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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
4
A group of about sixty bank workers in New York walked out after officials refused to recognize their union and reinstate a discharged employee. The newly formed union claims over 2,000 members, signaling a broader trend of labor organization spreading beyond traditional trades.
A humorous take describes Jerome K Jerome noting how liver complaint terminology explains laziness. It argues a person’s true job aligns with their abilities, curing the lethargy and restoring energy when found, ending with a caution about wasted years.
A nurse’s view on the servant problem argues that harmony depends on mutual understanding. The piece weighs the mistress’s reliance on servants against the workers’ expectations and calls for a balance where neither side dominates.
Representative Cooper of Ohio denounces William Z Foster as an extremist linked to the I W W and radical labor groups. He cites Labor World and Solidarity publications to allege Foster’s propaganda and warns American laborers against being led astray by “radical labor leaders” seeking to overthrow the government.
A poem warns of sudden illness and the impact on a family economy. It contrasts confident healthy living with the reality of flour, coal, pills, and desperation as a doctor call arrives. The speaker laments wasted resources and vows to work harder when well.
A humorous vignette follows Mrs Binks and Tom as they plan a Thames trip aboard a lightship near the Nore. Tom recalls fame as a tattooed man, while Mrs Binks jokes about his shrinking from washing. Their night out shifts from travel talk to an encounter with cinemagoing crowds and a casual hotel lobby chat.
A collection of peach based recipes appears with variations including Jean Salad Pot-Pourri Salad Peach Salad Peach Cocktail peach jelly and peach con- serves plus a hearty oxtail and macaroni dish. The guide emphasizes quick prep and simple dressings.
Ravenswood man buys Owen farm and Murrayville buys Henry White property. Families move to Parkersburg Torch Kenton and Athens are among listed movements. Local social notes mention guests at Duttons and Adams families with several travels and births hinted.
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