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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1918

Page

2

To Hell with the Kaiser Refutes Polished Pulpit Rhetoric

A Presbyterian Assembly in Columbus opposes refined speeches and calls for blunt language against the Kaiser and war crimes. It argues hell and damnation express righteous indignation toward hypocrisy and crime, urging bold sermons and action over polished platitudes.

Wm. J. Warrener Presbyterian Assembly Columbus Opper Billy Sunday Jesus Christ Hell Christ

Neutrene Prescription 99 Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

An advertisement touts Neutrens Prescription 99 as a liquid remedy that absorbs uric acid to ease joint and muscle inflammation. It claims rapid relief within a few s and urges readers to keep the product on hand for attacks, pricing at 60¢ to $1.00 per bottle.

Alest

The Private Secretary staged by Athens High seniors

The final year show The Private Secretary by Athens High School seniors drew a full house and high praise for its polished amateur production. Joe Morrison as the private secretary stood out, with strong acting, staging, and costuming enhancing a difficult farce.

Athens High School Opera Athens Hi Joe Morrison Athens Mr. Marsland Joseph Basom Harry Marsland

Our Foot Powder for tired feet relief and deodorant

Sweaty tired feet are uncomfortable and painful. Dust your shoes and stockings with Our Foot Powder for anti septic deodorizing distress relief. It promises relief and may pay you to use it.

Farmers toil as wind scatters last week items in Sharpsburg

Messenger Special Correspondence notes farmers plowing corn with growth steady though pests appear. Community marks Children’s Day preparations for June 16 afternoon and local visits by Dille, Ada, Bardin, White, Harris, Mildred Boyd, Dickson, Strode and Kinney. Decoration Day quiet as old soldiers fade.

Dille Ada Melsonville Elmer FE. E. Dille Nelsonville Hannah Bardin Chesterhill Geo. Hanson John White Henry Burns Cassie Harris Westerville John Harris Harris New York State Mildred Boyd Sugar Creek F. E. Dickson Marietta C. T. Strode Earl Kinney Athens Mr. McPeak Morgan County Mabel McPeak Jessie Marjorie Mary Edith Ruth Armstrong Lillian Rardin

Dr Bean joins army after winding up affairs

Dr L G Bean received orders to report Sunday at Camp Grant Rockford NL for duty in the dental reserve of the United States army. He will close his Cline Building offices today and depart early Saturday to wind up business affairs before leaving for Camp Grant.

L. G. Bean Camp Grant Rockford United States Army Cline Bean

Messina Quake Triggers Over a Thousand Aftershocks

The Messina earthquake was followed by at least 1,227 after shocks, according to contemporary reports. These seismic after events underscore the region’s ongoing instability and danger for residents and rescuers alike.

Messina

Conditions in Neutral Land Report Food Scarcity

Theodore Rypma, a Hollander dairy farmer near the Children’s Home, describes severe food shortages in Holland. He notes bread tickets now cover fourteen days despite ten day limits, factories shut due to lack of food, and distant bank transfers costing months to help relatives.

Theodore Rypma Holland Ryoma Ocean

First Christian church meeting reports debt cuts and leadership changes

The First Christian church annual meeting last night reported the building fund debt reduced by over 15000, leaving total indebtedness under 11000. Major Samuel M. Johnson and Ladies Aid members Mary Walden praised for aiding soldier boys. Deacon and elder offices to be vacant for up to four months under a five member board. Trustees elected unanimously: William Ruston Fred Kittle W B Johnson W R Cable Robert L Woodworth.

The First Christian Church Samuel M. Johnson Mary Walden E. P. Wise Akron C. B. Reynolds West Side Cleveland E. §. DeMiller Wilmington

Dr Wilson Named to Ohio School Policy Committee

Dr H R Wilson of Ohio University faculty is invited by state superintendent F B Pearson to join a state committee on school policy. Other leading Ohio educators will help draft an educational policy for statewide schools.

H. R. Wilson Ohio University F. B. Pearson Ohio

German Losses Grow Yet The Front Remains Numerically Superior

June 4 report notes German casualties rising but still outnumbering Allies on most sectors. Possible new German offensive hinted between Montdidier and Noyon as French command waits. Also describes Manchester hospital’s whirlpool bath for typhoid and shell shock patients with a 93 degree water immersion tank for up to an hour.

Montdidier Noyon Manchester England

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