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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
4
The article urges the United States to adopt a broad national plan for reforestation to offset wartime timber use. It notes Britain’s ten year program to plant 250000 acres and warns of ongoing forest fires and heavy timber demand for aviation and rebuilding. It argues current U S efforts are insufficient and may yield zero if not expanded.
A magazine contributor urges strict economy in daily life. He argues minimal non essentials, save for needs, and happiness from simplicity. The piece mocks endless money worries and urges buying only when affordable and wise.
The piece argues high real estate prices press homeowners to sell for twice value as rents rise with purchasing costs. It warns depreciation of the dollar spreads to housing, urging owners to stay put while nonowners chase rising prices and new risks.
William W. Lockwood of the Shanghai YMCA warns that Japan is violating international agreements by selling morphia through Japan channels into China. He notes post opium crackdown price hikes and heavy sales in areas under Japanese influence, with parcels routed by Japanese mail to Chinese druggists. A Tientsin newspaper investigated morphia presence in 200 locations.
A rustic verse extols a refreshing stream as a cure for excess. It describes pebbled margins, clear waters, and thirsty wanderers who prefer the brook to drink over rum, cherishing its purity as it winds toward the sea.
A mother reflects on how denying children simple tasks and experiments stifles learning. She recalls a boy eager to open a new parcel only to be stopped by parental caution and compares it to daughters avoiding housework for fear of effort. The piece likens patient teaching to investing in savings that will pay future dividends in self discipline and independence.
Jacksonville men played a full team game with four timely hits and Millfield misplays to edge ahead. Earich and Swindell starred in the field as Jacksonville builds confidence ahead of next Sunday rematch and plans a new valley ballpark. Japan's coal mines topped 27.5 million tons last year and aim to raise output this year.
Directions for grape jelly from grapes and water with sugar, grape juice unfermented by cooking and straining, and venison jelly using wild grapes red vinegar and spices. Steps include boiling, pressing through bags, skimming, and sealing in sterilized jars with paraffin on the corks.
Step by step lamb stew with carrots onions potatoes and dumplings. Dumplings use flour baking powder sweet milk and salt rolled in flour to prevent heaviness. Also cheese and pimento sandwiches sour cream and nut filling cake and a cherry gelatin fruit salad with mayonnaise dressing.
A man wanders a shop examining cards pencils magazines postcards and books. He asks for flypaper and the clerk replies with periodicals the Airman's Journal and the Aviator's Gazette. A line about Dolan and a remark Casey made ends the tale.
The Foreign Missionary Society met at Mary Bentzon's home. Coolville High School hosted a Saturday social to benefit athletics, yielding 54 dollars. Friday basketball results: Stewart 9 Coolville 6 in boys game. Coolville 2 Coolville girls 1. Coolville 20 Canaanville 8 in another boys match. Local residents Starkey, Benty, Hofman, Tipton, Grey, Worthing, Warren, White, and Bingman appear in community notices. Residents urge road improvements in Coolville, noting worse routes inside the town limits between Athens and Parkersburg.
Millfield Mr and Mrs J F Riley entertained many Millfield youths on Friday night for their daughter Zenith. The event featured games and music with refreshments served late. Attendees included Mary Evans Eva Dunkle Grace Knight Freda Omen Mildred Cole Ella Grimes Myrtle Robinette Vera Sutton Pauline Thiesen Mary Simpkins Mae Knight Doris Brown Thelma Sams Mary Cline Zenith Riley Ralph Brown Ray Knight Dunkle Ralph Howard Chester Howard Herman Earich Paul Thiesen Darrell Sams Hugo Thiesen Ted Saunders Ambrose Gibbs Floyd Heston Floyd McDaniel Arthur Sisson and the hosts. An inventor patented a boot jack made from a single strap formed into two loops.
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