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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
4
The article notes trench fighting fading after years of misery and open warfare returning. It highlights more movement, restored cavalry use, and training at home focused on fighting in the open. American troops are urged to expect motion, bayonet drills, and larger offensives against Germany.
Chairman Hurley proclaims a rapidly expanding U S merchant fleet. He forecasts 3 000 000 tons this year and 13 000 000 tons next year with up to 26 000 000 tons eventual capacity. The fleet is described as a force for liberty, justice, and global markets while preventing oppression by the strong.
A Democratic official claims pride in avoiding German produced items shows patriotism late in discovering. The piece argues against German industry support before and during WWI, citing pencils and pocket knives as examples and criticizing 1913 Democratic policy for aiding German production.
The piece notes American tractors are underutilized despite invention. It cites France, Michigan, England, Canada, and Pennsylvania funding and purchasing trends, with Canada buying 1000 plus domestic production. It argues machinery can offset labor shortages and save grain.
The article analyzes Sentex the First Chief's decision to sever diplomatic relations, citing that he believes the step will restore his prominence. He portrays Cuba as a weak opponent and frames the break as a reaction to perceived excessive friendliness in international affairs.
A home cookery section outlines complete dinner ideas for four using leftovers and pantry staples. Recipes cover stuffed peppers with rice, nut hash, cottage pie, potato chowder, barley soup cakes, and a nourishing one pot meal with mixed vegetables, beans, and tomatoes.
A light exchange unfolds between Mrs Newlywed and a grocer over flour quality and biscuits. Humorous anecdotes follow about a misplaced cat in Boston and a waiter’s quip on turtle flavor versus cottage. A new servant and a headline misdelivery round out the household mixups.
The column offers etiquette guidance from Marie Reilley and reports on social visits and hostings. It lists house party formats, guest details, and recent visits to homes in Athens area. Also includes a note on place settings and serving customs from Vogue.
A neighborly gathering marked the Copeland tenth wedding anniversary at their home Monday evening in New England. Refreshments were served as relatives and friends shared stories and well wishes. Mrs. Harvey Starlin and guests from nearby towns attended, and a Temperance speech was announced for June 16 at the M E Church. Funeral services for William Inman of Amesville were scheduled for Thursday at the M E Church.
Mrs Elmer Saunders of Akron visits her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Lyons. Mrs Ernest Whitlath spent time with Mrs Clarence McDonald in Hocking. Mr and Mrs A M Bennett and children of Glouster were guests here. Ed Barker and Elsie West visited Clifton W Va with relatives. Trimmers of Glouster visited Will Whitlatch. Lydia Beachout spent week in Chauncey with Mrs Rose Pergugon. John Haney of Camp Merritt NY visited his mother here. Harry Rollison visits his father here. Mary Katherine born to Mr and Mrs Elmer Lavely. Charles Jordan of Athens visited Robert Goodman’s family. Mrs Bolin ill with appendicitis. Mrs Elmer Coon and sister Mrs Warren Roush of Athens visited Pomeroy then stayed with ill Mrs James Powell. Miss Virgie Grimes of Athens was
A new public drinking trough was installed in Winnings, Indiana. It lacks a nozzle for fivvers, drawing curiosity and puzzled comments from residents about its purpose and design.
President Wilson remarks that politics is adjourned and elections favor those who think least on the matter. The public view and party strategy favor decisive action in the fall, while railway presidents face new higher freight and passenger rate changes soon after layoffs.
The piece argues fatigue harms productivity and urges people to sleep earlier at night. It notes society misses full wheat yields and cautions against neglecting rest while continuing to farm and work through hardship.
Discovery of S. M. A. a substitute for mothers milk announced by Dr Henry J Gerstenberger at the American Medical Association section on children's diseases The synthetic milk omted shortened to S S M A fed to 311 infants with 95 percent good results reported in Chicago June 12
Urges readers to monitor blood vitality and ward off disease with S. S. S. a vegetable blood medicine. Promotes reviving purity and strength and offers free medical advice from Swift Specific Co. Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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