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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1918
Page
8
United Press story from July 31 describes a large horseshoer nicknamed the Big Fellow, wounded by a shell near his shed. He endures hospital care, shows quiet strength, and asks a nurse to write a letter to his best girl known as his little mother, who indeed replies with a letter.
Washington reports government officials consider night work for miners in three regions where central power stations cannot meet demand. Miners’ union leaders welcome the idea as a patriotic shift, with full change only if daytime power proves impossible. Engineers study efficient power distribution to spread load and boost plant efficiency, including rotating mine power between morning and afternoon shifts.
The Ohio War Board warns that native and foreign born Americans are drifting apart due to language and citizenship gaps. The Americanization Committee of the Ohio Defense Council aims to unite them via English and citizenship classes in schools, factories, and homes, plus patriotic events and Liberty Bond promotions.
Corporal Herbert Richardson of Company G 67th Infantry at Camp Sheridan reports a large influx of Ohio drafted men into his unit, including Columbus Cleveland Toledo and Cincinnati natives. Harry Duckler of Cleveland, formerly Athens born, is among them. Richardson transferred from the 45th to the 67th to help form a new regiment. regular noncoms favor the Ohio group.
The Athens County Fair and Races starts tomorrow and runs Tuesday through Friday with racing on Wednesday and Friday, a Horse Show on Thursday, and a Liberty Day Pageant on Thursday and Friday. Horses have arrived from near and far amid wartime transport challenges, with livestock exhibits arriving tomorrow and weather forecast favorable for the event.
Frank Mayle an 80 year old resident of Cutler was brought to Marietta to explain why he did not register for the draft. He said his mother told him he was 33 and not liable and that he worked on a lease near Cutler and gave little thought to registration. Officials found he was ignorant of the requirement to register. Mayle is married with two children.
Paris a French soldier was acquitted of killing his wife after testimony showed the cup bearing the kaisers image came from a dish set given by German officers at Doual where the wife admitted intimacy with them.
The United States Food Administration urges daily use of milk and leafy vegetables such as cabbage cauliflower Swiss chard collards Brussels sprouts lettuce celery spinach onions for mineral balance. A sample menu includes breakfast cantaloupe war bread toast honey jam cold milk. lunch vegetable salad fish mousse frozen custard. dinner cold bullion tongue creamed potatoes and peas cabbage salad fresh fruit sauce oatmeal cookies and coffee.
Washington reports tentative treasury plans call for three Liberty loan campaigns over the coming year. Each aims to raise more than 5 billion dollars to cover about 16 billion dollars needed for wartime operations, with schedules set for September to October, January or February, and May or June.
Meager turnout with 312 present including 274 scholars and 147 men. Large class sizes include Prof Copeland 135 and the Martzolffs contributing 36. Total collection reports £11.34 with £6.80 from class 6.
A record lists marriages performed by Rev. Wm J. Warner at the Justice's office in the National Bank building last Saturday. The couples are Garrett Chalfant, 22, farmer of Guysville, and Lytha Dye, 20, of Coolville. and Beatrice Lewis, 18, a telephone operator, of Glouster, married by Dr. Bob Evans at the First M. E. parsonage this morning.
All male persons who have reached their 21st birthday since June 6 1918 and on or before August 24 1918 must consult with local draft boards about how and where to register. The notice directs eligible men to obtain guidance on registration procedures locally.
Railroads have taken 10,694 new coal cars into service since January 1, part of the 19,560 freight cars delivered to roads under government control. The report from the railroad administration highlights coal carriers making up more than half of the fleet.
A provincial bureau is being formed in England to provide civil employment for discharged soldiers. The initiative aims to place veterans in suitable public and private sector roles, improving their reintegration and reducing unemployment among former service members.
Athens fixes per pound prices for loin and round steaks rib roast rump roast brisket boiling plate and eggs with notes on wholesale exemptions. Retailers paying freight or drayage may add those costs. Violations to be reported to the Athens County Food Committee.
Washington report shows Ohio pre primary filings reveal 61 congressional hopefuls and 15 who spent nothing. Martin L. Davey led expenditures at 1238.25 dollars in the Fourteenth district, with William Gordon close behind at 1152.80. Other notable Liberal outlays included J. M. Foster 771.55, Charles J. Howard 454.25.
Mrs Lillian Shaw aged 40 died at Athens State hospital after a long illness from pulmonary tuberculosis. The Walburn Newsom company shipped her body to Nelsonville for burial yesterday from the institution.
Washington reports that knitting for soldiers and individuals will halt as the war industries board orders manufacturers of hand yarn to stop producing until further notice. Inventories must be turned over to the government though current contracts may be filled. The ban likely lasts for the war duration amid ongoing wool shortages affecting uniform makers.
Edison Carsey appeared before Mayor Woodworth on a plain drunk charge. He paid a $5 fine and costs.
Aurthur Randolph Martin of Paden City West Virginia faces a painful operation to remove a large Kaiser tattoo from his chest before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He hopes skin grafting will let him serve without being jested or questioned about his loyalty when he takes his clothes off at camp.
London reports recount a World War veteran recalling a close call where a steel helmet saved his life after shrapnel struck. The veteran quips that the tin hat proved oddly useful despite skepticism from old Mons veterans.
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