Policing the World Warns of Germán War Crimes Across Nations
A Berkeley citizen declares Germany's actions show global tyranny and brutal rule. The letter outlines alleged German occupation—seizure of Ukrainian food, prisoner exchanges with Russia, conscription in Poland, forced labor in Italy, kidnapping from Roumania, Baltic oppression of Russia, and coercion of Holland and Switzerland.
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Berkeley
Cal
Germany
Republic of
Ukrainia
Russia
Poland
Italy
Roumania
Africa
Baltic
Finland
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Grimly Happy: An American Soldier’s War Reflections
A frontline soldier writes of renewed purpose and fierce resolve amid daily risks. He frames war as a personal duty to secure a safer future and reduce civilian cruelty, noting the contrast with comfortable life behind the lines and urging civilians to do their part.
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France
Equal suffrage in Prussia warned by Chancellor Hertling
The Prussian Diet is told equal manhood suffrage with secret ballot is coming amid a progressive movement. Hertling says safeguards will limit radical consequences to protect militarists and Junkers, while allowing full public participation. The tone notes caution and political maneuvering.
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Hertling
Prussia
Garbage reduction urged as national duty by Bamman division head
The national food administration promotes garbage utilization to curb burning. F. C. Bamman leads a campaign urging households to collect and reuse waste, claiming each ton equals artillery shells or foodstuffs. He notes grease becomes glycerine for explosives and residue yields lubricants soap and fertilizer.
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National Food Administration
F. C. Bamman
Mr. Bamman
Mr. Banman
Household Hints Creamed Codfish and Croquets Menu
A vintage home cooking note lists a menu including creamed codfish stewed figs and mussel chowder. The croquets recipe uses rice and olives with white sauce and grated cheese, shaped and fried for a crisp crust.
Preserving Furniture and Hosiery Care Tips
A guide covers removing ink stains from polished wood using sweet milk and soft cloths. It also explains fixing a run in stockings with a machine seam and attaching snap fasteners to keep pairs together for easier washing and organization.
Scouring Soap Promoted For Kitchen Cleaning
The article extols using a whole bar of scouring soap or large pieces held in the hand to scour frying pans and rinse until clean. It notes saving dishcloths and applying the method to scouring kitchen knives and oven doors where grease burns in.
Wood Alcohol Clears Paint and Grease in Homes
Instructions promote wood alcohol as a cleaning agent for windows, floors, piano keys, and stoves. Suggestions include damp cloths, placing a small amount in warm water for washing, and repeating for stubborn grease spots. The guidance emphasizes no drying needed in some uses.
Dinner Stories and Odd Encounters from a Long-ago Post
A curio collection of brief vignettes including Senator Vardaman’s land deal misstep and a toll bridge keeper mystery. A Virginia motorist recalls a dead toll-keeper while a hospital patient explains a German gift watch with terse clarity.
Wheat and artillery: seven bushels amid high power shells
The report notes the use of several high power shells and the goal of raising seven bushels of wheat, indicating a wartime or military context with agricultural targets.
Inexplicable Protests Over Paris Church Bombardment
The Cologne Gazette mocks French protests as inexplicable while noting Germany’s regret that 220 millimeter shells hit a Paris church on Good Friday. It argues Parisians cannot expect a distant gunner to distinguish churches from other buildings, while civilians suffer from town bombings.
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Cologne
Paris
Germany
the Gazette
Schrecklichkeit
Local Social Notes and Property Transfers in Albany Area
Messenger Special Correspondence details visits among Columbus Athens and Carpenter residents with church group meetings. Obituary funeral attendance noted for William Hopkins. Local land transfers include several parcels in Troy Trimble and York Townships with values ranging from 320 to 3 500 dollars and a popular Lady Contest winner Miss Lelia Roberts with a prize of 28 dollars.
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Florence Strong
Athens
C. L. Jones
Clyde Whittlaigh
Carpenter
Grover Swearinger
Richard Fought
Robert Jones
Clarence Jones
T. W. Coe
Frank Mace
Anthony
Columbus
William Hopkins
Clara Carpenter
Earl Dailey
Lorenzo Medicine Company
Logan
Lelia Roberts
Property Transfers Recorded Across Townships and Cities
A catalog of real estate transfers lists multiple deeds across Athens Township and City, Cheretha Martin losing title to John J. Richeson, and various parcels exchanged in Athens City, Carthage and other townships with values ranging from 65 to 4 000 dollars. Notable deeds include 13 and 18 acre trades to Edward Kennedy, a 146 acre transfer to Mary A. Chase, and lots in Mechanicsburg Verity and Nelsonville with assorted buyers and heirs.
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Emily Phillips
Elizabeth Link
Mechanicsburg
Elisha A. Hooper
Amsey Hooper
Andy Hanke
Andy Haines
Verity
Athens City
Leroy Cowan
Chester A. Wiseman
Richardson
John W
Clara Richardson
Cheretha Martin
John J. Richeson
Frank C. Betts
Lorenzo D. Radcliff
Clifford WB
Ruth
Bern
Isaac N. France
Edward Kennedy
al Vernon
Troy Grange Program Promises Community Talk May 11
Coolville May 2. Troy Grange reports thirty three members at last session. May 11 program includes opening song current events gardening discussion recitations talks on community betterment and military training impact. Surprise committee demonstrates work with emphasis on unity and helpful topics.
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Coolville
Troy Grange
Grange
Dean
F. C. Arnold
Bernice Root
Wm. Bingman
C. E. Brandeberry
C. E. Keller
Modified Curriculum in Athens Ohio High School
The School Review profiles Athens High School highlighting a new curriculum offering a wide variety of courses with compulsory thorough and well chosen majors and minors. The March article notes the plan provides breadth while ensuring depth in each pupil's sequence.
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School Review
Athens
Ohio
Athens High
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Pimple Free Complexion
The ad claims Olive Tablets cleanse the blood bowels and liver to reduce pimples and dullness. It promotes a gentle vegetable formula with olive oil and notes the product costs 25c per box and is available at druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
Sis Boy
Mance Weise
High School Course Plan Gains Regional Recognition
The Messenger notes the new four line study method ensures two or three years of study in each line and reduces elective scattering. Since adoption, other cities requested copies of the plan, and the school review’s recognition pleases high school readers nationwide.
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Aear
Wba
Heraldeas
Cmorri Pirat
Messenger
Daily Messenger
PostumMce
Athena
Audit Bureau
Robert F. Ward
Stern Offich
Vec
Fifth Ave
New York
STERN
South
Wabash Ave
Chicago
In the Messenger
School Review
Great War Exhibit to Be Sent to Ohio Fair
The government will send a comprehensive exhibit to the Ohio state fair in Columbus. Seven departments cooperated in the effort to portray America’s World War activities and the tools used by soldiers in the front lines. An agriculture section will promote increased food production through displays.
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Ohio
Washington
Columbus
America
Flest Line
Department of Agriculture
Horned toads eject blood as a defense mechanism
Horned toads are harmless and do not bite but will spurt a jet of blood from the eye when disturbed. They eject drops from one eye then the other, reaching 12 to 15 inches, and may repeat the action several times.
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United States
Vardaman
Sam
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Tommy
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Ethel Bolin
Sid Bolin
Rufus Freeman
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James Steward
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Will
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James Johnson
Oliver W. Haskins
Phillip W. Miller
Charlotte West
John Coats
Troy Township
Marietta
Barrows
C. BE. Barrows
Trimble
Chester Morris
Charles Zarley
York Township
George A. Mason
Daniel W. Connor
Happy Hollow
Robert Wilson
Athens Township
Chauncey G. H. Nye
Frank Cantor
Carthage
Wm. Blackwood
Mary A. Chase
C. Chapman
Messenger & Herman
Jacksonville
John H. Tinkerham
Andrew Burk
Lee Township
Charles M. Judy
Elisabeth Judy
Lizabeth Judy
J. N. Collins
Nelsonville
Lena Snowden
John and
Grace Clouster
Cora A. Wade
Charles Burke
Senrece
Cincinnati
Liberty Bond Club
the Security Savings Bank
Athens Ohio
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