American Despotism in German Critics
A commentary on German editorials about the United States praises American virtues and freedoms while acknowledging the criticisms. The piece argues Americans are proud of their national unity temperance virtue and modest social conduct, and rejects the idea of Prussian despotism in voluntary social customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Twkal Anzeiger
New York
San Francisco
Europe
Eral
Peru Seizes German Ships in Retaliation for U Boat Raids
The article notes Peru broke diplomatic ties with Germany and seized six German vessels in its ports in response to U boat attacks off the Americas. It mentions about twenty ships sunk and dozens more interned in Chile and other Latin American ports as the broader regional reaction.
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Germany
Peru
Atlantic
Hemishere
Latin America
Chile
South
Central American
Amercan
Traction Line Extension Move Aims at Court House
Athens weighs funding a broader interurban rail extension to Court Street and financing outside the traction company. The draft plan hinges on reducing City expenditure while boosting revenue and unburdening debt, with Chamber of Commerce backing a business-led proposal.
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Court House
Central Avenue
Colny
Athens
Court Street
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Traction Company
Voluntary Farm Help Pledges Aid to Athens County Harvest
A group of Commerce volunteers pledges two hundred days of work in Athens County harvest fields. They insist they cannot match full-time farm laborers but will operate mowing machines, loaders, wagons, and pitch hay to assist harvests and feed the community.
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Athens County
Household Hints Menu and Recipes From The Era
A vintage collection of kitchen tasks and recipes including baked rice dishes with peanut butter parsley and eggs, Rice and Raisin Muffins, Luncheon Rice with cayenne, Maple Syrup Candy, Sour Cream Fudge, and Honey Candy. Directions specify stovetop to moderate oven temperatures and cooling steps.
Things Worth Knowing To Freshen Calf Book Binding
Practical tips for renewing calf leather bindings. Mix glue dissolved in water with glycerine and flour paste to lightly coat the leather. Rub dry with a chamois. A second tip suggests burning potato peels to clean chimneys, especially in stoves using soft coal.
Dinner Stories and Local Cartoons From Old Newspapers
A collage of humorous vignettes and short scenes from a bygone era. A detective questions an office boy about Mr Jones and his partner as verbal wordplay unfolds. The piece includes tales of a Scot and Englishman dining with a girl and a beard joke. A country store scene ends with a quip about Europe and a boxing match.
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Mr. Jones
Farmers urged to recruit local help from returning men
A local appeal invites farmers to hire returning servicemen, mainly those raised on farms, to aid on farms. The men seek work and training, not charity, and want reasonable numbers. A note warns gasoline is used as a disinfectant for wounds, a claim tied to motorists burning fuel on outings.
Congress to Spend 18 Billion Next Year Sparks Silent Reaction
Recalling past outlays, the speaker notes Congress plans to spend 18 billion dollars next year, urging attention as the public shows little visible reaction to the large appropriation. The remark contrasts earlier spending rhetoric with current calm.
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Congress
Etiquette Q A From Marie Reilley On Guest Privacy
Questions answered on manners etiquette appear in this column. Miss Reilley will advise on matters of etiquette upon request, with self address and a stamp for personal replies. Advice covers visiting cards gloves class night and wedding gifts guidance.
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Marie Reilley
Miss Reilley
L. Jeune Fille
Miss Brown
R. R
Broadwell Notes of Local Visits and Events
Mrs Ray Priest and Master Clyde of Corning visited Mr and Mrs Pearley Sedgewick. M P Totman of Athens and Clarence Gorham of Athens visited W W Totman. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Vint White. Mer Rathburn of Athens staying with grandparents. James Cunningham Clyde Sedgewick and families visited. Rev Garrett and wife attended flag raising at Lathrop and spoke here then went to Mt Hermon for children day services. Children day services held Sunday evening with a fine program. Elder Hit held quarterly meeting here Tuesday and Tuesday evening.
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Clarence Gorham
Athens
W. W. Totman
Vint
Lewis Sutton
Haga Ridge
Joseph Conant
Mer Rathburn
James Cunningham
Clyde Sedgewick
Sugar Creek
Perley Sedgewick
Rev. Garrett
Federal and State Battle Animal Tuberculosis Intensifies
Washington reports federal and state authorities press the fight on animal tuberculosis this year. Seventy four agencies cooperate with fifty four state officials in a broad campaign spanning twenty one states. The annual loss from the scourge runs to about twenty five million dollars.
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Washington
Camp Lewis Train German Turkish Austrian Units For US Guard Duty
More than 700 men from Germany Turkey and Austria in training at Camp Lewis Tacoma Washington. They are naturalized U S citizens reassigned from the Midwest after the war department decided not to use them in Europe. They will serve as guard troops within the United States.
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Camp Lewis
Tacoma
Wash
National Army
Middle Western States
War Department
Europe
United States
Over the Top with Empey at Columbia Theatre
The Fighting Sergeant story unfolds on screen with motion picture photography. Empey’s book and articles have reached millions and now audiences can see him in action on Hun Hunts at the Columbia Theatre on June 26 and 27.
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America
Empey
Columbia Theatre
Turks May Be Next Victim Of Our Wrath
Washington reports indicate an act of war when Turks seized Attibriz Persia and captured the American and British consulates while attacking the American hospital. Paris notes France uses school essays and posters to promote food restrictions with prizes for student posters and nationwide display.
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Washington
United States
Attibriz
Persia
Teheran
Paris
France
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Athens Storecaser and Herald Primting Company
Pred Ush
Baltor
Messenger
Daily Messenger
Lindsey
Athena
Ohio
Tharter
Audit Bureau
Robert HB
Ward
Astern
Fifth Ave
TERN
Bouth
Wilson
Lancy
John
Tommy
Aseter
Mandy
Adan
Bre
Hebbardsville, Co
Wilkes
Near the Plains
Alva Verities
Marion Vandevort
Reno Clutter
Union
Edna Whiteman
Shornston
W. Va
Bert Harner
A. E. Dent
Beaumont
Edith Vorhes
West
Aura Parker
Clarksburg
Elmer Parker
Camp Sherman
Ray Moore
Edna Moore
White Hall
Ada Parker
M. E. Church
E. A. Dent
New Haven
Conn
R. 8. Dent
Broadwell
Ray Priest
Master Clyde
Corning
Pearley Sedgewick
M. P. Totman
Guy Empey
Kuppenheimer
Uncle Sam
Haney CO
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