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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
4
A contemporary commentary condemns German devastation across Picardy. It notes burned towns, ruined farms, looted churches, and polluted wells as the retreat continues. The author warns of inevitable Allied retaliation and a future reckoning with Germany for the destruction.
The piece boasts that the 23,000,000 men now listed for war service mark the greatest victory to date, boosting morale and ensuring many will be sent to fight in Germany while others support home efforts. It emphasizes registration as a decisive, morale-boosting step toward total defeat of the Central Powers.
Allied journalists from China and France agree on a plan to share accurate war news to counter propaganda. Early meetings at Peking established foundations for closer cooperation. The effort aims to improve understanding by printing honest news on common topics despite differing daily papers.
A history student argues against age limits for war citing George Washington Major before 20 Alexander Hamilton captain at 19 James Lawrence navy at 16 Farragut ensign at 12 Kitchener Wellington Naom Ney and Alexander the Great as examples to show youths can be heroes and deserve opportunity.
A dense roster of Athens area businesses promotes shops and services from electric appliances to groceries. It lists The Athens Electric Co The Athens Ice & Storage Co The Athens Messenger The Athens National Bank The Athens Printery Co The Athens Steam Laundry The Bank of Athens National Banking Association and many others with product lines and contact hints. The piece reads like a period house ad column urging readers to compare prices and shop locally.
A dated household menu lists breakfast items and dessert ideas. Included are pineapple tapioca, baked apples with pineapple, rhubarb banana dessert, pineapple mousse, banana cake, and assorted serving tips. The text emphasizes simple prep steps, cooling and freezing methods, and decorative finishing touches.
Letters from C C Bean of Guysville Route 2 and PFC Chester Lightfritz describe daily life in the American Expeditionary Forces. They note far from home, brief trench moves, guards, air encounters, food, billets, a dugout dorm with many rats, and YMCA facilities.
Recipe items outline Onion Toast with Bermuda onions butter eggs and milk sauce served over toast and a Creamed Carrots and Onions dish with carrots onions milk and white sauce. Also notes on Broiled Sardines to serve as dinner course with leftovers kept cold.
A Columbus based traveler recounts a southern Ohio town episode where a guest finds his towel missing and jokes that another guest simply uses the adjoining room’s towel. A railway worker seeks a family pass and is told a farmer’s horses are not a ride option, prompting a response on fairness.
A column offers etiquette guidance for guests using a friend's telephone with permission. It comments on propriety for young women around soldiers, advises respectful greetings and rising for introductions, and stresses poised, gracious manners in social encounters.
P W Goebel Kansas War Savings Campaign chairman, born in Germany, expresses strong hatred for Germany and its government. He voices pride in his German heritage and condemns the German regime for oppressing his people, suggesting Germany's greatest crime may be against Germans themselves.
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