Daily Messenger details and rates at Athens
The Athens Daily Messenger announces its publication schedule and pricing. It lists delivery and mail options, advertising rates, and notices about obituary and memorial charges. The note includes office addresses in Ashere Ohio and advertising staff in New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ataepe Isierese A Ont Peppeias Comyeny
Messenger Building
Seth Fhones
Messengen
Ashere
Ohto
Thartas
Audit Bureau
Ontio
Robert @. Ward
Astern Offich
Fifth Ave
New York
Estern Offic
Real Army in France Grows to Million-Plus Strength
The nation reports a rapid buildup of American forces in France with claims of over two million under arms, including 1,000,000 trained for foreign service. May figures suggest 200,000 sent, with 250,000 expected in June, aiming for about two million in France by Christmas. Equipment and artillery supply from France and England are noted as ready.
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Washington
France
Napoleon
Grant
Europe
England
America
The Menace of the East and German Beasts
Professor Thomas argues after wartime revelations that German brutality requires action against Germans as a nation. He contends Prussianism embodies conquest and domination and calls for fighting the Beast until danger is removed, equating soldiers with the state’s rule.
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Thomas
America
Germany
Railroads Put On War Basis Under McAdoo Policy
President managers are dismissed or reassigned as the government centralizes control. The operation will be run by a federal director and appointed railroad men, replacing presidents who resist. The goal is unified, efficient service on a war footing for national benefit while protecting owners' interests.
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McAdoo
Mothers Be Brave and Send Son to Training Camp
A wartime column urges mothers to bid farewell to sons joining training camps or destined for France with cheer and pride. It argues courage from mothers steadies the son as he faces peril and duty for the flag that shelters them. A separate note observes that clock changes foretell more daylight but little coal savings.
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France
Bhat
Household Hints Menu Highlights Meals and Treats
A vintage menu lists breakfast barley flutes cereal raised rye rolls with lunch items such as Macedonie dried beef barley and date twists pea whole milk coffee and a New England boiled dinner featuring corned beef potatoes cabbage and carrots served with rye bread and butter plus pumpkin tapioca pudding.
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New England
Letters From a Soldier Son in Camp Jackson South Carolina
Mr and Mrs Duffee receive a letter from their son Ray at Camp Jackson near Columbia South Carolina. He describes moving to the depot brigade suffering from illness and exams, potential transfer to supply depots, and possible overseas duty later. He notes Athens friends and changes in his unit and contrasts Camp Jackson with Camp Sheridan, praising the pine woods and cooler climate while mentioning a large city backdrop and limited time to respond to orders.
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Ray
Camp Jackson
South Carolina
Hattie
Atlantic
Raphael
Doteors
Sheridan
Ohio
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Donald
O. K
Columbia
Pumpkin Tapioca Pudding and Wartime Desserts
A kitchen note lists Pumpkin Tapioca Pudding and Barley Pudding with preparation steps and substitutions. It also describes Barley Flour Pie Crust and War-time Rice Pudding, plus Dried Rhubarb preparations and a Dried Rhubarb Custard dessert with ingredients, ratios, and baking directions.
Practical Home Sewing Tips from a Historic Page
Baste linen under each buttonhole on thin materials to ease cutting and improve finish. Patch under buttons strengthens cloth. Embroidery patterns can be reused by tracing with a pencil. If a gas stove flames white and soots, clean flues and keep them open for a blue flame. Shine nickel with newspaper. Feed ground potato peels and shells to chickens. For glass wash, mix vinegar in water and polish with dry flannel.
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Garmere
Footsore soldiers urged to use Foot-Kase in kits
Napoleon warned a footsore army struggles. Training camps report blistered feet and fatigue. The Comfort Kit should include boxes of Fallens Foot-Kase to antiseptically shake into shoes and heal blisters. Plattsburg Camp Manual recommends daily Foot-Base use. Sold everywhere for 25c.
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Army
Navy
Plattsburg
Dinner Stories From a Summer Hotel Porch Chat
A humorous porch exchange unfolds at a summer hotel where an old lady with no teeth declines nuts and shares quips about a garden that thrived only in spite of seed, meatless days for Fido, phone service woes, and a schoolteacher wife who once made him write 100 times to be home by 10.
Louisiana Rejects Federal Prohibition Amendment
Baton Rouge May 24 Louisiana becomes the first state to refuse ratification as the state senate fails to adopt the measure in a 20 to 20 vote after the house approved it 70 to 44 earlier. Ten states have ratified the amendment.
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Baton Rouge
Louisianna
State Senate
House
Everyd AY Etiquette Questions Answered by Marie Reilley
A newspaper etiquette column answers readers questions on manners and inclusion of deaf persons. Miss Reilley explains proper conduct in social exchanges with soldiers, courtesies after dates, and waiting for letters, advising timely replies and respectful behavior.
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Marie Reilley
Miss Reilley
Civic plea from Athens merchants to buy local
A call to community pride urges residents to support home merchants and manufacturers over outsiders. The pamphlet lists local businesses from Athens National Bank to Wolfe Bros and the D. Zenner Co, promoting quality service and local welfare through spending at home. Readers are urged to teach children the value of buying locally to sustain town growth.
Courage of Mothers Keeps Soldier Hope Alive
Thousands of American mothers share the same pride and courage for their soldier sons, offering support and endurance during these trying times.
Government's fight over economy draws criticism
The text notes that while individuals save money governments spend more. It defends government extravagance as necessary to achieve victory over its rivals, arguing combat effort outweighs cost concerns.
Public Interest Focused On Congress Political Tone
The public shows little concern for the upcoming congress beyond its patriotic complexion, with politicians steering the discussion while voters remain largely uninterested in party balance or policy specifics.
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Congress
Foch Commands Larger Army Than Hindenburg
General Foch commands a bigger and better army than Hindenburg and knows better how to use it.
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Foch
Hindenburg
German Drive Continues Bombardment of Amiens Cathedral
The German advance shows no sign of stopping as daily bombardments target the Amiens cathedral, intensifying the Allied struggle to defend the historic site.
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Amiens Cathedral
Mail Train Retains Route In Fog Despite Airplane Merits
The old mail train never loses its way in fog while airplanes have noted merits as mail carriers. This contrast highlights enduring reliability of traditional railway service.
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Glithers
M. M
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Athens Electric CO
Athens Ice & Storage CO
Athens Messenger
Athens National Bank
F. L. Alderman
Athens Printery CO. Printing
Wen
Athens
Bank OF Athens National Banking Association
W. B. Golden
W.W. S. Blackwood
Carpenter How. CO
Glouster
Nelsonville
CASH
Corner Court
Mill Streets
Cline Pharmacy CO
Cline Ice Cream CO
Cornwell & CO
Henry W. Cotner
Rexall
Emmett H. Cotton
W. M. Cray
M. T. Ellis
Foutch’s
Connection
Hibbard’s Music Shop
Columbia Grafonolas
Home Furnishing CO
J. H. Johnson Novelty CO
Kerr Hardware CO
Lash’s Drug
Lash
Lostro Auto Sales CO
Overland and
Willys-Knight Automobiles
Federal Trucks
Maxwell’s Novelty Store
China
McHenry & Sisler
Wooltex
the Messenger Printery CO
Milton
Moler Auto Sales CO
Chevrolet and
Cadillac Motor Cars
Republic and
Sterling Trucks
Murphy Bros
Roach
Scott Haney CO
Home of
Good Clothes
Sam
Star Mineral Water Works CO
F. C. Stedman CO
Union Grocery CO
Campbell Block
Wolfe Bros
D. Zenner Co.—Modern Department Store
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