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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
4
The article argues the Allies must restore order in Germany and Russia amid Bolshevist influence and internal German strife. It warns revolts may require armed force and that continued sacrifices abroad may be needed to achieve stability and humanity.
The piece lists leaders who have represented the United States in past treaties and proposes a new panel for the forthcoming peace conference. Names considered include Col. I. M. House Senator Jimham Lewis Henry Ford Cary Grayson and Charles H. Murphy with hopes to sustain national prestige in international law.
The text notes a 250 million bushel global wheat surplus with Argentina and Australia, rising European supplies once shipping resumes, and lower grain prices abroad. It urges continued food conservation by the Government for another year while calling for exports to Germany, Austria, Allies, and U.S. forces to stabilize world markets after 1919 harvests.
Financial observers note the coalition administration will slow policy making after the war. Elections do not affect the peace treaty, which needs a two thirds Senate vote, while reconstruction measures require only a majority. Borrowing will continue for shipbuilding and relief, then cease for non emergency needs.
A vintage recipe list details Plum Pudding methods with steaming boiling and baking, plus Coffee and Brandy sauces. It also outlines California Salad with olives and nut meats, Oysters in Baking Dish, and Graham Gems using graham and white flour with molasses.
A soldier in the signal corps writes a letter using three sheets from diverse groups and a Y M C A envelope, while a colored unit moves up to the line. Dawn nears as a grunt asks when bodies will be found, and the sergeant replies helpfully that many will be found soon, with the Stars and Stripes to follow.
A city youth in a rural setting declares love for the country saying it feels fresh. The rural girl responds with skepticism about freshness and asks him to continue his courtship, prompting a playful exchange about their future.
The article argues armistice terms resemble a mortgage on Germany with the Allies holding implied title to key resources. It contends occupation will seize iron and coal regions, factories, and ships until Germany meets indemnities. It forecasts confiscation as a possible payment method if needed.
Armament we hope will soon be junk. Crowns are junk already.
A call urges Athens residents to host servicemen from university army and navy units away from home for Thanksgiving. The notion argues homes should absorb these men so there is no dinner in barracks on Thanksgiving Day.
Savings enabled the government to fund weapons, armies, ships, and supplies for overseas operations. The Buckeye State Building and Loan Company urges continued saving. Rankin Building, 22 West Gay St, Columbus, Ohio. Assets $15,000. Five per cent on time deposits.
Fremont Ruth was the guest of Guy Hawk Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Harris hosted guests Sunday afternoon including Mrs S C Dailey. Mrs J E Ruth and daughter Inez along with Miss Florence Ruth and Miss Thelma Cramer visited. E R Ruth spent Sunday afternoon with Guy Hawk. Nettie Harris and Wayne Harris visited Thelma and Orland Cramer Sunday evening. Aaron McGrath and son ill with flu. Samuel Webb and Mary Watts called on Mr and Mrs John Feivans Friday. Athens visitors included Mrs L A Ruth Thelma Cramer Mrs Isaac Dailey Cora Moore and Fred Moore. S C Dailey and Branch Liggett are erecting a new barn.
Dr. L H Smith urges readers to fight influenza with three Cs a clean mouth skin and bowels he recommends Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets hot lemonade and a hot mustard foot bath Anuric tablets to flush kidneys and reduce fever broth milk and simple foods to aid recovery iron tonic Irontic or Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery after illness.
Washington November 20 There were 1599 casualties on the War Department lists today with numbers in every category. The report names Ohioans killed in action died of wounds and disease plus wounded and missing in action with many individuals listed by hometown.
Mr W James of Cleveland and T B James of Columbus visit grandmother Rebecca Linscott. Hal Brawley conducts a business visit in Athens. Citizens rejoice the war is over and wish the troops a safe, speedy return.
In compliance with the armistice the Bayern Grosser Kurfurst Kron Prinz Wilhelm Markgraf Kaiser Koing Albert Seydlitz and Moltke left Kiel on Sunday en route to the sea. They are part of ships to be turned over to the Allies as specified.
Washington reports that grain in primary elevators totals 114,041,000 bushels on Nov 9 up from 17,856,000 a year earlier. Corn stands at 5,767,000 bushels vs 157,060 last year, wheat at 94,433,000 vs 5,039,000, and oats at 15,841,000 vs 12,160,000.
Murray City marks a major armistice celebration on Monday November 11 as surrounding towns join in. Quarantine and rising influenza cases bring concern with two deaths in the past week. Local obituaries note Tom Assod death after a week-long illness. funeral plans and memory in Murray.
Miss Ruth Byron of Stewart visited her brother Charles Brawley while Mrs. Blanche Carson hosted Miss Sadie Sutton. Mrs. Homer Ellis stayed with Mrs. Olan Brawles and Miss Iva Robinson of Glouster visited Friday with her parents.
Advice on blood purification endorses S. S. S. a vegetable remedy claimed to remove taints and disease germs from the blood. Promises renewed vigor and full physical development. Offers free medical advice and a treatment history request from Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
An old Philadelphia ad by J. H. Schenck & Son markets a fatigue relief or stimulant product for laborers with pricing—25 cents per box—offering uncoated or sugar coated formulations.
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