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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
6
Bold ad proclaims Brownatone to tint gray hair instantly for a youthful look. It claims no sulfur or harmful ingredients and offers shades from light golden brown to black. Sold at drug stores and counters with sample and booklet available for 10 cents, Kenton Pharmacal Co. Covington KY.
Chesterhill correspondent lauds Hon. B. F. Dutton for State Senate bid, noting his past service as representative, his strong district support, and trust in his dedication to public interests in Morgan and Athens counties.
Carrier pigeon delivers a message from Ensign G. T. Rowe missing since May 30. Rowe reports being attacked by three German planes off the Dutch coast while patrolling with a British aviator. the Briton searched the area but found no trace as German destroyers appeared and Rowe was not located.
The four girl known for saying It s awful dark out here has disappeared from public memory as fashion and slang shifted, leaving only a remembered phrase in cultural retrospectives and interviews with peers. The piece notes nostalgia and the phrase s quirky charm in a changing era.
In the aftermath of a shell hole near a hospital, Sally and Roger share a tense escape with the Tommy who fights danger as casually as a game. Their bond deepens as they confront fear, a private garden of thoughts, and a memory that lingers beyond the day’s events.
A nineteen year old wife asks if her reaction to the loss of a baby marks her as heartless. The adviser counsels being natural rather than forced mourning, noting spirits rebound and that true understanding comes from those who have faced suffering. The piece urges disregard for others' judgments and cautions against overexplanation or public display of grief.
A reader asks about accepting a ring from a boyfriend who hasn’t expressed love or engagement. The response advises against accepting jewelry unless there is a clear engagement, highlighting social expectation and caution in romantic gifts.
A reader asks how to handle a soldier who professes love in letters to multiple women. The response urges cutting off contact and ignoring future letters to prevent further heartbreak.
A reader asks Mrs Thompson what to do with a handmade sweater for a soldier and Mildred advises writing the brother to find a recipient in need. The exchange suggests direct aid to a service member through personal effort rather than via the Red Cross.
The reader asks whether to wash hair every two weeks or use talcum powder to remove oil. The guidance states washing hair is better and warns talcum powder can cause dandruff.
Much of the higher quality furniture and industrial lumber in New Zealand is imported from the United States the United Kingdom and Japan.
The Ohio War Board and Federal Fuel Administration urge every county to prevent wood waste and convert down timber into cord wood for fuel. Farmers are asked to clear stump fields and dry stamps for winter use, as demand is expected to rise.
In 1914 a new French recruit, unknown to all, fought atop a ridge near Saint Epvre during a German assault. With a pipe in his mouth he fired into the enemy until killed, earning the Croix de Guerre as the army later could not identify him. The battalion buried him where he fell and the ministry later cited him as An Unknown Soldier.
William J. Warrener was appointed as justice of the peace for Athens township. He took oath and filed bonds, with approval from township trustees. In his first session seven civil cases began, including actions against The Hocking Valley Railway Company for injuries to Bartoe and Rodda, both infants represented by guardians. Both plaintiffs obtained judgments for full claimed amounts.
East St Louis plans to plant trees near enlisted men’s homes as service flags. The project, organized by the Woman's Civic Federation and the council of national defense committee, will bear the names of the soldiers or sailors they honor.
Bevis salt mine near Lyons Kansas will switch from hand drills and miners lamps to electric drills and electric lights. The reform aims to boost output and improve efficiency after years of old-style operation.
Seven hundred boys from across the United States study at Camp Dewey in New London as part of the Junior Naval Reserves training program. Most are under draft age and aim for merchant marine service. the Shipping Board plans to hire two reserves per new ship at forty dollars a month plus maintenance and a fifty percent bonus in war zones. Commandant W. J. Physioc, who led Col. Roosevelt's Rough Riders in 1898, oversees the camp.
On July 25 1917 Russian guards at Tarnopol retreat without a fight as German forces press northern Galicia. The record notes concurrent actions including a Craonne attack and earlier allied positions at Pozieres in 1916.
The United States Food Administration offers half hour meals for backyard workers. Suggested dishes include scrambled eggs with hashed potatoes sliced tomatoes corn bread sliced peaches creamed left over meat and potatoes cucumber and cabbage raspberries oatmeal cookies hot spinach with sliced eggs corn flour biscuits blue berries and tea.
An article urges housewives to rediscover and sterilize empty bottles jars boxes for winter food storage. It describes using large and narrow neck bottles for juice and pastes, wide mouth bottles for preserves and pickles, and cans and earthen jars with wax seals to protect contents. Tips cover sealing wax, paraffin dipping, and moisture proofing to stretch scarce containers.
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