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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
4
A dispatch recounts a French soldier's view that veterans, thrilled to survive, fear and avoid hard labor. Many ex‑fighters lack the will to restart careers, preferring rest after war, a mindset that challenges employers and reconstruction efforts across Europe and even in America.
A British Foreign Office member says Viscount Grey will focus first on the Irish question to ease Anglo American relations. The piece notes Ireland’s issue as vital to diplomacy and US sentiment, while also mentioning German plans to rebuild devastated France and the American Legion's push toward 1,000,000 members.
A phrenologist jokes about a bump on the head and a man who stuck his head in a lift shaft. Theodore Roosevelt era anecdotes include a farmer doubting tall New York lies and a quip about paying $14 000 for a cow picture. Mrs Grubley and a neighbor tale ends with a boy and a dog spat over neighbors views.
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon denounces the War Department bill as militarism gone mad and an invitation for Congress to relinquish army control to the general staff. He criticizes Secretary Baker and Chief of Staff March for overreach and violation of congressional directives, urging tighter limits or impeachment as possible remedies.
An essay on the habit of automatic prohibition toward children. The author notes mothers say don’t in haste and examines how constant nagging shapes kids. She suggests parents pause to ask if a rule is truly necessary and promises easier discipline in the long run.
A vintage style home canning guide explains preserving mushrooms by dry packing with butter and lemon juice, or boiling in minimal water with cayenne. It covers crisp sweet pickles with cloves and alum, cold tomato catsup, beet horseradish relish, and a celery cucumber Chow Chow recipe with sugar and turmeric.
A lively verse insists on punctual promises in everyday life. The speaker urges strict adherence to engagements from start to finish, using playful imagery and repeated calls to be reliable across weather and delay.
Twenty years ago CHAUNCEY Sept 20 the reunion of the 18th O V I L closes after a two day session. Officers elected for the coming year include W L Bartlett Robert King J H Parrott L W Hull with Captain William Cornell giving the welcome and music by the Chauncey choir.
Two new girls were reported in Amesville at the homes of the Holcraft and Carpenter families. The Ed North farm No. 2 well had casing loss but was shot and may require drilling out or partial work. Rev. Miller and Elsen discussed parish moves as Rev. Elsen will relocate to Larwood. Residents hosted visitors from Jerseyville and Columbus Grove while others prepared moves to California and Stewart. Chief Porter of Athens attended a W C T A meeting. veterans and former residents visited, with reflections on farming in Iowa and a G A R reunion in Columbus.
Autumn gathering at Richard Rueston fruit farm features a Garden of Eden lecture by S. P. Dinsmoor and a tour of Hueston farm orchards. Attendees include I. J. Dinsmoor Ruth Dinsmoor Milo Dinsmoor John Buck F Creecy P W Athy Mrs Edwin Carlton Frank Dodd Henry Barnett and many others from Ohio Indiana California West Virginia and Columbus.Mrs. S H Noland listed as sick.
Mrs. Alex Howard, living near Millfield, spent Saturday to Wednesday visiting her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs H P Dowley.
Mrs H P Dowler and daughter Lucile join Mrs Alex Howard to visit Mr and Mrs Henry Loeffler in Federal. Miss Nancy Linscott attends a dance at Carpenter. Clarence Mansfield and family visit Athens. Dowler family attends Cyrus Bean funeral at South Canaan. Mildred Dowler studies at Canaanville. Stalder relatives from Missouri visit. Prayer meeting at Lemans. Bennett's Wednesday evening with all welcome.
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