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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1920
Page
4
Farmers facing low beef prices, no wool value, and high labor costs in Athens county have formed the Athens County Farm Bureau with over 500 members. County Agent Raymond praised for leading an enthusiastic, harmonious meeting that marks a new era in agricultural cooperation and farmer empowerment.
The article notes growing use of private homes for orphans where parents are dead or unable to care for them. It outlines three home classes: outright adoption by wealthy families, homes providing schooling without adoption, and affordable homes, with a small fee. It praises home care over institutions and hopes orphanages fade as understanding grows.
The speaker argues against isolation and insists Article X would bind the U S to aid Poland against Bolshevik threats. Senator Harding asserts American youths accept sacrifices only in clear defense. The piece notes changing judicial fines, jail terms, and a shift away from shorter work weeks.
A New York man asked readers what to do after inheriting a fortune large enough to live on. Should he work, retire, travel, pursue welfare work, marry, or study life philosophy. The writer pities him for lacking inner ambition and suggests using wealth to start a self owned ideal plant or pursue meaningful work or research.
Household hints suggest enhancing ice cream with fruit based sauces. Use ripe peaches pushed through a sieve with juice and pulp, sugar, and lemon to taste. Chill fruit juices before serving as they improve when cold, unlike hot chocolate sauce.
A collection of rustic quips and fables drawn from a tavern, a churchyard, and a roadside inn. The banter covers traffic hazards, health in a small community, odd tombstone inscriptions, a teasing cleric, and a political jab about government.
A local note quotes a whimsical candidate, contrasting舟rival viewpoints on wets and days. An Indiana couple elopes in a Ford, while neighbors wonder how secrecy held against her father. The piece cites editorials on campaigns and fees, with snappy satire.
The article discusses farmers facing price controls during the war era, accusing government actions of punishing northern farmers while aiding southern cotton producers. It highlights a push for higher wheat prices, debates over price fixing, and political maneuvers by Senators Gore and Harding against or for amendments.
Elias F Saylor, born August 3 1862 in Summerset Penn son of Daniel and Ada Saylor, lived 89 years near Albany church Athens County Ohio then Airline and Athens. He married Mary E Oxley in 1886 they had six children. He joined the Church of Christ in 1907 and remained loyal to his faith. He died September 5 after a long illness leaving his wife, three sons Roy Ora and Guy, a daughter Mrs Edward Ford, two grandchildren, and siblings. He was remembered as an exemplary, honest, upright citizen who fought illness with courage.
A letter from Summit New Jersey reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menopause symptoms including hot flashes digestive trouble and sleep issues. The piece urges others with warning signs to start the medicine promptly.
Mrs Mary E Saylor and children express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during their husband and father's illness and death and for the floral offerings.
The piece argues the 8 year Wilson administration is incompetent and demands voters decide if they want another four years of Wilsonism or his successor. It calls for vigorous campaigning to ensure voters learn the facts and rejects Wilson’s legacy.
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