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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1920
Page
4
In New York on September 4, the Right Rev. Arthur Temple Episcopal bishop of north Texas shows signs of improvement after a life threatening hiccup episode. He remains in serious condition but rests more easily as of today.
The piece argues that women must adopt voting as a duty now that they have the right to vote in all elections. It links political inequality to lower pay and limited opportunities, asserts suffrage marks a new era, and urges thoughtful, intelligent use of the right to end the handicap on women and achieve equal rights across society.
Premier Chin Yun Peng says China spends 13 million dollars monthly, 156 million yearly, about 40 cents per person. He plans to save four million monthly by disbanding the army, yet receipts are only five million monthly, so deficits persist. Americans may envy lower costs, but taxes and duties bear the burden. Old Joe Barleycorn notes the eighteenth amendment and antis’ voting rights.
Simple tips on removing grease with bread in soup making ink stain removal by raw potato water. Methods for furniture polish with turpentine gasoline and linseed oil and homemade soap shaker from a punctured baking powder can. Steam curls with a damp cloth and use gem pans for baking. Sour milk used to lighten pastry and improve pies puddings and cakes.
A regional recipe note describes soaking beans overnight and cooking with salt pork or bacon, then finishing with a molasses mustard bake. It also offers a method for a cobbler dough and strip-cut pastry, plus tips to use relish or chow chow in salads and extend frail crusts.
A tale of a grocer and a stern elderly customer who orders strong cigars. The grocer’s boy whistles as he serves, claiming instruction to whistle for the money from the guv’nor. The humor hinges on etiquette and a quirky payment cue.
Brief notes headline a wedding gag with bride Miss Jane Helper and groom Newton Lord. The paper jokes the couple faced mock headlines Lord Helper and includes short quips on autos, drinking, campus life, and a college story about a new student.
A collection of short phrases and quips from the page includes remarks on flattery and criticism, a joke about big eaters surviving on street car fare, hints for restaurant owners noting scarce sardines, a car advice line about heavy vehicles, and a playful headline style overall.
Roumanian government imposes an airtight embargo on all wool exports to curb profiteering in cloth and clothing. Officials plan to control the wool industry by fixing raw material prices standardizing cloth grades and setting floor prices for woolen goods. Prosecution awaits for sales above the government rate.
Hale Holden of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy says nearly twenty railroad presidents convened in Chicago to discuss a pending crisis. He warns of growing employee discontent and a very serious situation across the industry.
The article outlines Athens Presbytery policies balancing conservatism with progressive liberalism. It notes a 1891 resolution asking the General Assembly in Detroit to purge theological seminaries of destructive higher criticism and recalls a 1910 move to leave baptism mode to ministers. It highlights division within the body and the broader Presbyterian context.
The Athens Presbytery traces its leadership in governance and policy from the late 19th century through 1917. It details revisions to the Confession of Faith, early advocacy for deaconesses, shifts in elder moderators, wartime service of members, and early steps toward interdenominational federation within the Presbyterian family.
Sunday school lesson summary for a consecration meeting using biblical references from First Kings and Isaiah and a Christian Endeavor topic on what Christ does for the Christian. Includes Golden Text and scripture citations for building the temple and Christ’s role.
Christian Science Society at the Masonic Temple holds a Sunday service at 10 45 A M with subject Man and a golden text from Psalms 4 12 Sunday school begins 9 30 A M and a Wednesday meeting at 7 30 P M You are cordially invited to attend
E D Murch minister leads Bible school at 9:00 and morning worship at 10:15 with the sermon Church Conservation. Evening worship at 7:00 features The Rainbow in the Cloud of God's Memorials. Senior Endeavor and Intermediate Endeavor meet at 6:00, midweek prayer at 7:00. Topic Christian Internationalism The Benefits of Prohibition. Everyone welcome.
William A Genheimer pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 C E society at 6 20 PM Miss Mary Ator leads topic What Christ does for the Christian Preaching 7 30 PM Pheme The church and its relationships Bible class Wednesday 7 PM Study of the Book of Romans You are welcome to these ser.
The mid-summer revival at the International Holiness Church continues for ten days led by Rev. W. R. Cox of Greensboro, N C with L R Roberts pastor.
Rev George Andrews and his wife will direct the music. Service Saturday evening begins at 7 30. Sabbath services are at 4 00 AM, 2 30 PM and 7 00 PM, with services every evening next week.
The Presbyterian Church announces Abbott Y. Wilcox will preach at both morning and evening services. Morning theme is The World's Toilers. The Men's Bible Class meets at nine, and Mrs. Stewart supervises the young ladies class at the usual hour.
Pastor C Lloyd Strecker presides as Sunday school opens at 9 AM followed by morning worship at 10 30. Rev Frank M Evans delivers the sermon with a 6 30 PM Fyworth League session and 7 30 PM evening service featuring the Men's Chorus and a brief sermon The Christian's New Soul invites all attendees.
Corner State and Carpenter Streets invites cordial welcome to all for Sunday service at 4:30 PM with Holy Communion and sermon led by Rev. C. B. Plummer Rector.
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