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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1918

Page

8

Notified men listed for military draft readiness countywide

The notice lists numerous Athens Glouster Nelsonville and surrounding areas residents with addresses on R D routes who have been deferred physically disqualified or notified to hold themselves ready as substitutes. Names include Ora Saylor Frank Bolus Amos Van Dyke Fred Rutter and many others across R D 1 2 3 4 5 plus towns Coolville Millfield Nelsonville Buchtel Chauncey and Jackson.

Coolville Ora V. Saylor Athens Frank Lewis Bolus Amos van Dyke R. D Rex Nagle Paul Bobfast Poston Em Joseph Andychwhcy Millfield R. C Merie Washington Wemmer Jacka'nvile Aenne Mertth Jackson Ray Liewellyn Mike Sharlike Hollister Aeeerenee Ernest Gandee Aoeries Rice Nelsonville Kester Clinton Lowry Carbondale William Richards Buchtel Austin Ray Conkey New Marshfield Merl Thomas Roberts Sharpsburg Arthur Hershal Conner John A Martin Pearl Cole Frost Mack Skivers Sherman Maywood Byers George Yocum Glouster Harvey Norris Raymond Forman Fred Evener Sand Ridge William Henry Stumps Harry Schroeder Raymond Sylvester Wolfe James W. Bowersock the Plains Karl Morrison Barth Bernard Carlton Lama Shirley Lama Louis Isaac Brown Jacob Schwalbach Robert Herman Walker Barberton Henry M. Buchler Ora Everett Knight Jacksonville Clarence Henry Hall Okey Pric McDaniel Coalville R. B Riley Jess Brooks Chester Lawrence Hugh McKinley Chadwell Trimble Clarence Kinney John W. Werner Ralph O’nail Daniel Vern Aultman James Emory Johnson Chauncey Thomas Buchannan Hockingport Edgar Forrest Young Carl White Clarence Edgar Primmer Harley BD Holcomb Virgil Snyder Francis Marion Watkins Lucius C. Burson Pearl Evans Ethel W. Va Charles Don McVay Harold Henry Radekin Orin Benson Graham Clarence Brown William Stewart Rodney Adoolphus Reeves Oscar Harley McKee Andrew Chutes Rochester Clifton James 8Seer David Eber Clark Latrobe Thomas Davis Shadyside Joseph Francis Thyne Frank Raymond Brewer Ora Lee Bruce James Crabtree Henry H. Eccles Jesse Charles Hall Jeskinnville George W. Call Charles Ferne Danford Asa Withem James Henry Yates Edward Perry New Plymouth Richard A

Sherman Boys Receive New Pattern Enfield Rifles

Camp Sherman Ohio May 20 thousands of new Enfield rifles are being issued to the Ohio and western Pennsylvania selective four infantry regiments. The English modeled rifles are rechambered for American ammo and weigh about twelve pounds with bayonet. Officers praise the rifle on the range calling it more dependable than Springfield and Krag Jorgensen.

Sherman Chillicothe Ohio Pennsylvania National Army

No Wheat Substitutes For Food of Many Uses

Home food guidance urges using corn barley oatmeal rice and other cereals instead of wheat to aid soldiers and Allies. Muffins or drop biscuits preferred to molded biscuits with recipes for cornflour oats barley and oatmeal versions and directions for mixing and baking.

Old Time Snack Tart Recipe From Frugal Pantry

A simple historic recipe uses dried or fresh fruits dates or ground peanuts instead of apples. It serves five and mixes 2 cups finely ground oatmeal with 1 cup boiling water then bakes thinly in a hot oven.

England to Kill Rats in New Waste Campaign

London reports a government appeal calling for a mass rat extermination campaign as disloyal wasters to be killed. Officials warn England cannot feed the rats and must conserve grain as estimates show 1908 rat damage at roughly 200 million dollars in value.

London United Press England

United States to Proclaim Coal Week June 3 to 8

The U S fuel administration will ask Governor Cox to issue a proclamation declaring June 3 to 8 as coal week. The drive aims to urge industries and households to order next winter's coal, boosting production and speeding deliveries with house to house canvassing and public speeches.

Washington United States Fuel Administration Cox

Japan urged to use Boxer indemnity for Chinese education

Toklo May 21 United Press reports the Jiji Shimpo calls on Japan to follow America and convert Boxer indemnity residue into an educational foundation for China, improving relations and aiding education.

Toklo United Press China America Japan

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