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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
4
The author argues that heavy private trucks and army truck trains have damaged rural roads and bridges, necessitating widespread rebuilding and strengthening. He foresees trucks as a permanent, valuable feeder to railroads, demanding costly remaking of the highway system with long term benefits.
A Baltimore case spotlights Maryland crack down on loafing. James Madison Thompson, descendant of a former president and banker, faces court for allegedly idling while officials push the unemployed into work. He reportedly sought wartime service and notes little sympathy from peers.
Senator Warren G. Harding warns that wartime powers may redraw U S civil institutions and urges changes be debated in peace, not amid war. He cautions that emergency measures could persist after the conflict and emphasizes deliberation over rapid seizure of authority.
The Montreal Gazette notes settlers from the Western States bring machinery stock and capital, aiding Canadian grain areas. It argues Canada will not grant free list access to farmers within its borders despite past tariff eras and recent laws affecting trade.
An anonymous letter writer claims violations of saloon laws and is urged to present reliable witnesses to Prosecutor J. P. Wood Jr. The piece critiques anonymous accusations and suggests open, verifiable evidence. It notes whisky costs and a reference to Austria nearing bankruptcy as a side remark.
Wartime kitchen guidance lists breakfast lunch and dinner ideas with recipes for rhubarb pie pineapple bavarian cream and cakes. It provides eggless and inexpensive options using rhubarb pineapple rice and rye flour plus notes on substitutions due to scarce eggs and staple ingredients.
Instructions describe a veal loaf pocket filled with crumbs rice potatoes apples or raisins and optional nuts, seasoned and baked with stock then served with a tomato gravy. Also included are steps for glazed sweet potatoes with a sugar syrup glaze and baking guidance. Serves ten for about one dollar with salad rye bread and coffee.
A humorous pair of dialogue fragments satirizes a drought era scene. A colorfully spoken preacher laments faithlessness while a houseworker details unpaid collecting, exposing social attitudes and vernacular humor from a past community.
In the wake of Holland's surrender on material transport, Germany launches systematic machine-gun attacks from aircraft against unarmed Dutch fishing vessels. The threat to neutral sea lanes underscores escalating wartime aggression and retaliation.
The SONS OF LIBERTY VIGILANTES KLUX KLAN and similar bodies enforce royal behavior nationwide. They are lawless but force pro Germans to stay civil. Free gardening tip suggests plant surprises like hubarb or asparagus and fruiting shrubs to grow next spring.
The Reichstag states the war must go on. The imperial debating society shows moments of human insight while Congress seems to dislike the Kaiser more than George Creel.
Messenger Special reports Sunday calls by Mrs. Jewell and neighbors near Corning and Snowville. Illnesses, visits, and rides are noted along with a funeral in Albany and a Wells cemetery interment. A Temperance Rally at the M E Church is announced for Sunday with a Downington fife and drum practice for Decoration Day. A patriotic rally is set for May 26 with Prof. McVey and Dean Richeson as speakers.
Messenger Special Corres notes guests and visits across Blanchester Coolville Stewart Chillicothe and Marietta. Florence Peton and two children of Blanchester stayed with aunt C. C. Calvert. H. H. Brown visited J. E. Lawrence. Mary Spear visits grandparents E. A. Durant and wife. Margerite Rice calls on sister R. W. Finstewald. Minnie Holcomb visits mother Laura Fellows. Arthur King and wife visit cousin F. E. Kimes. W. L. Frey paints C. J. Beans residence. Amy Pierce and Nina Puller motor to Athens.
Mrs. Callie Carr of Athens was the weekend guest of Mrs. O. O. Stalder. Miss Kaye Chapman is visiting her sister Mrs. Goodwin at Clarksburg West Virginia.
Ed Vansickle family of Logan visited Mrs. George Bartlett over the weekend. Maggie Wyshmeres and Emma Courtney attended Nelsonville carnival. Goldie Searles stayed with sister Ben Six in Kimberly. Greeley Simms adds to his New Deanville home. Walter Linex’s family visited mother Mrs. Jake Lowery. Fred Nixon welcomed a son, mother doing well. C Koon and Chas Burgess toured Camp Sherman. Katie Searles visited Cassie Vansickle in Logan. John Gailen family visited Jud and Mrs. Koon’s home.
Messenger Special Correspondence describes visitors Mrs. John Arhood and Mrs. Verna Ogle from near Shade, church interior varnishing led by E. V. Wolfe, Rev Bowden praising mothers, heavy rains delaying planting, garden truck progressing, frost harming fruit prospects, apples still fair in some locales, and Mrs. Biddie Gadabout shopping to town to see her name in print.
London May 14 The total British casualties for the week ending today is 41 612. Killed or died of wounds Officers 501 men 5065. Wounded or missing Officers 2123 men 33923.
London on May 14 Military tribunals granted exemption from service to William Fuller described as a specialist in the construction of padded cells. His firm uniquely manufactures padded cells for lunatic asylums prisons and hospitals in England. The tribunal found no substitute qualified to take his place. A model of a padded cell and urgent orders were presented to support the request.
Congress passes the Soldier's and Sailors' Civil Relief Act aimed at shielding service members from hardship during military duty. Provisions include protections against eviction, life insurance loss for late premiums, mortgage foreclosures, home repossession for partial payments, tax-collection actions, and delaying lawsuits. The act emphasizes honoring service members and deterring exploitation.
In Canton on May 14 the annual great council of the Ohio Improved Order of Red Men adopted a Wilson tribute resolution. A service flag with 495 stars was presented and three stars for Arthur Walden McArthur Earl Culver Upper Sandusky and Blaine Lyons East Liverpool were added to the banner.
An ad touts Gets-It as a painless corn remover. It promises to peel away corns without irritation, leaving skin smooth and pain free after applying two drops. The copy emphasizes easy use and immediate relief.
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