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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
4
Government vows tougher treatment of German spies and propaganda. Public anger targets pro German talk, urging loyalty to American values and warning that such views undermine national unity. Strong language calls for silencing pro German remarks in public spaces and media.
The piece argues Ireland must choose self government by accepting conscription and joining in the fight against Prussian rule. It warns that Ireland's freedom hinges on the outcome in Europe and that collective national effort, not internal bickering, will secure home rule and Allied victory.
The piece argues the Gen’s loyalty issue remains sharp as he accused Lenroot of disloyalty over the McLemore Resolution. It urges voters to remember the partisan use of high office and presidential letters in upcoming campaigns and elections.
The article argues faith alone cannot win the war. While prayer and piety are praised, in‑world action is urged. It calls for spending money on Liberty Bonds and aiding humanity as urgent, practical support alongside religious devotion.
Menu shows meatless day options with breakfast cereal and apples. Main dish ideas include stuffed cabbage with hamburger and sausage, parsnip croquettes, lima beans with cream sauce, and potato salad with celery seed and vinegar dressing. The notes describe prep steps and substitutions.
A scanned recipe fragment lists Corncake Mix ingredients with cornmeal flour sugar salt baking powder egg milk and melted butter. It also includes Potato Doughnuts instructions with mashed potatoes sugar lard milk soda salt and nutmeg or vanilla. A Cornmeal Pie Crust mixture comprises flour corn meal salt sugar baking powder shortening and cold water to yield one pie.
The method layers raspberry and currant juices in jelly glasses to make red and black striped jelly. Start with half inch raspberry jelly, cool currant juice, then alternate layers until full and seal with paraffin. If fruits ripen at different times, preserve currant juice to make jelly later.
The piece recalls a camp drill where a lieutenant bets cigars on hitting 200 yards and misses. Maj. B. declares the wager. Senator Weeks laments German misdeeds amid Luxembourg and Bernstorff disclosures. A club anecdote features Jack Courtney as a liar, and another joke pivots on Jum, the elder brother. Eastern papers debate the Star Spangled Banner’s flaws yet defend keeping it.
In a public forum, the Lindley family, kin to Private James A. Lindley of Akron and veterans of Civil War service, say Aden Duffee’s alleged Liberty Bonds remark was magnified and misconstrued. They praise patriotism of Lindleys, note Duffee’s youth, and report Red Cross knitting by Mrs. Whaley and Mrs. Lindley as Akron births and local wartime effort details.
Historic ad describes Sage and Sulphur Compound as a method to darken gray hair naturally. It claims permanent color, gloss, and lustre with routine application, mentioning Wyeths brand and a homemade mixture improved by other ingredients for a small cost.
A etiquette column provides guidance on polite behavior. It counsels bowing to an ex‑friend in public, smiling, and greeting jointly, and notes that the onus for reconciliation rests with the other party. It also explains proper guest greeting after a social misstep and addresses a dance request etiquette.
The Hockingport club met at Mrs Horace Knowles home as officers for the coming year were announced with Mrs H E Adams president Miss Ethel Parker assistant Miss Nora Johnson secretary and Miss Mary E Parker treasurer. Snippets report visitors, travels and family illnesses including Nora Johnson on the sick list and Carl Medley ill in Parkersburg. A birth is noted for a son to Clarence Randolph, and various residents visit Parkersburg or Washington W Va with local farm notes and small-town updates.
Washington reports that all German prisoners of war in the United States are to be put to work. About 2850 work details are noted with 850 laborers building roads near Fort McPherson Georgia and others at Fort Oglethorpe constructing new housing for POWs. The United States feeds its prisoners to meet obligations under international law and oversees food supplies through the American Prisoners Central Committee at Berne Switzerland.
Thursday services for Gertrude Hardy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hardy will be at 10 30 am at The Plains with burial at The Plains. The Hardy home sits near the County Infirmary on the Athens Nelsonville road after she was killed Monday afternoon by a traction car.
Douglas Fairbanks faces a $100000 heart balm suit from Owen Moore husband of Mary Pickford alleging alienation of affections. Charley Chaplin is served papers by the Hesnay Film Co for breach of contract after a Liberty loan event in New York. Francis X. Bushman sued by his wife for divorce and $100 weekly alimony. Clara Kimball Young's husband sues her manager for $100000 alleging alienation of affections.
A historic ad touts a scientifically prepared compound named Pep Lubricant claiming to boost power and reduce repairs while you sleep. It markets as a guaranteed accessary for automobiles and various vehicles including motorboats and trucks, promising ongoing protection even during rest.
Advertises Peptiron as a wax and iron tonic to correct anemia and pallor. Claims it multiplies red blood cells, tones nerves, improves color, aids digestion, and restores strength for daily tasks. Pills are chocolate coated and economical. druggists offer it with discreet promotion.
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