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Newspaper
Cambridge Jeffersonian
Location
Cambridge, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1918
Page
4
A historical note recalls the 1720 South Sea Bubble amid investor losses. It also marks dates for Lord Byron and George Prentice, and notes President Wilson's 1917 push for a world peace league before the Senate.
The article discusses Castor and Pollux near zenith as popularly lucky stars. Pollux is brighter, Castor varies in brilliancy due to its twin. A friend may be seen as a masterpiece of nature according to the excerpt.
Liberty Bonds are described as safe secure investments paying four percent annual interest. The piece argues bonds never default and historically rose above par, citing past issues and values while urging holders not to sell. It emphasizes the national wealth backing bonds exceeding 250 trillion dollars and urges keeping bonds for future redemption.
The New York World reports on critical remarks by Senator George F. Chamberlain of Oregon. It claims his statements attacking military efficiency and government reveal partisan bias and warn against echoing his rhetoric. The piece compares Chamberlain to past critics and questions Congress’s performance.
The author muses on delaying plans until spring, urging readers to imagine gardens, repairs, and moves ahead of the season. He notes winter’s hold on thought and asks what plants, improvements, or relocations will be pursued once warmth returns, framing it as motivation to endure cold days.
Herbert M. Rawlins of Foster Avenue was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville where his left foot was amputated by Dr. Sutton with Dr. O Flagterty assisting. He recovered from the operation and is hoped to make a full recovery. Ross Hill accompanied him to Zanesville. Mrs Rawlins and Mrs Ross Hill went to Zanesville Saturday and Mr and Mrs J W Price returned to Columbus after being summoned for the illness.
A poem style wartime lyric praise to alliance among nations led by Columbia and France. It extols courage, unity, and liberty with refrain glory Hallelujah. Attributed to William Harvey Jones.
A poem narrates a flag’s vigil over a house and its people. The torn banner speaks of neglect and renewal, demanding renewed loyalty and visible patriotism as it is freed to fly spotless once again. The piece closes with a call to keep faith and display.
An old note promotes tile fish as a meat substitute with oily fish like shad herring and eels. It describes a three pound tile fish prepared in a kettle with onion carrot wine salt pepper clove and water, boiled gently for twenty minutes and served with cream sauce.
After a five day suspension ordered by Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield, the Cambridge Works of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company will resume full operations on Wednesday at 4 30 in the morning.
Mrs James Scott of Mast Beatty avenue suffers a badly sprained left wrist after a fall on East Wheeling avenue pavement. Mrs Hl S Stewart of Barberton returned home after visiting cousin Mrs D L Rankin and family on North Seventh street. Reverend and Mrs Stewart formerly lived in Guernsey county.
A voyage tale shows a curious passenger asking if the ship tips and a steward quiets her. A police magistrate handles cases briskly while questioning a handkerchief’s owner about theft. A child proclaims Grace has been said, and a girl laments eating an unblessed grape.
Miss Pearl Lostwick a Shephardson college student recovering from illness Health Officer Oldham returns from Columbus Marriage license issued to Jesse Brister and Eliza Depew Mrs S W Borton visits parents in Louisville Ky John Glaser back from Norwalk where his father is ill Mrs J W Stevens Barnesville visits Morton avenue Mrs Al Westwood and son Steubenville avenue visit friends in Zanesville H Hornbrook back from Indiana via Akron Miss Mary Bell to Blue Bell for Sunday visits
A series of land transactions listed with grantees and grantors: Hugh Harris and others to Alfred F. Daugherty for $1 involving outlet 12 in Cambridge. W H Gregg administrator to George St Perry for $1 755 covering 10 acres in Adams township. C BE Lawyer and associates to Howard L Oliver and associates for $1 on lot 6 in Hood and Woden’s addition Cambridge. A M Smith and wife to A B Eddy for $500 covering 20 acres in Monroe township. F L B Anderson and wife to Agnes E K Willey for $5 700 covering 15 acres in Westland township.
Royal Neigh neighbors hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Details show a community gathering to discuss local matters and upcoming events.
Camp Sheridan Alabama January 22 soldiers joke about earning big sums selling government insurance. A private notes he can make more daily than a general’s annual pay, yet the campaign continues as soldiers drill and sell policies, praising Uncle Sam’s protection.
Camp Sherman soldiers are urged to enroll in Uncle Sam life insurance at 6.50 per month for 10,000 coverage, providing 57.50 monthly for life if wrecked or 57.50 monthly to beneficiaries for twenty years if killed. A campaign drives every unit to participate, with a February 12 deadline for those未 insured.
A cable from Gen Pershing's medical staff relays a statement at national headquarters. The message defends Red Cross efforts to prevent disease among soldiers and to solve army health problems amid ongoing wartime tensions.
The piece notes anti vivisectionist actions against a $100,000 France medical research appropriation. It details studies on anesthesia shell shock trench fever trench nephritis and foot wound infections including gas gangrene and tetanus. Animals used include guinea pigs rabbits and white rats with anesthesia for painful procedures. Garfield defends the medical staff and trusts their use of funds for war era conditions.
An old medical note endorses hot water as an effective stomach cleansing method. Drink a cup every five minutes until two quarts or more are consumed, ensuring the water is hot but not scalding for rapid intake.
FrancE President Poincaré warns of tuberculosis devastation in war zones. He cites American aid via the Commission for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and notes the plague has cost France thousands of soldiers and civilians, worsened by occupation and privation. He highlights American relief and ongoing famine in northern towns.
The Rockefeller Foundation representatives told President Poincaré of France of long term collaboration to fight tuberculosis as part of the wartime alliance. They noted American labor to prevent disease, with 200 000 soldiers in France showing symptoms, and urged support through a Red Cross Christmas seal sale to fund a three million dollar war campaign.
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