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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
4
The New York World urges a loyal wartime Congress, stressing unity over party. It argues elections must exclude disloyal figures and endorses the League for National Unity test: support for government and vigorous war effort since war began, without undermining Allied unity.
The Highways Transport Committee of the Council of National Defense highlights trucks as partners to tractors, expanding farm markets. Farmers share or use personal trucks to haul milk, eggs, and produce to city markets, stressing the need for better roads to support increased road transport.
War service boards formed by bar associations cooperate with draft boards and Red Cross to provide free legal aid to soldiers and dependents. Doctors similarly arrange compassionate care with physicians covering military patients and sharing fees with providers' families.
The article examines the view that the wealthy should continue purchasing luxuries to boost circulation and support war effort. It argues the idea is fallacious and costly non-essentials should be redirected to more productive uses such as charity or Red Cross donations.
A page of household hints lists breakfast items such as Herries with Top Milk and Fried Cornmeal Mush, along with a recipe mix for Lima Bean Souffle and Sponge Drop Cakes. It includes detailed steps for Rye Bread and Paprika Corn, presenting practical cooking guidance.
Bread recipe notes describe Boston Brown Bread using white and graham flours with cornmeal and molasses, steamed in cans inside a boiling kettle. The War Bread variant blends potatoes rice oats cornmeal lard and yeast, forming a sponge then rising before baking. Both yield large loaves and rely on steam or yeast rising.
A wartime instructive bake method uses two cups brown sugar two cups hot water four tablespoons butter substitute one teaspoon salt one teaspoon ginger one teaspoon cinnamon one teaspoon all spice one pound raising seedless two teaspoons baking powder three cups barley flour Boil sugar and spices with water and raisins five minutes cool then add sifted flour and baking powder bake forty five minutes in a moderate oven.
A photographer persuades a Scotch seaman, a captain, and a petty officer to pose. The seaman, just off his vessel, delays, joking about needing a chaw of tobacco first. The scene includes quips about borrowing, trying to catch a suspect, and light exchanges on letters and postage.
The piece argues finance must aid essential industries while luxury sectors suffer temporary losses. It asserts workers can shift to remunerative jobs, protecting manpower for the war effort, and notes Zeebrugge harbor filling with sand after a British ship sinking, praising brave acts and nature's reinforcement.
A column of etiquette answers by Marie Reilley and notes from J M Linscott, now in Santo Domingo with the American Marines. Linscott reports ongoing movement chasing bandits, tropical gardening conditions, and natives who prefer sleep to work, plus Spanish language progress and interactions with Dominican girls.
James A. Buck of the Athens State hospital force receives letters from H. A. Wheat now at Camp Jackson South Carolina describing camp life the transfer outlook and officers. A Marine Preston E Thompson writes to his sister dated March 10 1916 noting good health a flower token and plans to return home with stories once home. He mentions body lice as a new annoyance during service.
Elizabeth Byron of Columbus visited Murray relatives for several weeks while Chas Seidenfeld traveled in from out of town. Local delegates and shoppers, including Grace Dugan, Etta Andrews, and Maud Loper, were seen in Nelsonville and Athens with several trips to Carbonhill and Springfield for events and conventions.
Mr and Mrs Steve Krirdo received word Friday that their eldest son John was severely wounded on June 4 while in active service in France. Three Krirdo brothers were serving overseas. The community hopes for his swift recovery.
The Service Flag of St. Phillips Neri Church was dedicated last Sunday evening. A large crowd attended as a program of speaking and singing unfolded. The flag bears 22 stars representing church members in military service.
Murray City hosts a big Fourth of July affair to raise proceeds for the Red Cross with community and local groups organizing fundraising activities and celebrations.
A Saturday notice of a patriotic service at the Episcopal Church in Nelsonville was published in Athens news by mistake. Despite the error a good Nelsonville crowd attended Sunday evening with two Boy Scout troops present. Rev. Stires expressed regret over the misprint, noting the annual University commencement sermon was also scheduled for Sunday evening.
The Ohio War Board urges immediate construction of silos to bolster defense against German U boats sinking supply ships. England and France face animal feed shortages, rationing horses and cattle in Britain while Africa may supply more meat to the Allies.
In a gathering women observe varied complexions from clogged pores to dry or oily skin. The text promotes lecithin and iron to restore nerves and vitality, claiming modern foods lack vital elements. It advertises Bio-feren as a source of these nutrients to restore health and beauty.
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