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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
4
An analysis argues price cuts have begun as living costs stay high and wages lag. It says reductions are uneven, unlikely to restore prewar levels quickly, and reflect lingering money in circulation and limited production, suggesting a gradual decline to stabilize the economy.
A young woman described as an embodiment of ambition and industry, oldest of four, who rose at 4:30 daily to feed stock, cook, prepare children, clean, and school her siblings. Despite hardship she teaches, works, and participates in parties, seen as a model of labor and duty amid social critique of idle men.
A tip advises adding lemon juice to cold water and soaking wilted vegetables for thirty minutes to restore freshness similar to when first gathered. The method aims to revive limp produce by acidifying the soaking solution and relaxing the tissues.
In May 1920 a tribute recalls Clara Barton as the Grand Old Woman of America who led the Red Cross from its Washington founding in 1881. Her work bridged civil war nursing and civilian aid, shaping policy and first aid, with the U S joining the Geneva treaty after her long efforts.
Dioner Stories limps into an insurance office with bandages and a crutch seeking payout for an accident on stairs. The manager denies the claim saying it wasn’t an accident due to the young lady’s father being at home, while another note recounts Representative Sweet of Iowa evading a demanding driver by claiming low gasoline.
The article notes presidents rising from professional ranks such as Wheeler Jordan Hadley Schuman and Smith, an engineer turned college head. It cites that leadership can come from outside academia and discusses the broadened outlook gained through study and letters, praising engineering as a path to administration.
A gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs S H Hoisington honored their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with over sixty relatives and friends arriving Sunday. After lunch Clarence Johnson read a paper from Mrs Hoisington and presented a silver tea set from their son Vernat and daughter Jessie and from their parents.
In spring the blood needs purification and natural channels help remove winter accumulations. Nutelets relieve constipation and indigestion along the intestinal tract. Pills advertised cost 25 cents at all druggists.
Washington May 25—Rumor Clark may emerge as the Democratic dark horse at the San Francisco convention if backers secure deadlock support. Despite saying he is not a candidate, the former House speaker would accept nomination if drafted. Backers seek delegations for Clark as ballots stall and Bryan’s stance toward Wilson’s 1912 bid is said to have shifted.
Stewart George Boles was named health inspector for Rome and Carthage townships. Guests included Clarence and Mary Boles and their son Earl of Columbus visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boles. Also noted are visits by P T Busch to Pomeroy Racine, Pressley Winner in Athens, and injuries when Aaron Congreve cut his arm timbering.
The report covers social visits in the Guysville area with Mrs Ad die Biggens hosting John Butts and wife from Athens. Eva Burke and daughter Mabel visited their Carthage area farm. Attendance at M I Church reached 100 with more room. Rev Snyder preached at A C Church over weekend and John Winner improves his home with a fresh coat of paint.
Murray City records the death of John Dohlen of Hackstreet and a funeral at his home. Updates include Mrs. Ben Bess returning from Dundas, recovery news on Mrs. Hayman after surgery, Hamline Bishop visiting family, and a Civil War era memorial service at the M E Church. Also mentions Millie Brown securing Akron work, Anthony Riggs improving, visits by the Hustons, and Mrs Robb of Columbus buried at Greenlawn.
An easy to use device has been created to measure carbon dioxide in flue gases. It helps detect coal waste in household heaters and in high pressure steam boilers, enabling more efficient fuel use.
Chicago hostesses unveil plans for women delegates at the June convention. Home on the Lake and other venues will welcome guests as 100 plus women participate, with 48 hostesses assigned to states and a volunteer motor corps formed by Chicago debutantes to shuttle delegates.
Argentina establishes a technical committee to study the large scale distillation of crude petroleum from state owned wells aimed at producing light oils for industrial uses.
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a nutritious corrective for stomach catarrh and chronic indigestion. It claims quick relief, builds flesh and strength, aids digestion, and boosts resistance to illness. A money back guarantee offers six bottles to test the product.
An ad claims chronic rheumatism, lumbago and neuralgic pains respond to Chronicure. It promises speedy relief and urges readers to ask their druggist or request a free trial by mail from The Summers Medical Co in South Bend Indiana.
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