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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
4
In a Washington address Samuel Gompers warns that unless the steel strike is settled via arbitration a Bolshevik surge led by I W W sympathizers could gain within American labor. He urges conservatives to align with union demands to preserve stable, constructive labor action.
The Ohio American Legion convention refused to endorse a proposed federal bill paying a bonus to returned service members. Delegates favored backing the nation over rewards and urged posts to reconsider, reflecting a widespread stance in several states. The group vowed to maintain its honor by not seeking material rewards, regardless of bonus passage.
The piece discusses concerns over President Wilson’s health amid international duties. It notes the reluctance of doctors and family to disclose details, the potential impact on governance, and the possibility of incapacity requiring continuation plans. It also touches on public sentiment and political commentary from figures like Albert and Viereck.
A meatless, plain cooker guide lists dishes such as Baked Dishes with buttered cracker crumbs eggs and milk, Beet and Egg Salad served on lettuce with mayonnaise, Deviled Eggs mixing yolks pickles ham and seasonings, and Eggs Baked in Pepper Cups with cream sauce bacon topping.
Veal Pot Pie instructions for 1 1/4 pounds veal with onions soup herbs and a crust baked 35 minutes. Graham Bread recipe uses sour milk soda salt sugar molasses graham flour and corn meal, resting before slow-bake. Eggplant with jelly panels fried in butter with apple jelly served on slices.
The New York Sun reprints an opinion urging continued Senate caution toward the League of Nations covenant. It argues the duty to resist entanglement remains unchanged by the President’s misfortune and presses for frank critique of his past actions to safeguard America for generations.
A collage of quips and anecdotes from early 20th century circles. Owen Wister mocks the German peace offer while mischief and moral tales unfold from a Bronx horse dealer to transmigration gags. A Los Angeles mission school scene and a playful riddle about freckles close the item.
State Auditor A. W. Donahey announces J. W. Tannehill’s new Ohio Live Stock, eighth edition, detailing the history and taxation of livestock in Ohio. The pamphlet argues livestock as the basis of prosperity and notes Ohio livestock valued at 2.22 billion dollars pays more taxes than all banks and securities in the state. Free copies mailed to Ohio citizens.
Ohio forestry officials at the Experiment Station collect hundreds of pounds of acorns from virgin forests including black oak and white oak. The acorns will be shipped overseas to plant new woodlands as reconstruction aid for France and Belgium. The effort is supported by the American Forestry Association.
The university will conduct comprehensive physical exams for all male students under President Ellis and Dr. Sprague. The purpose is to detect contagious diseases or defects that endanger individuals or the student body, with first aid available for athletic field injuries. The health fee covers the exam and first aid only, not ongoing doctor’s visits or medications.
The Wishing Ring will be staged at the College auditorium on Friday and Saturday October 24 25 as a benefit for the Girl Scouts prom. A novel nuturist dance features sixteen girls in black and white costumes including Theodora Lawhead Mary Buella Mol er Dorothy Woodsworth Anna M Fenzel Lena Antonietta Louise Daggett Mary Stalder Dot Cotner Niel lena Woods Bertha Wilson Mary Virginia Hewitt Josephine Jones Martha Whipple Helen Farley Pauline Jones Frances Pickering.
Doanville residents attend Sabbath school this Sunday. Mr and Mrs Will Coon welcomed a daughter. Mrs Thelma Blair from New Blood wood visited her mother last week. Mr Kimes sold his property and moves his family to Zanesville. Evening Methodist services featured a fine lecture.
Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Slisher of Murray City hosted weekend guests at the Slisher home while Shelton Andrews of Kansas visits sister Mca L Latimer. Lydia Latimer and Wesley Byers visited. Hogge family moved to Cleveland for work. several locals spent time in Modoc and mushroom hunting. About $30 was raised at a schoolhouse event last Friday evening. Rev Belcher to preach Sunday at seven with all invited.
Chemists at the Ohio Experiment Station urge using fallen leaves as mulch or fertilizer rather than burning them. They report that 100 pounds of leaves yield about 56 cents worth of fertilizing value, highlighting the economic benefit of recycling yard waste.
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