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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
4
The note lists a daily menu including Breakfast with Corn Flakes Bananas Milk Toast Orange Marmalade Coffee. Luncheon Creamed Potatoes and Peas in Casserole Brown Bread Home-Canned Peaches Dinner Vegetable Rice with Bacon Fruit Salad Pineapple and Cheese Chocolate Cookies and Tea. It is labeled TRIED RECIPES.
The piece credits American soldiers with restoring fresh, infectious zeal to French and British troops after years of weariness. It cites Maj. Gen. Maurice on the infusion of vigor beyond mere numbers and notes British troops dancing to the charge as morale rebounds.
Market prices for Liberty Loan bonds have risen with the first issue leading gains and trading above par. High demand from wealthy buyers and Allied success in France boost bond values, while overall American bonds remain valued above par due to safety and steady income.
At the national American Bar Association convention a speaker urged killing lawyers, then the idea was dismissed as unnecessary. The group urged bar associations to curb unnecessary litigation through open conferences and mediation, noting many civil cases could be settled outside court. The future lawyer may focus on private advising and arbitration, not courtroom practice.
William Church Osborn argues New York State has 300000 men under arms but is not at war. He cites 2 million acres idle, 1500000 horsepower wasted, rapid female industrial entry, strained railroads, underused waterways, and calls for fair food prices and better safeguards for health and homes.
A compact kitchen note outlines recipes for Brown Bread with barley and bran, Chocolate Cookies, Baked Rice and Cheese, Barley and Oat Bread, Kiddies' Cream ice cream, and a Milk Stew. Each item lists ingredients and simple steps from sifting to baking or freezing, with tips on texture and preparation.
A collage of quips and anecdotes appears from Albany and Washington. Former Texas Senator Baily warns Germans will crush a peace seeker, while a boy’s sharp eye sees the times. A coed exam tale ends with a girl beating a boy, and War Secretary Paker vows a democratic army. A millionaire brushes off a newsboy as a limousine pulls away.
The speaker urges immediate nationwide action to combat old abuses and inefficiencies. He suggests the indictment could be adopted broadly and notes that every state may have a counterpart. The call is for earnest participation in the effort without further postponement.
The piece contrasts German morale with Russian resilience and British persistence. It notes German defeat dampens morale while the Russian and British fighters show tenacity, with Fritz reportedly surrendering and shouting kamerad as defeat becomes clear.
A string of visits and greetings spans White Hall Albany and Athens area. Families including Tribes Niggemeyers Knowltons Chalfants Crims Moore and Braley host and travel guests. A farewell party for Mack Braley and Emmett Radford precedes Camp Sherman departures with many attendees listed.
Prices for beef and other staples fixed for Athens City by the Athens County Food Committee. Loin steaks per pound 28, round steaks 23, chuck roast 21, rump roast 21, brisket 18, pork cuts 18, shahk meat 17 to 18. Eggs wholesale note excludes dealers with add ons. 6 to 25 cents per dozen for cash or credit and deliver.
Pleasanton school will open at this place on September 9 with Miss Gilogly as teacher. Various residents visited relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Corn harvest nears, roads are being worked for winter, and local families attended the State Fair.
Messenger Special Correspondence notes visitors and calls across Downington and Syracuse. Mr and Mrs John Clark and children visited sister in Syracuse. Guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Jewell included Alex Neighborgall Mont Cain and family and Mrs R J Queen. Mrs William Townsend Maggie and Mrs Grace Beckett called on Mrs Jane Boring who is recovering. Other visits included E L Jewell Harlin Del Jewell visiting Vint Jewell family and Ed Newell with Cora Howell calling on Joe Howell. Guy Howell spent Sunday at home while employed in Athens. Ella Neighborgall has recovered from a broken rib.
Millfield Ohio claims the amateur championship of Southeast Ohio after a 10 to 9 sixteen inning win over Carbondale on September 1 and an 11 to 5 nine inning victory over Glouster on September 2. The Millfield Base Ball Club asserts they have the best amateur team in the region.
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