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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
A first person account details a severe blizzard with snow turning to rain, freezing sleet, and bitter winds. The piece captures streets, cars, and people bracing against biting wind, frostbitten breath, and the gray sun struggling to appear throughout the storm.
A family experiences a home accident when pipes freeze and burst sending water through the ceiling. The father is described as the most helpless figure as the household deals with the disruption and confusion caused by the incident.
A family faces a midnight flood from frozen pipes and learns the value of a trusted expert. The story extols the unseen expert who fixes the break by turning a screw and stopping the flow, with a reminder that trouble reveals those who truly know.
A columnist argues that opinions abound on every subject from earth to heaven. He notes that even the smallest local figure voices views on how global conflicts should be waged, while educated minds remain focused on study.
The article argues that many people offer opinions on how a global treaty should be formed despite limited experience in government, finance, or transportation. It asserts that experts who understand complex realities will lead negotiations, while popular sentiment alone will not shape the final peace.
Secretary Baker testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee detailing official World War I figures. The United States Army totals 1 428 650 soldiers with 86 000 in the Aviation Corps and 120 000 in the engineering service, abroad and at home, asserting the rapid buildup unmatched in history.
An government study comparing ten cities and ten rural communities found 9969 city youths and 12252 country youths unfit for military service, with similar rejection rates. Open air health in the country aids vigor but medical access lags. city life offers better care yet denser sanitation drawbacks.
Secretary McAdoo tells Ohio War Savings Committee to utilize schoolhouses as community centers for War Savings and Thrift program meetings. He asks county chairmen to enlist local school officials and civic leaders to address gatherings and promote the campaign.
A critique of modern homes cluttered with costly ornaments and fixtures as women fill living spaces with items lacking fitness or purpose. The piece argues that high prices drive perceived cheerfulness, rather than thoughtful design.
The author argues that many decorative items in homes are not art and could be discarded. Even modest households keep quaint but impractical pieces because they cost something or are seen as quaint antiques. Old chairs broken dressers and cheap frames are labeled antiques and prized, betraying real taste.
The chancellor warned that postwar policy will not favor those who withheld money from the state during its greatest needs. He urged patriotic support and investment in government loans, signaling accountability for nonparticipants, with returning soldiers seen as likely to be discerning in their judgments.
Ohio’s War Savings Committee plans a concentrated campaign through January and February to form War Savings Societies across factories, schools, churches, clubs, and homes. Ten or more may organize, pledging to curb unnecessary spending and recruit members to support the government and war effort.
A young girl from the local schools writes a simple composition about coal describing its color, uses in engines and stoves, how it is mined, and how it forms from ancient plants. The piece is praised as earnest effort and a sign of growing learning.
The United States may adopt nationwide daylight saving as railroads unify under government management. Senate action on the Daylight Saving Bill is expected. advocates cite coal savings and fuel efficiency in cities, with projections of up to 40 million in city savings over five months.
An advertisement urges readers to evaluate their health and consider Hood's Sarsaparilla Pep titon and Hood's Pills as a valued investment. It claims the regimen can remove fatigue paleness anemia backache kidney trouble constipation and rheumatism symptoms. The copy emphasizes relief from multiple ailments and broad usefulness of the trio.
An old advertisement-style snippet references Fletcher's Castoria with a biblical verse and literary quotes. It mentions a question about success—whether luck or effort or intellect matters—and answers that all three play a role.
A Swedish wedding described amid wartime bread rationing shows both bride and groom as wealthy. Guests were told to bring bread cards as the host would not serve bread without a card, highlighting conservation over economy. The writer urges understanding the distinction between saving money and saving food.
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