs. Kate Wilson was here to see Rhoda Wilson who is in poor health. Wilbur Reeves of Downington hung wallpaper. Johnny Wilson of Mason City visited his ill mother. Kingsburg youths called at the Casey home. If not hindered, M E Sunday School will hold Children's Day exercises. Corn planting and sheep shearing ongoing. A new coal house is under construction at the high school.
Buckeye State Building and Loan Co offers loans of 300000 for Columbus homes or Central Ohio farms with low rates and liberal terms. Visit 22 West Gay Street Columbus or write for details.
Pauline Maxon of Coolville spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mildred Fitch. A party at T. E. Fitch’s honored Abin Bails recently returned from overseas with games and music. Guests included Wilma Carlton, Grace Morrison, Irma Russell, and others. others visited Keller and Brafford families.
Athens Public Schools teachers thank Editor Mesenger for May 15 editorial on the salary schedule. Central and East Side Parent-Teachers Associations pass resolutions endorsing the plan. Unanimous votes show community support for the proposition. Teachers' Committee on Salaries.
A recent surprise party honored C. B E. Keller on his birthday with Victrola music and recitations. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davis, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Gaskins and children, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnold and son Cyril, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dunfee.
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