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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
7
Camp Sherman Ohio May 30 The Fighting Irish a company in the 322nd machine gun battalion earned its nickname from the Irish born men. Once aliens they welcomed citizenship under a new Washington law and pledged to fight the Huns when they reach over there.
The weekly weather and crop report for the Columbus district covers the week ending May 28. Weather favored plant growth and outdoor work, with rapid crop progress overall. Cultivation is generally satisfactory though some labor shortages delay work in parts. Wheat remains in excellent condition and is heading across southwestern sections and north toward Wayne county. Some reports come from Pickaway.
Poor seed corn quality forced replanting across many counties. Cut worm damage reported in Darke county. Western counties progress. overall crop satisfactory. Oats, meadows, gardens fine. Rye heading in Seneca County. Fruit improves.
Washington May 81 Standardization of wages for common and unskilled labor aimed at equal pay across states to curb labor turnover slowing war work. A carpenter would earn the same wage in California as in New Jersey, removing district-based incentives to crowd regions. An Athens West gardening feature offers a $5 prize for best garden by June 20 judged by Mayor Woodworth.
Retired teachers are urged to return to service as many are leaving for higher paid fields. Commissioner P P Claxton notes shortages and calls for renewed participation to maintain teaching standards nationwide.
Harry Simmons, writing from Columbus Barracks on Wednesday, says he enlisted in the 56th Engineers from Athens rather than Wellston and asks Athens to receive credit for the enlistment. He plans to start at once for Washington for further training.
All male persons born between June 6 1896 and June 6 1897 must register on June 6 1918 except active regular troops and certain reserves. Register in person June 5 or mail card with return envelope to the local board. Penalty for failure is up to one year imprisonment and possible induction.
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