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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1918

Page

4

Kaiser and People United in War England's War Echo

Taft argues Americans must view Germany as one entity the Kaiser and nation intertwined. He singles out the ruling class as responsible while condemning the German people for supporting atrocities and war aims. He calls for the Fatherland to be smashed and both Kaiser and people punished together.

Taft Wilhelm Europe America Kaiser Hohenzollerns Tirpitzes Hindenburgs Hertlings Junker Igium Poland Russia Hindenburg Picardy Flanders Tirpitz

Sizing Up Sammy to the Berlin Front

The German press praises American troops as physically fit and bold but inexperienced in Western fighting. It notes Americans are eager for action yet lack stamina and real soldiering discipline. The piece suggests Berlin will face a more capable, wary U S foe.

Vossiche Zeitung Zeitung Perro Bowie Fritz Sammy Berlin

Keep the Girls Home to Aid War Effort Says Washington

A Washington dispatch cites government and social groups urging that young girls and women stay home from war zones. Officials favor older women for overseas work while younger workers are discouraged to avoid risks and preserve manpower for vital home duties. Nurses abroad remain essential.

England France America Red Cross Washington State War Departments Betty Scott

Household Hints Menu and Breakfast Clues

A compact list of daily meals begins with cooked cereal breakfast and bacon. It includes coffee, milk, Johnny-Cake lunch, sweet potato soup, souffled crackers, moistened gingerbread, tea, dinner with curried beef heart, rolled potatoes, celery, olives, and pineapple rounds.

Bran Bread and Oatmeal Bread Recipes From Old Home Cookbook

Instructions for Bran Bread and Oatmeal Bread with yeast and bran blends. Includes Steamed Cornbread and Graham Pudding with measurements for ingredients, rising times, and baking or steaming directions. Provides sauce recipe with sugar cornstarch and nutmeg. Serves multiple dishes and yields about six portions.

Practical Household Tips and Preservation Methods

Quick guidance on curtain care explains drying wet lace curtains briefly then hanging to set. Packing tips suggest damp straw or excelsior for china and glassware to fill cracks. A note on cinnamon drops offers uses in apples pies lemonade and desserts. Seed carrots guidance advises trimming tops for regrowth and saving two thirds for eating.

Dinner Stories and War Humor Fold in One Page

A village driver halts for a gas favor as a wedding gloved in wit. A sergeant tests new recruits on ranges from 500 to 100 yards with poor aim. A mountaineer boasts his son’s schooling with triggernometry. A punchline mocks the English tank in Germany with a long German hybrid name.

President's Club Promotes Third Liberty Loan Bonds

A Liberty Loan promoter invites Athens county residents to join the President's Installment Club by buying a $50 bond with $5 down and $5 a month. The President will sign the appropriation this week as citizens are urged to help Uncle Sam fund the war. The piece also notes Ireland's protest regarding the military draft.

Liberty Loan Athens County Sam

May Day Dawn Reflects Farm Life And Dry News

A May Day scene shows farms blooming despite hard work and plowing. Local notes report visits, purchases, and road improvements, plus farmer concerns about labor and prices. New Hampshire becomes dry as liquor bars close after 16 years.

New Hampshire Concern N. H

Everyday Etiquette Tips From Marie Reilley Column

The column answers readers on etiquette with Miss Reilley offering guidance. George advises men to invite their date promptly after invitation and not rely on hostesses to arrange meetings. Jane warns napkins belong on the lap not tucked into clothing to prevent dribbling.

Marie Reilley Miss Reilley George Jane

Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root

Thousands of women endure kidney and bladder trouble without realizing it. Symptoms include back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root offered as a remedy with a test sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. provide in Binghamton New York.

Binghampton, N. Y The Athens Daily Messenger

Smallpox Costs Ohio Huge Amount of Money

Cincinnati has spent over 13000 dollars since October due to the present smallpox epidemic. Health officials say most costs could have been avoided with pre exposure vaccination. State figures emphasize the value of vaccination to communities.

Ohio Columbus Cincinnati State Department of Health

Peace Case Carried Up to the County Court

Emma Beal filed with the county clerk a case against George Douglas and Osa Douglas in the State of Ohio docket. Beal testified on April 25 1918 that she fears for her life due to threats to kill her. The Douglases were arrested and bound over to the common pleas court on April 29 in 500 bond each after pleading not guilty.

Oscar W. Riley Common Pleas Court

Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets present a mild laxative alternative to calomel aimed at liver and bowel relief. The copy touts quick results without tooth damage and urges use for headaches dullness and a heavy feeling, with a price of 25 cents a box from all druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Sentences handed down in Indian independence plot case

United States District Judge William C. Van Fleet sentenced 29 defendants including Germans Americans and Hindus for conspiring to overthrow British rule in India. Total prison terms reached 2323 years and fines totaled $64000. The report mocks Kaiser era pretensions as a grim chapters closes.

San Francisco Germany United States William C. van Fleet India

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