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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
4
The passage argues German citizens share blame for wartime atrocities, not just the Kaiser and government. It asserts soldiers and civilians alike have acted brutally, and that Germans are no different from their rulers, both now enemies who must be humbled.
The British have planted the largest potato and grain acreage in 40 years despite labor and machinery shortages. With UK self sufficiency projected at four fifths for the year, roughly 1 500 000 tons of shipping can be freed for soldiers and war material.
The June 1 wheat stock stood at 56 million bushels with 30 million slated for Europe to aid allies, leaving 26 million for U S consumption. Monthly use exceeds 40 million. with two months until harvest, Americans must cut intake to about one third and all must conserve wheat.
The article notes four hundred thousand British soldiers discharged from the army are returning to work in cash industries, with nearly two thirds rejoining their former trades. It says Britain has devised a practical plan for economic replacement and urges the same thinking elsewhere as the war ends approaches.
Private remarks suggest sending food to Liberia as part of supportive strategy. Mention of alliance and displaying symbols implies diplomatic gestures while seeking clarity on Liberia’s location and role in the plan.
A list of kitchen tips and a dinner menu featuring New England boiled dinner with corned beef potatoes and cabbage. Also notes on barley flour bread, banana oatmeal loaf, orange relish, rye bread with butter and lemon jelly.
A historical recipe fragment lists Bran or Rolled Oats Cookies with corn oil and rye flour, Prune Pudding with prunes and nuts, Wheatless Eggless Milkless Sugarless Cake with cornmeal and rye flour, Barley Spoon Bread and Barley Biscuits, and Pile Crust. Each item provides ingredients and basic instructions for mixing and baking.
Readable guidance on measuring cups and batter consistency. Use accurate measures, bake substitutes longer and slower, and prefer drop biscuits over rolled when using substitutes. Plecrusia doughs may not roll well and should be patted into the pan without chilling.
A Northern brief collection of humorous vignettes recalls Lord Halsbury visiting a lunatic asylum and a sentry boasting of marching without boots. Another tourist exchanges quips with a southern inhabitant who finds misfortune amusing as he waits for an earthquake to shake potatoes from the ground.
The piece mocks a warning by American Socialist officials that opponents of the Russian Soviets will be expelled, then pivots to a reflection on Liberty Bonds and postwar expectations. It foresees bonds being used to cover everyday expenses and hints at growing government pressure on radicals through taxes and conscription.
Readers receive etiquette tips from Marie Reilley on tipping chauffeurs and portioning meals. A wedding reception note explains practical boxes for cake samples and the bride’s sword slice tradition, followed by a 1862 Camp Marietta letter describing hardships and family prayers.
Chauncey Notes Gave Birthday Party at High Street home for Gladys Louise Kilpatrick fifth birthday. Twenty five children attended from two to five pm with refreshments and gifts. Guests included Ruth Gardner Wyona Gardner Irene Jackson Lucile Jackson Margaret Shaner Ethel Trainer Gerald Trainer and others.
Chauncey resident L C Strausbaugh holds a Civil War era letter from brother Abraham Strausbaugh to their father dated September 12 1862. Abraham enlisted near Wilkesville Vinton County and was killed in one of the battles.
A crowd of youths enjoyed marshmallow toasting on Mound Hill in Chauncey last Saturday. Wednesday evening about 35 young people met at Miss Irene Blackfford’s home for a party honoring Miss Dorothy Cline. Mrs J W Longstaff of Middleport visited Chauncey Wednesday. She then went to Murray City to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Erle Bridgewater Ruth England arrived in Chauncey Tuesday after visits to Columbus Painesville and Akron.
Miss Ruth Goodson of Chauncey sustained painful injuries Sunday when she fell from a small bridge dislocating her shoulder and fracturing her collar bone.
Mr. Bowden of Chauncey, aged over eight, traveled to Columbus this week for an eye operation hoped to restore sight after months of blindness. He was escorted by Mr. W. H. Phillips. Also noted: a southbound troop train passed Chauncey with cheering crowds and letters sent home. The Chauncey Board of Education met, and Mrs. Carl Shafer and her children visited from Nelsonville.
Thirteen pupils earned perfect attendance this year at Sunny Side school. Eighth grade recipients include Clara Cocke Wesley Kelley and Leo Kinsel. Seventh grade Mary Curry. Sixth grade Mary Mansfield. Fifth grade Wonald Kinsel. Fourth grade Belford Vercoe Louisa Beck Ernest Wilson Paul Neussling Ruth Herron.
First grade pupils Donald Brown and Dorothy Wilson are enrolled as the new second semester begins.
The Federal Government tests many new pistachio varieties from Central and Western Asia by distributing samples across diverse regions of the United States. This program aims to evaluate growth, flavor, and adaptability in different climates.
The Sunnyside School reports a total Thrift Stamp investment of 2622.25 dollars, averaging 8.26 per pupil. Seventy percent of students are investors, with per grade contributions ranging from 4.23 to 16.00 dollars.
A testimonial from Mrs. Cor Morvey of 5307 Bower Avenue praises Anuri double strength for curing rheumatism and kidney trouble. She and her husband report rapid relief, with backache and high colored urine disappearing after a week of treatment. Cleveland Ontario readers urged to obtain Anuri from druggists.
David Ziggafoos born February 7 1836 in New Jersey died May 27 1918 in Athens Ohio at age 82 months 20 days. He moved to Athens county at 15 and farmed near Pratts Fork then retired to Athens. He married Lydia Start October 2 1858 and had six children William Albany James Fairfield Nebraska three daughters Mrs Hir am Chase Carpenter Mrs W A Reading and Sylvia Athens. His wife died about a year and a half ago. Funeral May 29 at Jer seyville Christian Church conducted by Rev W D Robinson. Burial Jergeyville Cemetery Waiburn Undertaker.
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