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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1919

Page

4

Praiseworthy Board Commences Second Term in Athens County

The Board of County Commissioners Messrs Fred Porter of Athens Les Munden of Glouster and David Sawyer of Jacksonville began their second term yesterday. They have guided road building distributing county aid widely cooperated with the state highway commission and helped townships with road problems while exercising good business judgment and enjoying public support for re election. Athens county may feel proud of its excellent board of commissioners.

Board of County Commissioners Fred Porter Athens Les Munden Glouster David Sawyer Jacksonville State Highway Commission Athens County Board of Commissioners

The Police Strike Is Mutiny Against Public Duty

The piece condemns the Boston police strike as unjustifiable mutiny, arguing police are public servants like a city army and not an industrial workforce. It asserts strikes threaten public safety, equates mutiny with military disobedience, and calls for laws to label and punish such actions.

Boston Federation of Labor Pershing France

Mars Debate Sparks Jail Riots and Endless Rhetoric

A lively quarrel over life on Mars pits a learned professor against a gifted guesser, their exchanges devolving into a riot that lands everyone in jail. The poem mocks endless speculation about Martian inhabitants and urges focus on earthly work here among us.

Mars

Australian tourist learns golf in Scotland

A man from Australia visits St Andrews for a three month holiday with minimal golf skill. He hires a caddie and struggles to hit the ball. A humorous exchange follows testing his background and manners before the barrier to marriage is discussed.

Australia St. Andrews

There Is Such a Thing as Luck Says the Author

The author argues against the claim that luck does not exist, asserting that luck exists in both good and bad forms. He contrasts careless actions with fortunate timing, notes unavoidable circumstances like illness or weather affect outcomes, and cites Disraeli on preparation as the basis of power. The piece defends belief in luck while urging readiness.

New York Disraeli

Joint project to improve Luhrig road to Union Church

Arrangements completed for a tripartite funding of a culvert and cinder covering project on the dirt road from Luhrig to the Union church along the Athens New Marshfield pike. Athens township trustees, County Commissioners and New York Coal Company will finance and supply labor and ashes for the one mile stretch with a forty to fifty thousand dollar Luhrig payroll anticipated. The coal firm will provide ashes and loading capacity via a two ton tipple, and trucks will be used to move material as crews advance before weather turns.

Luhrig Union Church Athens-New Marshfield Pike Athens Township New York Coal Company Charles Tedrow Zenner Bush Athens Chamber of Commerce Tedrow Marshfield Coal Company Athens

Alliance Home of Dr. Barnard Ransacked During Welcome Home

Thieves raided the residence of Dr. R. C. Barnard a late medical corps captain while he attended a welcome home event for returning soldiers. Local authorities investigate the break in and search for suspects.

Alliance R. C. Barnard

Teacher Charged With Beating Son In Vogelsang School

Canton Ohio Sept 15 Charging assault and battery on his ten year old son Bob O V Capes filed an affidavit against Magdaline Kootz a Vogelsang School teacher Capes showed a photo of his son's bruised shoulder as evidence Cincinnati seen $25000 raised at an orphan's feast

Canton Bob O. V. Capes Magdaline Kootz Vogelsang Capes

Kentucky man claims hay fever cure with Mentholized Arcine

A Kentucky man says a simple home remedy can conquer hay fever. He describes mixing Mentholized Arcine with water and gargling daily, then snuffing or spraying each nose, promising relief within a week to ten days and low cost.

Kentucky

Home Cooked Dishes From the Harvard Beets to Squash Fritters

A recipe collection lists Harvard Beets with sugar and vinegar, Mock Tenderloin with browned beef, Lyonnaise Potatoes with onion and brown stock, Corn Oysters with corn and crackers, and Squash Fritters using summer squash and flour. Each item includes steps for mixing, cooking, and serving.

Measuring Kitchen Weights And Equivalents From Table

The chart lists kitchen measures that equal standard weights. It covers flour butter sugar eggs nuts liquids and conversions from cups to pounds and ounces. It also includes equivalences for eggs shells versus shelled and drops per teaspoon. It shows tablespoon teaspoon and cup relationships.

Opinions Reprints From Philadelphia Press and Cincinnati Enquirer

The Philadelphia Press cites Secretary Baker pressuring for wartime prep with the President urging restraint to protect the League of Nations. The Cincinnati Enquirer foresees continued Japan China tensions threatening millions, with harsh imagery of aggression and consequences.

Philadelphia Baker League of Nations Europe

Lost fortunes and a wary farewell linger in dialogue

A fragile pair spar over money and time as one laments lost funds and the other quips about losing the partner. The exchange hints at strain and dependency within a strained relationship setting.

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