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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
4
The note lists meal components for a day including pineapple, rolled oats cooked in milk, barley muffins with margarine, coffee, rye bread sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, spinach, fried eggplant, fruit salad, rhubarb, a dinner of vegetable consomme and mutton pie with a rice crust, baked potatoes, and wafers.
The Moscow council cites a dangerous Socialist threat as it warns of a looming danger to the fatherland. The remark prompts skepticism about whether modern Socialists possess such patriotic ties.
The New York troops arriving on the western front in France begin their trench service with disciplined efficiency. Doughboys, confident yet not boastful, face No Man's Land as brigadiers note rapid adaptation. Veterans in training, they rebuff German push, forcing a retreat after a fierce night clash and proving readiness to “whip Germans.”
The piece credits French and Allied forces for the Soissons Marne Rheims victory and praises American troops as a rising spiritual force. It notes Americans made up about 20 to 25 percent, with French soldiers strongest at veterans work and Americans reinvigorating allies by their zeal. It argues the war is a crusade for the new American army.
The piece argues that national power has become centralized in Washington, with the federal government directing railroads, telegraphs, ships, farms, factories, and much of production, distribution, and consumption. It notes New York's loss of primacy and views the President as a central figure in industry. A postwar scramble to reverse this consolidation is anticipated.
The federal railroad director laments a trend of inadequate attentiveness and courtesy by railroad employees toward the public. He argues public control should foster greater consideration, noting government officials also owe polite conduct as representatives of the United States.
A local preacher fund story notes Rev Frank Eastman, formerly of the Free Methodist Church, launched a subscription to build a garage for the preacher's car. The writer jokes about the modern method of spreading the gospel and questions how a Methodist preacher could afford a Lizzie.
An Amsterdam correspondent notes American forces as a vast calm moving power and declares European nations cannot withstand it. The piece suggests the Kaiser faces growing gloom as American training and strength outpace German expectations.
A Department of Agriculture guide outlines testing for pectin with juice and alcohol, making old fashioned fruit leather from berries to plums, and methods to can corn, dill pickles, and rhubarb delights. It covers sugar adjustments, drying, rolling, and storage, plus brine ratios and leaf-using hints for cucumber preservation.
Drain one cup hominy chop it into a buttered casserole in layers alternating with half cup meat cut in cubes. Use chicken veal or beef. Add seasonings salt pepper parsley onion salt and one cup meat stock or hominy liquid. Cover with buttered bread crumbs and cook one hour. Bake with crumbs using one third cup bread crumbs and one tablespoon melted butter substitute.
A satirical verse narrates Ignatz Jacobowski a former Russian noble who joins Bolsheviks escapes prison grows wealthy looting gin mills stores and banks. He plots against the Kaiser while Columbus and Queen Isabella are cited in a sweeping anti German propaganda flourish.
Since the draft took effect rumors surface that long flowing whiskers among caddies may contribute to mysterious golf ball losses. The discussion centers on attire trends and possible impacts on play at local courses.
The German press questions why American troops charging the line do so in shirtsleeves. Some speculate coats are discarded for comfort or due to training that favors close combat sans outerwear.
In the July issue a Glouster correspondent writes that Local 296 passed a resolution demanding Mr Moore attend a meeting for an open hearing. The article by George Thompson signs as Quill.
Friday to Sunday activities include Charles White and family traveling from Sugar Creek to David Colvins Sunday. Seaman and family visit his parents near Fishtown Sunday. M. P. Totman and family from Athens guests of W. W. Totmar Sunday. Mrs J R Rathburn at Athens Saturday and Sunday with Eddy Rathburn family. Hattie Coal of Pittsburg visits C B Rathburns with two daughters. Reed Conant of Wyatt Run visits relatives Saturday and Sunday. Vira Sutton and son visit Joseph Conants Monday. Thomas Bley of Amesville R D visits J R Rathburn Saturday. Henry North and family of Ameville RD visit Frank Parson's.
New Marshfield Ohio August 7 revival services are in progress at Union Church. Dr. Rosenberger of Columbus will preach each evening this week and conduct an all day meeting Saturday. Saturday and Sunday will include the last quarterly conference of the year. Each class should present full reports. A cordial welcome to all.
Broadwell Birmingham central body and State Federation of Labor require Eugene Henson and his Sugar Creek family to show at least three labels on their person before seats are granted, as they visit A. L. Driges prior to seating.
An article praises Bio-seren as a rapid impact tonic for worn out individuals. It claims improved vigor, ambition, and nerve steadiness within days, with a simple seven day course and money back guarantee if results are lacking. The formula is listed openly, including lecithin iron peptonates and kola.
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