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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
4
Ruth Cameron reflects on well known hoaxes from past: George Washington engraving offers for fifty cents with a two cent return, a ten cent silk petticoat hoax, a parlor furniture set sent for eleven ninety five, three yards of silk for a quarter, and the silk sewing needle substitute. She invites readers to share more hoaxes illuminating human gullibility.
A political editorial argues against child labor and praises reform, citing Judge Boyd's ruling on the tax in the revenue law. It sees a broader fight toward ending child labor as inevitable, referencing Peace Conference aims and societal progress, while criticizing opponents. It touches on Germany in 1917, New York church sleeping arrangements, Baltimore housing, and agricultural price trends as supporting context.
Johnny Appleseed born John Chapman wandered Ohio from 1801 to 1835 spreading apple seeds and printing nurseries aiding settlers before dying in 1845 and being buried in Indiana. Col William Crawford led a 1782 Sandusky campaign with Col Williamson, was defeated, captured, and burned at the stake near Upper Sandusky.
A historic guide explains carving methods for porterhouse sirloin rump and fillet cuts with grain aligned slices. It also covers home garment pressing using cloths, proper irons, and finishing steps to maintain clothing softness and reduce shine.
A satirical verse mocks July thirst and the end of alcohol with wild substitutions. It jokes about Tabasco sauce ink and hair restorers as drinks and even glibly references turpentine and linseed oil as potables. The speaker laments old John Barleycorn and jokes that only waters from babbling brooks will finally satisfy, ending with a boastful line about Hannibal Missouri.
A preacher named Canon Cureton planned to speak at the Abbey on a saint's day as Westminster boys attended service and then took a holiday. Cureton’s son asked if the sermon would be long, and the father replied about twenty minutes while the boy warned of punishment if it exceeded half an hour. A saloon exhibit shows a giant pair of rubber boots next to a water warning. A rent collector was robbed and a young man was charged but interrupted the prosecutor and created a dispute over the amount in the bag before a verdict.
The Jacksonville Times Union notes the emergence of Republican influence in Florida as war and policy discontent prompt long-time Democrats to lean toward the GOP. The paper observes a shift from a single strong Democratic machine to mounting party competition in state affairs.
Berlin reports overcrowding at universities due to a postwar surge in students led by returning officers seeking training in law medicine and economics The president of the University of Berlin notes women have not yet joined in large numbers and education aims shift toward practical subjects with hopes for renewed exchange professorships between American and German institutions.
The column records Mrs Clemence Wemsley and daughter visiting Mrs Rice Thomas in Circle Hill. Frank Vaught recently discharged from overseas is visiting his sisters. Mrs Wesley Hawks and Mrs Russell Childress traveled to Athens on business. Doris Kilpatrick of Murray City visits her uncle Louis Decker. Mrs Bid Lee and her Father were also mentioned.
In Nelsonville and nearby towns on Thursday, Mrs. Jack Hawk and her sister Leona shopped in Nelsonville. Hildreth and Kereeal Skinner were in Chauncey, Earl Stanley traveled to West Virginia for work, Bessie Hale made a business trip to The Plains, and Mrs. William Gordon with two children visited relatives in Nelsonville. Ruth Bobbit visited friends in Murray City, Alf Carr and two children stayed with her parents in Beaumont, and Frank Sands and his wife from Chauncey were guests of Mrs. Mike Curran over the weekend.
Allen T. Burns of Cleveland and Geoffrey Morgan of Athens Ohio are named as main session speakers for the National Education Association convention in Milwaukee June 28 to July 5. The program centers on rebuilding the world by education, democracy, Americanization, and child welfare. The Ohio delegation will base at the Hotel Buckminster. President Wilson may attend to discuss the League of Nations if available.
An advertisement claims catarrh is incurable when treated locally and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy taken internally. It states a $100 reward for any case not cured and invites readers to send for circulars and testimonials from J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
London May 24 United Press says women who worked in war machine shops will take semi skilled jobs in new British industries. They will join men on equal terms, with labor consent, as post war labor rules are set. The A S E outlines target sectors and a possible piece rate to secure equal pay for equal output. Barriers remain in skilled trades. many wartime substitutes may shift to semi skilled roles.
The article reports A S E leaders urging employers to formally recognize full war rights for women and ease prewar limits. They argue concessions are needed as war boosts demand and machines require less skilled labor, with women kept where safe and feasible.
Washington May 24 Possession of liquor bought and stored in a bona fide residence before July 1 is unaffected by the Sheppard bill now in the Senate. The measure restricts searches of dwellings unless used as a store or lodging house, with entry allowed on affidavits by two creditable persons.
A health column extols a daily morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice prevents indigestion headaches bilious attacks and nervous days, urging readers to try a quarter pound dose for cleansing and revitalizing the body.
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