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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
4
The article praises Theodore Roosevelt as a paragon of fairness and justice whose Americanist ideals inspire loyalty and courage. It argues his leadership and rhetoric shaped global opinion, urging the creation of a lasting memorial to cement his influence on future generations.
The article extols Doctor Cook as a genius of grand claims likening his feats to Raisuli and Villa. It asserts he may have struck Texas oil yielding 6 000 barrels daily valued at about 4 000 000 dollars yearly, with his share near 1 000 000. The tone mixes admiration with fantasy about vast wealth and global impact.
A playful, antiquated verse contrasts maidens in traditional romance with modern women labeled as "super." It mocks past chivalry and domestic crafts while celebrating contemporary independence, noting men blush at empowered women and old myths fade in favor of daring feats like flying monoplane rides.
A young officer inspires a clever prank at training camp when soldiers chant a line about a child leading. The lieutenant halts the mockery with a terse dismissal then orders a brutal 25 mile hike the next day. A visiting friend gives a boy guinea pigs, raising light talk about their condition.
Ruth Cameron discusses the Tanner case and asks whether a husband should save his wife or his children. She argues mothers tend to value children above husbands, while regarding men the question is open, inviting fathers to comment. The piece reflects on love, duty, and the limits of choice in crisis.
A home kitchen excerpt explains cabbage based meals including stuffed cabbage rolls parboiled for tenderness and baked cabbage with meat and breadcrumbs. It covers Savoy cabbage preparation, Brussels sprouts cooking, and a pickling method with vinegar bay leaf peppercorns ginger and sugar.
A convenient soup from bits of leftover vegetables will be useful for next winter. Dry a single ear of corn tomatoes cabbage onion carrots or other scraps in a warm place using waste kitchen heat. No extra fuel needed as the cook’s heat dries the small quantities.
Portland press reprint argues focus should be on domestic problems over international issues. It warns labor capital conflicts and lawlessness may worsen unless home solutions are found, contrasting with widespread concern for the league. New York Tribune notes Lodge remarks and calls for reservations to Americanize the covenant and limit the league’s reach.
Mrs G K Thorp recovering from fall with daughter Carrie visiting from Marietta. Mary Foster hosted dinner for Dave Mandy family and others from Mingo Junction and Little Hocking. F B Smith visiting sister T J Foster. E A Woodward at Center Point. G K Thorp, Ray Crow of Athens visiting Jim Carpenter family. Apple picking almost done. corn husking begun. Milo Foster reports two ball games at Little Hocking. James Conley visited Bennett Ridge. T J Foster building fence after hauling apples for R R Hueston. Elmer Crawford to barrel apples for market. Rural carrier Miller weather hampered mail. G P Russell finished sowing wheat and ready for corn husking. Hallowe'en approaching. pumpkins and cabbage remind. John Sealy to return from Akron with son Delbert, who had August accident.
Rev Shaver preached at the M B E church on Sunday. A pie social at the schoolhouse Saturday raised over twenty dollars for a Victrola for the school. Local residents outlined travel and family visits to Michigan and nearby towns.
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