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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
4
A plan for a joint approach by the United Mine Workers and railroad brotherhoods is discussed to press wages hours and nationalization goals. If steel workers join, a threefold alliance could dominate industry. Observers warn of strong effects on American labor and general stability while hoping for fairness.
The Prince of Wales impressed at a cowboy exhibition in the Canadian Northwest by riding an untamed bronco, a feat recalling past royal mishaps while reviewing British troops.
The London Post argues England withholds Ireland’s self determination citing Lincoln’s denial of secession. It notes the South joined the United States voluntarily, while Ireland’s ties to England are described as forced from the start.
A lyric urges motorists to help tired travelers by giving rides. The speaker extols a generous wagon ethos, contrasting wealthy indifference with daily toil and urging others to share their comfort and shelter with those who walk. The refrain repeats the call to lift the weary.
A humorous vignette set of quick exchanges. Willie frets over a non bouncing baby and a mother’s sly humor. a great detective meets a case of misplaced items foiled by a wife. a flippant birthday party clue reveals aging vanity. a man’s wealth ruse is exposed as mere perception.
New Haven Register warns that if strike action spreads to farmers and other workers the nation could descend into disarray. The Kansas City Journal questions how public sentiment toward national league politics is measured by presidential reception.
A nurse heroism tale during the influenza epidemic recounted by Ruth Cameron. An elderly doctor cared for his ill wife and daughter while her husband fell gravely ill, then he sheltered and tended three sick relatives for ten days, a quiet salute to those who work through illness.
A vintage guide lists menu items for breakfast lunch and dinner and provides detailed step by step canning instructions. It covers Peaches Omelet Currant Jelly coffee menu items and Swiss steak with mashed potatoes and pie. It then explains canning methods for Peppers Pimentos Pepper Hash and Stuffed Mango Peppers with brine soaking stuffing and vinegar. It includes timers water bath and pressure processing times.
Instructions outline two classic dishes. Swiss steak involves flour seasoned round steak pan fried then simmered an hour under sliced onion and tomato. Escalloped potatoes layer potatoes with salt pepper cheese milk and bake until tender.
A political speech by the President draws attention from residents of St Louis and Kansas City. The address emphasizes audience reach and a steadfast subject, with rhetoric noting his enduring appeal and the expectation of public interest wherever he travels.
Mr and Mrs E J Vaugherty hosted a Saturday evening party at their home in Ireland guests included Myrtle and Mildred Hornsby Lela and Wilma Dunilee Clara Barnett Linnie Dodd Martha Wildman Sylvia Cubbison Mildred Shanks Bertha Norma Helen Keller Miss Brandeberry Virgie Clark Bernice Root Herman Dunfee Arthur Shanks Delmer Cubbison Ivory Dunfee Everett Keller Joe Babcock Rodney Brandeberry Reese Dodd John Barnett Hersel Hornsby Floyd Russell and others. A number of guests stayed overnight with various hosts and extended visits into Sunday.
The report lists visitors to Wm. Irwin and wife including R. M. Patterson and wife Mrs. John Irwin Master Emmett Riley all from Athens and Mrs. Julian Gift of Fisher. Lloyd Wilson ill with typhoid. Hartzell Martin of the 92nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and his son visit Pleasanton and are welcomed by Geo. Martin. Captain Cunningham from Washington DC and S. D. Webb of Columbus also noted among local social contacts.
Mrs Emma James and son Clyde of Cleveland visit relatives here. Mrs Rebecca Tanscott hosts Isaac Price Joe Rowe and families from Camnanville. Miss Luella and Mildred Copeland drive to Parkersburg. Minnie Colvin called to Ellenboro W Va by uncle’s death. Frank Yocum daughter Glenna visit George Brown family. Joe Quinn Orla Roberts guests of Brawleys. Homecoming at Hooper Ridge drew many locals. George Ogg Clyde Colvin visit Chesterhill. Harl Rathburn to Hebbardsville then Orange Cal. Merwin Bryson guests of O O Bryson. Maggie Hatch at Stroud's Run. Henry Brawley sold his farm to Faron Cole of Stewart.
POMEROY BEND residents have returned to Washington D C after a two week visit with relatives in Pomeroy. Miss Florence Walker former Domestic Science teacher at Pomeroy High has accepted the head of Home Economics at Adrian College Michigan. Do Lamb of Carlisle Ohio visits his brother Dr Lamb of Pomeroy. Edditor S F Smith of the Middleport Leader visits Chicago. Edgar Wells of Columbus visits his sister Mrs Tom F Lewis in Middleport. Mr and Mrs Marion Cline of Woodward Oklahoma and Dr and Mrs J E Halliday of Muskage Oklahoma stay with Mrs Jesse Outerbridge in Middleport.
Twenty years ago in Amesville P Canning & Co drilled wells on Hoisington and Glazier farms and struck dusters. Oil men flood the town as every desirable acre is leased and farmers receive rental. Wells reach Cow Run sand at about 120 feet while crops ripen early and quails flock in stubble fields.
The company continues laying six inch water mains from the Sugar Grove field to Logan to link with the Athens system. This project aims to connect with the Athens pipes and extend the water network.
Federal homecoming at Hooper Ridge last Sunday. Mrs Albert Lent and son Roy visited friends in Glouster last Tuesday. Oden Johnson spent Sunday with his parents near Coolville. J W Wilson was calling on friends at New England and Canaanville last. Mr and Mrs George Lent of Glouster Miss Idle Lent of Athens and Harlan Lent of Palos were over Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Albert Lent.
Mrs J W Wilson returns home after a visit with her mother Mrs Ellen Radcliff. Misses Mary Bay y and Marie Morris of Wrightstown visit Miss Vera Easler over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Tom Zarley and son Howard motor to Chillicothe and stay with friends over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Hollingsworth move into the Andrew Brown property.
Clark 8 Wheeler director of the agricultural college extension service at Ohio State University has tendered his resignation to take effect November 1. He will become assistant to the sales manager of the Domestic Engineering Co. of Dayton.
A French inventor creates a lock operated by electromagnets allowing control from distant locations. The device promises enhanced security and convenient access via remote signals.
A naval officer has invented a lifeboat folded from paper made of berry tree fiber. The craft measures about a foot in size and is designed to fit into a compact space. Reportedly inspired by maritime needs, the invention showcases lightweight, portable survival gear.
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