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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
3
A tumultuous poem praises a giant West leader gathering forces from diverse sources to defend treaties and defeat German enemies. It mentions massive mobilization, aircraft, and millions of supporters while hinting at future conflicts and dangers to international agreements.
Washington May 25. The War Department announces orders for 8,000 three to five ton motor trucks from fifteen mobile manufacturers. This adds to 10,000 similar trucks already delivered.
Washington May 27 an army school of nursing will be established at Camp Sherman Ohio. It aims to train Ohio women for patriotic service and provide education and a life vocation. The program offers a diploma or civil hospital credit if the war ends early, with admission for women aged 21 to 35 who have a high school education and meet health and moral standards.
Ohio Indiana and Kentucky state managers report a combined total of 11 003 755 raised as of May 26. The lake division is about 2 000 000 over its quota and the minimum division total is projected at 12 000 000.
Tetsukichi Isobe a retired lieutenant commander of the Japanese navy is highlighted as one of Japan's famed aviators. He served in the French army during the current war as an aviator in the French Foreign Legion and was decorated for bravery by the government.
Nelsonville social and business notices, county news, and a long list of alumni, arrivals, and local events. Includes two help-wanted ads, a Hocking Valley Christian Endeavor convention report with schedules, Scout parade, patriotic program, and community announcements from May 23.
London May 27 England plans to introduce ready made standard suits of clothes in serge and tweed to match war time shoes. First grade material about 20 dollars, second grade under 15 dollars. Serge suits available to measure, tweed not. 750000 to 1000000 suits expected for sale in June to August under the Board of Control of Wool Textiles Production.
State School Superintendent F. P. Pearson urges Ohio educators to cut waste and consolidate small schools to save money for children. He stresses simple, sincere administration, efficient use of time, and better geography and spelling through newspaper-based teaching, warning against showy displays.
A contrast between the present day armored backstop and early baseball catchers who played without any protection, suffering frequent injuries such as blackened eyes and broken bones.
The federal trade commission filed complaints against Morris and Company and Wilves ton and Company charging sale of spoiled food to the army. The firms allegedly knew the meat was unfit for human consumption.
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