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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues Maine’s 66 000 statewide margin signals a sweeping national Republican triumph in 1920. It contrasts past governor and presidential margins, notes Democratic defeats, and asserts Maine’s result forecasts a broad Republican surge across the country.
A report notes 400 Chinese youths will study in American schools and European universities across diverse fields from domestic science to military science. The piece argues international education fosters understanding, counters isolation, and strengthens future relations between nations.
The Philadelphia Press reprints an opinion criticizing Governor Cox for isolation during the campaign. It labels him a ward politician and questions his fitness for the presidency citing slush fund accusations and perjury charges.
A well dressed young woman critiques thrifty companions who starve themselves to save lunch money. She argues one dollar daily is too harsh in high prices and foresees costly consequences from under nourishment and overwork.
The passage argues that economy fails if it wastes health and energy. It notes women spend large sums on rest cures and trips to restore health, while previously saving by doing all work. It claims mere saving is not thrift and that women are the worst spend thrift, squandering energy and time.
Thomas E Watson, a leading Georgia figure, has been nominated by Georgia Democrats for the U S Senate seat to begin after March 4. Watson, 66, has long been a national figure in populist and political circles, and his nomination is seen as effectively an election in Georgia.
Dry damp salt by placing a new bathing cap each year and dusting grains with talcum powder. Keep caps in good shape with simple outside storage. Clean potatoes and carrots with a scouring mitt from the 5 and 10c store and cold water. Use a brush to remove silk from corn ears. Rice water makes fine starch and irons easily.
A dinner party exchange reveals a large bill prompts a husband to admit he told his wife not to travel and to claim he married her for her voice. The humor turns on tact and a jab at charitable mantles in marriage and expense.
A collage of wry musings on summer work, the trolley outage, moving echoing the humor of daily life. Phrases mention President Pilsudski and savvy voters while noting gas, airplanes, and practicality amid detached observations.
The article details a recount across ten of thirty three precincts showing Beards ahead by twenty votes overall. Reeves challenged the results seeking a certificate of election and to block Beards' nomination, but the county board issued Beards the election certificate. The hearing for ouster proceedings is expected within a week or ten days.
A series of state poultry demonstrations drew sizable crowds at multiple farms. Attendees from Chester and surrounding areas learned about white leghorns Wyandots Rhode Island reds and general care culling and feeding. County Agent Woodward offered further schooling upon request to expand sessions.
Wilbur A. Reeves through attorney Edgar Erwin asks Secretary of State Harvey C. Smith to remove the Meigs County election board claiming malfeasance after a recount shifted the sheriff nomination result from Reeves to George R. Beards by twenty votes. Reeves contends the board lacked authority to order a recount and seeks retroactive ouster dating to September. The recount followed the August 10 primary when Beards initially trailed Reeves by one vote. The article notes the prior events and petitions leading to the recount and current dispute.
Family members of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Osborne gathered at Chauncey home last Sunday to celebrate Mr. Osborne's birthday with a noon dinner. Attendees included Fred Osborne of Athens and others from Peach Ridge Coolville and Chauncey. A photo was taken by Athens photographer Wise in the afternoon. Additional relatives from Pomeroy and Chauncey planned a Pontiac, Michigan trip to visit Carr Penn and family. Frank Kennedy and the Stephenson sisters from Cincinnati visited Chauncey with Mr. and Mrs. Gardner.
At a Wednesday church meeting the First Christian Sunday school outlined Promotion Day on October 3 with diplomas for pupils and new class assignments. Rally Day is set for October 17 with an attendance goal of 300 and several committees were appointed to organize the events.
Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett of Chauncey are the parents of a son born this week making a family of three boys and one girl.
The district Rebekah lodge convention will be held in Chauncey on September 22. A large delegation is expected with a planned program. The Esther class of the Methodist Sunday School will serve meals in the Watkins building. Mr and Mrs Edw Robinett and children will depart for Toledo after visiting Chauncey relatives.
Cleveland Ohio September 16 restaurant men plan reductions in vegetable prices from fifteen to ten cents to comply with the Cuyahoga county fair price commission. They say they will scan menus to apply cuts where possible with fresh vegetables likely to bear the price drop. The commission expects to issue a fair price list based on the Pittsburgh plan covering a wide variety of foods.
Real estate transfers involve William Davis to James and Blanche McKnabb for Lot 315 in Verity Athene City, Fanny Gray to G C Cothill for Lot 720, and Marie Carsey to Joan J Cowen for Lot 1026 with 900 dollars. Isabel Hamilton sells Lot 422 for 3500 dollars. Ralph C Beasley to J P Reeves, C A Howard to Alex Cochran for two lots 1929 and 1930. Theodore Crawford transfers Lot 6 in Canaan Township for 1000 dollars. Carthage Township shows G Hoard to Charles Golden for Lot 103.
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