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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1918

Page

4

Clamoring For A King In Prussia

The piece likens Prussia to ancient Hebrews demanding a king and argues Wilhelm II deserves governance. It contrasts Prussians with broader German mood after reforms and warns of the cost of autocratic rule. The author notes Wilhelm would likely relish a return to power.

Why is an express company

Government scrutiny of express firms renews the debate over their necessity. Advocates argue railroads or the post office could handle express and fast freight cheaper, while officials like Florida Utilities Commissioner Royal C. Dunn call for ending private express, with absorption by railroads or government at a fair price.

Railroads Post Office Department Royal C. Dunn Public Utilities Commissioner of Florida Express Company

Home Style Breakfast and Dessert Recipes Menu

A dated menu style list features breakfast items like Corn Flakes Muffin and Bacon, plus luncheon options and a series of detailed potato recipes. It includes How to make Potato Croquettes and Stuffed Potatoes, Lemon-Raisin Pie Banana Raisin Pie Raisin Puffs with measurements and steps. The tone imitates a mid century kitchen guide with precise ingredients and cooking technique.

Army Rations and Homecoming Grub Compared

Soldiers carried emergency rations of ground meat and wheat cake with chocolate that could be eaten dry or made into soup. Dieticians oversaw nutrition as the army stayed best fed and healthy, while soldiers anticipate home meals but note army grub held its own.

Cain Eden Johnnie

Congress' Plan For a Reconstruction Committee

The proposed committee should be composed of Senate and House members, not civilian appointees, since such members can report to Congress with merit as the basis for legislation. Outsider data would go through committees, but internal investigators can forego a second reference. Historical commissions often fail to prompt action, while Congress’s own committees have produced laws like Bourne's Parcel Post and railway pay. Chile and Peru threaten to stir conflict. where is the League of Nations? National Conservation Week follows food restrictions. more food available means savings by reduced consumption.

Senate House Congress Reconstruction Committee Monetary Commission Bourne Joint Congressional Committee Federal Crood Roads

Guckleye State Building and Loan Company Advertises Loans

Rankin Building in Columbus invites correspondence for home and farm first mortgage loans. Advertises assets of 15,100,000 and five percent paid on time deposits. Promises safe securities and best terms. requests written inquiries and booklets.

Guckeye State Building and Loan Company Rankin Building West Gay Street Columbus

Dimmer Stories and Quick Jokes from Antiquity

A string of antiquated jokes and quips narrated in brisk dialogue. A rough man berates a tearful man over barn references while a painter quips about descendant futures in retouching. A scientist tests audience patience about the sun’s heat with a misplaced time estimate.

Pungent Debate Over Ice Cream Sodas Versus Highballs

A printed exchange weighs ice cream sodas against highballs in health impact, while a witty observer notes people rarely stand at midnight with a soda fountain foot on the brass rail.

Breweries Converted to Food Plants Amid Shifts

The plan envisions converting breweries into large facilities for drying fruit and vegetables, while the future of the pretzel factories remains uncertain and hangs in the balance.

Missouri farmer builds convertible tractor wagon unit

A Missourian unveils a farm tractor that converts into a road wagon by changing its drive from rear to front wheels. The device uses two front wheels to replace a ring gear at the rear, enabling road use.

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