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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
4
A wartime urging young men to join the military effort as the nation mobilizes over two million service members. The piece argues veterans will lead future commerce politics and industry, and that civilians who avoided service risk losing influence as America shapes postwar power and equality.
A wartime column notes German papers downplayed ongoing battles between the Aisne and Marne while American outlets rapidly disseminated every war development. It contrasts German censorship with the American press, praising free reporting and public access to timely victory or defeat details.
The piece argues Germans tire of American fighters who refuse to surrender on demand. It portrays Americans as stubborn, continuing to fight when surrounded, sometimes recapturing weapons, and resisting capture, while lamenting a lack of German kultur in surrender norms.
The War Department states that soldier clothing is, on average, a full size larger than before. This change may affect how enemy forces perceive American troops, with uniforms appearing five to six sizes larger than previously anticipated.
A compact list of daily meals and dishes including baked potatoes stewed prunes cornmeal cakes with bacon a lettuce sandwich rye bread rice pudding with raisins salmon loaf and barley flour muffins with fruit salad cocoa tea and beet in a simple household menu.
Instructions for Egg Salad With Sardines Lettuce nests and mayo. Lettuce and Dog Salad with boiled eggs Olives paprika and dressing. Banana Salad with bananas mayo nuts on lettuce. Chicken and Nut Salad with canned chicken and walnuts hard boiled eggs olives capers. Minted Chicken Salad with gelatin mint stock carrots peas celery cream lettuce and molded servings.
Rhubarb should be cleaned cut in short lengths placed in washed jars filled to top with cold water and left twenty minutes before additional water is added. Cabbage is canned by packing washed leaves with core removed and midrib trimmed, salting each quart, filling with boiling water, sealing, and sterilizing for ten minutes or sixty minutes under steam.
A satirical look at a senator who mocks formality on his first capital visit, a motorist in Arkansas finds two men brawling then civil, a bluff exchange about daughters and plays, and an Irish immigrant mishears headlines linking patriotism and riot.
A Spokane, Washington resident objects to cussing the Kaiser during war, arguing swearing harms the soul and that the Kaiser is damned. The writer admires her clever method of condemning him without using explicit profanity and suggests others imitate the tactic.
In this column Marie Reilley answers readers on etiquette questions. The note cites button wearing rules, mentions asking readers to send three-cent stamps, and references Captain Allen’s Civil War service and good neighborhood status as observed from a long-time residence.
The text discusses how to address envelopes to military personnel as Mr. followed by a catalog of suitable gift items such as a leather frame, work box, books, flowers, and handkerchiefs. It reflects etiquette guidance and current gift ideas for friends.
The writer thanks Capt. J B Allen for publishing a reason for backing Republican candidate R M Switzer for Congress. He notes his appointment as Switzer's private secretary, succeeding Tripp of Jackson, and asserts longstanding support since Athens County joined the Tenth District.
An article touts Bio seven as a quick fix for fatigue, promising to restore energy and ambition in less than two weeks. It explains a simple seven day dosage, notes a money back guarantee, and lists the formula and ingredients for physician notice.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Copeland entertained last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carlos Ogg and daughter Vivian Maxine, Mr Levi Ogg, Mr Will Marquis and son Don and daughter Hazel, and Mr and Mrs Ira Bennett. Geir
F Rowland announces candidacy for Athens County Ohio prosecuting attorney subject to Republican primaries on August 13 1918. He cites business and legal training as a basis for fair law administration undeterred by favor or interest of citizens.
Rochester N Y July 23 Dr Henry Gilmore author of He Leadeth Me died today in his eighty fourth year He was professor of English at the Rochester University reading significance of his hymn and his contributions to religious music now ends with his passing
A historical note records a scholar who attended and served at a university from 1867 until his retirement in 1980. The fragment highlights a long tenure across more than a century of institutional development and leadership.
Washington July 23 More than 2 008 000 000 shells for small arms have been delivered to the army since the United States entered the war an announcement today by the ordnance department. Up to July 13 2 275 000 small arms of all varieties and 82 540 machine guns had been produced for the week ending July 13 was 6681.
Miss Julia Ann Parker aged 1, long associated with the Methodist church, died after years of illness in Findlay. The child was noted as the oldest Methodist in the city and had belonged to the church nearly all her life.
The county food board ordered Wight restaurants and lunchrooms in Canton to close today for violating food regulations. Separately the New York Musicians' union demand for higher wages was rejected.
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