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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1919
Page
4
A reader letter from Athens Ohio dated Oct 24 1919 challenges Senator Frelinghuysens remarks on coal miners and operators. It argues miners have long demanded contracts through joint committees and that proposed gains would not necessitate higher coal prices for the public.
In Hebbardsville a preaching service will be held at the M. E. church Sunday October 26 at 2 30 p m with Sunday school at 1 30 p m Everyone is invited Gerald the seven year old son of John Glass is very sick Agnes Jordan spent Sunday at her home Others including Roe Wright of Weston W Va Bert Harner and Olive Harner spent Sunday with Ada Parker Several from here attended Elery Michaels sale Thursday
Mrs Sisson and her daughter leave Thursday for Columbus Akron Newark and Thurston for about a week by motor Alya Tedrow of Union Ridge Vinton county visits relatives Hannah Higley of Rutland arrives to stay with her brother and sister in law Alfred Trpaner dies early Wednesday at his home near Five Points Turner uncle of C O Whitlatch of this place
The piece argues organized labor and organized capital seek recognition while the public, larger than both, has been denied a clear voice. It calls for public rights to be honored, suggesting government power and police authority may be needed to stabilize industrial conflict and balance interests.
The piece recalls how great leaders speak across generations urging practical citizenship. It notes Roosevelt’s call to “Do things” and “Create” while warning against frittering time. It frames the message as timeless guidance for a troubled era.
A poem chronicles mood swings from rain and greyness to a dawn of clear skies. The speaker laments gloomy thoughts and forecasts of disaster, then greets sun and a cheerful mood before gloom returns with the weather. The verses weave weather imagery with personal dread and fleeting joy.
Saturday Evening Post reprints urge focus on domestic issues before solving Europe’s. It argues lingering war readiness and production divert workers from farming and factories, risking propping up Europe’s armies and delaying demilitarization.
A lively excerpt follows a chatty woman at a haberdasher counter asking for a starch free shirt for her ill husband. The scene shifts to a visit by eight year old Alice from the south part of the state with her uncle touring the capital and meeting friends around town.
A reader argues for new pronouns to replace he or she and his or her and him or her, proposing a colorless substitute. The piece also calls for synonyms for said and critiques overuse of said in dialogue, and advocates adding ain’t as a contraction to replace am not and aren’t.
Simple, era style recipes cover a full day’s meals. Mexican Chili with steak onions potatoes kidney beans and spaghetti. Cabbage Salad with pimento and cream dressing. a Creamy Mustard Dressing. Nut Bread with graham flour. Stuffed Spare Ribs with brown gravy. Corn Flake Daintree dessert. Pineapple Bavarian Cream with gelatine. Pastry Sandwiches with puff paste and jam. all presented in practical home cooking fashion.
A narrator notes a desire for an ice cream sandwich and visits to state landmarks while a clergyman asks a bride to be wed. Meanwhile, neighbors are described as strict vegetarians who ban animal crackers, painting a comical domestic scene.
Editor Messenger raises question of teachers wages in Athens public schools. It notes teachers are paid under two dollars a day and outlines a $70 monthly salary for nine months, leaving only $1.50 after basic living costs. The piece asks candidates how they stand on raising living standards.
Mrs Ramey visits Miss Erma Webster while Parkersburg and Athens guests are noted. Many residents travel, move, or host relatives in Torch, Coolville, Athens, Willard, and nearby towns. An advert promotes Cole’s High Oven Range for easier cooking.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, guests of Mrs. Ruth Powers, return to Enid Oklahoma. Baker Tewksbury of Pawnee Illinois visits relatives before traveling to Ross County and Newark to see kin. Ed Vorhes from Columbus spends the week in Albany. Mrs. Sarah B. Dailey sells her farm in Lee and Waterloo Townships to Mrs. Loberta Cline of Mt. Blanco. The Cline family will move soon. Rev. Weed conducts revival services at Temple M. E. church. Fred Gunther of Marietta visits Albany.
Mrs Emm aline Pankhurst arrived in Cleveland to address the Cleveland Woman's Club on Saturday. She warned that Bolshevism dangers threaten civilization and urged women to act to save it.
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