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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
4
A compact list of daily meals and dishes including Breakfast items such as Stewed Prunes Oatmeal Rye Muffins Maple Syrup Poached Eggs Milk Luncheon Cream of Pea Soup Baked Potatoes Radishes and Onions Rice Pudding with Raisins Tea Dinner includes fish and Tomato with Hamburg Stuffed Potatoes Onions Cornmeal Ginger Bread Raspberries Tea Rye Bread.
The article argues advertising is shedding scandals as vigilance groups pursue false ads and laws spread truth in advertising. It notes the role of the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the public’s shift toward trust, brand protection, and durable trade mark goods amid rising prices.
Before the upcoming primary, supporters and multiple Republican papers in the district favor M. Foster over R. M. Switzer for Congress. County reports predict strong Foster majorities in Athens Meigs and Lawrence, with Switzer lacking prestige after four terms. Foster’s energy and active campaigning are cited as key factors driving the likely renomination.
The article likens the Liberty Loan to a golden sword forged by America to blunt German war crimes and secure democracy. It urges every reader to contribute, join allies, and help forge freedom's weapon through public funding and unity against Prussian ruthlessness.
The piece argues for expanding French and Spanish study as German exits schools and as U S relations with South America grow stronger. It cites South American diplomats and leaders like Ambassador Naon and Ambassador De Gama praising continental cooperation, ending with English replacing German and calls for bilingual fluency.
A German prisoner in the American lines was restrained after offering water to American wounded. The action prompted an immediate response from U S troops reinforcing discipline and humanitarian conduct amid combat operations.
A collection of traditional methods for making pickles and preserves. Instructions cover pieplant jelly, Indian pickle with cider vinegar, assorted vegetables, cucumber salad, beet and cabbage pickle, and a long fermenting pickle formula. Details include vinegar, salt, spices, and storage guidance intended for home canning and fermentation.
Practical tips for household care and cooking include using a mop-like dusting cloth treated with floor oil, growing an onion in a flower pot for quick flavoring, drying and coating hot water bottles and rubber items with cornstarch for longevity, and removing acid stains with spirits of hartshorn.
A Michigan want ad notes a farmer will sell everything but his wife, a schoolteacher named J. A. Harmersley, due to hard times July 21. The piece also jokes about chorus men and luck with the electric fan as a four leaf clover of good fortune.
Citizens vent frustration at soaring fares from Berlin to Paris highlighting euro zone travel burden. Reports note higher tickets and fuel surcharges impacting tourism and daily commutes across Europe. Government officials promise reviews and measures to ease prices.
King George favors Yankee staples as buckwheats and flapjacks win his approval. The piece notes wartime excitement keeping people away from fly swatting while government reports show 27 million cartridges produced daily and 1 million troops overseas, each with twenty seven shots.
The excerpt describes captives receiving food, cigarettes, and other items from a humane German guard, contrasting with reports of brutal neglect and mistreatment of wounded enemies. It highlights a rare moment of humanity amid war’s harsh conditions.
The Wellston Telegram argues for a new representative, praising I M Foster as a hustler who has progressed with changing issues, and criticizing Switzer as an old time Republican stuck in the past. The piece urges trying Foster for a term to see if he can meet evolving national needs.
The John Robinson Circus visits Athens Tuesday August 13 with its ninety third tour. The traveling company promotes a twentieth century menagerie and performance with a famed elephants collection. Tickets go on sale at The McKee Drug Co. at show-ground prices.
A large hill east of New Marshfield hosted a Wednesday evening gathering of young people around a fire for marshmallows. The report lists many attendees by name and notes visits from families and friends, including trips to Nelsonville and Pomeroy, and a reunion in the Ely grove drawing Athenians and Mineral residents. Lieut S E Pedigo from Louisiana spent a week with his family.
Columbus Ohio August 6 An important statewide conference on the negro matters was announced with plans to discuss education civil rights and community development and to proscribe coordinated action across districts. Attendees include educators civic leaders and statewide organizations.
A labor problem conference will be held in the Senate Chamber at the State House in Columbus on Monday August 65. Leading Negro citizens from across the state and others will attend and launch a state organization that will operate under the Department of Labor and the new wartime labor program.
Mrs. Jennie Pierce of 1214 Broadway Cincinnati reports Tanlac restored her stomach and nerves in two weeks. She describes improved appetite sleep energy and strength and credits Tanlac with ending tired feelings. She urges others to try the system tonic and mentions Cline's Pharmacy as a local outlet.
London reports military language lessons as English and American troops learn French phrases to communicate with local women. The piece highlights growing linguistic skill among troops and humorous exchanges as soldiers navigate cultural bars and polite banter.
Cleveland Aug 6 The American League schedules end on September 2 with a World Series to start Sept 3 or 4 after a special owners meeting. All clubs represented and early indications point to a season close between August 17 and 20.
Mrs. Eliza Karnes aged eighty six died at 3 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Hunter on Peach Ridge. Dropey was the cause of death. She leaves several children. Funeral services will be announced later.
The Dredgemen's Union of California has won an eight hour standard workday. Officials say the policy aims to reduce fatigue and improve safety for workers across the state.
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