Athens Daily Messenger Publication Details and Rates
The Athens Daily Messenger, published daily except Sundays, lists delivery and mail rates with ads policy. Advertising bills payable monthly, 5 cent line fee for notices and cards, second class mail matter, and offices in New York and Chicago noted.
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Agaad W. Rose Meralda Company
Reg Star
First Ploor
Messenger Bulllephones
Daily Messenger
Conner
Postoffice
Athena
Ohio
Audit Bureau Circulations
Robert BN. Ward
Fastern
Fifth Ave
New York
Booth Wabash Ave
The Value of a Language and Its Mood in Wartime
C Alphonso Smith argues that German language resistance during wartime reflects deeper moral shifts. He states language rises or falls with its speakers' morals and that English and French are expanding as cultural mediators. The piece notes optimism for liberal ideas while warning Germany’s language may be unable to reverse the tide of changing attitudes.
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C. Alphonso Smith
Annapolis Naval Academy
Germany
Tts
Foster Seen Likely to Defeat Switzer in August Primary
A political note from the tenth district argues Hon. I. M. Foster will beat Hon. R. M. Switzer in the August primary. Foster is described as active and aggressive with potential to carry both his home county and the fall election, while Switzer faces criticism for a stagnant five term record.
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Tenth
R. M. Switzer
Congress
I. M. Foster
Foster
G Athenian
Switzer
The
Nationale
Withal
A French Girl's Poem Spurs Local Global Friendship
A translated poem about shared rivers and oceans linking nations circulated from a Red Cross bulletin to a public library. Patrons read it with thoughtful faces and teachers copied it for classrooms, spreading warmth and a call for justice and honor across the community.
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Red Cross
France
Jore
A Sincere Offer To Aid Farmers In Harvest
The letter warns that offers of help from business and professional men to harvest wheat and hay may fail to benefit farmers. It argues such assistance would cause confusion, expense, and trouble, and cautions farmers not to be misled by the proposal.
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At County
Breakfast and Lunch Menu Highlights Listed
The menu features grapefruit, fried fishballa, graham muffins, coffee, sardine salad, rye and brown bread sandwiches, cookies, tea, and a dinner section. Maryland chicken with duchess potatoes, current mint jelly, creamed peas, and a banana strawberry dessert complete the offering.
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Maryland
How to Can Cherries for Proper Canning
Instructions from the Department of Agriculture describe blanching whole cherries for 15 seconds to prevent splitting. Sour cherries use a sugar syrup of 5 pounds 8 ounces to 1 gallon water. sweet cherries use 3 pounds 9 ounces to 1 gallon water. Pack hot in previously boiled jars, seal, process quart jars 25 minutes in a water bath, then seal airtight and store cool and dark.
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Department of Agriculture
Encaldoped Rice and Salmon in Double Boiler Dish
Recipe notes describe layering cooked rice with salted pink salmon and butter in a double boiler, topping with more rice, pouring milk over, baking, then stirring and finishing with bread crumbs. Also included are meat loaf and bran doughnut instructions with similar home kitchen details and measurements.
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Hamburg
Dinner Stories and Daring Promoters at Large
A Wall Street financier noted for perspicacity and thrift is recounted as two promoters try to win his backing. After an hour he remains unswayed, counting fingers after a handshake, signaling his cautious approach. The piece also honors noncombatants aiding soldiers and contrasts a hospital visitor's pity with a veteran's sacrifice.
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Wall Street
Salmon Stolen by New Cook Says Housekeeper
Mrs Mellion questions the tinned salmon with concern. James reports the new cook ate all the salmon and cannot be made less uncomfortable by any remark.
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James
Citizens Offer Free Harvest Help From Athens Chamber
Farmers report positive results from volunteers who assist with harvest. workers provide at least half a day of service, refuse pay or obligation, and aim to help patriotically. Farmers urged to contact the Athens Chamber of Commerce with their needs for prompt help.
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Farmer
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Camp duty changes men’s postwar trash habits
After soldiers have collected burnt matches and cigarette stubs at the camp, they become less likely to discard such items carelessly when they return home, reflecting increased caution and discipline learned in service.
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Selective Service
Carthage Mud Hole Pike Row Sparks Public Dispute
A public forum letter from Dog Holler dated July 8, 1918 recounts a local road dispute over the Carthage Mud-hole Pike. The writer claims delays and rough conditions anger drivers, notes mud piling in the road, and mentions payment from commissioners despite ongoing complaints. Several regional residents are listed as visiting or passing through, including Columbus and Athens locals.
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Carthage
Lottridge
Coolville
Red Cross unit meets at McBee home for pajama making
Thirteen Red Cross members gathered Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McBee to sew pajama sets. The next meeting is set for July 16 at 1 o'clock at the same place. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George Hopkins of Athens and others from Beaufort and Beaumont. farmers report wheat stacking underway.
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Red Cross
Earl McBee
George Hopkins
Athens
Clare Vorhes
Lew Russell
R. S. Dent
Beaumont
A. HK. Dent
Jim Hoisington
Will Hoisington
Haning Family Social Guests Share July 4 Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Charles Haning hosted relatives on July 4 with Alva Haning of Athens Alma Haning and children from Pleasanton, and Minnie Sauters of Steubenville visiting Emmett Sauters family. Mrs Homer Ellis left for Chilli co to work during her husband’s Camp Sherman service.
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Charles Haning
Alva Haning
Athens
Alma Haning
Pleasanton
Minnie Sauters
Steubenville
Emmett Sauters
Homer Ellis
Chillico
Camp Sherman
Martin Oa Heire
Local social visits span Water town Rockland and nearby towns
Wilson Chapel reports a string of visits including Mr. and Mrs. Guy Vandyke and daughter returning from Water town and Rockland. Mrs. Ruth Roberts and Mrs. Wolf of Tickridge visited the Robisons. Several families traveled to Camp Sherman and surrounding areas for Fourth of July activities.
Local Visitors and Funeral Gatherings In Albany Area
Carr ie McPherson visited Mrs. Frank Bellows of Athens. Mary Throckmorton returns home after visiting relatives at Carpenter. Mabel Peoples and children from Huntington W Va stay with Julia Martin. Richard Fought of Athens attended Samuel Knowlton funeral. Rev and Mrs Weed came from Murray City for the service. John Hursey of Marietta visited the family. Ruth Jones of Athens visits the Coe home. Esther Teeters stays with sister Frank Rehinett near Bolina Milla.
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Carrie McPherson
Frank Bellows
Athens
Mary Throckmorton
Carpenter
Mabel Peoples
Huntington
W. Va
Julia Martin
Richard Fought
Samuel Knowlton
Weed
Murray City
John Hursey
Marietta
Ruth Jones
T.W. Coe
Esther Teeters
Frank Rehinett
Bolina Milla
Local visitors stop by area towns this week
Mr John Radekin of Pt Rock was a business visitor here Monday Orville McVey of Akron is here visiting his parents Mr and Mrs McVey Mr and Mrs Peter Morse were recent Zaleski visitors Mr T B Brooks was a business visitor in Athens Wednesday Mr and Mrs Abe Llewelyn of Columbus spent the past week here with the former's parents Mr and Mrs Ira Llewelyn Rev Myers and family are visiting relatives at Cincinnati Mrs M W Howery of Carpenter and Gladys Zeigler of Columbus were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde
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Columbus
Lewis Sargent
W. B. Woodyard
Ella
Lois
Jerseyville
James Kitsmiller
Thelma
Athens
Z. B. Ator
Little Blanche Coon
Nelsonville
J. T. Helwig
Charles Hummel
Pleasanton
Blaine Woodyard
Charles Chase
Chases
William Henry
Centerstaka
John Radekin
Pt. Rock
Orville McVey
Akron
McVey
Peter Morse
T. B. Brooks
Abe Llewelyn
Ira Llewelyn
Myers
Cincinati
M. W. Howery
Carpenter
Gladys Zeigler
Clyde Whitlatch
John Clark
del Jewell
Albany
Jane Boring
Lily Reeves
Jessie Brooks
Dutton
R. J. Queen
Will Swickard
Blout
Joe Howell
Syracuse
Vm. Townsend
Sanford Howell
Jennie Grandstaff
Jane
Ynthia Cooper
Jane Cooper
Rebecca Queen
Gath Townsend
Jack Jewell
Maggie Townsend
Guy Bolin
John Jewell
England Enthuses Over Our First Overs
A British spectator enthusiasm greets an American cricket moment as fans anticipate a fuller lineup and the promise of stronger play from the ensemble of players in the field.
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England
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