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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1919

Page

4

Army of the movies Kanatsher Conquers All

Los Angeles aviation lieutenant A V Kanatsher runs the moving figure department for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Employment Bureau. He supplies studio armies of any size for film battles including Mexico Abyssinia Germany and Turkey as needed. He boasts crews can furnish pirates eggs grenades Indians and more to fit scenes and save on costuming.

Los Angeles Cal Napoleon Alexander the Great J. Caesar A. Vv Kanatsher Aviation Leutenant Mexico Abyssinia Germany Turkey Sahara Canadian Indiana Villa Chihuahua Rele Moving Ture Department the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Employment Bureau of Lo Angelés

Ohio public utilities tax values rise shown by commission

Public utilities in Ohio show a net tax value increase of 43,189,465 dollars for the year, with draft figures from the state tax commission indicating total valuation around several hundred million. Steam railroads are valued at about 15,000,000, street and interurban lines at 12,600,000, and natural gas and electric light concerns are included in the totals.

Columbus, CO Public Utilities of Ohio State Tax Commission

Wilson Defends War Coal Policy Before Washington Miners

Secretary Wilson addresses a Washington conference of miners and union officers. He argues the 30 hour week and 60 percent raise are unfeasible as they would curb production, while insisting wartime contracts remain in force. He calls for concessions from workers and operators to meet the cost of living without crippling the industry.

The United Pete Grocer Ln

Quick Sales and Low Prices Energize Chicago Markets

Despite claims of a strict business ethic, Chicago butchers and markets push quick sales to boost volume and ads. Lower meat prices, like sirloin at 18 cents, counter high margins and may spur broader buying, benefiting merchants and customers alike.

Chicago Morchante Comaumera

Autumnal Longing for Spring in a Cold North

A reflective voice laments lingering winter in a frigid land. Descriptions of frost, long snow months, and stormy weather contrast with visions of bright skies, singing birds, and warmer climes. The speaker imagines craving balmy breezes and perpetual pleasant days to end the gloom.

Reprinted Opinion Highlights Packings Industry Controversy

The piece cites ongoing Federal Trade Commission probes into meat packers alongside Senate inquiries led by Senator Watson. It labels the commission as a nest of radicals and anti government advocates while defending Post Office efficiency and railroads under Mimey. Detectives pursue conditions behind rising living costs.

Lancastra New Gra Federal Trade Commission Watson Trade Commission Senate Lenine Trotsky Postoffce Postoffic Department Palme

Does a College Education Pay for Women in 1910s

Ruth Cameron presents advice on whether a young woman should pursue college or business training. She argues education enriches life beyond earnings, citing quotes from Aldrich Brooks and Jourdan to insist the true value lies in personal growth and meaningful aims, not just money.

Thomas Bailey Aldrich Aldrich Philip Brooks David Starr Jourdan

Classic Oyster Dishes Featured for Toasts and Pies

Household hints offer methods for broiled oysters on toast broiler baked oysters bacon wrapped oysters baked on shell pan fried oysters scalloped oysters and oyster pie with varied seasonings including cream onion lemon juice paprika parsley and cheese.

Ex-governor’s clambake clash reveals quick quips

A former Iowa governor recounts a New Jersey clambake where he opened a speech about low-necked clams. A heckler warned of clams with no feet, sparking a rapid exchange as a friend confirmed the governor’s identity and others teased his wit.

Iowa New Jersey Towa

Cleveland Man Murdered by Auto Bandits Near Canal Road

Joseph Gembara a merchant from Erie Pennsylvania was robbed and murdered by auto mobile bandits on a canal road near Cleveland. The body was found today with a bullet wound and a bloodstained hat. Police seek the driver and other companions believed to have killed him after a visit to a South Park brothel. The victim carried about $300 in cash and items of clothing were taken.

Joseph Geambera Erie South Park

Ohio Vote Shows Strong Prohibition Support Despite Narrow National Margin

Ohio voters backed national prohibition by a large margin, with 500 430 against 499 888 in a 4th month referendum. State prohibition also won clearly though by a smaller edge, while 2.75 percent alcohol limit and Crabbe enforcement law failed. Tax classification measure lost, reflecting retrenchment concerns.

Wm. J. Warreter Ohio Gibson Were Apt

Tangoland Friday Furday Musical Night At 7 30

A local nightlife column notes twenty song hits featured at Tangoland on Friday night with a late start at 7 30 and a lively crowd. Rot is listed as a likely performer or venue tag in the fragment.

Morgan Officers Probing Killing by Young Man

Harley Schoonover, accused of murdering his father Nathan Schoonover at the family home in Morgan county, spent a lonely day in jail with no visitors. Coroner Fiscus and Sheriff Stallsmith led the inquest at the scene while Prosecutor McGonagle delayed action until authorities report.

Mcconnellville Harley Schoonover Nathan Schoonover Morgan County Fiscus Stallsmith McGonagle

Instrument Lets Draftsmen Draw Perfect Awale Plans

An invention enables draftsmen to render perfect awale diagrams and produce two or more game dimensions on a single plan. The device promises precise lines, improved accuracy, and faster drafting in architectural work.

Dollar dispute ends in fatal stabbing in Clyveland

In Clyveland Ohio on November 17 Alonzo Blackman 31 died after a quarrel over a dollar during a dice game. A 17 year old boy is sought by police and charged with stabbing Blackman to death. the youth fled the scene after the fight.

Clyeveland Alonzo Blackman

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