The Daily Messenger Publication Details
The Athens Messenger and Merald Pritaing Company publishes The Daily Messenger with afternoon issues except Sundays. Subscriptions range from 35 cents for one month to $2.40 annually by mail, with in advance payment and various rates for terms. Advertising rates are available on request and obituary notices incur extra charges.
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Mercy in Mercy Cross Riles for Illegitimate Child Work
After World War I hostilities end the Red Cross shifts from surgical dressings to infant layettes for European orphans. In a city, several women refuse to sew tiny garments claiming they are for illegitimate babies, prompting the director to defend Mercy and condemn the act as inhuman and unwomanly.
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The Leaven of Liberty and Democracy in Europe
A reflective piece links the Pilgrim Fathers to today’s Europe, noting monarchies falling and democracy rising. It credits Uncle Sam and Liberty Loans for enabling these changes and urges rallying to make the coming loan a sweeping success.
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Europe
America
Kaiser Bill
Prine
Germany
Constantine
Greece
Nicholas
Uncle Sam
Why France Embraced Wilson Aboard The Allied Cause
The article explains that France welcomed President Wilson not only for his role as U S leader but for the U S army’s conduct. It cites Americans’ bravery, discipline, and humility as they fought and served in France, shaping a favorable view of Wilson and the American nation.
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Cure for Shell Shock Rides on Armistice News
The surgeon-general of the African army notes over 2000 French soldiers cured by the armistice signing. He explains most suffered nervous and physical disfigurement. Mind over matter proves potent medicine as doctors consider psychological principles in treatment. Britain’s women voters gain influence in postwar politics.
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France
Paracelsus
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Christmas Candy Fondant and Nut Candy Recipes
A housewifely menu lists breakfast to dinner with desserts and Christmas candies. It provides fondant instructions for cream candies and recipes for creamed walnuts dates figs maraschino cherries and cream taffy along with a carrot soup method and notes on sugar boiling and flavoring.
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Philadelphia
Dinner Stories Highlight Dr J Wesley Piggott Address
In Pittsbury Dr J Wesley Piggott, an Indian missionary, recalls India offering cheap servants. He tells of a cook applicant claiming heathen worship of stocks and stones, prompting the host to decline. A neighbor quips about worship and labor, linking it to a garden plan for his wife.
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thrift stamps and war savings plans for next year
The article urges finishing War Savings and Thrift Stamp purchases before year end, explains next year’s stamps follow the 1918 plan with different maturity, and notes redeemable thrift stamps and interest bearing war savings stamps. It discusses patriotism, youth investment habits, and political commentary from the era.
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War Savings
Ohio rolls up wartime casualties list
The Washington dispatch reports a long casualty roster totaling 2421 names. The list includes killed in action, died of wounds, disease, accidents, missing in action, and wounded categories with numerous Ohioans named from Akron to Zanesville.
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Washington
Dresden
Frank Janiusk
Berea
William Metzner
Fist
John McCafferty
Youngstown
Charley Wissell
de Harley Bame
Arlington
Richard Houssey
Cuyahoga
Cleveland Justice
Marion Ben Owen
Urbana
Mmimett Hussey
College Corner
Harry Adams
Wooster
Edwin Bechtel
Sandusky
Christian Lang
Akron
Edgar Max
New Meadson
Jee Trovan
Cleveland
Eugene Volz
Gust Grimshaw
Joy Ingerman
Stout
Robert Jackson
Dayton
Joe Kuima
Urban Miller
Dexter City
Phil Wright
Marietta
Victor Greenslade
Bellvue
Marida Hamilton
Portsmouth
Harry P. Benhase
Cincinnati
Walter E. Tundable
Luther Chiles
Wapakoneta
Otis Lekoy
Manchester
William B. Metzger
Louisville
Harry G. Wahi
Defiance
Charles Wasserman
George Gird
Norwood
Phillip Donna
Henry Dressel
Pedro
Elmer BE. Dysart
Columbus
Earl Irwin
Martins Jerry
Frank Kubert
Michael Macden
John J. MetInery
Niles
Elmer Meek
Bolivar
Martin J. Nappenbach
Robert Sons
Lorain Coyne
Kalidam
Delos Vantisburg
Ashland
Snyder
Germany
Harry W. Stevens
Zanesville
Peart M. Stewart
Frank L. Stewart
Leetonia
Will FE. Osborne
Springfield
Fred L. Prentice
Raymond A. Fras
Cincinnnai
Walter Kubinski
Steubenville
Carl i. Stroehlein
Harry L. Alkire
Grove City
Kenmore
Albert M. Brooks
Longstreth
Craig R. Durben
Kingsbolton
Peter Roberston
Walter FE
Wason
East Liverpool
Ernest White
Wellsville
Benjamin F. Brady
Nelsonville
Joseph Curran
John Muller
Toledo
Kar Myer
John A. Doyle
Earl
Garner
Joseph Lispe
Lorain Charles J. McMullen
Cincinnat
Ira J. Moll
Chillicothe
Clarence BR. Burke
Wilber P. Clouster
Roy
Huber
Fostoria
Nick Michalczuk
Hudson L. Montgomery
Ripley
Edward J. Baumer
John O. Bundshuh
Piqua
Ora V. Carper Holgate
Elva G. Gray
Powderly
Charles Koher
Ely
Monroe County
Herman Waitzman
Joseph Dredek
Dewey Knose
Cleves
William G. Long
John Ro Mack
Thomas Ryan
Junction i
John C. Stafford
Steubenvilla
John Ff. Gibbons
John P. Kaufman
Wilmington
Fred EE. Knechty
Albert J. Kramer
Alvin Leppelmeier
John ©. Romanda
Toronto
Local Social Notes From The Plains And Nearby Towns
A brief social roundup from The Plains reports Mrs. Frank Hamilton of Athens visiting Tuesday with Mrs. Roy Hawk. Athens residents listed as shoppers on Wednesdays include Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Harrison and baby, Mrs. George Ball, Mrs. Lon Humphrey, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Aleshire. Ed Parker, cousin of Mrs. Joe Hutchins, was reported killed in France, his home listed as Lisbon. George Ball and family visited Gore Sunday with relatives Karl Shafer and wife. Karl Shafer and wife began housekeeping in part of Mrs. Penn's property this week. Mrs. Scott and her son Tom of Salem were guests of Mrs. Fletcher bank Tuesday. Miss Moselle Shields was at Nelsonville visiting Dr. and Mrs. John Pickett. Fred Bumgardner and child are ill with influenza. Mrs. Carl Geiseth and her sister Lucy Dorr spent Thursday shopping at Athens. In a letter, D. W. Isley of Litchfield, Illinois, recommended Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach disorders and constipation as quick relief.
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Frank Hamilton
Athens
Roy Hawk
Jeff Harrison
George Ball
Lon Humphrey
Dave Aleshire
Joe Hutchins
Ed Parker
France
Lisbon
Gore
Karl Shafer
Curious Health Craze Bio-feren Promises Quickly Restored Vigor
An advertising feature touts Bio-feren as a free cost health builder for nervous, weak women. Claims include rapid vitality, clear skin, and sparkling eyes in two weeks. Instructions prescribe seven days of tablets then ongoing dosing with a listed formula and physician note.
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