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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
4
A patriotic call urges Americans to support the war effort by buying Liberty Bonds as thousands of U S soldiers fight in northern France. It emphasizes democracy liberty and the danger of Prussianism threatening civilization and urges personal financial sacrifice at home.
The piece urges firms to unload freight cars promptly to prevent delays and demurrage. It notes many delay staging at the limit, tying cars on sidings and obstructing shipments. It warns that government action may embargo those who exploit delays, risking business during the war.
In Frankfurt Dr Bernhard Dernburg defends the Fatherland party, denounces its rulers and press allies, warns of a perpetual war if suffrage is curtailed, and argues for a peace without indemnity or territory gains. He cites ore and colony values to argue Germany should stop fighting. Chaplin drafted for service. Argentina's Yrigoyen says he loves the U S. Amateur gardeners advised to start small patches.
A dated menu lists breakfast items such as Screwed Dried Fruit Coffee and scrambled eggs with Colonial Oatmeal. It includes lunch dishes like Corn and Tornado Chowder, Rice and Chicken Croquettes, green peas, oatmeal bread, rhubarb marmalade, and desserts of chocolate ice cream and potato cakes.
Instructions describe multiple sauces including White Sauce bases for Egg and Maitre d Hotel variations, Oyster Dressing and Shrimp Sauce with eggs, and Tartar Sauce with mayonnaise and add-ins. Also covers Macedoni e Salad guidance and a Potato Salad with Fish using cod, cream, vinegar and eggs.
Buckwheat Shortcake uses buckwheat flour milk and fat pushed into a half inch pan then baked twenty minutes. can bake in muffin pans. Rye Shortcake combines white and rye flour with baking powder butter corn syrup and milk to form a stiff dough rolled to a quarter inch and baked. slices filled with strawberries. Banana Float creates a custard with milk eggs starch sugar and salt poured over bananas and chilled. top with whipped cream islands. Oranges with meringue and range slices offer an alternate.
A humor piece unfolds with a boss revealing a clerk has been on the payroll for four hours yet implies longer service. A wedding vow ends old loves and a chorus of passengers in a metro car chase a lost gold piece from 1896, prompting a benevolent old man to offer a nickel.
Charles M. Schwab says he does not issue orders but asks men to assist him. The quote implies leadership by invitation. A food administration note urges higher rye consumption and reduced drinking as a secret for business success.
Thirteen more foreign born residents of Athens county have filed intention papers to become citizens. All are miners, ten from Austria Hungary and three from Russia. Names ages occupations origins dates of arrival and residences are listed, with adds for April dates and local post offices. So far this year 123 foreigners have taken these first papers, continuing a rush that began last year.
A column by Marie Reilley answers etiquette questions. A gentleman should ask a mutual friend to introduce him to a lady he wishes to meet. In aisles and places of amusement a lady precedes a gentleman and ushers help seat selection.
Athens county notes a flag raised April 26 at the Half Moon Mine site. Miners and the Apple band played the Star Spangled Banner as Cy Yates and veterans hoisted Old Glory. President Snyder attended and a child helped. rough weather limited program, but the moment honored Civil War veterans.
In a message from April 29 1918 in Duehtel Ohio Fred Connor appeals to readers to aid with money and labor for the boys serving in America's forces. The note underscores national defense and the pursuit of lasting world peace and liberty.
A Coolville sheep raiser argues for eliminating dogs or sheep after witnessing dead and injured sheep from dogs at large. He questions dog confinement, tags, and local welfare, urging owners to keep dogs home and under control to protect livestock and resources in Athens County.
A testimonial from E C Rudy of Martinsburg urging Nerv Worth as a nerve tonic. The ad claims Nerv Worth steadies nerves increases appetite aids digestion rouses the liver regulates bowels restores sleep and relieves aches. McKee's Drug Store Athens offers a dollar back if not effective and asks readers to ask for a sample dose.
The clip lists club standings with wins and losses for the National League and American League, noting teams such as New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Boston St Louis Chicago Cleveland and Detroit. It also records yesterday’s results and upcoming games including Pittsburg at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia Boston at Brooklyn and Chicago at Cleveland.
Messenger report details Mr James Crawford and son Raymond visiting Guysville with Mr Snodgrass and son Scott. Mrs Florette Hess hosted sister Mrs Eleanor Scott and Evelyn, and nephew Master Okert. Stella Lawrence hosted Verna Roker of Graham's Chapel as guest. Ralph and Harley Williams visited parents. Eighth grade commencement at Lottridge noted with Gladys Bean and Leona Buck in attendance. Reverend Wilcox of Athens gave address amid busy farming and house cleaning scenes.
Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. W A Williams and sons Harley and Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Whit Bean and children Ernestine Ralph and Orville, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bean, Mr. Creel Fish, and Mr. L D Buck and daughter Leona. Music was by Mrs. Whit Bean and daughter, the Williams, and Mrs. Earl Bean. Rev L F Miller conducted services. A Saunders school display and short program were held at the school house on Wednesday May 1. Mr Guy L Brooks left for Camp Sherman, the first Asbury boy to answer the call, previously employed at Portsmouth. Prayer meetings are held each Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Maud Walters born October 29 1884 at Zaleski Ohio died April 26 1918 at Millfield Ohio aged 33 years 5 months 25 days she lived in Millfield eight years with her husband James Harry Lacey and four children. Survived by five brothers three sisters and by husband and three children. The family thanks neighbors friends and Rev Watkins for support.
Advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel stimulant. It claims relief from bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite, and undigested foods by taking one or two tablets at bedtime. Sold in 10c and 25c boxes by all druggists.
Jane Lewellyn daughter of John and Mary Lewellyn was born April 12 1837. She married Rufus Graham June 22 1856 and later Samuel King December 24 1904. She died April 19 1918 at 81 with seven children, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The article warns soaps and sham poos have too much alkali drying the scalp and making hair brittle. It recommends using refined coconut oil mixed with water to cleanse scalp, produce rich lather, remove dust and oil, and leave hair soft, bright, and easy to manage. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
William Jennings Bryan a 21 year old lineman for Western Union enlisted in the navy at St Louis Missouri. He was sworn as a second class seaman and said he supports finishing what he starts and is not related to or aligned with the former Secretary of State.
A spring medicine touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier tonic and vitalizer for forty years. It claims effectiveness against scrofula eczema humors catarrh rheumatism loss of appetite fatigue and general debility. Suitable for all ages and conditions as a pleasant aid to digestion and vitality.
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