Uncle Sam Needs Your Help This Year For War Finance
Uncle Sam requires unprecedented citizen sacrifice to fund the war effort. Government plans project $24 billion in spending this year with $14 billion from Liberty Bonds $2 billion from Thrift Stamps and $8 billion from taxes. Americans must save, increase offerings, and participate in bond drives to meet the goal of raising $24 billion despite the large productive capacity of the economy.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Lewis B. Franklin
National Pirados
War Loan Organization
Cleveland
Franklin
Washington
Sam
Haiti Joins Allied Cause In Spirit Not Military
The article argues Haiti’s declaration of war on Germany carries spiritual significance beyond military impact. It asserts that backing democracy through sacrifice benefits individuals and nations, elevating moral purpose for all who join the effort and those who abstain risk moral isolation.
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Germany
Haiti
Heaven
Japanese General Commands Allied Siberian Forces
A Japanese general now commands French British and American troops in Siberia directing their support for the Czecho-Slovaks in the Baikal region. The piece argues Allied unity across nations and notes the appointment as proof that the Allies are true allies unlike the Central Powers.
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France
Japan
Siberia
Baikal
Potsdam
Looting by German troops mirrors old Prussian habits
German soldiers reportedly loot supply trains across the front, signaling a carried over lesson from past plunder. The piece cites a harsh view of German discipline and notes regional war savings stamp purchases, highlighting Nebraska at 18 dollars per person, Iowa ten, and New York five.
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Middle West
Nebraska
Iowa
New York
Breakfast and Dinner Menu From Household Hints
A day’s menu lists breakfast items including coddled beg Graham toast orange marmalade homemade coffee and graham bread. Luncheon features chicken salad leftovers potato puff and apple sauce with tea. Dinner offers baked rice and carrots tomato on lettuce with French dressing asparagus on toast and barley gems. Stewed prunes closes the meal.
Cakes and Frostings from Wheatless Cake Recipes
A collection of bake at home cake and frosting instructions. Includes Wheatless Cake with oat and barley flour, Raisin King-Cook method, Chocolate Cake with molasses, a Good Chocolate Frosting, Frosting Sugar, Orange Cake with orange frosting, and a Black Chocolate Layer Cake with boiled icing. Provides ingredient lists and basic methods.
Tried Recipes Barley Cake and Corn Pudding
Instructions for Barley Gem and Corn Pudding recipes. Barley Gem includes fat, brown sugar, egg, sour milk, wheat and barley flour, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, soda, salt. method of beating and baking. Corn Pudding combines corn, milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, pepper, with folded egg whites and baked until set.
Dinner Stories and Schoolroom Jokes from a Simple Village
A collection of humorous exchanges features a bartender mistaken for a jail inmate, a Scottish farmer testing pupil wits with metaphysical questions, and a teacher misled by a child counting. The joke about naething and the cat's feet delivers local flavor and playful misunderstandings.
A rookie compares Kaiser to Nero in wartime banter
A rookie asks about Nero as a cold figure while another rookie clarifies Nero was not cold, joking that Nero was Zero, a different person. The quip contrasts emperors with a nameless rival to lighten morale.
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The
Nero
Bill
Hinder Retreat Foch Presses German Forces Across Front
The article argues Foch’s relentless pressure slows the German retreat as they seek safer positions. Allies’ pursuit impedes German withdrawal by forcing delays to move guns and material, potentially turning retreat into a rout while killing and capturing troops.
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Foch
Best Division in France, Americans Voted by General
In France Aug 12 a U S Army general praised his tar heel and Tennessee division as the best in France citing long-time cohesion and high fighting spirit. Officers from New England to Pennsylvania echoed the claim noting experience and German-American strength as assets.
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Lowell Mellett
United Press
France
Hack
Ludendorff
New York
New England
Chateau Thierry
Roots and herbs touted as universal cures in old lore
The text notes Indian medicine men claim field herbs cure all ills while highlighting Lydia E B Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the longtime standard female remedy. It credits Mrs Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts with creating it over forty years ago from field roots and herbs.
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Lydia EB
Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Sugar Saving Measures Across War Effort
A wartime briefing notes reduced sugar cargo for the fleet while overseas troops require large supplies. It cites a smaller sugar crop, Cuba as a key source, and 50,000 tons diverted to feed Belgium. German actions damaged sugar beet fields and factories in Northern France and Italy, with over 50 million pounds sunk by submarines. It then lists seven daily saving tips to stretch two pounds of sugar per person per month, beginning with using fresh fruits.
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Cuba
Belgium
France
Italy
Neutrone Prescription 99 Promises Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a blood-focused rheumatism remedy that provides immediate and lasting relief from pain and inflammation. It claims rapid systemic benefit, restoring blood health and easing lame joints, with mail orders available at 60 cents or one dollar per bottle through McKee Drug Co. and leading druggists.
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McKee Lrug Co
Social visits noted in New Marshfield and nearby towns
Clara Tolbert and Susie Maloy of Wellston visited Mr. and Mrs. Mose Evans in New Marshfield. Johnson City relatives Darren Six and family were recalled by a grandfather's death. Numerous gatherings with Greenfield Athens Chauncey and Marion connections listed along with travel for conference and nursing student Marybelle Swaim.
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Clara Tolbert
Susie Maloy
Wellston
Mose Evans
Fred Rhorick
Little Son
Barberton
Carl Russell
Carbondale
Newton Russell
Darren
Robert
Harry Barron
Johnson City
John Barron
M.T. Rose
Stewart Boden
Greenfield
H. B. Stright
Marie Stright
T. R. Hamilton
Dean
Chauncey
R. Hysell
L'Red Herron
Athens
A. H. Franks
Sabina
Mary Coffee
Marion
Margaret Shannon
EK. J. Shannon
F. C. Ransdell
Hinton
W. Va
Ottie Young
Marybelle Swaim
Alice Snedden
Edith Walker
Local social notes and visits around Athens fair week
Earl Kincade and family visited Sherman Parker on Sunday. Residents attended the Athens county fair last week. Miss Carrie Day stayed with Mrs. Pearl McClain of Athens during the fair. Miss Erma Ackley from Marion vacationing with her parents Dan and Mrs. Ackley. C D Swartz and sons Clarence and Charles Day traveled to Parkersburg on Wednesday. Mrs. Rita Nece and children of Marion visited D C Davis family. Oliver Davis visited his daughter Mrs. Leslie Morris in Athens Thursday. C A Pierce is digging a well on his property. Master John Smith of Guysville visits Lotridge friends. Hinyhurst public sale near Coolville Saturday.
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Earl Kincade
Sherman Parker
Athens
Carrie Day
Pearl McClain
Erma Ackley
Marion
Dan Ackley
C. D. Swartz
Clarence
Charles Day
Parkersburg
Rita Nece
D. C. Davis
Oliver Davis
Leslie Morris
C. A. Pierce
John Smith
Guysville
Lottridge
Hinyhurst
Coolville
Frost Notes and Local Social Events
Wade Welch son of Marion Welch died Monday night of appendicitis at Parkersburg hospital. Camp meeting at Coolville drew attendees from here. Emma Linton visiting Lenora Lemmon. P R Russell at Ohio State fair. Lelia McManus visiting sister Pear Hatch. Welch family reunion held near Frost. Nellie Harris visiting Irene Davis. Theo Rowell returned from Newark visit. Earnest Welch went to camp. Athens county fair drew many from here. Okey Richardson’s beling well attended. Frank Frost hosted Pittsburgh niece.
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Wade Welch
Marion Welch
Parkersburg
Coolville
Emma Linton
Lenora Lemnon
P. R. Russell
Lelia McManus
Blanchester
Pear Hatch
Welch
Flag raising at Lottridge for August 31 with speakers
Lottridge hosts a flag raising event this Saturday August 31 at one o'clock with speakers from Athens addressing attendees. Music and ice cream will be provided by the Ladies Aid and all are invited. Rev O W Smith delivered his farewell sermon at Lottridge on Sunday evening before heading to the annual conference next week to await his assignment. Autner Ackley called on M M Deweese of Stewart Sunday.
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Athene Meerenger and Herald Printing Company
Fred W. Bush
First Proor
Messenger
Daily Messenger
Clases
Athens
Ohio
Audit Bureau “Trenlations
Robert BE. Ward
Fastern
Fth
New York
Lottridge
Ladies Aid
Rev
O. W. Smith
Autner Ackley
M. M. Deweese
Stewart
Townsend Family Social Notes Mention Visits
Downington reports Mrs. Wm Townsend visiting Mrs Jane Boring on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Clark took a business trip to Pomeroy on Saturday. Miss Maggie Townsend and Mr.
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Wm. Townsend
Jane Boring
John Clark
Pomeroy
Maggie Townsend
Social notes from a Sunday gathering and visits
Martha Reeves visited Mrs Rebecca Queen Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Jordan were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Alex Neighbor gal. Mrs Jane Boring spent Saturday with Mrs Mina Jewell. Several from here went to Pomeroy to hear Captain Bennet. Mrs Kate Shafer visited sister Mrs Dianthy Gibson last week. Mr Henry Coats called on Mr Joe Howell Sunday evening. Dwight Cook, recently drafted, returned after failing the examination. Tom Steinmetz and wife called on Mr and Mrs Pearl Revinston Sunday evening.
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Martha Reeves
Rebecca Queen
Jordan
Alex Neighbor
Gal
Jane Boring
Mina Jewell
Pomeroy
Captain Bennett
Kate Shafer
Dianthy Gibson
Henry Coats
Joe Howell
Dwight Cook
Tom Steinmetz
Pearl Revinson
Harmony Hill Social News Highlights
K Thorp visited Athens fair on Thursday. N Dutton was a Hockingport visitor Saturday. John Seeley traveled to Parkersburg. Arthur Henry and Sidney Cornes stayed with relatives at McFarlan West Virginia from Saturday to Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Marietta were guests of Mr and Mrs S H Noland. Dan Fish and children visited T W Gorrill. Eur Dalton, discharged from Camp Sherman, returned home unfit for military service. Wes Hornsby of Ireland visited S H Noland.
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Ireland
S. H. Noland
Invention Lets Cabinet Makers Cut Dowels On Site
A hand operated machine has been invented to enable cabinet and pattern makers to mill their own dowels or rods of any size from the wood they are working with.
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Fritz
Graham Bread
Food Administration
New Marshfield
Housewives
Sanitary
F. J. Beasley
Carpenter
Propr
Frost
Downington
Harmony Hill
Messenger Social Correspondence
K. Thorp
N. &. Dutton
Hockingport
John Seeley
Chenical Co
Dept
Ward
Ken
Levene Fm
Cranolene
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