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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1919
Page
7
A high school to stage Tangoland next Friday and Saturday featuring the famed Floradora sextette from the old hit Tell Me Pretty Maiden Are There Any More At Home Like You The catchy number helped spark Floradora fashion and became a lasting show staple, revived here as a highlight of the production.
Chestnut Ridge notes list Mrs. Guy Hawk and her young son from Floodwood visiting Mrs. Sarah Hawk. Martin Kincade moved his family to Columbus. G. R. Lawrence of Athens visited his farm here. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pierce joined Mr. and Mrs. Harter Fortney for Sunday. Beatty moved his family onto the Lawrence farm. Herman Wyatt of New England with Guy and Josephine Lecoy spent Sunday evening at John Leffler’s. Don Buck assists Fred Hawk with farm work.
Nella Evans spent Sunday with her parents in Jerseyville as a Sunday guest. John Leoffler harvested a second crop of grapes. Frank Lawrence and family visited Charles Roker at Graham Chapel. Emmett Combs and wife called on W. H. Hoisington in South Canaan. Dorothy Annon visited her uncle Guy Hawk in Floodwood. Josephine and Guy Secoy were business visitors in Coolville. Willie Barnhill roofed a barn for John Leoffler. Evah Fortney made a business trip to Guysville.
Mrs L O Seitz of Lima Ohio reports high regard for Chamberlain Cough Remedy. She says her mother suffered a severe bronchial cough for months and was cured after trying various medicines, and she endorses the product to other women.
Washington reports recommendations for a fourteen year minimum age at an international labor conference. Germany delayed arrival as delegates sail, while Japan allows older child workers with schooling. Health risks in manufacturing will also be discussed.
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab lets with the claimed signature of E. W. GROVE and the promise to cure a cold in one day, urging readers to seek the full name for genuine product.
Athens prepares for a decisive Friday football clash with Marietta. Marietta suffered its first defeat in two years last Saturday against Toledo Scott, a strong opponent this season. Athens, though outmatched in weight, aims for victory with Collins back for part of the game. A Thursday mass meeting at the high school then an armory gathering precedes the trip to Marietta.
Reports from across the country describe widespread unemployment among demobilized officers seeking work. A Cambridge University graduate with wartime commands cannot find suitable posts despite noble letters of thanks from the War Office and King George. Ox-soldiers say long service blocks entry, with some offered only half prewar salaries or awaiting months for outdoor/agriculture roles.
General Pershing and staff give 94625.40 francs about 10900 dollars to the American Red Cross in Paris. The gift funds the Stars and Stripes war orphan fund aiding mothers and children of France left by the war with support and education.
Japanese and Chinese residents in Honolulu face a rice shortage due to an export embargo on Japanese rice. Hoarding and profiteering are blamed, with each group accusing the other while acknowledging the supply crisis.
Appleton Wisconsin considers an ordinance making it a misdemeanor to play a piano or any musical instrument in a residence after 11 p m with fines from 1 to 35 dollars or up to ten days in jail. The measure targets saloon owners who allowed late night piano music in their establishments since July 1.
Washington report states the Bureau of Chemistry of the Department of Agriculture is seeking a solution to land spoilage. The agency is conducting its study with canned goods from the War Department as part of the effort.
A capacity Athens crowd enjoyed a combined contralto Miss Helen Clark and violinist Miss Lucile Collette at the college auditorium. The New Edison recreation blurred voice and record, with encores and praise for Clark’s diction and Collette’s delicate touch.
Budd Lease, 16, may be blinded for life after an hunting accident in Sandusky County. His uncle fired into a hollow log toward a rabbit while the boy looked into the other end.
Dodge Brothers marks a historic auto milestone as 400000th car rolls from the line after starting in December 1914. Plant growth built from twenty to ninety acres, employing over 18000, with car 400000 a four door sedan allotted to Detroit dealer Thomas J Doyle. Cooley & Campbell delivered car 407974 to an Athens business man.
The article notes growing attendance at evening sessions forcing council chambers to host discussions with gas stoves and semicircular benches. Elk banquet night features janitor’s talk and a jab at Alex Moore while Rev Evans defends Gov candidate Foster amid scarce coal and travelers heading south.
A droll column notes quirky local happenings and idle anecdotes. Snow falls two times this season while a Ford car on West Washington reports a stolen rabbit hound. a theater sale for Tangoland opens with rushes and ads promise more details.
People everywhere speak well of Chamberlain's Tablets. If you are troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. You are certain to be benefited by them.
James Lindersmith a Canton police veteran of thirteen years was assaulted by a gang of foreigners while patrolling the southwest beat last night. He lay unconscious about two hours before regaining consciousness and summoning help. He helped in moonshine still inquiries and did not identify any attacker.
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