Athens Daily Messenger Ad Rates and Office Listing
The Athens Daily Messenger advertises daily publication with pricing at 1-2 cents per day, six months for $2.00, and 36 cents for strict advance two months. It lists the managing editor, advertising offices in New York and Chicago, and post office card of thanks notices.
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Aac Cere Oe Herald Pris Company
Case
Postoffice
Ohio
Sastern Cows Ward
Foreign Advertising Managers Office
Fth
New Yorkabash Ave
Chicamo
Plan to swallow Austria would end Austria Hungary says expert
In Italy remarks claim Germany plotted to crush Italy and seize Austria Hungary. The piece argues a German drive could dissolve Austria Hungary, crown a reduced monarch, and gain total control, while warn ing Allies could strike while Germany bears the burden.
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Italy
Austria
Germany
Austria-Hungary
von Payer
Kaiser Karl
Russia
Progen
Wartime guns and factories pledge vast siege armament
The article outlines massive war prep with billions for artillery and shells, light field pieces like French 75s, and 10, 12, 14 inch cannons plus mortars. It notes production delays, new factories, and plans to deliver siege guns over several years to break German defenses and raise the American flag in Berlin.
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Forties
Rhine
Pel
France
Berlin
Peace Talk and Pledges in German Policy
American readers noted two points from German foreign secretary Von Kuehlmanns peace speech. He says Germany cannot pledge on Belgium and wishes a free strong independent existence within boundaries drawn by history. The piece argues such talk echoes Brest-Litovsk and offers a gun echoed reply.
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von Kuehlmann
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
New York Times
Brest-Litovsk
Russia
Roumania
Wheat price policy raises Grain Corp capitalization
Federal Grain Corporation gains authorization to increase capitalization from 50 million to 150 million to support a guaranteed price of 2.20 per bushel. The move is framed as protecting farmers from market volatility amid a shift from prior shortages and speculation.
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Federal Grain Corporation
Household Hints Meat and Potatoes Menu Highlights
A dated home kitchen list covers hashed potatoes baked beans breakfast rhubarb sauce corn flakes and coffee lunch rice with raisins corn bread canned plums dinner items include omelet creamed potatoes apple and cabbage salad and war gingerbread. Recipes detail molasses gingerbread sour milk muffins pressed chicken one dish dinner oxtail with tomatoes and inexpensive supper ideas.
Old Time Raspberry Jam and Cheese Salad Recipes
Instructions describe making raspberry jam without added sugar by cooking berries in their juices and sealing in jars with paraffin or cloth, then thinning with hot water at serve time. Also a cheese salad recipe blends American or cream cheese with vinegar oil salt cayenne olives and nuts, chilled and served with French dressing.
Dinner Stories and Odd Advice in a Local Shop Tale
A timid buyer seeks a present in a dry goods store and mimics a dummy to choose a coat. A desperate wife seeks a love remedy from a seventh daughter asking for beef onion buttered toast to win back her husband. A child asks about an engine with ears, and grandma corrects him with a pun on engineers.
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Hoover
All American Front and German Food Price Rhetoric
The writer critiques wartime price protections and food shortages in Europe, noting Austrian bread riots and limited goods in Vienna Hamburg and Munich. It contrasts Kaiser Karl’s promise with Hannibal’s Alpine march and mentions a 40 mile Allied front in France and readiness of American troops.
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Vienna
Hamburg
Munich
Hungary
Italy
Kaiser Karl
Hannibal
Alps
Karl
France
Marshal von Hindenburg
Public forum questions road mismanagement in Athens county
Citizens in the southern part of Athens county demand accountability for road conditions on two miles of the Coolville and Athens pike in Carthage township. They condemn dumped red mud and improper grading, request explanation from commissioners, and urge better paving for safe travel. Coolville Ohio June 27 1918.
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Athens County
Carthage Township
Coolville
Athens Pike
Parkersburg
Columbus
Dayton
Ohio
Etiquette Q and A Share luncheon etiquette and party ideas
A Marie Reilley etiquette column answers readers questions about proper social conduct. A Marion reader suggests a betrothal party idea with a military luncheon and a tent centerpiece, while a Reader notes dining car order etiquette and adding dessert after the main course.
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Marion
Local lime deposits valuable for farmers
Samples of limestones from different sections of Ohio tested at the Ohio Experiment Station indicate numerous undeveloped supplies in the state usable locally. This could relieve transportation issues for agricultural limestone and lime for fall application. Even in areas not known as limestone regions, outcroppings may yield enough to install a home grinding setup. Increased limestone prices could motivate farmers to explore local supplies given the value of lime in needed areas.
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Ohio
Ohio Experiment Station
Foot-Ease Promises Relief for Training Camp Troops
The Plattsburg Camp Manual urges daily use of Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic foot powder to soothe tired feet and heal blisters in training camps Cantonments and army and navy boots. Foot-Ease is sold everywhere in boxes, 25.
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Army
Navy
Allen
Plattsburg
Local merchants listed in Athens area advertisement catalog
A long list of Athens businesses and shops promotes local services. Entries include electric appliances, ice and storage, printers, banks, harness and leather goods, shoe stores, pharmacies, grocers, furniture, bakery, music shop, hardware, drugstore products, auto sales, novelties, clothing, and mineral waters. The piece reads like a community advertising page with multiple firm names and offerings.
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Fie
Athens Daily Messenger
Swallowing Austria
Om Om
Bobby
Australia
Marie Reilley
Reilley
Napoleon
THE
Athens Electric Coo
Athens Ice & Storage CO
Athens Messenger
Athens National Bank
F. L. Alderman
Athens Printery CO
Athens
Bank OF Athens National Banking Association
W. B. Golden
W. S. Blackwood
Carpenter How. CO
Glouster
Nelsonville
Cash Shoe Store
Corner Court
Mill Streets
Cline Pharmacy CO
Cline Ice Cream CO
Cornwell & Co., Jewelers and Optometrists
Henry W. Cotner
Rexall
Emmett H. Cotton
W. M. Cray
M. T. Ellis
Foutch’s
Hibbard’s Music Shop
Columbia Grafonolas
Home Furnishing CO
J. H. Johnson Novelty Cola
Kerr Hardware CO
Lash
Lostro Auto Sales Com Overland
Willys-Knight Autombiles
Federal Trucks
Maxwell’s Novelty
China
McHenry & Sisler
Wooltex
MOLER
Jet
Lie
Murphy Bros
Roach
Scott Haney CO
of Good Clothes
House of
Sam Sommer
Barger
Star Mineral Watej Works CO
F. C. Stedman CO
the Union Grocery CO
Campbell Block
Wolfe Bros
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