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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
6
A wartime editorial urges every American to assess personal patriotism and financial support. It argues that though demands have been met, many have not yet reached their limit, and the next Liberty Loan may exceed prior sums. It calls on individuals to fix their capacity and prepare to contribute.
The article argues German parole violations undermine honor by using returned Russian prisoners in Ukraine, Romania, and Finland after France exchanged prisoners in good faith. It claims Germany claims peace with scraps of paper while troops engage as part of alleged police actions, pressing Allies toward forceful dealings only.
The piece argues farmers already receive a fair price of $2.20 a bushel, not needing a higher guaranteed price. It notes a bumper crop shows farmers act without price incentives and that adding 20 cents would raise flour costs, costing consumers about $387 million. Congress should drop the proposal, as consumer votes matter.
A pictorial in a U.S. newspaper shows a French officer presenting his father with the Cross of the Son of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. The father, about 60, stands as the son commands, both risking their lives in battle for France. The full story remains untold in the caption.
A collection of breakfast and dinner ideas with recipes for Indian Pudding Rice Popovers Mock Scallope White Cake and more. Directions include quantities cooking steps and serving suggestions suitable for home kitchens.
A collection of home baking instructions for Rice Flour Muffins Brown Bread Oatmeal Bread and Corn Barley Bread. Includes ingredient lists quantities and basic steps such as mixing rising kneading and baking times for each item.
A humorous passage debits a newspaper wants ad with four line charge for a cook and four extra words Policeman stationed opposite corner. An army examiner tests a dull candidate who, facing an impossible siege, replies he would resign proving a dry joke on leadership and perception.
Senior boys from Vaughall school's literary class attended a performance of The Merchant of Venice at the Old Vic. During the court scene Shylock's plea for a pound of flesh prompted a bright Cockney boy to shout for the judge to “Ask him for his meat card.”
The speaker praises a father and son for noble conduct beyond their years as Americans read of a brave act in France. The reflection honors their courage, humility, and the nation they symbolize while noting the humbling reality of older generations fighting for the cause.
The War Industries Board has reduced bed davenport styles from 75 to 20. The move sparks disbelief and complaints about limited options and comfort in home furnishings.
The text notes Germany turning to leaves such as linden chestnut maple and sycamore for tobacco as the war continues. It remarks on the likelihood of finding more substitutes and the ongoing nature of wartime shortages and improvisation.
A speculative piece ponders how Kaiser Wilhelm II or other German leaders might speak at Mount Vernon, blending imperial rhetoric with the historic site’s Patriot images. It explores contrasts between power, memory, and national identity in an imagined speech setting.
A food dealer reports an extraordinary rise in earnings, claiming a 2,183 percent increase in a single year. The figure prompts scrutiny of pricing and profit strategies amid wartime or economic strain.
Alice Patton daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Patton died Friday after a brief illness at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Six in Chauncey. The funeral was held Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev B F Timmins. Burial followed in Nye cemetery.
Elmer Katzenbach son of Mr. and Mrs. William Katzenbach sustained a painful injury to his left foot Friday last when it was caught between cars at work in the Millfield mine. He was brought home to Chauncey where Drs Nelson and Sprague treated him. No bones were broken and he will be laid up for some time.
John Scott, manager of the Miners' Co-op in Millfield, spent Sunday with family in Haydenville and intends to move to Millfield as soon as he can secure proper property. Miss Viola Shields, nurse at Cherrington Hospital Logana Chauncey, will take a two week vacation with her parents. Solomon Abe and Max Wilson with Miss Lena Wilson and guest Miss Fany Abram drove to Camp Sherman for a day trip.
The Christian Endeavor and Sunday School of the Church of Christ in Whauncey will dedicate their service flag on Sunday evening July 28. A program of music recitations and talks is planned. George Wilson and James B. Day with Gladys Bradford Lucy Dorr and Paul Fiske form the organizing committee. Edward Minister dx and sister are mentioned.
Miss Dorothy left Saturday for Xenia Ohio to visit two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Weaver. Mr J A Drake of Chauncey received word from Mrs Drake who was summoned to Earlham Iowa last week by her sister Mrs Dean who was run down by a motorcycle and seriously injured but improving and expected to fully recover.
Mrs Roy Smith visited Camp Sherman with her husband while Chauncey residents joined a Sunday Chautauqua in Athens. Local couples hosted guests, flags were raised at Hocking, and Rev J A Goddard preached at the First Christian Church with Chauncey visitors staying with Strausbaugh and Six families. England guests included Erle and Ksuu Bridgewater.
The largest garage in Washington, D. C., has replaced its male automobile cleaners with colored women, indicating a shift in staffing and workforce composition.
Columbus July 16 Ohio's smallpox cases in June totaled 588, down from the thousand mark since last November though still near twice the nine year June average. May cases reached 1,182 as the epidemic persists into summer with authorities urging vaccination. Diphtheria reports were 338 in June and 324 in May, lower than earlier levels.
The report cites Scarlet fever activity with 350 cases in June, below the June average of 437, as part of a record review by the health department.
Michael Collins Jr is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary A Collin late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated July 18 1918 H T Philips Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio.
A faction of radicals in Russia demands a prohibition on child labor during school age up to sixteen and restricts minor work hours for ages sixteen to eighteen to six hours daily.
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