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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1919
Page
6
A woman recalls a letter from Eric Sands written at an Essex training camp as he heads toward the front. Her husband Jim suspects romance, but she insists the note is from an old friend and the letter remains unexplained as the story continues.
A series of letters to Mrs Thompson discuss marriage choices and parental objections. Advising a daughter to marry the man she loves if no reasonable motherly objection exists, and to handle unwanted suitors by setting boundaries and delaying meetings.
Home economics experts from the U S Department of Agriculture urge conserving sugar by using substitutes and war conservation cookbooks. They cite recipes for chocolate cake muffins oatmeal cookies and gingerbread that rely on corn syrup molasses or honey with little or no sugar to stretch scarce supplies.
A reader from Coolville criticizes the town’s street conditions and infrastructure. He recalls muddy roads, farmers losing sacks, and a lack of fixes despite boasts of low taxes and growth. He also references past rallies, local projects, and upcoming meetings as part of a broader critique of civic neglect.
Ohio Experiment Station entomologists advise packing woolen goods furs and rugs in sealed pasteboard boxes or wrapping in paper to prevent damage. Regular brushing and airing helps. Steam cleaning and gasoline in floor cracks or storage boxes also recommended to control these pests.
A message quotes a benevolent donor praising The Messenger and offering five dollars to fund a roof for American babies. The note notes a reduced amount to two hundred and asks readers to send contributions to The Messenger.
Added to the fund for housing three real American babies. William Carroll Mason Lightner and P G Lightner all of Green county Pa are guests of the former's sister Mrs Kittle Behwan of Carpenter. By the Way J F Wood and wife two of Lee townships pioneer citizens recently auto toured to Liberty to visit relatives. By the Way There were wai tors at the Tewksbury golden wedding at Albany on October 15 with many veterans in attendance including Irwin and several named soldiers from O V I units.
Carthage Township resident notes tourists from West Vergina praising Coolvill streets after months of mud and rock piles. County commissioners finally open Kounty Kommisioners project on Guysvill Pike causing locals to plan trips to trade in Carthage.
Forty winters and forty summers have rolled away since persons who are living today first took Number 40 For The Blood. Number 40, a compound for glandular and blood troubles, scrofula, rheumatism, liver and stomach diseases. Sores and scrofulous swellings disappear under its use. Sold by McKee Drug Co.
The Ohio Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Columbus on October 18 adopted a resolution opposing universal military training. It also urged measures for Americanization of aliens and stamping out bolshevism.
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