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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1919

Page

2

Americans Spark Montenegro's First Girls Sewing School

In Podgorita Montenegro twenty three Montenegrin women trained by Americans used ten sewing machines to produce 2112 garments in two months. The machines enabled a plan to establish Montenegro's first industrial school for girls, with local women seeking to continue sewing work and education under an American supported program led by Mrs Corovitch.

Podgorita Montenegro Navy Podgo- Titza American Cross Monteneg Podgoritza Mon

Income dodgers face eight month disgorgement plan

Washington officials announce a crackdown on tax fraud with plans to force delinquent earners to disgorge back taxes over eight months. Internal Revenue collector Daniel Per leads the drive, aiming to reach up to one billion dollars in uncollected revenue this fiscal year. Special examination teams expand, and costs run in the millions annually.

Washington Neshd Aot Daniel Per Internal Revenue Treasury

Export wheat and flour embargo to end November 25

New York reports the export import embargo on wheat and flour will be lifted effective November 25 per Julius Wheat director for the United Brain Corporation. The end of the embargo ends over two years of wartime protection aims to secure Allied supplies. Canton committee seeks approval from common pleas judge to fund a new county infirmary.

New York Julius 3 United 8 /Brain Corporation Canton Common Pleas New County Infirmary

Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Declared in 1621 Image

The illustration hints at early spring in 1621 as Gov. Bancroft of Massachusetts designates a day of prayer and thanksgiving after winter.

Gov. Bancroft Massachusetts

Lodge Ready to Take Treaty Reservations to People

Washington reports Senator Lodge, Republican leader, says no room for compromise between Americanism and league super-government. He plans to present reservations to the American people and take them into the campaign after a conference with Will H. Hayes. Republicans expect the treaty to enter the national campaign.

Washington Senator Lodge League Lodge Will H. Hayes Republican Committee

Ohio State and Illinois Set for Western Conference Title Showdown

Under drizzling skies at Columbus Ohio State and Illinois prepared for a pivotal battle for the Western Conference championship and a claim to the national title. Both squads reported good condition despite injuries and potential lineup changes if field conditions worsen.

Columbus Ohio State Illinois United States Ohio Minnesota Wilce Farcasian Harley Cincinnati Buckeye Iinols

Miss Lou Blunden Dies in Cincinnati Resident

Miss Lou Blunden of Cincinnati daughter of the late Joseph Blunden of Amesville and niece of Mrs. T W Dutfee of Athens died at her home Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 11 o clock Sunday in the Presbyterian church at Amesville with interment in the local cemetery. She is survived by brothers Dr M G Blunden Emil Blunden of Cincinnati Fred Blunden of Chicago and Mrs Kate Stanley of Lowell and a sister Eva Blunden of Cincinnati.

Lou Blunden Cincinnati Joseph Blunden Amesville T. W. Dutfee Athens Amesvile Presbyterian Church M. G. Blunden Emil Blunden Fred Blunden Chicago Eva Blunden Kate Stanley Lowell

Cleveland Receives Sugar Rations From Michigan Refiner

U S district attorney Edward S Wertz announced Michigan Sugar Company ordered five cars of sugar from Toledo to Cleveland. An additional 150 000 pounds promised in Detroit will aid the city. Dr R C Roueche says the Fremont refineries supply costs 12 to 14 cents a pound and distribution to homes bakeries and essential users will begin.

Cleveland Edwards. Wertz United States Michigan Sugar Company Toledo Detroit R. C. Roueche County Fair Price Committee Sugar Company Fremont

Ruffles Take Over Fashion In Novel Bouffant Flair

New York reports a wide ruffle epidemic among fashion circles with flounces decorating skirts sleeves and accessories. Designers feature accordion-pleated voile and duvetyn ruffles on coats and dresses with bold color and edge treatments to create dramatic silhouettes.

New York

Miners Return to Work in West Virginia Fields

Miners are steadily resuming work in the union fields of West Virginia with operators reporting a steady gain in production.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia

Glouster Pike Improvement Plan Offered to Residents

County commissioners propose rebuilding the Hollister pike with tar penetration to create a durable road. Residents along the route may pay one quarter of the cost, with financing spread over years. Work starts soon from Hollister to Glouster corporation line, and residents will meet December 5 to discuss. Local events note E F Skinner to wrestle Jim Cobty in Monahan's Opera House, and several residents travel to Columbus.

Glouster Glouster-Hollister Pike Hollister Pike Hollister Glouster Corporation E. F. Skinner Jim Cobty New York Monahan Opera House Cobty Skinner

Toledo Sugar Releases 600000 Pounds for Toledo and Cleveland

Toledo Ohio November 22 Six hundred thousand pounds of sugar are released to Toledo wholesalers at a 12 cent base, with retail 14 1 2 cents. Orders flood in as trucks load. The move follows an assistant attorney general Figgs notice after 2 million pounds were found stored at the Toledo Sugar Company plant. A similar 600000 pound release is reported in Cleveland.

Toledo, O Toledo Toledo Sugar Company Figg Cleveland

Queen of the Opera Miss Bessie Smith Crowned Beauty

Miss Bessie Smith, prima donna at the opera house this Saturday night, possesses the prize medal from last season at the Winter Garden New York as America’s most beautiful girl. She said today she has had 109 proposals but questions the idea of a bungalow for two amid high turkey prices.

Bessie Smith Opera House Winter Garden New York America

Attorney murdered in Chicago shooting at busy southside corner

Chicago police seek the slayer of attorney James P. Gallagher after he was shot dead at a busy southside intersection last night. He was not robbed and investigators have no clear motive. In Cincinnati, Walter Deitz, 22, dies from accidental gun discharge during a hunting trip.

Chicago James P. Gallagher Gallagher

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