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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
4
The National Association of Retail Credit Men blames rising prices on consumer excess, arguing many shoppers buy beyond means. It notes wage growth fails to keep pace with spending power and urges budgeting to avoid unpaid bills and maintain self respect.
A new national rabbit show held in Cleveland attracts interest and aims to become permanent with next year’s event planned in Rochester New York. Rabbits prove easy to breed producing up to 40 offspring yearly while Flemish and New Zealand varieties reach 16 pounds. Pelts demand grows with a New York firm using 5 million rabbit pelts annually, fueling plans for rabbit farming.
The public expected Mr. Wilson to explain the League Treaty with concrete answers to pressing objections. His Columbus address offered only generalities and sentiment, leaving readers to wonder how specific sections would affect the United States among nations.
A plea urging calm collective effort to curb profiteers amid rising prices. The poem criticizes riots and loud rhetoric, warning that impatience would aid robbers. It calls neighbors to unite for sober, practical measures before October and to resist sensationalist demands.
A set of vignette anecdotes contrasts childish pride in military ranks with a neighbor’s quip about a father’s status. It moves through a dependent children’s school scene, a picnic misadventure, and rough play, ending with a jailhouse exchange about liquor and ignorance.
A columnist contrasts the strains of visiting with small children from both the mother and the hosting aunt’s viewpoints. She notes children act as a different race, clash with adult spaces, and insists charity and realistic expectations keep visits from souring.
Recipes for Cocoanut Loaf Cocoanut Omelet Cocoanut Pudding and Cocoanut Rice Pudding with instructions on mixing baking times and garnishes, including steps to fold beaten egg whites and bake in a greased dish, with variations for serving hot or cold.
To revive a dull piano finish, wash small sections with white soap and lukewarm water plus a few drops of turpentine on a soft cloth. Wipe with clean water, then dry and polish with clean flannel or silk. The method clears the obscuring film without harming the original finish.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to amend the treaty text to restore Shantung concessions to China rather than Japan. The move, praised as a correction of Paris concessions, aligns with the committee's view of justice and traditional American foreign policy as guided by true Americanism.
A reader argues against profiteering while urging sane union methods for teachers. The piece critiques wage disparities, price inflation, and state supplements, contending elevated wages raise costs and that universal unionization risks socialistic outcomes, urging organized action to protect educators.
Mrs F J Simms of Athens and Mr and Mrs Stout of Columbus visited the G South family. J W Koker and children stayed with Josiah McDaniel family. John Johnson of Amesville and Della Mingus visited relatives. Local gatherings include Hubler and Dorr households with multiple guests. Prayer meeting at Mrs L G Bennetts on September 10 invites all.
Twenty years ago August 31 1899 Elza Goods peed tried Nelsonville for a temporary home. He loaded a box car with household goods and followed with his family only to return goods and kin in five hours. He says Athens is plenty good enough. The piece notes Democratic papers claim rising living costs outpace wages but finds in cotton goods no foundation for that claim.
Miss Mabel Streight of Columbus was hosted by relatives and friends here and at Marshfield on Monday and Tuesday. She returned to Columbus Tuesday and left for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for a thirty six week engagement with Chopin’s orchestra. Streight is a cornetist of acknowledged skill and is earning a growing reputation in the musical world.
Mr and Mrs Robert Leake entertained at their Green s Run home in Glouster Ohio on Sunday for their daughter Kirs birthday from Circle Hill. Guests brought baskets and a high noon dinner was served. Mrs Daft received many thoughtful presents and wishes for future birthdays. The afternoon featured Victrola music and social time. Present were Mr and Mrs Herbert Mingus and daughters Ernestine.
Christine of Millfield joined Mr and Mrs W H Fierbaugh with children Virgil Doris and Thelma. Also present were Mr and Mrs Fred Leake with Garnett Ada and Ray and Mr and Mrs Harry Leake with Velma Helen and Phyllis plus Miss Bessie Leake. George Daft and sons Calvin and Clayton attended from Circle Hill.
A Kentuckian claims a simple preparation using Mentholized Avcine mixed with boiled water and gargled or sprayed can conquer hay fever. He says many sufferers saw relief, and pharmacists may dispense it. the remedy costs almost nothing and can be made at home.
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