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Daily Messenger
Atriefly
Athens
Ohio
Audit Bureau Circulations
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Robert B. Ward
FERN
Fifth Ave
New York
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Nations Enlist Against Germany Grow to Twenty
The article notes Nicaragua joins the list of nations declaring war on Germany, bringing total foes to twenty after Guatemala. It highlights that while many cannot field large forces, their belligerence signals a widening anti German line in the western hemisphere. Brazil Cuba and Panama are already in, with more likely to join.
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Germany
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Hemisphere
Brazil
Cuba
Panama
Thrift Stamps Lagging in Athens County Campaign
Athens County reports Thrift Stamp sales lag behind the monthly allotment of 90000 dollars. March and the third Liberty Loan drew attention, but only 60000 dollars in Thrift Stamps were sold last month, leaving a shortfall of 221000 dollars to reach June 1 targets. Officials urge renewed effort as wages rise and savings are urged for Uncle Sam.
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Athens County
America
Sam
Loyal Labor Secretary Sees No Major Strikes Nationwide
Secretary of Labor Wilson cites a wartime lull in strikes across coal oil lumber steel and transport sectors. He praises Samuel Gompers and leaders in industry for uniting labor and government in a spirit of patriotism and fair play amid antiwar agitation.
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Wilson
Thentire
United States
Hes Yaganda
Oren
Samuel Gompers
War Bank Notes Set for July 4 Issue
Wartime currency to debut around July 4 featuring a $1 note with George Washington and an eagle on the reverse and a $2 note with Thomas Jefferson and a battleship design. The notes are government backed by the Federal Reserve, exchangeable for coin, and distinct from German fiat money.
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George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Federal Reserve Banks
German Destroys Russia With Its Own Hand
A German backed analysis argues Russia’s collapse stems from internal disorganization created by Germany. A returnee observer warns Russia is now a nation of famished cities and idle citizens under weak government. The piece notes German agents harmed Russia and hints at a neutral trade boycott by German manufacturers against Allied traders.
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Russia
Germany
Cereal Gems and Kitchen Classics Feature Lunch and Dinner
Household hints present a menu including breakfast baked bananas minced liver on toast lunch staples such as cream of tomato soup and graham bread sticks, and dinners with flank steak casserole and vegetable soufflé. Recipes cover Spanish sauce curried beef heart and moist gingerbread with oat pudding and peach whip.
Dinner Stories and Folksy Observations of a Humorous Era
A collage of light anecdotes and quips features Representative Scott Ferris of Oklahoma praised as a man of the people after a rustic Osage country stop where coffee saucers cooled and locals debated his plain manners. Other bits include a gag about a lone soldier and a shy circus recruit who can only play The Stars and Stripes Forever for nine miles.
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Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Ferris
Osage Country
Jobn
Ciirous
Everyday Etiquette Tips From Marie Reilley Column
Questions answered by Marie Reilley explain etiquette for hosting and introductions. The piece urges hosts to make guests comfortable with genuine hospitality and warns against rigid formality. It notes future etiquette rules for guests and for loyalty to the flag will be published later.
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Marie Reilley
Miss Reilley
Gilbert Sentenced in Red Wing Disloyal Utterances Case
In Red Wing Minnesota on May 11 Joseph Gilbert received a one year sentence in the partisan League for disloyal utterances a jury found him guilty. He was sentenced to ten years in prison and fined $500 with a 60 day stay to allow appeal preparation.
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Red Wing
Minn
Joseph Gilbert
Partisan League
Gilbert
Joffre Life of Action as France’s Great Defender
The article chronicles Georges Joseph Jules Georges Joffre’s life from his 1862 birth in Rivesaltes to his rise in the French military. It notes his Polytechnic schooling, role in the Franco Prussian War, defense of Paris as a second lieutenant, and rapid promotions to captain, major, lieutenant colonel, then marshal. It also covers his actions in Indo China, the Soudan, Madagascar, and his leadership at the Marne earning the title Papa Joffre and his 1916 elevation to Marshal of France.
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J. J. Cessaire Joffre
Ecole Polytechnique
Paris
Rivesaltes
Joffre
Indo-China
Soudan
Madagascar
The
Marne
Papa Joffre
Marechal de France
Tanlac Rheumatism Treatment praised by Cincinnati salesman
Guy Edmonds of 120 West Eighth Street Cincinnati reports Tanlac Rheumatism Treatment relieved his rheumatic pains after weather changes. He credits the remedy with eliminating his symptoms and urges others to try it, noting he can now move freely. Cline's London advertised. United Press story adds a science paragraph on muscle explosions and energy from oxygen and starch.
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Guy Edmonds
West Eighth Street
Cincinnati
Westinghouse Company
Cline’s
London
United Press
Ronald C. Macfie
Aberdeen
Scotland
Tanlac Promises Restored Strength at Local Store
Get Tanlac the famous tonic to feel rested and regain health after la grippe or a cold. It is available at Cline's.
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Cline's
Deserter's Case Now Up to the President
The case of a soldier in the American expeditionary forces condemned to death for desertion in the face of the enemy was sent to President Wilson today for final action. The judge advocate general's office reviewed the trial to ensure legal steps. The president has recently commuted death sentences for four other soldiers.
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Washington
Wilson
Judge Advocate General
Willard Fulton Heavyweight Bout Called Off
Chicago May 10 Colonel J C Miller manager of the planned Willard Fulton bout on July 4 tonight called off the event due to opposition from public sentiment.
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Willard-Fulton
Chicago
J. C. Miller
Jess Willard
Fred Fulton
Storm Death After Live Wire Fall Near Brunersburg
Mrs. Anna K. Potters of Brunersburg was killed when she tried to pick up a live wire blown down by a storm. The wire blocked the road as she drove toward Defiance this morning.
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Defiance
Anna K. Potters
Brunersburg
Unfilled U S Steel Orders Decline Despite April Read
United States Steel Corporation reported April 30 unfilled orders at 8,741,882 tons, down 19,522 tons from March 31. A Washington bill seeks to punish criminal syndicalism, a doctrine endorsing employee damage to property.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Washington
Athens County Food Commission Meeting Set in City Hall
The Athens County Food Commission will meet Monday at seven o'clock in the School Board room at city hall. Citizens and merchants with complaints may present them during the session.
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Athens County Food Commission
School Board
Wheat Scarcity Warned Yet Surplus Potatoes Needed Now
The Ohio War Board urges using surplus onions and potatoes to save wheat as world shortages grow. Farmers planted large potato crops last year and a baked potato daily is suggested for every child age one and up. Buy thrift stamps and use up the old crop before new arrives.
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Ohio War Board
Obituary of Emma Eckley of Athens Ohio 1858 1918
Emma Mahalia Eckley born near Athens Ohio November 50 1858 died Athens May 5 1918 aged 61 years 5 months 5 days She was the oldest child of Theodore and Chareita Hawk She married Robert W Eckley December 27 1876 and had two daughters Gertrude and Georgia Surviving siblings include Abram Hawk Philip Hawk and Lizzie Winger Members of Factory and later First Methodist Churches. Her illness was short and her death gentle in Athens Ohio.
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Emma Mahalia Eckley
Theodore and
Chareita Hawk
Athens
Ohio
Abram Hawk
Philip Hawk
Zaleski
Lizzie Winger
Hebbardsville
Factory Methodist Church
First
M. £. Church
Card of Thanks from Eckley Family
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers. Grateful to Rev Evans for sympathy and Mrs Evans and Mrs Richards for singing. Appreciation to Mr Baughman for service. Signed R W Eckley and daughters Gertrude and Georgia.
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Rev. Evans
Government asks 30 day leave workers to farm vacation
Government employes with 30 days of annual leave are urged to spend vacations working on farms. A farming reserve has been organized to assist farmers in Maryland and Virginia.
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Washington
Federal Employment Service
Maryland
Virginia
Henryetta Mob Drags Prisoner and Flogs Body
Thirty Henryetta citizens abducted Chris Wagoner from the city jail on a disloyalty charge. They stripped him, painted his body red, administered twenty lashes, and returned him to custody.
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Henryetta
Oklo
Chris Wagoner
Marines Come Home Worker Joins Service
A. M. West, longtime laborer on the Finsterwald brothers farm near Canaanville, departs today to enlist in the Marine Service. Local recruiting officer BE. R. Lash notes several recent applications rejected for physical deficiency.
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A. M. West
Finsterwald Brothers
Canaanville
Marine Service
BE. R. Lash
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