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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
4
Advertising rates and obituary mentions open the page. A neighbor caucus questions a husband who keeps his wife away for her sick mother and uses self justification to excuse his behavior. The piece urges readers to consider both sides and reflects on blame and motive.
A special grand jury report on cost of living argues that lowering prices increases market size and profits. It criticizes wholesalers who hold back supply for big margins, noting big fortunes come from high volume with small margins in retail and department stores like the Woolworth Building as a cautionary example.
A Lake Geneva Presbyterian conference reports 3000 of 10000 pulpits empty and suggests using phonographic records of approved sermons until pastors can be found. The idea of canned sermons is presented as progress and businesslike, with reverent service implied.
A satirical verse depicts starving boarders demanding action against profiteers and hoarders. They blame landlords and matron for shortages while shops hoard meat and eggs, turning food access into a grim public crisis. The poem mocks price gouging and calls for drastic punishment of profiteers.
A collection of brief humorous vignettes from a past era. A young man proposes to Ethel and is refused after a three glance cue. A mill worker with mental trouble wonders if returning to the mill is desirable. A hygienic science professor tests student knowledge with a country air joke.
The excerpt describes a bacon omelet with crisp fried potatoes folded into a French omelet, garnished with parsley and served on a hot platter. It also gives a fig tapioca dessert method with tapioca, figs, water, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and salt, then chilling before serving. A spinach salad with lemon, salt, paprika and oil uses cups of spinach pressed into cups, egg and mayonnaise nests, and a Devonshire cheese salad on lettuce.
Instructions for preparing baked baby lima beans with tomatoes onions and peppers, plus a macaroni griswalde dish. Includes soaking rinsing draining boiling and baking steps with optional cheese topping and seasoning. Provides measurements for beans onions peppers tomatoes oil salt paprika syrup and cornstarch. Serves as a compact historical recipe card.
A collection of simple kitchen instructions for dishes like Cabbage Salad Beef Loaf Devil's Food Cake Stuffed Peppers Baked Apples. Each entry lists ingredients and basic steps such as mixing boiling dressing kneading a loaf baking peppers and apples with sugar and cinnamon.
In fall 191 , Chas Bilker of Callipolis reports long insomnia from influenza affecting digestion. After Dr Parker's Indigestion and Constipation treatment he found relief, restored appetite, and could eat any food. The product is sold and guaranteed by druggists like The Cline Pharmacy Co.
The Sun day school class of Mrs. F. L. Thomas enjoyed games and a lawn picnic hosted by Misses Edna and Lois Wyatt. Guests included Agnes Donaldson and Lucy Heston. Merle Chapin will marry Elsie Furby of Chicago with Chapin assuming a new post at Carthage College. Local travel includes trips to Oxford and Columbus. a rare night blooming cereus drew crowds. Beasley sold a 117 acre farm to W. P. Fleming.
Mrs. Harry Joy and her three daughters returned Saturday from a visit with her brother George Lovell of McConnelsville. A game here Sunday against Guysville ended 19 to 0 at the scorer’s stop. The team hopes for a better show Thursday with the Elks. The record also notes a six thousand three hundred dollar possession to be given in October.
Superintendent Morgan announces opening times for public schools and details district attendance lines and age rules. High school opens 8 10 a m and grade schools 8 30 a m. Admission age standards and residence requirements are outlined to enforce efficiency.
The speaker outlines expected growth with at least 300 high school students and 950+ in grades, stressing need for a system to manage workload and secure space. An agreement with the college allows only resident high school students while tuition pupils use John Hancock facilities. Public cooperation is hoped to continue.
The steamer Moro Castle is held by Mexican officials at Tampico charged with carrying contraband arms for rebels. The vessel remains under military guard as dispatches arrive. Separately Tunis reports olive oil production exceeding 10 million gallons yearly with plans to more than double in coming years.
An ad touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to remove hard or soft corns and toe calluses. A few drops stop pain instantly and allow painless removal, claiming to lift the problem root and all.
Canton reports Mayor C. E. Poorman has conducted his second marriage ceremony since taking office, marking a personal milestone amid his term.
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