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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
4
An editorial urges universal registration for men 18 to 45 on September 12. It defends the law as democratic and warns dodging leads to exile and punishment, while stressing careful classification by health age occupation and family needs.
A French comment extols American soldiers as green recruits who become professionals quickly. It notes their open minds, rapid training, and swift readiness to fight, praising the American approach to learning war and predicting an early end to the conflict.
War Industries Board chair Beruch says standardization will cover consumer goods led by a Liberty Shoe produced in large quantities at a fixed price. The plan would cut unnecessary styles, conserve labor and materials, and may extend to hats and suits to reduce costs at home.
The Senate action fixes a July 1919 doom for King Alcohol. Congress awaits House concurrence. measure bans liquor traffic only until demobilization after the war, with ratification by states likely within a year or two.
A collection of kitchen guidance and recipe ideas including breakfast and luncheon items, desserts like Berry Pie and Peach Tapioca, and sauces such as Marshmallow Sauce for Gingerbread and Evaporated Whipped Cream. Detailed steps cover ingredients, ratios, and methods for pies, custards, and fruit dishes with tips for texture and flavor.
Instructions for treating stains including blood coffee tea grass paint ink and fruit on fabrics. Procedures vary by substance using naptha soap alcohol molasses boiling water turpentine turpentine and washing soda. Some stains cannot be removed after boiling and fresh ink eases with salt.
A Canadian trooper captures a German officer in No Man's Land and accepts a 100 mark bribe to let him go free. The officer promises to reach his lines in two minutes, but a three minute bomb is planted to destroy the officer and his guards in transit. In a separate scene Gwen and Vivian discuss a sensational novel, while a car gasoline safety remark ends with a dealer joke about smoking while fueling.
The essay reflects that car owners east of the Mississippi gain benefits from Sunday use, avoiding chores like greasing and repairs. It notes fewer punctures or breakdowns, less time spent under the car, and no police court appearances for speeding. Savings could fund Thrift Stamps or winter coal.
A historical voice condemns wives marrying multiple soldiers to collect pay. It suggests severe, humorous punishment with knitted socks and hard tack for a woman's natural life, reflecting period attitudes toward military finances and domestic deceit.
War Department delays in enlarging the draft age force the War and Navy Departments to send many officers in uniform who are not listed among fighting men. No evil without some good.
A nationwide appeal claims Phosphated Iron restores vitality by cleansing blood and strengthening nerves. Advertises McKee Drug Co. and major druggists as sources, urging readers to try the product to regain appetite, sleep, and energy after a hard winter.
Hebbardsville residents hosted guests from Ath ens Morgantown and Millfield. The Hebbardsville Red Cross unit met at Mrs. Karl McBee to tally July and August work including pajamas shirts refugee garments socks and wristlets with several sweaters in progress.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin relatives mourn Corporal Roy W. Watson killed in France from wounds in action. Press dispatches report a charge against Prussian guards led by Captain Thomas Watson, brother of Corporal Watson. The dead soldier served in a machine gun unit while Captain Watson led an infantry company.
Dana B. Thrasher of the Sixth United States Marines describes West Front combat in France. He recalls a wounded comrade with both legs shot off who says he is sorry to bother the others. He also defends the Y M C A, urging a punch for anyone who calls its workers slackers.
Tests in Denmark show concrete resists long ocean immersion withstanding up to fifty years. Researchers report material retains strength and integrity despite prolonged exposure to seawater and seawaterborne conditions.
The Messenger notes multiple family visits and trips on Labor Day. Colonel Locke and family toured Gloucester. Worthy Dicken and relatives visited Port Dicken. Mr and Mrs Charles Briley visited from Murray City. Edson Riley and family and Ed Barker’s sons joined Athens guests. Dot Dicken stayed with Murray City relatives. James Lyons and Elza McGranor from Hocking visited Athens. Charlie Loomis and family drove to Logan.
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