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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1918

Page

4

Athens Daily Messenger Publisher and Rates Notice

An aged newspaper page shows publishing details for The Athens Daily Messenger, including management names W B Bush and Merald Primting, offices in Athens Ohio, New York and Chicago, and subscription rates from weekly to yearly with advance payment terms. Obituary and memorial notices incur line charges.

Athens Imoosengee and Merald Primting Company W. Bush Baitor Messenger Daily Messenger Athena Ohio Harter Audit Bureau Circulattions Thanlio Robert B. Ward Mastern

U S Signals Readiness for Mexican Intervention

The article portrays rising U S pressure over Mexico as German influence wanes. It notes troop buildups along the border, overseas veterans returning, and plans for a possible American army advance into Mexico. Carranza's policies are blamed for straining relations, while a new revolution in Mexico is cited as a potential trigger.

United States Mexico Baron von Eckhardt Carranza Washington Uncle Sam Galveston Guantanamo Texas France Latin America

Gerard calls out Germanys wartime wrongs and urges unified punishment

Former Ambassador Gerard urged a New York audience to reject pity for Germany and to stand with the Allies in enforcing harsh peace terms. He cited starvation of prisoners, devastation of France and Belgium, forced labor of women, sinking ships, and violations of international law as premeditated assaults.

Gerard New York Germany France Belgium Lusitania United States

Europe must be stabilized after dynastic collapse

The author argues Europe’s dynasties are crumbling and order must be restored. Allies may refrain from action unless rioting escalates, with personal safety insured and a continued American presence of at least a million troops in Europe. Liberty Loan funding is urged due to expected costs.

Europe Mexico Uncle Sam

Planning the Temple of Peace

Balfour urged the two English speaking peoples to build a temple of humanity after the armistice. With Wilson in Hongland, the moment to perfect the plans grows, hoping leaders at the peace conference align with popular will for a lasting peace.

Balfour Wilson Hongland

Codfish and Halibut Recipes From Old Menu

The page details fish dishes including codfish tidbit bites fried in egg and Indian meal, halibut steaks with buttered lemon potatoes and a thick mayonnaise sauce, codfish fritters with mashed potatoes and eggs, and a fish salad in green peppers. It also covers leftover vegetables and stock reuse for soups, sauces, and creamed dishes.

Blake

Dinner Stories Courtroom Snippets and Wartime Banter

A cross examination probes the defendant’s character with sharp humor about laziness. A guard’s exchange mocks a post command as an officer interrupts. A soldier compares a comrade to General Foch, who replies with dry wit about flattery.

Opinions on postwar peace and war memories across papers

The Troy Times highlights Arab self determination for Hedjaz at the peace conference. The Portland Oregonian mocks Spain and Holland cabinet shuffles. The Brooklyn Eagle lauds American Marines at Chateau Thierry, Belleau Wood, Bouresches and Paris defense. The Boston Transcript jokes about Wilson and a propeller White House.

Troy Times Hedjaz Constantinople Portland Oregonian Spain Holland Brooklyn Eagle Chateau Thierry Daniels Belleau Wood Bouresches Paris Rhine Boston Transcript White House Wilson

Germans Land Troops in New York They Say They Would

The writer notes with sarcasm that the Germans promised to land troops in New York someday and now claim they are doing so, but the soldiers are actually American.

New York

Von Bernstorff and the League of Nations debate

The speaker notes Von Bernstorff opposed German policy and left the U S to return to Germany. He argues the League of Nations is not new, cites colonial leagues as early peace efforts, and warns that with the army returning, Mexico's trouble could provoke action. The piece also mocks the M C A as a smoke trust and cites the Los Angeles Times on cigarette sales.

von Bernstorff America Germany League of Nations Colonies

Casualty list totals 920 with Ohioans named

Washington reports 920 names on casualty lists including killed in action and wounded from Ohio. The list names Lieut John Morrison and others from Cincinnati Cleveland Akron and Youngstown among the killed and missing. Also included are several entries for wounded and listed values and transfers of property. A filler advertisement urges readers to treat minor ailments to prevent serious illness.

Washington Cincinnati Bernard Hanford Cleveland William Lett Alverton George Precht Joe Strong Stryke Frank Gottschall Selo Kred Arkhai Akron Fred Jacobs Luck Clyde Livingston Louisville Roscoe Scharddine Miami Perry Gray Cambridge Oscar Kertheimer James Stevenson West Salem Amos Tharr Springfield Alex Myslinski Russell Kerstetter Wooster Harry Macianiello Youngstown Fredie Wynkoop Columbus Oscar Gable Toledo Anthony Urbanowski Isadore Kemenski Bridgeport Charles McClure Fresno Angelo de Vincentis Steubenville Frank Hroch Ward McAllister Leipsic Charles Reutter Medina Holland Wirick Bryan

Real estate transfers in Rome Township totals stated

Rome Township and M W Jennings transfer 160 acres valued at 3520 to The Federal Valley Realty Co. Also listed are 142.47 acres valued at 3125 and 80 acres with coal valued at 1860 alongside 41 acres mentioned in the transfer record.

Federal Valley Realty Co Jennings Coal Co Lucretia Hall Henry Hall William EE. Lewis Et al Ella A Ruth Byron Metta B. Harrison S. Wiley Alpheus M. Nester Fannie Bingman Margaret A. Lyons G. B. Shanks Rome Township Co. DD M. W. Jennings

Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation

Stop sour stomach gas and pain with Dr Parker's Treatment for Indigestion and Constipation. Guaranteed to satisfy or cost nothing, with a money back offer. Available at local drug stores for 1.00, prepared by Geo. B. Parker, Athens, Ohio.

Parker Geo. B. Parker A. D Athens

Social visits fill Nelsonville week with many listed

Circle Hill residents Mrs Charles McBride Thelma Shea and others visited in Nelsonville Tuesday. Arthur Thomas Jess Skinner Darrel Hartley and many more were in town or visiting relatives. Athens guests included Mrs P J Fisher Dorothy Fisher and Mrs Clemence Wormsley with baby.

Charles McBride Thelma Shea Nelsonville Arthur Thomas Jess Skinner Darrel Hartley P. J. Fisher Dorothy Clemence Wormsley Athens Rice Thomas George Fisher Dug Lock William Gordon and Son Charles Stewart Lenard Stewart Frank Kirkendall Mural Pearl Jordan Barberton Joe Garlinger Gladys Spellman Hildreth Chauncey Charles Childress Emmett Hallen Jacksonville Colonel Lock the Plains Russel Childress Circle Hill John Grimm Jessie Oliie Gardlinger

Christmas Day Hospitality Notice

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield hosted Christmas day with guests including Mr and Mrs Clinton Augustine Mr John Phillips and Mrs Mary Burchfield of Poston and Mrs Fannie McCatheran.

Arthur Burchfield Clinton Augustine John Phillips Mary Burchfield Poston Fannie McCatheran

Miner James Copers Injured by Coal Fall in No 10 Mine

James Copers suffered a severe head flesh wound after a coal fall at No 10 mine on Tuesday. A physician moved him home, and he is recovering as well as could be expected.

James Copers

Local residents visit relatives and celebrate Christmas

Miss Mae Campbell spent Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Robbins at Athena. James Burchfield is spending this week at New England and Amesville with friends. Derrel Moore is spending this week in Athens with Mr. Charles Russell. Miss Ethyl Barker of Athens was at her home here on Christmas. Two children of Herbert McDonald are very ill with influenza. Miss Rachel Micheal of Athens spent Christmas at the home of Floyd Barker. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Campbell and baby were guests of her parents at Coolville over Christmas.

Mae Campbell John Robbins Athena James Burchfield New England Amesville Derrel Moore Athens Charles Russell Ethyl Barker Herbert McDonald Rachel Micheal Floyd Barker

Man in Union Suit Imitates Sept Morning Stunt

Steubenville reports a man identified as John Heart paraded in a union underwear suit along Market Street at about 1130 p.m. He staged a "September Morn" imitation that caused a crowd to gather and led to his arrest by Officer Taylor for the night. Heart said his clothes had been ...

Steubenville John Heart John Market Street Taylor Heart

Bio-feren Promises Strength After Influenza

After influenza, doctors recommend Bio-feren as a tonic to restore strength and brain function. The formula includes lecithin, iron, gentian, and other ingredients. patients take two tablets after meals and one at night, seven daily, with a money-back guarantee if dissatisfied.

Nature

Stolen Identity Suspected in Cruel Prank Tale

The fragment suggests a person vanished amid rumors of a cruel prank by friends. No further details on location, names, or dates are available, leaving the incident described as a suspected prank-centered disappearance.

Administrator's Sale at N. B. Dean Estate Near Amesville

Public sale at the residence of the late N. B. Dean near Amesville on January 9 aims to liquidate a variety of farm and household items. Items include an Overland automobile, gas engines, grinders, lumber, harnesses, farm equipment, wagon, hav rack, road cart, galvanized spouting, and more. Terms announced day of sale. Sale begins at nine o'clock.

N. KB. Dean Amesville Camamence B. McCune Fred Taughlin

Lane's Cold and Grip Tablets Promote Overnight Relief

Advertises Lane's cold and grip Tablets as pleasant to take before bed. Promises waking with relief and guarantees their effectiveness. Sold by druggists everywhere with thousands of users.

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