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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
6
The article argues President Wilson’s third peace condition allows each nation to set its own tariffs with no discrimination, not true free trade. It accuses Germany of economic aggression and questions Wilson’s justification, noting opposition from both parties.
A harsh critique states the Democratic party in Ohio has no platform or clear stance. It accuses them of silence on key issues, failing to define positions on prohibition and other vital questions, and mocks their posturing before the primary. The piece argues the party offers no future plan.
The article argues Germany and its people share responsibility for the war and its conduct in colonies. It accuses the government and public of shifting blame, cites abuses in German Southwest Africa, and denounces colonial atrocities as part of a long record of brutality. It ends with a admonition that the civilized world cares only that Germany not reclaim its colonies.
An official German census reports 1904 figures for German Southwest Africa with Ereros Hlottentots Berg Damar numbers and notes a drastic decline due to forced labor cruelty and violence. The piece accuses Germans of killing many natives and suppressing uprisings through shootings and maltreatment of women.
A local page offers recipes and practical tips including Concord grapes and evaporated milk coffee, green tomato relishes with sugar and vinegar, quince honey, and shelf decisions. It features cleaning hacks for rugs windows bathtubs and pans, plus cold weather tips for hanging clothes and general kitchen care.
An old tale depicts Sing Sing prohibiting gambling and inmates trading token money in court. A deputy notes alleged gambling while arguing about rain bets, and a polite household dispute over noisy play and piano picks drifts into a comic exchange about keeping home fires burning.
The piece notes an unusually quiet campaign as health edicts curb rallies and stump speeches. It argues candidates reach voters through newspapers and mail, and that public judgment may now be clearer without loud political oratory.
The text argues fear drives behavior to avoid illness. It notes that many believe prevention is about believing they will not contract the disease, shaping cautious, avoidance-based responses and attitudes.
In a turn of phrase reflecting wartime diplomacy, a speaker asks what sort of peace Berlin would insist upon and hints at negotiating terms that would honor German sacrifices and national interests. The remark frames a debate over acceptable settlement terms.
Stewart Flanvey Biggins of Akron is listed as the mient of Mrs Addie Biggins and her daughter Dorthea Mrs Sarah Hatch was a guest of friends at Frost for a few days last week Harry Leeper made a business visit to Akron last week F T Smith visited Parkersburg and Columbus last week Oliver and family of Athena visited John Oliver and family Tuesday Mrs Frank Robinson suffered serious burns to face and hands from steam last Saturday Prof Pickering hosted his father mother and sister from Athens as guests Sunday L H Smith and family traveled to Athens Sunday Miss Hazel Haskinse and sister with their grandmother Mrs Martin from Marietta visit Mrs M M Copeland this week Mrs Addie Riggina and daughter Dorthea were Athens visitors last week J Ive McAfee went to Cube to work with B O bridge painters.
An advertisement touts Tiz foot remedy as magical for tired aching feet reducing corns callouses blisters bunions and chilblains. It promises instant comfort tearful relief and foot freshness with a 25 cent yearly plan and a 26 cent box from druggists or department stores.
Rutland Ohio resident Will C Merritt writes to praise an Oct 28 editorial on economy and outlines a waste paper drive to aid the Red Cross. He notes a baler could yield about 30 cents per hundred pounds, while dealers pay 60 cents and mills offer higher in carload lots, urging broader action beyond his neighbor’s paper.
Athens county men from Camp Sherman serve in the 332nd Regiment after crossing the Piave River in Italy and likely pursuing the Austrians. Captain Don Poston of Nelsonville is attached to the unit. he is related to John Poston of Athens Electric and KE Poston of Columbus, with prior Nelsonville coal business ties. Some trained at Camp Sherman were also placed in the 382nd Regiment, with relatives receiving letters from Italy.
Revised draft regulations allow a draft registrant to be examined outside a physician office. Dental students no longer get deferment. medical and divinity students face changes. Limited service accepts those 5 feet tall and 110 pounds if otherwise fit. Minor foot deformities are no longer disqualifying for limited service.
James M. Schoonmaker Jr. claimed a new Dayton to Pittsburg flight record, covering 228 miles in one hour 45 minutes in a De Haviland battle plane. An average speed above two miles per minute was noted. A new suspension system for motor trucks uses aerated oil cushions to replace springs.
Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio reports rapid improvement after using Chamberlain's Tablets for bilious stomach trouble. Roy F King of Oriskany New York also praises the remedy for stomach trouble and constipation. The ad claims persistent relief for indigestion and constipation.
An old advertising piece urges daily Senreco toothpaste use and regular dental visits to keep teeth white and gums healthy. It claims Senreco cleans teeth, fights pyorrheal germs, and improves oral appearance in days.
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