Germany’s so called democracy judged by its government
The author critiques the German government as a Kaiser's tool, noting the Reichstag remains limited and unfranchised reforms are only Prussian promises. The piece argues true democracy would require a representative parliament and government answerable to it, not to the Kaiser. The author concludes Americans are not fooled and continue the fight.
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Germany
Social Democrats
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Wilhelm
Germany and its shifting appetite through World War I
The piece traces Germanys escalating desires from 1915 to 1919, showing a shrinking plan from global domination to keeping only its own colonies. It contrasts imagined world meals with the real outcome of military conflicts and Allied restraint, framing the nation as ill in public health terms.
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Lid
Germany
Belgium
France
Russia
Balkans
Italy
Africa
Asia
Europe
Austria’s
Dr. Allies
Portland man fined for hoarding food under wartime act
Fritz Wahl of Portland Oregon was fined 850 by the United States District Court after a hoarding conviction under the food control act. He was found to store 160 pounds of sugar, unopened flour sacks and other commodities in his home, with officials citing the need for fairness during scarce supplies.
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Fritz Wahl
Portland
Ore
United States District Court
Wahl
Food Administration
The Unsinkable Lucia Sinks. Unbeatable Nation Defeated
The famed Lucia sinks amid a grim setback while the rival nation suffers a defeat that shadows morale. Details remain scarce as observers weigh the implications on future events and regional stability.
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Lucia
Berlin guards idol as nails stir public worship
Report from Berlin states the Hin denburg idol, a wooden statue from his heyday, is now guarded to protect it from crowds who would bite their nails in reverent fashion at the sight.
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Berlin
Hindenburg
Germans Prepped for First Indemnity Loan After Victory Effort
The piece notes growing German reluctance after exhausting the thirteenth victory loan and signals plans for a forthcoming indemnity loan, hinting at financial strain and national debate.
Stock Speculators See Early Peace More Likely Than Generals
The stock speculators are more confident than generals at the front that an early peace is likely, reflecting market optimism vs military uncertainty amid ongoing hostilities.
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Fron
Household Hints Menu and Breakfast List
A faded menu lists meals for a household week including breakfast oatmeal with milk and poached eggs on barley bread. Luncheon features cream of potato soup and cottage cheese with butter, while dinner offers bean and nut loaf, creamed potatoes, steamed apples, cabbage and pepper salad, rice pudding with raisins, and corn bread.
Pies and Desserts From Pantry Recipes
A fragment list of home baking items includes multiple pie recipes such as Pumpkin Pie Without Eggs, Mock Mince Pie, and Garrot Pie with carrot filling. Also mentioned are Apple Dumplings, Rice Bread, and a Fruit Juice dessert, each with basic ingredients and basic prep notes.
Dinner Stories and a Night of Quizzical Wit
A humorous scene unfolds as a wounded soldier endures repetitive life and death questions from an audience at dinner. A thought reader sparks revelation with a murder inquiry about succession and motive. A golf club misfire ends with a punchline about social status and a foreman’s humorous self-description.
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Liood
the Inquirer
Cock Robin
Postage stamp conservation urges efficiency
The post office urges using higher denomination stamps to reduce waste and workload. It notes cost parity across denominations and compares to manufacturers using larger container sizes. It argues careful habits save material, labor, and time, potentially billions annually.
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Post Offce
War Finance Delays Threaten War Effort Over Loans
The nation’s funding pace for Liberty Loans mirrors Congress delay on revenue bills, risking a stalled war effort due to insufficient revenue.
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Congree
Red Blooded Strength: Iron and Phosphates Boost Vitality
A doctor proclaims that rich red blood and strong nerves power leadership and happiness. The spirated iron phosphate formula claims to renew blood, increase appetite and weight, improve sleep, and restore energy, with proof from physicians and druggists.
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Ttan
Tron
Fivrervone
How to Stop a Bad Cough With Old Home Syrup
Surprising results from a famous old home made syrup by Paully. It costs little and is said to soothe persistent coughs quickly. The remedy blends simple ingredients and has gained attention from readers seeking inexpensive relief.
Remarkable Pinex cough remedy old home formula
A old home remedy claims to quickly ease severe coughs and chest colds. It uses 2 1/2 ounces Pinex mixed into a pint with sugar syrup or honey and molasses to taste, promising fast relief and soothing throat membranes. Pinex is described as a Norway pine extract with cautions about imitators and guarantees of satisfaction from The Pinex Co. Ft. Wayne Ind.
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Pinex Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Gets-It corn remover hailed as painless solution
The ad promotes Gets-It as a world’s magic corn remover that loosens corns in minutes. It claims none of the greasy salves or razors work as well and offers a money back guarantee. Distributed by KE Lawrence & Co with Athens dealers listed.
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KE. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Athens
Cline Pharmacy Co
H. W. Cotner
Lash Drug Store
McKee Drug Co
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted for liver and bowels
An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for a pale complexion and sluggish liver. It claims the olive colored tablets cleanse waste and poison from the system and improve health, noting men and women use them as a calomel substitute. Prices listed are 10c and 25c per box.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Tanlac credited with night rest and relief of nerves
Mrs. N. C. Lull of Cincinnati reports her nerves and sleep improved after using Tanlac. She says she slept better, appetite returned, and headaches eased after three bottles. The ad notes Tanlac is sold at Cline's Pharmacy and includes other local notices about visitors and travel.
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Cline
Local Family Trips Amid Influenza Closure
Mrs. Taby Mills and Edwin joined a motor party to Parkersburg W Va with Athens and Amesville relatives. J S Gaston and family visited Long Bottom with daughter Mrs Archer. Itha stayed with sister. Townsfolk hosted visitors and the local school reopened after influenza closure. Science noted Ohio University guest Carl C Cole visiting W Bur ton family.
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Taby Mills
Edwin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Emory Chapman
Orange
L. A. Townsend
Beulah
Carl C. Cole
Ohio University
W. C. Burton
W.C. Burton
B. O. Towssend
Amesville
Ames Townsend
Washington records flood trade highs in September
The Department of Commerce reports record foreign trade for September with imports at 262,000,900 dollars and exports about 26,000,000 dollars higher than August 1914, signaling strong overseas commerce for the month.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Athens Visitors and Family Notices
Mrs. Frank Robinson visited Athens on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Boles traveled to Nelsonville after the death of George's mother. Roy Smith of Youngstown stayed with his brother L. H. Smith. Emory Montgomery of Camp Sherman was home for the weekend with his parents. Audra Ludwich of Athens visited her sister Mrs. Isaac Barnhart. Mrs. Branch Crippen and her son from Marietta visited L. H. Smith's home. James Russell went to West Virginia for his brother's death. Mr and Mrs P. L. Busch returned from Racine. Mrs. Clarence Moore visited Athens on Tuesday.
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John McQuad
West Virginia
Tye
Charles McBee
Fairview
West
Blanche Starkey
Amesville
N. B. Montgomery
Charles
Athens
Frank Robinson
George Boles
Nelsonville
Roy Smith
Youngstown
L. H. Smith
Emory Montgomery
Camp Sherman
Bert Montgomery
Audra Ludwich
Isaac Barnhart
Branch Crippen
Marietta
James Russell
P. L. Busch
Racine
Clarence Moore
Ely's Cream Balm Relief for Nasal Congestion
An ad-style note promotes Ely's Cream Balm to open nasal passages during colds and catarrh. It claims instant relief from stuffed nose, headaches, and runny discharge by applying a small amount inside the nose to soothe inflamed mucous membranes.
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Ely
Elv
Governor Cox’s Pre-war Pro-German Record
An analysis alleges Democratic campaign managers in Ohio aimed to inflame prejudice against Governor Willis by pointing to his pre-war stance. The piece notes Governor Cox, owner of Dayton News, shaping editorials reflecting his views. It cites the November 7, 1916 Lusitania sinking as context for German-vote attempts.
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Cox
Ohio
Willis
Dayton News
Europe
Lusitania
Harmon
Germany
England
France
Cox's Dayton News quotes on Germany and war stance
A compilation of Gov. Cox's Dayton News statements from 1916 criticizing allied war aims and peace terms. The excerpt argues Cox favored German interests, warned against U S involvement in peace talks, and accused Cox of pro German sentiment amid theWilson era pivot to war.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
Gov
Cox
Dayton
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Wn Towart
Jala
Gov. Cox
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Hughes
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Woodrow Wilson
Capt
Koenig
Deutschland
John Finsterwald
Athens County
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