Made in Germany and the World War Foreseen
A wartime pamphlet criticizes Germany with stark warnings. It recalls Hun atrocities across Belgium and Russia and claims America must defeat Germany first, arguing that thousands of American graves will follow if the war is not won and urging financial support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Belgium
Poland
Serbia
Roumania
Russia
Flanders
Theun
Attilla
Cortez
Charlemagne
Exander
Caesar
America
Europe
Trustworthy war dispatches and the press
The piece argues that war correspondents gained access to army information over time and now report accurately. It notes editors may mislead briefly but that correspondents are trusted to convey truthful updates from conferences and battles, with officials guiding what is shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Loyal citizens urged to silence disloyal talk during war
Civil war era rhetoric condemns “buts and ifs” and demands unwavering support for government and war aims. Citizens are urged to avoid sympathy with enemies and to condemn disloyal or dubious words, emphasizing patriotic conduct and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
America
Warlike West Rally Seen in Archbishop’s War Message
The Archbishop of York praises the West for enthusiasm and unity in supporting the war. He notes strong meetings in districts outside Americ or English born populations and observes the East lags behind in matching the national spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
York
Innocent Kaiser in sorrow at Queant battlefield
Iser Wilhelm visited the Cambrai Queant area and stood in prolonged contemplation of the scene of death and devastation, an act described by the impres...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iser Wilhelm
Queant
Cambrai
Impres
Classic 19th Century Household Menu Recipes
A manuscript page lists breakfast to dessert ideas with fruit compote, fried cornmeal mush, salmon, and pies. Included are recipes for Cornmeal Cupcake like Peach Puddings, Prune Shortcake, and Chocolate Pudding with steps, ingredients, and baking tips.
Wallpaper Renovation and Simple Hemming Tips
This item advises renovating wallpaper by applying five or ten cents worth of assorted school crayons to restore faded patterns. It also explains adjusting a hemmer to the desired width to remove a needle and hem fabric by hand for a straight even hem with minimal effort.
Dinner Stories in a Small Town Army Quarters
A pawnbroker awakes to a midnight knock asking for the time, leading to a string of wartime humor. A colored sergeant recalls a high treason punishment, later soldiers joke about promotions and commands. A pugilist joins a squad and an old lady praises army contentments for her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Kaiser's Lament Reframed as World’s Destruction
A Berlin correspondent mocks Kaiser Wilhelm II, arguing his pious posturing and delusions mask lunacy. He contends Germany bears responsibility for wartime horrors as the Lokal Anzeiger’s quotes are reinterpreted to reveal guilt.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzei R
Wilhelm
Germany
Kaiser
Lokal Anzeiger
A Meigs County road plan to speed good roads
Surveyor Leo J. Byrne argues for a statewide aided thru road from Pomeroy to Athens via Rock Springs Darwin and Jerseyville with a fifty fifty cost split and ongoing maintenance funded by the Automobile Fund He urges grading every other road now and building drainage while the state covers half the maintenance cost and supports gradual, rapid road completion over three years per route.
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Leo J. Byrne
Meigs County
Pomeroy Democrat
Athens County
State Highway Department
Pomeroy-Athens
Rocksprings
Darwin
Jerseyville
Pomeroy
The Devil's Pocketbook to the Kaiser in Wartime Spite
A satirical mock‑letter from Eugene H. Blake of The Vigilantes Infernal Palace to Wilhelm II. It ridicules German finances and indemnities amid World War I, nodding to American bond drives and hypothetical reparations, framed with infernal overtones and mock fury.
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Devil
Eugene H. Blake
Vigilantes Infernal Palace
Hades
Wilhelm
New York
San Francisco
von Bethman- Hollweg
United States
Reichstag
Germany
America
Kaiser
Beelzebub
Prince of
Devils
Etiquette Q and A From Daily Pages
Miss Reilley answers readers on etiquette issues about flowers at weddings driving safety and table manners. The column notes use of handkerchiefs and avoiding distracting the driver. Readers may mail a stamp for personal replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Reilley
Miss Reilley
Potatoes Urged to Aid War Food Effort in Europe
The Ohio War Board urges Americans to eat and plant more potatoes to boost cereals shipments to Europe. A British Ministry of Food dish potato butter is described as a cheap substitute for butter, using boiled potato puree mixed with butter and salt, molded and kept cool, with optional butter coloring and preservative.
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Ohio War Board
America
Europe
Ministry of Food
England
Gets It Corn Remover Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad proclaims Gets It removes corns and calluses in seconds with no pain. It claims to loosen corns in two seconds, dries instantly, and lets wearers walk pain free. Distributed by BE Lawrence & Co Chicago and sold in Athens via Cline's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Ill
Athens
Cline
New Herbal Balm Promises Relief for Skin Eruptions
A letter from R J Cramer of the American Medicine Company notes a testimonial from Stuart McKirby of Turner Street about D'EXMA salve. The product, touted as derived from nature herbs, claims to halt itching burning and pain from eczema and related skin conditions after one week of daily use.
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R. J. Cramer
American Medicine Company of
Allentown
Stuart McKirby
Turner St
McKirby
Olive Tablets claim to cleanse liver and bowels
A historical ad profile for Dr F M Edwards offering Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel. The copy touts a vegetable-based formula with olive oil claimed to restore skin tone and digestion, appealing to pale complexions and headaches. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edward
Dr. Edwards
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Clyde
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